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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1918

Page

3

Have a Heart to Play at Academy of Music Thursday

The theater production Have a Heart by Henry W Savage brings a stellar cast to the Academy of Music on Thursday April 11. Book and lyrics by Bolton and Wodehouse with Kern music, a high quality ensemble, beauty chorus, and prices from 75 cents to 2 dollars with tickets on sale Wednesday at Elvingtons.

Henry W. Savage Academy of Music Liberty Theatre New York Guy Bolton P. G. Wodehouse Jerome Kern Sulu Pilsen Cosul Sari Madame X Samarkland Honeymoon Inn Napoleon Daisy Katherine Galloway Grace Hoey Betty Weber Maud Ream Stover Rosie Green Joseph Keno Henry Antrim Victor Foster Edward Ciannelli Lawrence Wood Edward A. Smith Sam J. Burton Keno Green Elvington’s

Wilmington War Camp Service Letter Seeks Affiliation

Mr W A Wheatley executive secretary of training camp activities in North Carolina writes to Mr Roger Moore Wilmington civic group leader praising their Fort Caswell soldier support. He proposes national affiliation with War Camp Community Service and outlines benefits and required name change to The Wilmington War Camp Community Service.

Moore Wheatley Fort Caswell Community Service Committee W. A. Wheatley North Carolina Roger Moore War Community Service Wilmington Settle Southport Army and Navy Club Fort Caswell Boys War Camp Community Service

Red Cross Ships 500-Bed Tent Hospital to Frontline France

In Paris on April 6 the American Red Cross rapidly assembled and sent a 500 bed tent hospital to a town behind the French front within 12 hours after a request from the French government. The facility will treat patients with fractured limbs from a hospital in Eastern France threatened by German air raids.

Paris American Red Cross France

Bakers to Co operate National Day of cooperation

Chicago reports that April 6 is National Bakers Day designated by the Master Bakers Association of the United States. Simultaneous state meetings will organize cooperation with the Federal and State food administrations to carry out planned programs.

Bakers Chicago Ill Master Bakers’ Association of the United States

Norway suffers great shipping losses in March war action

Norway reports March shipping losses of 19 ships totaling 34 994 tons with 44 seamen killed and 20 missing. Total March losses valued near 10.5 million dollars. Since war start 745 vessels and 1 101 815 tons lost, 986 seamen killed and 700 men missing on 53 vessels.

Washington Norway

Two Negro Troopers Hanged for Murder at Camp Logan

John B. Mann and Walter Matthews, privates in the 37th Infantry, were hanged at Camp Logan Texas for the murder of Private Ralph M. Foley. The U S Army courtmartial sentence, approved by President Wilson, marked the camp's first military execution.

Houston Texas John B. Mann Walter Matthews I Company 37Th Infantry Camp Logan Ralph M. Foley G. Company 130Th Infantry Hospital Corps Foley Mann Matthews Lech Wilson

South Carolina State Defense Council Holds Inaugural Meeting

The South Carolina State Council of Defense held its first official meeting in the Supreme Court room with broad county representation. Plans covered Liberty Loan drives and War Savings Stamps, with $1200 allotted for county women’s chairmen meetings, $250 monthly for a field agent, up to $40 extra for office needs in Greenville, and $59 monthly for publicity director Harry N. Edmunds.

Columbia S. C State Council of Defense Supreme Court Room South Carolina Greenville Harry N. Edmunds Council of Defense

Clemson Trustees Elect Col Alan Johnstone Chairman

Clemson College board of trustees adjourned after a satisfactory meeting. The chief item was the election of a president and a secretary, terms that recur every four years. Col. Alan Johnstone was elected chairman for another term.

Alan Johnstone Clemson College An Johnstone

McAdoo to Visit Columbia to Speak on Liberty Loan

Plans completed for Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo to address Columbia South Carolina on Wednesday next week. He will arrive at 12 50 P M via Atlantic Coast Line, be met by Governor Bailey and Camp Jackson leaders, then speak in the House of Representatives hall and depart at 3 40 P M.

Columbia S. C William G. McAdoo the Treasury Atlantic Coast Line Bailey Camp Jackson State Capitol South Carolina House of Representatives

Democratic gatherings and state convention dates in South Carolina

Democratic clubs across South Carolina will meet on April 27 to elect officers and delegates to county conventions. Each county convention is set for May 6 at noon. The State Democratic convention will assemble in Columbia on May 15.

