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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1916

Page

8

Keeping Mum On What May Occur

Special to The Dispatch from New Bern details silence from Norfolk Southern official Col. S H Leard on possible labor action and noted officials declined comment. The article also covers a Dover Farmers Union rally, Craven Democrats’ efforts, a strangest medical case at Camp Glenn, a street accident injuring Thelma Hassel, and a report that fish supplies are tight per local dealers.

New Bern Col S. H. Leard Norfolk Southern Railway Company Morehead City Camp Glenn Norfolk Southern Matt Manly Dover Henderson North Carolina National Guard Thelma Preston Hassel Cecil Taylor Pollock Street Hassel Taylor

Trainmen Strike Looms As Coast Line Embargo Sits

President Kenly mails notices to train service employees and warns of loss of pension rights. Atlantic Coast Line announces embargoes and delays, with shipments barred after Aug 31 for labor action on Sept 4, 1916, and priority given to livestock and perishables where possible.

J. R. Kenly T. C. White Atlantic Coast Line Coast Line Lyman Delano Albright Atlantic Coast J. T. King

Gouverneur Improving After Auto Street Car Crash

Mr. Gouverneur, injured in a Tuesday evening automobile streetcar collision, shows rapid improvement with no internal injuries. He is expected to be confined only a few days and may be back on the streets soon.

Gouverneur M. F. H. Gouverneur

Card of Thanks for Kindness in Sorrow

The Webb family expresses gratitude to friends for support after the death of their son Lawrence. Special thanks are given to Dr. C L Pridgen and the nurses at the baby Hospital for their tender care. The message closes with respect from Mr. and Mrs. V. G Webb.

C. L. Pridgen Lawrence

Farmers Make a Curious Swap on the Dutch Belgian Frontier

The Hague reports a swap arrangem ent between Dutch and Belgian farmers along the frontier. Dutch landowners harvest Belgians crops and vice versa, enabled by the electric frontier barrier and a seven foot high triple wire line. Both sides keep to their own country to avoid crossing the border with parcels or letters.

Hague Netherlands Limburg Meuse Holland

Recorder's Court Hears Minor Cases and Appeals

Five cases heard Friday in the Recorder's court drew varied outcomes. J P Long white man received six months on the county roads with an appeal granted and a $100 bond posted, tied to Delgado Cotton Mills. L L Williamson white man discharged on costs, David Simon colored had costs, May Loftin colored roads, Pompey Dolphus colored assault on a female released.

Recorder's Court J. P. Long White Wm. J. Bellamy Delgado Cotton Mills L. L. Williamson David Simon May Loftin Pompey Dolphus

Union County Starts Typhoid Campaign Ended August 26

Doctor Carstarphen of Wake Forest College reports strong local enthusiasm in Union County for typhoid prevention. Nearly 9,000 residents visited dispensaries for vaccination and many others were vaccinated by local physicians. The drive spurred health lectures, malaria prevention interests, and school health instruction plans across the county.

Union County Carstarphen Wake Forest College State Board of Health

Dr Seth Arnolds Balsam Advertisement

Stop to think and buy a bottle of Dr. Seth Arnold's Balsam now, and be ready for a sudden attack of Bowel Complaint. Warranted by J. H. Hardin.

Dr. Seth Arnold J. H. Hardin

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