Seamen Rescued After Night in Severe Coastal Gale
Two seamen from the coal barge Nathan Lawrence were landed safely in breeches buoys after hours battling a gale off Cape Henry. A 65 mph wind thwarted lifeboat launches while the Nathan Lawrence towed by O L Kalemback and two other barges to Norfolk encountered heavy seas. The crews were saved with no further shipping damage reported as weather moderated.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Nathan Lawrence
Cape Henry
O. L. Kalemback
Cahill Towing Company
New York
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Rowland
Virginia Capes
Virginia
Endurance Flight Planned From Hampton Roads to San Francisco
At the American Aero Club conference at Old Point officers set an endurance test to fly coast to coast within weeks. Lieut. Silvio Reznati will attempt the Hampton Roads to San Francisco trip and also plan a New York run with ten passengers once weather permits. Aero Club officers and foreign aviators departed Old Point for New York.
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Associated
Newport News
American Aero Club
Old Point
Hampton Roads
San Francisco
Silvio Reznati
Old Point Comfort
New York
Aero Club
Suffragettes Open a New Campaign
In New York on September 17 Associated Press reports suffrage as a war measure will be promoted as the main point at sidewalk meetings starting tonight. Suffragists believe passage in November hinges on one more vote from nine, plus existing supporters, enabling an amendment in the state elections.
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Associated Press
New York
Land Claim for Three Acres in Masonboro Sound
John W Holt and B F Hollis claim entry of land in Masonboro Township New Hanover County North Carolina describing three acres of marsh land along Masonboro Sound from Jennett’s Creek to Shell Bed Creek and back to Clam Creek. The entry was filed August 27 1917 with John Haar Acting Entry Taker and Register of Deeds.
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New Banover County
State of
North Carolina
Masonboro Township
New Hanover County
State of North Carolina
Masonboro Sound
Jennett’s Creek
Shell Bed Creek
Heighy
John WY. Holt
B. F. Hollis
John Haar
Southport Escapes Damage From Last Week's Storm
Southport reports no major damage from last week’s severe storm across Eastern North Carolina. Rainfall reached 6.44 inches in 24 hours, with strong winds and local street washouts minor. Fishing suffered, though some menhaden and shrimp were landed. Reverend Jos B Cheshire spoke on Patriotism at St Phillips church, while the Army and Navy Club provides rest and reading space for visiting servicemen. Local efforts support war service members in town.
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Southport
Hey
Hastern Carolina
Weather Bureau
Jos. B. Cheshire
Raleigh
St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church
Army and Navy Club
Bombing Raid Hits German Vessels Off Belgian Coast
British naval seaplanes bombed German destroyers and trawlers between Blankenberghe and Ostend near Zeebrugge. One large destroyer was hit amidships and at least one trawler sunk, with another possibly lost from a group of four.
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Associated Press
London
Ostend
Blankenberghe
Zeebrugge
Admiralty
Doctor Jeter to Conduct Fort Caswell Services
Dr John Jeter Hurt pastor of First Baptist leaves this afternoon for Fort Caswell to hold services for soldiers during the week. Arrangements were made with the fort's commanding officer to supervise the meetings.
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Aurt
Fort Caswell
John Jeter Hurt
First Baptist Church
Fort
Pompeian Hair Massage Promises Dandruff Cure
An advertising leaflet claims Pompeian HAIR Massage stops dandruff by scalp massage and activating scalp pores, delivering a stimulating liquid that awakens hair roots for healthier, more vigorous hair.
For Rent ADDED TODAY listing many 5 12 room apartments
Real Estate and Fire Insurance firm at 207 Princess Street advertises rental units across multiple streets including Chestnut Orange Walnut Market Dock and Pearl. Listings show 4 to 12 rooms with prices ranging from 10.50 to 175.00 per month and note possession terms.
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South 4Th
Market Street
Nun Street
Chestnut
Princess Street
Lost or strayed Pointer dog with scar from Wrightsville
White and liver colored pointer with a scar on the right hip strayed from Wrightsville last Friday. Respond to name Bob. Reward offered upon return to J. W. Jackson. Also note Motte Business College ad offering shorthand and typing courses at 706 Front and Chestnut.
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Wrightsville
Bob
J. W. Jackson
the Motte Business College, Inc
Front and Chestnut
IGHT
Strong Demands by Swedish Liberals
At a large liberal meeting in Stockholm on September 17, Professor Eden urged that the Swedish foreign office be unable to deny sending cipher telegrams in ignorance of their contents. The resolution called for immediate government action to prove to Swedes the nation's commitment to absolute neutrality toward all belligerents.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Eden
Liberal Party
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Cape. Fear
Apts
James & James
Southern Bunking
Mos
Thurst
Queen City Cycle Co
Kroom Modern
N. 7Th Street
Harriss Typewriting and Advertising Company
Sun Is
Gordon's
L. Mazer
S. 5Th Street
Philadelphia
South Side
Castle Streets
Victroins and Records
Baughman Stationery Co
Richmond
Army
Charles Finkelstein
South Front Street
Shand's Grocery
Fourth and Nun
Oleander
Golf Linke
Foltz & Kendrick
Mechanics Home Association
Old and Strong
B. L. Stock
Walker Taylor
W. M. Cumming
Sun
Bear Produce and Merchandise Co
Wilmington
N. C
M. Lance
Carolina Beach
E. D. Williams
Jas. M. Stevenson
Southern
W. M. Holland
Market Street Road
3Rd Mile Post
The
Motte Business College
Cantonment Columbia, S
Walker Electric. and Plumbing: Company
W. B. Cooper & Go
Wilmington, N. C
789
W. B. Thorpe & CO
Water and Ann Streets
C. W. Yates CO
Market St
Wilmington, North Carolina
the Peoples Savings Bany
American Bank & Trust
Thos. E. Cooper
Liberty Loan
Cates
the Murchison National Bank
L. Dickinson
Princess Building
the Home Savings Bank
Wilmington, ‘N
Cape Fear
N. Front
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