Columbia S. C

Japanese Force at Vladivostok

Landing of Japanese naval forces at Vladivostok to protect life and property was reported to the State Department by the American consul there. The action followed an attack on a Japanese officer by five armed Russians, who, upon being refused money, killed one Japanese and wounded two others. The force landed was said to be small and only sufficient to prevent further disorders.

Washington Vladivostok State Department

Veterans Reunion at Shiloh War Battle Anniversary

Pittsburg Landing Tennessee hosts a reunion marking the 56th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh with veterans from distant states gathering to recall the bloodiest fight of the War Between the States and celebrate the historic event.

Shiloh Pittsburg Landing Tenn

Knights of Pythias Call Off Meeting in North Carolina

Salisbury NC April 6 The Grand Council of the Knights of Pythias NC voted unanimously that the Grand Lodge would not meet this year for patriotic reasons. It was stated that 50000 dollars of the state organization's funds were invested in Liberty Bonds.

K. of P Salisbury N. C Grand Council of the Knights of Pythias North Carolina

Billy Miske to Box Gunboat Smith in Atlanta and Dempsey in St Paul

Billy Miske will entertain Gunboat Smith at Atlanta on April 10 and Jack Dempsey at St Paul on April 26. The article notes Miske will likely enjoy the evening with the Gunner but questions his behavior against the Utah dandy.

Billy Miske

Mortgage Sale Under Deed to Wilmington Homestead and Loan

Public auction to the highest cash bidder on April 29 1918 at noon at the Court House door Wilmington for a property in the city described as Nixon Street and Eighth Street parcels. Mortgage by Stacy Adams to Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association, recorded in Book 93 page 389 New Hanover County. Attorneys John D Bellamy & Son.

Stacy Adams Wilmington Nixon Street Eighth Street Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association John D. Bellamy & Son Marshall H. Hill Welington Homestead and Loan Association New Hanover County Court House City of Dickinson Street Gwynn Street John J. Furlong Meares Street Third Street Second Street Martin Street Martin Street Lwo John D. Bellamy & Son, Attorneys Edward Foy C. L. Carter George M. Croft Hettie James Fannie G. Pritchard W. E. Stocley Co. L. Carter

Mortgage Sale and School Tax Elections in New Hanover County

Public notice advertises mortgage foreclosure of Marshall H Hill property in Wilmington with sale set April 30 1915. It also outlines three related tax elections including a May 1918 special tax for county schools and a May 1918 public school bonds election with detailed registration and polling-place provisions.

Registration Notice for Electors in New Hanover County 1918

The document lists polling places and election judges for Masonboro Sunset Park Federal Point and other wards. It announces registration periods from April 4 to April 27 1918 with specific Saturdays set for book closings and inspection at polling places by ward precinct and townships.

Board of Education New Hanover Board of Commissioners Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County Cape Fear Johnston J. H. Johnston J. .W. Winders D. J. Joyner Harnett Seven Miles Post Smith Geo. T. Smith Geo.t. Shepard Wm.Uanady Seagate Roger L. Larkin G. H. Rogers L. Pittman North C Hanover New Hannover County J. W. Winders Seven Mile Post Smith's Geo. Shepard Wm.Canady Roger's JL Larkin By. L. Pittman Winter Park J. T. Smith A. H. High A. Montgomery Masonboro Whiskey Creek Lamesden’s Walter Forne Istrar E. E. Southerland RB. E. Hole C. McD. Jones Court House W. W. Galloway T. .A. Shepard B. Applewhite Giblem Lodge R. E. Blaks L. B. Symmes R. E. Willliams McClellan's Stables Jnn J. Furlong W.M. Peck B L. Fox Engine House Fifth Castle Streets H. E. Foster Regestrar A. H. Ketchum C. L. Barney Biddle J. W. Gafford Sion J. King Henry Hewelett Mann, Atkinson and Watters Towit F. A. Montgomery Den’s Store Walter Horne E. E Southerland R. Ellis Sunset Park Park J. C. Long W. E J. H. LeGwin Federal Point T. J. Burnett J. Burnett S. T. Keyes A. Biddle Wilmington Mann

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