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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1918
Page
4
Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo addressed a crowd at Warsaw station as the South Bend Wilmington train passed through. He warned the audience that the talk would cost them and urged buying Liberty Bonds. The town viewed the appearance as an honor and planned to heed his advice.
Warsaw April 10 due to severe winter weather and other conditions the county will not hold the annual county commencement at Kenansville. Superintendent Wooten says time will be used by teachers and pupils to recover lost time. Rural schools have closed with final exercises last week. Lane Field school presented plays and songs. Misses Mat Avibne Garraud and assistants were re elected with a five dollar monthly raise.
Detroit April 10 state sabulary will patrol the Michigan Ohio and Michigan Indiana borders when the statewide prohibition law comes into effect at month end to prevent importations of liquor. Mayors of Michigan cities where state troops guard docks tunnels and munition plants have been notified to organize local forces to replace the state guards who will be largely employed enforcing the liquor laws.
Philadelphia April 10 The national Convention of the American Physical Education Association opens in the city for the rest of the week. Delegates from colleges schools park and playground systems and the YMCA gather to promote physical fitness and the need for preparedness.
Henry W. Savage presents Have a Heart a tuneful musical comedy at the Academy of Music tomorrow. Book by Bolton and Wodehouse music by Kern based on Sardou Divorcons with a Savage cast and chorus. Orchestra provided seats range 75 cents to 2 dollars war tax extra at Elvington's.
A minstrel of playful melodies titled The Girl of My Heart appears at the Academy of Music with Edna Ann Luke starring. An extensive cast supports her in a show featuring new scenic effects and a chorus of notable beauty with songs like Hello Girls and I Want a Husband. Tickets go on sale Friday at Elvington's.
An American focus on Kaiser Wilhelm II seen admiring women at imperial receptions. The piece highlights alleged behavior toward Miss Gertrude Astor and prints the screen portrayal The Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin. It notes the Grand theatre screening Friday and Saturday of Rupert Julian's film.
Grayson Blair, an American collector, inherits a jade necklace once worn by an Indian idol in Amritsar. An Indian secret society seeks its return, chasing Blair who winds up entangled with Phyllis King. The plot blends romance and conspiracy as the beads’ legend unfolds.
A wholesome romantic drama about a nun and a soldier facing danger and possible death to save others. Clergy endorse the production. Presented at the Royal today and tomorrow by United Southern Company, promising a gripping, reverent tale of love, honor, and sacrifice.
Special correspondent recalls a man who bets on principle over money. He buys a paper then discards it, pays for hymns with gusto, and refuses a 20 cent cream charge, leading to a manager confrontation, a police visit, a subway ride then a war stamp purchase, all hinting at an eventual need for a keeper.
The retired boxing great doubts Willard and Fulton will meet but notes many boxers are poor boosters for the sport. Ex-Senators pitcher Joe Engle appeals to Clark Griffith for another try with the Washington team.
Among new Athletics players is infielder Maurice Shannon, one of the Shannon twins, who the Braves trialed in 1915.
The White Sister dramatizes Crawford's novel with faithful costumes and strong cast led by Miss Gypzene whose gown was presented by the Mother Superior of the Dominican Convent in New Orleans. The production pleases all ages with its choral chants and convent ambience.
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