Escapee Joins Army While Still Wanted in Keating-Owens Case
United States Attorney J. O. Carr discussed the Keating-Owens child labor ruling, urging caution until the Supreme Court weighs in. Leslie Jones, an escapee from Atlanta federal prison, has enlisted in the army and is escorted toward Atlanta for transfer, with guards expected to watch him closely.
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United States
J. O. Carr
Gine
Boyd
Carr
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Leslie Jones
Atlanta
R. M. Goudy
Fort Caswell
Jones
Kaiser
Bill. Jones
Deer Season Advisory Urges Conservation Across States
Washington warns the 1917 deer hunting season should protect breeding stock. Officials urge a one season does policy in 15 states, noting 10,000,000 pounds of venison yearly. Recommendations include avoiding spike bucks, saving meat and skins, and not hunting at night or in water to prevent violations and accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Department of
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Social Notes of Visits and Local Events
Miss Clara Jones spends a period in Washington NC visiting friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs William Crawford go to Chester DC to visit friends for several days. Mr J G McCormick and family return from Grove Park Inn ASHEVILLE. Mrs T C Findley leaves for Philadelphia New York and other points to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Charles D Jacobs depart for New York to visit brother W L Jacobs. Mrs R S Brown and daughter June go to Hopewell VA to visit parents. Ruth Jones of Lumberton visits family in town. Mary Louise Brown leaves for Norfolk vacation with brother E N Brown. D C chapter to meet Wednesday at 10 30. Wesley Memorial Methodist church ladies plan chicken dinner tomorrow 12 30 2 30 at Home Savings Bank building. Mr and Mrs W M Robbins and daughter Lera Francis of Columbia SC visit then go to Anderson SC. Miss Catherine Eveonsing to wed Mr C Thompson of Durham Wednesday at 3 no cards issued. R E L Brown Chadbourn and Miss Lucia High with Mrs H L Hols and others visit after Mrs Farley’s bicycle accident. Midweek Lumina dance expected large attendance with music. Vanished garments from Red Cross unit listed. YWCA physical committee meets tomorrow 10 30. Miss Margaret Wynn to arrive September 25 for recruitment week. Board of Directors of YWCA meet Thursday 1 to plan cafeteria opening. Mrs A W Stewart and daughter return to Petersburg VA after stay at Wrightsville Beach.
Workers Needed for Relief Workrooms Invitation
Notice calls all ladies to the Gross military relief workrooms in Murchison building tomorrow from 9 AM to 5 PM. Workers are needed in cutting and bandage rooms and organizers hope for a large turnout.
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Élief
Murchison Eee
Iteis
Army Recruiters Visit Wilmington Office on Princess Street
Sergeant RenatoR and three United States Recruiting Service members arrived in Wilmington and will stay a week at 123 12 Princess Street to recruit men aged 18 to 40 who have not been drafted. They offer enlistment in the regular army or national guard with pay from 80 to 110 dollars monthly plus expenses. Sergeant Bradford and assistants invite interested youths to enroll.
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J" Bo“ Renator
Charlotte
United States Recruiting Service
Wilnbfeton
Wilmington
Princess Street
National Guard
Bradford
Unfilled Orders Report For United States Steel Corp
United States Steel Corporation shows unfilled orders at 10,407,049 tons as of August 31, down 347,115 tons from July 31. The release notes nearly 6,000 New York women work as musicians or music teachers.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Steel Corporation
New York City
Five Defendants in Recorder's Court Proceedings
Larceny dominated this morning's Recorder's court with five defendants. Henry D. Burney, colored, had larceny changed to trespass and received thirty days. Eliza Barnes convicted of larceny and sentenced to three months on the farm. Haywood Newkirk, 18, continued until September 14 with bond set at 500 for reckless bicycle riding. Tim Flowers and John Harlee faced further action or dismissal with costs assessed as noted.
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Recorder’s Court
Tower
Henry D. Burney
Eliza Barnes
Haywood Newkirk
Newkirk
James A. Farley
Fifth
Grace Streets
Jad
Tim Flowers
Frivulgus
Mallicious
Condition of Mrs Farley Not Improved After Bicycle Crash
The condition of Mrs James A Farley who was struck by Haywood Newkirk while riding a bicycle at Third and Grace streets was reported as about the same by hospital authorities. Her skull fracture at the base had been confirmed after earlier doubt.
