Crown Prince Arrives From Newport News With Cotton Load
The British steamer Crown Prince arrived in Wilmington from Newport News light with about 100 bales of cotton for export to Liverpool. W.B. Cooper & Company plans to load the ballast in port, sending the Galicia to Savannah to complete freight for Europe. The Chilean transport Maipo, carrying nitrate of soda, is due later, likely needing lightering at Southport due to its deep draft.
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Galicia
Hollion
Newport News
Hilton Compress & Warehouse Com
Liverpool
W. B. Cooper
Rm Powe
Grannah
Europe
Hilton Compress
Jaipo
Antofagasta
South America
Avlantic Coast Line
Southport
Ray
Wilmington
New York Firms Dominate Mechanical Toy Trade
New York concerns concentrate on mechanical toys, with German and foreign-made items scarce. Einstein Brothers sold 7 cases to a New York chain, toys to be shipped east and distributed nationwide. Observers warn dolls and mechanical devices will be tight as American makers lag Germany in production.
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New York
Einstein Brothers
Imington
Germany
District Attorney Rules Labor Movement Not Political
United States District Attorney J O Carr states that the movement of African Americans from Wilmington and southern cities aims to secure scarce laborers rather than influence elections. He believes the laborers are being sent to Democratic strongholds, not to swing doubtful GOP states. Investigations were directed to Eastern Carolina and Alabama to verify if political motives exist.
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Wilmington
United States
J. O. Carr
Carr
Department of Justice
Carolina
Alabama
Slite
North
Brunswick Officials Win in School Funding Case
Judge George W. Connor dismissed the mandamus action brought by Brunswick county Board of Education. He ruled the five cent levy per hundred dollars plus other statutory funds suffice to run public schools for several months. Hearing held at Southport with C Ed Taylor and Robert Ruark for the commissioners and J W Ruark for the board.
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C. Ed. Taylor
Robert Ruark
J. W. Ruark
Board of Education
Tea Party hosted by United Workers at Mrs. Longley home
The United Workers of the First Loplist Church invite the public to an afternoon tea at Mrs. H. E. Longley’s residence in East Wilmington on Tuesday. Cars will depart from Fifth and Market streets at 4 o clock with a fare of cents for the round trip.
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The
United Workers of the First Loplist Church
H. E. Longley
East Wilmington
If You Believe in America First A Tribute to Wilson
A brief note advocates reelection under the banner America First with emphasis on Dol Ts and a call to support Wilson in a contemporaneous campaign context.
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America
Wilson
New Fort Caswell Unit May Bring Third Company
Reported but not confirmed that Fort Caswell will add a Third Company next month by transferring men from the existing First and Second companies. The unit would bring total postings to about 325 men, with recruits filling vacancies created by drafts. Barracks work continues as officers to staff the new unit are awaited.
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Fort Caswell
War Department
Col
C. A. Bennett
Lutheran Churches Plan Special Reformations Services
St. Paul’s and St. Matthew’s in the city hold special services on Sunday to mark the sixteenth century Reformation. The main celebration will occur during the United Synod five‑day session starting November 9. Rev. B. F. Clausen and Rev. G. W. McClanahan will preach suitable sermons.
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St. Paul’s
St. Matthew’s
United Synod
B. F. Clausen
St. Paul’s Church
G. W. McClanahan
Loew vaudeville chain eyed for Wilmington and more
Atlanta announces plans for a Loew chain of theaters from the Carolinas to New Orleans with Wilmington and Asheville as North Carolina entries. The Grand Opera House in Atlanta will operate as a Loew stand starting October 30, and a booking agency will handle chain business. Other cities named include Columbia Charleston Atlanta Macon Savannah Birmingham Montgomery Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville and Nashville.
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Marcus Loew
Carolinas
New Orleans
Mr. Loew
Atlanta
Asheville
North Carolina
Columbia
Charleston
S. C
Macon
Savannah
Birmingham
Montgomery
Mobile
Ala
Jacksonville
Nashville
Milk station funding questioned by county health officials
Dr. Nesbitt and Mr. McGirt discussed a required sum of about three thousand dollars to run a twelve month milk station for all indigent babies. Nesbitt urged that without adequate funds the county should not appropriate money, warning of potential discrimination among patients and possible private philanthropy as an alternative.
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Charles Wesbitt
Board of Health
Nesbitt
W. A. McGirt
Sta Lhat
Pocket pistol misfire injures Millard Brown in Brunswick Street home
Millard Brown, a colored man, was shot in the right thigh by a pistol discharged while in his hip pocket at his home 708 Brunswick Street. Policeman M B Haskett summoned an ambulance and Brown was taken to James Walker Memorial Hospital where doctors report no immediate danger. Police theorize the weapon discharged as Brown tried to remove it from his pocket.
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Millard Brown
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Brown
Brunswick Street
M. B. Haskett
Lumber Men Gather for Pacific Coast Industry Conference
Portland sees the joint annual forest industry conference of the Western Forestry and Conservation Association and the Pacific Logging Congress. Leaders from Montana to California and Western Canada attend as officials and railroad representatives discuss protective issues, government studies, foreign trade, and logging practices. The event runs through Friday with field demonstrations in Gray's Harbor camps.
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Portland
Oregon
Western Forestry and Conservation Association
Pacific Coast Forest
Montana
California
Canada
Pacific Logging Congress
Gray's Harbor
Erect Bottling Plant For Coca Cola In New Bern
Plans announce a two story pressed brick Coca Cola Bottling Works building in New Bern costing about 7000 dollars with 3000 dollars for equipment. Architect H. E. Bonitz drew the plans and a contract will be awarded soon. George H. Hutaff leads the project and may visit Baltimore to inspect other plants. The plant aims to be among the state's most complete facilities.
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New Bern
Coca-Cola
George H. Hutaff
H. E. Bonitz
Hutaff
Baltimore
Louisiana Confederates Meet in Lake Charles
Trains bring in veterans ahead of the Louisiana Division United Confederate Veterans reunion and convention starting tomorrow. Flags decorate the business streets as an elaborate program is prepared for the entertainment of veterans and visitors.
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Lake Charles
Louisiana Division
United Confederate Veterans
Judge Bornemann Again Calls for Public Debates
Judge G W Bornemann clarifies his challenge to the Republicans was for public debates, not discussions in his office where he says he will resign as justice if he fails to trim his opponent. He notes women urged him to take the fight to the Tabernacle for a visible clash.
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G.W. Bornemann
Bornemann
Tabernacle
North Carolina Democrats Lead in Wilson Fund Drive
Forsyth County led North Carolina contributions to President Woodrow Wilson with Winston-Salem at the hub totaling $11,694.50. New Hanover is second with $3,709.75, while Wake and Guilford follow. overall NC fund total reaches $29,440.75 with a projected surpassing of $35,000 as the drive continues.
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Woodrow Wilson
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Hugh MacRae
State Finance Committee
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Democrats Urged to Step Up Campaign Effort for Wilson
Letters from Wilson Club president W A McGirt urge a broader canvass in New Hanover to raise the target of 5000 for Wilson's bid. Aimed at volunteers who contributed but stopped, the drive seeks to mobilize Democrats during the campaign's final week amid NY Herald notes of shifting support. Clergy and pending incidents loom as potential tipping points in the race.
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Wilson-Marshall
W. A. McGirt
Wilson Club
New Hanover
McGirt
Hugh MacRae
New York Herald
Hughes
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