Defend witness testifies in Clyde steamship case
Emanuel Rod erick Jr night watchman for the Clyde Steamship Company described a sequence leading to a fatal shooting of his wife. He claimed a struggle for a gun and an accidental discharge while on trial for murder. The defense presented Rod erick as a calm, coherent witness while prosecutors introduced Deputy Sheriff Bert Kelly corroborating the arrest. He discussed marriage duration and events surrounding the killing at their South Seventh Street home. The trial continued with cross examination and details of the couple’s life.
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Emanuel Roderick
Clyde Steamship Company
Rowan
Roderick
Bert Kelly
Jackson
Decense
Lyon
Petersburg
Clyde Line
South Seventh Street
Jones
Southport
Possible Coal Relief By October First
Washington dispatches report imminent action to regulate coal prices nationwide. By October first, state and county agents will set local prices based on retailer recommendations, with federal boards guiding supply and possible fixed pricing.
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Ann
Washington Dispatches
Wilmington
Federal Fuel Administration
Washington Dispatch
Harry A. Garfield
State Coal Administration
Garfield
Federal Trade Commission
Coal Administration
United States
Folkstone Resort Owned by the Duke of Radnor
Folkstone, the English pleasure resort beleaguered by multiple Zeppelin raids, is revealed as the property of the Duke of Radnor.
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Folkstone
Radnor
Wyoming Women Vote on Equal Terms Since 1870
In a historic note the article states women in Wyoming have possessed equal voting rights with men since 1870. It also reports that two women have joined the police force in Hattiesburg Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Hattiesburg
Miss
Field Sanitary Unit and Naval Volunteers May Move From Wilmington
Field Sanitary Unit under Major Claude L. Pridgen and the National Naval Volunteers under Lieutenant H. B. Peschau are rumored to entrain for camps this Saturday, though no official order has been issued. Local reserves and police promise protection as movements may take place, while fundraising efforts and donations for victrola records continue among unit members and supporters.
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Claude L. Pridgen
Camp Sevier
Greenville
S. C
Answ
National Naval Volunteers
H. B. Peschau
Harbor Island
Wilmington Lights Infantry
Majorridgen
Young Men’s Christian Association
Pridgen
London
Naval
Wilmington
Wilmington Lightee
Brunswick County Seeks Ferry Question Review
The Brunswick County Commissioners adopted a resolution to take the ferry issue to the North Carolina Corporation Commission in Raleigh. A committee will confer with New Hanover County's Chairman and the county attorney to shape a formal presentation. They argue the ferry should be acquired and operated as a public service corporation for regional improvement.
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Brunswick
Brunswick County
Corporation Commission
Raleigh
J. J. Knock
W. al McGirt
New Hanover Board
Marsden Bellamy
Atlantic Coast Line Promotes Coastal Manufacturing Ports
Advertisements in The Manufacturers Record highlight advantages of Atlantic Coast Line ports from Virginia to Florida for manufacturing near deep water. It cites Norfolk, Wilmington, Charleston, Savannah, Brunswick, Jacksonville, Tampa and more with rail and water links, urging timely study of shipbuilding opportunities.
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Atlantic
Atlantic Coast Line
Virginia
Florida
Alabama
South Atlantic
Norfolk
Wilmington
Charleston
Port Royal
Savanah
Brunswick
Jacksonville
Tampa
Gulf Coast
Atlantic Coast
Latin America
Gulf
South
Pavesee
Birmingham
Savannah
Port Royal Charleston
District Leaders Urged to Report National Special Aid Funds
District leaders are urged to watch papers for the financial statement of the National Special Aid and to notify their Messengers if reports were not submitted. The weekly collection ending September 12 amounted to only $33.
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National Special Aid
Civil Service Examinations Open for Government Posts
The Civil Service Commission announces numerous vacancies with salaries from $600 to $2,500 yearly. Open positions include mechanical draftsmen, stenographers, topographers, nurses, and agents in chemistry and agriculture. Examinations are set for dates in September to October. apply at the post office for field service and Panama Canal postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Uncle Sam
Panama Canal
City to Mobilize Eight More Soldiers Soon
Wilmington will mobilize forty percent of its National Army quota, sending eight top men from the waiting list to Camp Jackson in Columbia. J A Taylor, head of the local selective draft board, received the telegram via J J MacKay and said exact mobilization date will be announced soon with expected notices to appear before the board in a few days. The move will leave eleven men of the first contingent.
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Wilmington
Camp Jackson
Columbia
J. A.taylor
Selective Draft ‘Board
J. J. MacKay
North Carolina
Taylor
Navy Seeks Colored Mess Attendants for Travel and Pay
Lieut-Com J J London announces limited enlistment of Negro mess attendants in the navy. Desirable applicants with hotel club or private household experience may qualify with employer recommendations. Pay is 37 dollars a month plus board lodging and clothing, with possible advancement to higher ratings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
J. J. London
North Carolina
Leac
Washington, D. C
Brunswick Ten-County Fair Dates Set At Bolivia
Brunswick county will hold its second annual fair at Bolivia on November 4 and 2, decided by the executive committee to avoid conflict with the Corn Show. President Jackson Johnson noted Brunswick will support the Corn Show and send its best exhibits there, with J O Lennon as vice president, E F Mallard as treasurer, and W H Face as Brunswick secretary.
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Brunswick
Brunswick County
Bolivia
Jackson Johnson
E. F. Mallard
W. 38
Face
No Cure for Riggs Disease Debate in HealthColumns
New York reports dentists deny a cure while physicians claim it is a germ gum disease. Pyrotyrigg, a medicated massage unguent, is said to arrest progression, restore gum color, reduce redness and inflammation and tighten loose teeth. It is sold for one dollar at Wilmington stores including Jarman & Futrelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, N,y
Best Drug
Jarman & Futrelle
Wilmington
Chamber Meets Today With McCormick Report Expected
The Chamber of Commerce holds its regular monthly meeting this afternoon. Vice President J. C. McCormick, the chamber’s Southern Ports Efficiency Commission representative, returns from Atlanta with updates on port interests and potential shipping rate changes for government shipments. The event follows coverage of the seventh exhibit of French models by the National Special Aid.
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McCormick
Chamber of Commerce
J. C. McCormick
Chamber
Southern Ports Efficiency Commission
Atlanta
Commission
Stee
National
Special Aid
English couple’s world honeymoon ends after 50,000 miles
An English couple completed a remarkable around the world honeymoon travel spanning 50 000 miles in four years. They returned to England with three children born in Tokyo India and South Africa, highlighting their globe trotting family voyage.
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England
Tokio
India
South Africa
Boschee's German Syrup praised for cough relief
An advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup as a reliable remedy for coughs and lung throat ailments. It claims quick relief, easier coughing, and quicker recovery, selling 26 and 7 cent bottles at Green's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Germany
United
Green’s
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SMITH
Commerce Trust
Smith Motor Truck Corporation
Wilmington Motor Company, Inc
Robert G. Barr
Dock Street
Chestnnut Street
Chones
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
C.E. Taylor
J. W. Norwood
H. Watters
J. L. Williams
W. H. Moore
J. G. Thornton
Vpye Rigo
Woolvin Hall
E. C. Skaffer
F. K. J. Fuchs’ & Company
South Front Street
C. W. PelyugtCo
Kj, Fuchs&Go
Front St
T. F. Wood
Princess of Victor-Victrolas
H. J. Calelasura
N. Front. Street
Angel Food
Warren
A.d.cashwell
de, Miles W, Malone
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