Definite Peace Offer Expected as Germany Pressure Rises
Analysis argues Germany may accept limited peace terms only after internal strain grows and US entry shifts economic aims. It warns of food shortages and material scarcities threatening a possible revolutionary movement if Germany cannot restart industry postwar.
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Clude
Germany
United States
South Americas
Masterly charge before jury in embezzlement case
The case against Edward B. Johnson, lodge official and bookkeeper, for embezzlement was the only matter at the session with Johnson pleading guilty and a suspended judgment upon cost payment. A separate true bill was returned against Emanuel Roderick for the murder of his wife following alleged infidelity disputes.
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George Sloan
H. P. Smith
G. C. Simmons
E. B. White
W. Whitehead
J. N. Westerman
C. L. Skipper
Harry Webb
W. A. Woods
B. W. Harrington
R. M. Kerman
Clayton Horne
Louis Strasburg
W. P. Woodcock
Edward B. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Lodge
Knights of Maccabees
W. A. McGowan
President and Mrs Wilson Aboard Mayflower Cruise
The president and Mrs Wilson sailed on the Mayflower for a morning cruise and planned to weigh anchor later. Reports said the party would come ashore today but the president wished to avoid a public demonstration.
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Associated
Gloucester
Mass
Mayflower
Ieee Wilson
Wilson
Anti Peace Party Formed in Germany
Rheinsche West Zeitung from Essen reports a new patriotic party formed by Duke Johann Albrecht of Mecklenburg Schwerin Admiral von Tirpitz and Dr. von Wolfgang Kapp. The group denounces the Reichstag peace resolution and vows to dissolve on the day peace is signed.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Rheinsche West Zeitung
Essen
Patriotic Party
Johann Albrecht
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Admiral von Tirpitz
von Wolfgang Kapp
Reichstag
Commerce and Industry in Conflict Over Concentrated Interests
The article discusses how commerce and industry groups focus their interests so tightly that they risk ideological drift and marginalize broader societal concerns. It analyzes pressure points and potential policy misalignments affecting economic sectors and public welfare.
Judge Connor Manages Naturalization Papers Today
Federal Judge H. G. Connor spent the day in the city handling several naturalization petitions. He later walked the streets greeting friends before departing for the evening.
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H. G. Connor
Commang
Mortgage Sale By Wilmington Homestead And Loan Assn
Mortgage sale under a 1914 deed by John F Mosley and wife to Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association. Public auction at the fants House door Wilmington N C on October 1917 at noon. Property described as Lot 2 Block 9 with Sixth Street frontage near Bladen Street. Attorneys John D Bellamy & Son announce sale.
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John F. Mosley
Wilmington Homsestead and Loan Association
New Hanover County
Fants
Wimington
N. C
John D. Bellamy& Son
Pompeian Hair Massage Treatment Promoted For Dandruff Help
Ad endorses Pompeian Hair Massage as a tonic and treatment for dandruff. It notes a leaflet titled The Hair and Its Care is enclosed in every package, outlining proper hair care.
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Relento Medicine CO
Atlanta, A
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Chester
J. G. McCormick
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Philadelphia
Charles D. Jacobs
Ww. L. Jacobs
City
Ruth Jones
Lumberton
G. P. Jones
Joyce
Orange Street
Mary Louise Brown
Norfolk
E. N. Brown
the. D. C
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Winter Park
Housewives League
Home Savings Bank
W. M. Robbins
Lera Francis
Columbia
S. C
Catherine "Eveonsing
John R. Turrentine, Jr
North Fifth Street
C. Thompson
Durham
Lumina
Carolina Red Cross
Association
Margaret Wynn
Assort
Bfy
A. W. Stewart
Petersburg
J. Kelloway
Wrightsville Beach
Gaylord-Jackson
St. Matthews
Yeatesville
George O. Gaylord
Hazel Jackson
C.C. Jackson
Louise Kavender
Roy Jackson
John Tankard
Gretchen Gaylord
John F
John R. Matthews
Aylord
Belhaven
Norfolk Southern
Steel Corporation
Se & Putrelle Alvwaze
Devine
the President
K.an Outing
Focal
Judge Connor
Resilla
Shivar
Shielton
Crescent Candy CO
Exelento
Belk - Williams Co
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G. W. Petrugto
Fuchs&6
T. F. Wood
Princess
Victor-Vietrolas
H. J. Guldasne
Front Street
Angel Food
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Miles, Maloney
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