Parking Front Street Sparks City Council Debate
The city council debated an ordinance to curb car parking on Front Street and Princess Street from Union Station to Dock. Proponents cited pedestrian danger and past accidents. opponents warned of enforcement limits and vehicle damage risks. The matter was referred to Attorney Ruark and Mr Hall for drafting, with no action taken.
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Ruark
Oilman Hall
Irl
E City
Ouncilman Hall
Nathan J. Williams
F. B. Clausen
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Front Street
Union Station
C. C. Coyington
Council
Bijou
Rego
Ed Munson
Covington
Milton Calder
Mr. Munson
Calder
American Bank & Trust Company
Coyington
Louis Shrier
Rebekahs Celebrate 66th Anniversary at Odd Fellows Hall
Members of the Rebekah Lodge I O O P plan a 66th anniversary program at Odd Fellows Hall starting 8:30 p m The event will feature Mrs David DeVane of Illinois as speaker and include papers readings and musical numbers by local girls and attendees are invited The program underscores wartime work and lodge traditions.
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Rebekahs
Rebekah Lodge
Order
Odd Fellows Hall
David DeVane
Illinois
Home Board
Mae Landen
Lucile Moore
Jessie Mercer
Rebecca Greer
Georgia Green
S. F. Garrison
New York City Hosts National Congress on Agriculture Education and Defense
The October meeting at the Astor Hotel in New York gathers national and international figures to discuss agriculture education industries and commerce. Delegates include federal and state officials and foreign representatives with plans to mobilize resources for national defense and economic development. The executive committee features Oscar S. Straus Clarence J. Owens and others from prominent firms and institutions.
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Neld Settee
York City
Astor
Aa Roe
Wilmington
É J. Owens
Man- Paeses
Hotal McAlpin
New York City
New York Congress
Ith
New York General Committee
Messrs
Oscar S. Straus
Clarence J. Owens
Benjamin Altheimer
Geo. Gordon Battle
Wm. S. Bennett
Chas. L. Bernheimer
8. R. Bertron
Cleveland H. Dodge
John Hays Hammond
Adolph Lewisohn
E.H. Outerbridge
Willard Straight
D. B. Turner
Wm. R. Wilcox
Cardinals Rally in Bid for National League Batting Title
Kauff the Giants' gardener joins the drive as the Cardinals surge in the chase for the NL batting crown with strong performances and key hits.
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Cruise
Cardinals
Kauff
Giants
Eight .300 hitters show NL leaders with three in top group
Recent averages indicate that among the eight players hitting .300, three are members of the National League’s leading group. The data highlights performance by key hitters in the league race.
Funeral for Captain Harper Draws Large Cape Fear Community
Hundreds attended the service at the church and Oakdale cemetery for Captain Harper, long linked with the Cape Fear River. The South Front home overflowed with mourners and floral tributes as ministers spoke of his life and business ties to steamers once owned or commanded along the river. Pallbearers included Dr. James Sprunt, Capt. Edgar Williams, Walter Smallbones, T. F. Wood, Joe Thompson, and Capt. William St. George. four were on the Board of Nigpriaus and Pilotage where the deceased served as vice chairman.
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Cape Fear Tiver
James’ Sprunt
Edgar Williams
Walter Smallbones
T. F. Wood
Joe Thompson
William St. George
Southport
Nigpriaus and Pilotage
Prisoner Break Leads to Gunfire on Princess Street
Deputy Sheriff Charles Keen fired three times at Robert Myers on Princess Street after Myers broke from custody following an assault charge. Myers fled toward Fourth Street, was tracked by Officer Tom Hall and captured under a house, then jailed. The incident involved bold pursuit and tense moments as the colored suspect sought escape. The report lists several local officials and officers involved.
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Charles Keen
Robert Myers
Princess Street
Myers
Fourth Street
Tom Hall
Keen
Rattlers Displayed After Local Killings
Mr H L Walker killed a mother rattlesnake and eight young, bottling three babies near Cape Fear Country Club golf links. He said the mother struck at him in his yard as his child played. In total 13 rattlers have been killed on the golf links this year.
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Cape Fear Country Club
Rabid Dog Fears Rise as City Struggles With Epidemic
Wilmington officials report an outbreak of rabies among dogs crossing the river into Dag Haven. Several mad dogs have been shot near the cemetery gate and others exterminated in city sections. Health officials warn of roaming packs menacing women and children as many animals are owned yet untended.
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Dag Haven
Noot
Wilmington
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C. W. Leighton
Aima ‘Brown
Belk-Williams
Belk-Williams Company
North Front Street
J. W. H. Fuchs’ Department Store
J. W. H. Fuchs
Fuchs
C W. Leighton
Lmillinery
C.W. Leighton
Wilson
Leighton
New York
Smith
Wilmington Motor. Company
Dock Street
Robert G. Bachones
Aedes
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Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Messis
P. Bailey
Meares Harriss
Victor Grainger, Jr
Fred W. Dick
Walter Storm
A. G. Warren, Jr
Exelso
Hamm Exelso Company
ST Paul, Minn
Fenbiodee Bottling CO
Wihiwindeon
North. Carolina
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