Coast Guard Seminole Rescues Arapahoe Distress Crew
The Coast Guard Cutter Seminole returned to Wilmington after aiding the Clyde Line steamer Arapahoe 20 miles northeast of Cape Lookout Light Ship. Severe weather hampered efforts and derelict schooner T. W. Dunn was destroyed after breaking apart 25 fathoms deep.
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Coast Guard
Wlmington
Clyde Line
Arapahoe
Wilmington
Hampton Roads
Schooney
T. W. Dunn
New York
Cape Hatteras
Lookout Bight
Charleston Navy Yard
Cape Lookout
Aberroth
Mallory
Tampa
Charleston
Camal
Newport News
Recorder's Court Passes Sentences in Local Larceny Case
Lucy Goodall, colored, was fined four months on the county farm after conviction for stealing $11 from Mrs. P. T. Dixie on October 13. Viola Southerland, colored, convicted of receiving stolen funds, received two months on the county farm. Mattie Merritt, colored, not guilty. Others include driving ordinance fines and dismissals. a 13 year old was charged but case dismissed for safety of defendant.
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Lucy Goodall
Recorder's Court
P. T. Dixie
Viola Southerland
Mattie Merritt
Lucy Goodwil
Mattie Southerland
Lr. G. Gray
Alonzo Davis
Eapan
Tom McMillan
Charlie Brown
Baptist Union Meeting Convenes Tomorrow at Rigintsboro
Baptists plan the Baptist Union Meeting at Rigintsboro Baptist Church beginning tomorrow morning at 10 o clock. Officials anticipate unusually heavy attendance for the two day session and have prepared elaborate plans to ensure a successful convention.
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I; Baptist Union
Rigintsboro Baptist Church
Tomor
Indignant residents argue over Orange Street quarantine
A baby on Orange Street near Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Dewey has a mild infantile paralysis, prompting health officials to relocate mother and child from Mrs. Kelly's boarding house. Dr. Nesbitt says no infection risk and that fumigation followed evacuation. few residents oppose the quarantine as necessary.
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Orange Street
E. M. Dewey
Charles T. Nesbitt
Nesbitt
Mr. Dewey
Chapel Hill
Health Department
Lilac Domino at Academy of Music Draws Crowds
The Lilac Domino premieres at the Academy of Music with matinee and evening shows, drawing large audiences. Charlotte critics praised the three act comic opera, noting bright lines, catchy music, brisk action, and a strong cast led by Marie Hamilton and Yvonne Darle with Bradford Kirkbride and a skilled ensemble.
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Academy of Music
Geo. W. Bailey
Academy
Charlotte
The
Observer
Charles Cuvillier
Andreas Dippel
Marie Hamilton
Leonie D’andorcet
Yvonne Darle
Bradford Kirkbride
Andrea de St. Amand
Joseph Carey
Edward Crawford
Prosper
Casimir
Louis L. Fitcher
Pierrot
Peanut Shortage Feared by Many in North Carolina
Wholesale buyers report rising inquiries for peanut quotations as southern states see variable conditions. Farmers in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida may divert supply to fatten hogs or local packing houses, while North Carolina expects its market to hold but threshed crops remain uncertain. The Spanish peanut is favored as seed and may command high prices, with industries seeking steady year’s supply for peanut products.
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Georgia
Alabama
Florida
North Carolina
Oil Barge 58 Arrives Towed by Security in Port
Standard Oil Barge 58 from Baton Rouge arrives in port hauled by tug Security. Cargo is oil consigned to Standard Oil Company local office.
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Standard Oil
Baton Rouge
Standard Oil Company
Security
Exaltation of Scenic Freshness in a Late Production
A review praises the production for its high order of excellence and selections that held strong audience interest. The reviewer notes novel scenery and fresh stage settings with elaborate design enhancing the performance.
Death of Henry Arthur Burr at 74
Henry Arthur Burr died Friday morning October 27 1916 aged 74. Funeral from St James church tomorrow at 3 30 p m.
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Burr
Henry Arthur Burr
St. James’ Church
Rigid Annual Fire District Home Inspections Under Way
The Wilmington Fire Department conducts a thorough inspection of houses in all fire districts under state law but enforces stricter rules. Defective flues and fire hazards must be repaired or the building will be condemned. About eight firefighters visit homes to ensure no premises are missed during the intensified scrutiny.
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Wilmington
Tomorrow Is Last Day to Register for Election
Local leaders urge timely registration ahead of the election as North Carolina law bars any registration after tomorrow. Voters should confirm their names with the registrar to avoid being unable to vote on election day. The Democrats push for a strong New Hanover showing as the silk flag prize is offered by T. D. Warren. Polling places listed by precinct begin with First Ward at the Engine House.
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Wilson Fund
Charles Evans Hughes
North Carolina
New Hanover
T. D. Warren
State Democratic Executive Committee
Engine House
Local Ward Registrars List by Precinct and Store
The notice names registrars for multiple wards and locations including Second Ward Court House down stairs with R L Darden, Third Ward Giblem Lodge with J B Davis, Fourth Ward Mills Stables with J B King, Fifth Ward precincts Engine House Fifth and Castle with J E Taylor and Engine House Sixth and Castle with T G Landen, Sixth Ward Manns Store with J F Mann, and several other sites such as Seven Mile Post Shepard s Store Masonboro Blaney Piner Federal Point Burnetts Store Winter Park Humphrey s Store Seagate Rogers Store Cape Fear Johnson s Store. with each registrar listed beside its precinct or store location.
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Mills
J. B. King
Engine House
Fifth
Castle
J. E. Taylor
T. G. Landen
Mann’s
J. F. Mann
Shepard’s
Gerritt Walker
Masonboro
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Dunn
Recorder’s Court
Section
Petersburg
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Stree
Campbell
R. L. Darden
Court House
W. W. Hodges
Giblem Lodge
J. B. Davis
IM Etymaatyrma
William Anderson Ginghams
Wm. Anderson Gingham
Gorham
Angers Silver
Honnet
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