Labor Day Address by Lieutenant Governor Gardner
Lieutenant Governor Gardner spoke to about 3000 people at Lumina on Labor Day praising organized labor and urging workers to serve the flag. He contrasted labor’s value with war needs, cited Christian ethics, and condemned the German Kaiser as a tyrant, calling for national unity and production to win the war.
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Germany
Goverar
Dix Gardner
Shelby
Lumina
Sovemor
Wilmington
Harbor Island
Gardner
L. Clayton Grant
Carolina
Bickett
Grant
America
Parker Quincey Moore
J. I. Curtis
Melitf
Ili
Nan
Galilee
Liv
Lazarus
Mrr
Melo
Poruntan
France
Jae Gardner
Anne
Victrola for Soldiers Sought in Wilmington Fund Drive
Citizens of Southport and Wilmington support a Red Cross effort to furnish a Victrola and records for soldiers at the Masonic Temple room. Contributions go to Miss Grainger, 813 Market Street, with records encouraged from old collections. Funds are voluntary and not canvassed.
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Fort Cavell
Begton
Masonic Temple
Southport
Red Cross
Wilmington
Marié
Market’ Street
Victrola
Recorder features triple charge against J F Pope in assault case
J F Pope, white, faces Recorder on a triple charge of assaulting his wife, being drunk, and resisting an officer. The assault case is continued until Friday. Drunk charge judgment is postponed 12 months conditional on costs. L D Matthews, white, motor man, faces reckless driving after a Seventeenth Dock street crash. case continued until Friday. Bella Henry, colored, charged with larceny. not disposed. State witness Charlie Sanders failed to appear. capias issued, $40 fine plus costs. Hannah Waters, colored, nuisance, continued until Saturday. Ike Pittman, colored, abandonment and non-support, discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Pope
L. D. Matthews
Seventeenth and
Dock Street
Bella Henry
Charlie Sanders
Hannah Waters
Ike Pittman
Trivial Sparks Said to Ignite Historic Conflicts
The passage claims minor acts sparked major wars, noting an accident with a bucket in Milan ignited civil strife in Italy while a borrowed tobacco pipe triggered a long war between rival groups in the Ramirs and Afghanistan.
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Italy
Ramirs
Afghanistan
Ex-Czar of Russia Hidden Wealth in Bank of England
Report claims the former Russian ruler holds 35 million dollars deposited in the Bank of England years ago as a reserve for hard times. The figure is attributed to unnamed sources and tied to long standing pensions and a retirement fund.
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Russia
Bank of England
Tidewater Power Company Observes Tidewater Day On Beach
Tidewater Power Company announces a three hour cessation of service once a year starting today, enabling employees and their families to gather on the beach. General Manager A B Skelding says future plans may include discontinuing streetcar service for three hours to allow workers to meet colleagues, with transportation and lunch tickets provided for all attendees.
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A. B. Skelding
Tidewater Power Company
Skeiding
Tidewater
Sammie
Lumina
Seven On One Twig Masonboro Farmer Exhibits Pears
Masonboro farmer M S Beasley displayed seven Kiefer pears on one stem to friends in the city this morning. He said his ten trees on the farm are loaded and plans include canning sharing with neighbors and feeding to hogs, supporting county officials' claim of a record Kiefer crop.
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Masonboro
M. S. Beasley
Food Conservation Commission
Beasley
Orchestra of Disabled Sailors at London Hospital
An orchestra composed of disabled sailors, some with stumps, led by a conductor who must wave the baton with his left hand, is presented as a pride of a major military hospital near London.
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London
City Council May Adjourn After Last Regular Session
Tomorrow's council meeting may be the final regular night session before a change to morning sessions. A report from Streets Superintendent Burnett details August work including street builds using incinerator refuse and old bricks, grading, paving with cinder asphalt, bridge repairs, weed and grass removal, and routine street cleaning with $7 turned in for street sweepings.
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C. S. Burnett
Countman L. MM. Bunting
Tl Beg
Front
Wright
Marstellar
Meares
Mears’ Street
Queen
Greenfield
Castle
Walnut
Carolina Beach Road
Greenfield Bridge
Milton Street
Milton
Water Works
Burnt Mill Creek
Dock
Wooster
Bladen
Church
Surry
Surray
Princess
Carolina Place
Carolina Heights
Kneisel and His Orchestra End Summer Season at Lumina
Mr John F Kneisel and his musicians left today for their homes after completing a summer engagement at Lumina Sunday's concert marked the season climax with Auld Lang Syne and the Evolution of Dixie The ensemble delivered its best performance yet as Kneisel demonstrated unusually fine conducting and orchestral control.
