Clerks Strike Ties North Front Street in Atlantic Coast Line
About 200 clerks at Atlantic Coast Line Railway offices quit work and gathered near the North Front Street buildings. Union leaders say 2700 company employees in Waycross are backing the strike and expect more to join. The crowd remained orderly with no threats as talks continue and a meeting is planned later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast Line Railway
IV ‘i Nelms
Thy Il Tks Brotherhood
Las Joan
Jimuis
Fron Street
General of Hooe
Intersecion
Princess
Coast Line
Wavycross
Union Wen
Waycross
Cclerks
North Front Street
Kmstraisers
Leit
Dr J W Tankersley Enticed by French Base Hospital Post
Dr. J W Tankersley head of the Tankersley Harper Sanitarium has been offered a brain and head surgeon post at a base hospital in France. He plans to decide in a few days after recently returning from Chicago where he attended the Clinical Congress of Surgery. His friends in the state would regret his leaving but believe war service could enhance his work and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Tankersley
Tankersley-Harper Sanitarium
France
Chicago
Tankersley
Tangersley
Greensboro
Tankersley-Harper
Brown
Larger Clyde Line steamers requisitioned by government
The Clyde Line reports that its larger steamers of 2500 tons are included in a government order requisitioning ships. The Chippewa Arapahoe Cherokee and Comanche are named. The plan calls for the government to take over operations while owners run the vessels, with the government paying operating costs and taking earnings. The transition dates span October 15 to late November as ships complete voyages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Becker
New York
Drink Edelweiss Delights Without Intoxication
An advertisement touts Edelweiss as a delightful non alcoholic beverage that beats competitors. It promotes the taste and appeal of the product in a concise marketing line.
Russia’s war role stressed by Major Washburne at Chamber meeting
About 100 attendees heard Major Stanley Washburne discuss Russia From Within stressing Russia’s front of 1,200 miles and 160 German divisions. He noted U.S. sacrifice and praised Russia, recounting historic shifts and urging continued public resolve.
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Chamber of Commerce
Russia
Stanley Washburne
United States Army
M. W. Jacobi
Marsden
Bellamy
Major Washburn
The
Marne
Calais
Galicia
Grand Duke
Nicholaivitch
Washburne
America
France
Reformation Day Observance Marks Luther Thesis Nailing
The 400th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing his 95 theses to the church door is marked worldwide. Locally the celebration opens November 25 with Dr. Carl Grammer of Philadelphia delivering an address at Grace Methodist Church.
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Luther
Martin Luther
Carl Grammer
Philadelphia
Grace Methodist Church
Judge Stacy Reprimands Women in Court in Landmark View
The Statesville Landmark reports Judge Stacy of Wilmington rebuked women relatives who congratulated jurors after two men were acquitted in an arson case in Lenoir county Superior court. The editorial praises the judge for enforcing proprieties and notes verdicts are not personal favors.
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Wilmington
Statesville
Stacy
Lenoir County
Merve
Kenny Well Not Meet Forrester For Conference
General McWade of the Labor Department pressed Atlantic Coast Line Railroad President John R. Kenly to meet with Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Grand President James J. Forrester to discuss the strike. Kenly declined, noting Forrester is not an employee and not involved in operations. Kenly said about 2,500 clerks work for the Coast Line and 275 had quit, with 218 vacancies filled, 57 still open. Wilmington offices saw 89 quit this morning. most quitters were subordinate clerks.
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R. W. McWade
United States Department of Labor
John R. Kenly
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
James J. Forrester
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Kenly
Forrester
General McWade
Mr. Kenly
General MecWade
Coast Line
Wilmington
More Legislation for the Railroads Endorsed
In a referendum the affiliated trade and commercial organizations of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States backed federal regulation of railroad securities and urged further laws. They called for a general railroad incorporation law for all carriers under ICC jurisdiction, mandatory organization, and ICC power to regulate interstate rates affecting commerce.
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Associated Press
Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Chamber
Railroad Committee
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pathfinders Reach Raleigh Tonight
Delegations push two routes for the national highway through Virginia with Richmond and Lynchburg backing the effort. The Bankhead highway commission, hosted by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, heads to Petersburg and South Hill before overnighting in Raleigh and continuing to Charlotte.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
Lynchburg
Bankhead Highway Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Petersburg
South Hill
Cockade City
Raleigh
N. C
Charlotte
Oyster Roast Promo Hint Features Edelweiss
An advertisement notes Edelweiss as a key element of an oyster roast event, implying a themed sponsorship or garnish as part of the promotion.
Y M C A leaders named to state and district war relief roles
Two local men were chosen in Charlotte to lead the war relief drive for a 35 million dollar fund. Odis B. Hinnant becomes state secretary of the boys division while J B Huntington advances to district secretary. Campaign runs November 11 to 19 with a whirlwind effort to organize counties and canvass communities in support of war relief.
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Odis B. Hinnant
War Relief Fund
J. B. Wuntington
Charlotte
Huntington
Hinnant
Minstel Show Opens Season With Vogel at Academy of Music
The Wilmington minstrel season debuts Monday night at the Academy of Music with Vogel and the greater minstrels. The evening program features Vogels acts while a matinee is not authorized. Critics praise Vogels high class show which has drawn praise in many cities.
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Wilmington
Vogely
Academy of Music
Vogel
Privileg
Edelweiss Bottle Ad Teases Missing Experience
A vintage ad copy touts Edelweiss as a must try beverage. It invites readers who have not sampled it to discover what they are missing. Both prompt curiosity and urge trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edelweiss
Edeweiss
Elation Drives Easier Acceptance of Persistent Efforts
The text suggests a belief that motivation will ease as the truth is clearly demonstrated, with emphasis on continued work along current paths. It notes confidence in progress and a sense of inevitability as people align with the ongoing approach.
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Hkedetweiss
SMITH
Wilmington Motor Co., Inc
Dock Street
Thones
Robert G. Barr
Chestnut Street
Marsden Bellamy
Jacobi
Kenny
McWade
United States
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
Wilmington, N. C
Pathfinders
Farley
Styles
Farley’s
Farley’s Clothing
Market Street
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