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Kneisel
John F. Kneisel
Lumina
South
Clarendon Leads War Relief Fund Pledge
Clarendon Lodge of K P club becomes first in its Grand Domain to remit its dollar per capita for the Pythian War Relief Fund. A communication from Fred E Wheaten notes the pledge as Stonewall Lodge also over subscribes its $85, building Wilmingtons lead in city contributions with Clarendon Lodge at $114.
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Clarendon Lodge
K. of P
Grand Domain
Fred E. .Wheaten
Sinneapolis
Wheaten
Restivo Delights Grand Theatre Crowd With Accordion
Grand Theatre patrons enjoy this week the renowned accordionist Restivo, who previously toured with Coburn's minstrels. The artist displays ease and grace while handling his large instrument, delighting audiences and the American public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Theatre
Restivo
Coburn
Labor Day events feature athletic contests and supper at Northrop Cottage
Labor Day in the city showcased beach athletic events with winners across sprints, jumps, relays, and races and a Labor Council sponsored supper at Northrop Cottage. Lt. Governor O Max Gardner headlined the evening, with city officials and union representatives in attendance, followed by prizes and district toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northrop Cottage
Organized Labor
Lumina
O. Max Gardner
Shelby
Henry Gieschen
Robert Way
Andrew Tucker
W W. D. Thornburgh
J. Ryon
Charles Jones
Brotherhood of Railway
Carmen
Carpenters and Jointers
Ed Boswell
Lillian Register
Kathryn Shore
Marjorie Bonitz
Charles Bell
Howard Green
W. D. Thornburgh
Chas Jones
Wilbert King
J. S. Devin
Rudolph Sanders
Clyde Pad
Thomas H. Wright
Wrightsville Beach
Tasmurg
J. H. Curtis
Diane Wade
T. W. Clawson
the Star
Trades Council
Wilmington
Typographical Union
Ternational Pressmen
Aniotants’ Union
Brotherhood of Bookbinders of America
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America
Journeyman Tailors of America
Federal
Ee Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Praise Letter by Maj Gen Leonard Wood Endorses Wilmington Campsites
A letter from Maj Gen Leonard Wood written at Fort Riley Kansas endorses the Wilmington area as an ideal military cantonment and convalescent camp. Read by Mayor Thomas H Wright at Lumina in Wrightsville Beach to about 3000 visitors, the note urges using the region between the city and the sea for fall winter and spring camps and notes artillery range feasibility.
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Leonard Wood
Fort Riley
Kansas
M. W. Ja‘cobi
Chamber of Commerce
Department of the Southeast
Wilmington
Thomas H. ‘Wright
Wrightsville’ Beach
Lumina
War Department
M. W- Jacobi
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
N. C
Gorgas
Peninsular
Webber Musical Comedy Performs to Capacity at Royal Theatre
The Webber Musical Comedy Lady Company opened at the Royal Theatre yesterday to full houses, delivering creditable entertainment with a strong ensemble chorus. Critics noted the lively performance and the show’s alignment with typical theatre fare, expecting solid patronage throughout the week.
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Webber
Webber Musical Comedy Lady Company
Royal Theatre
Pla
Royal
Agi
Funeral for Ella Harper Held at Home
Interment followed at Oakdale cemetery after a family funeral for Ella Harper 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Harper. Service was conducted at the South Front Street residence by Rev. A D Clare with R J Crowley assisting. Floral designs conveyed friends' testimonies of love. Pallbearers listed: Nichols, E K Fox, James L, Graham Farmer, M T Y Me, Dr. George K Patterson.
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Ella Harper
Fleet
Ella
John W. Harper
South Front Street
A. D. Clare
D. D
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
R. J
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Max Gardner
Liztlion
Beagn
SMITH
Commerce Trust
SMITH MOTOR TRUCK _ Corporation
Wilmington Motor Company, Inc
Robert G. Barr
Chestnut Street
Front Street
Clarendon
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
C. E. Taylor
J. W. Norwood
H. Watters
J. L. Williams
W. H. Moore
J.G. Thornton
Wilmington, N. C
American Bank and Trust CO
American Bank and Trust Company
Trust Building
N.C
Chas, E
Wood
Lette
Marine Engineers Benefit Association
Wilmington Trades Counci
Wam
Lhonard Wood
United States Army
Oakdale
Nzianne
Semenay
Chee
the Reily~ Taylor Company
New Orleans
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