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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1917

Page

12

Four Murder Case Developments at Bellevue Camp

Follows coroner’s inquest into Walton death near Bellevue cemetery. Miss Davidson arrested as accessory after the fact with hospital guard maintained. Judge Rountree and Mr. Delano assure jury she will testify when able. Witness Woodcock recounts Walton’s vehicle contact and Davidson’s movement after the incident.

Walton Bellevue Cemetery Florence Vison Eh Xien Wang Walton Davidson BigTaail Delano Miss Davidson George Rountree Rountree Efort Ay Suliier Burton W. Woodcock Herymieko Burton Woodcock Tely Mea Getty Aid Feee Bellevue Williame Wet

Election Battle Shapes Up In Wilmington Ward Races

Voters face a crowded field for First Ward council seats with multiple candidates after W F Jones resigns to become county public defender. Mayor Moore and Merritt vie for renomination while Fourth Ward James M Hall and W D McCaig seek reappointment. A separate issue opts for a suburban manufacturing development costing 40 000 if matched by county and business interests.

P. Q. Moore B. A. Merritt Claude C. Cashwell, Esq J. FP. Sellars W. C. Boesth L. L. Shepard W. A. Sue C. McD. Jones Jas. M. Hall Soith W. Pd. McCaig Publc Mooreites W. F. Jones James M. Hall W. D. McCaig New Hanover Wilmington Tidewater Power Company Rotary Club

Salvation Army Holds Regular Meetings Today

Local Salvation Army corps schedules a night meeting at 8 o clock in the hall and an Easter songs and recitations service postponed from last Sunday. Sunday school at 11 am invites all, with 6 45 pm Y P L for youths led by Lieutenant Horne. An open air service at Front and Princess streets begins at 7 30 pm, followed by the hall program for the public.

Salvation Army Lieutenant Horne Front Princess Streets

Prosperity as a lasting guest prompts local spending

The message urges residents to keep prosperity in the city by spending money with Wil merchandising and other local merchants. It proclaims that sending money out of town ends prosperity, framing local commerce as essential to lasting economic health.

Wil

Rural School Rally Day Parade Planned in Wilmington

A large Rural School Rally Day parade is set for Thursday in Wilmington with 5 to 600 rural children marching from City Hall to the High School for exercises led by Dr. Edgar Wallace Knight of Trinity College. The day includes a morning program, luncheon, and an afternoon literary contest with medals for banner excellence.

New Hanover County Committeemen’s Association Board of Education Washington Catlett J. P. Herring Committeemen’s Association J. R. Morris G. T. Shepard H. O. Thomas Walter Horne Third Princess Streets Edgar Wallace Knight Trinity College Durham Third Street Queen Fourth William Hooper Fifth Street Union School Market Isaac Bear Sixth Street Cornelius Harnett Fifth Hemenway School High School Police N. J. Williams Prof. Catlett P. Q. Moore J. J. Hurt D. D E. W. Knight Andrew J. Howell Delgado Winter Park South Wilmington Masonboro Myrtle Grove Oak Hill Carolina Beach Catlett America Mattie Smith Moore J. J. Blair Carolina A. J. Howell

McGirt Receives Raleigh Telegram on Strike Bills

A telegram to W A McGirt chair of the County Commissioners says the State Treasury will pay bills owed by merchants and safe proprietors for meals ice and provisions during the Coast Artillery Troops stay in town last July amid the Tidewater Power Company strike. Sanford Martin signed the telegram as secretary to Governor Bickett. The payment is expected next week.

W. A. McGirt Raleigh Board of County Commissioners Coast Artillery Tidewater Power Company Bickett Effe Treasury Department

Anniversary Sermon To Close Ebenezer Baptist Celebration

The 48th anniversary of Ebenezer Baptist Church concludes today with an 11 o'clock sermon by Rev J N McKnight. At 4 PM Rev J H Rowe of First Baptist conducts service with his choir. Prominent white citizens attend as several speak. W H Sprunt speaks at 5 PM followed by Rev Dr John J Hurt. Special music by Ezra A Carter choir.

J. N. McKnight George F. King Ebenezer Baptist, Church, Colored J.H Rowe First Baptist W. H. Sprunt John J Hurt First Baptist Church Ezra A. Carter

Commercial Travelers pledge support to the President

Members of Cape Fear Council No. 374 United Commercial Travelers met in semi monthly session and endorsed the President's stand on the Imperial German government. They telegraphed approval to Woodrow Wilson and adopted a resolution pledging loyal support to uphold the nation's honor and dignity.

Congress United States of America Order of Red Men Brotherhood of Man God American Cape Fear United Commercial Travelers United States Wilmington N. C Woodrow Wilton Washington, D. C I. C. Loftin W. C. Smith

Adjutant Yates to Address Boys at YMCA Today

Adjutant James Yates head of the Salvation Army will speak to the Boys League and friends this afternoon at 5 o'clock in the YMCA Building lobby. The talk will last about 45 minutes and promises a highly interesting program. All city boys are invited.

James Yates Salvation Army Boys’ League of the Association

Paraguay Declares Sympathy With United States

The Paraguayan government announced a formal expression of sympathy with the United States over Germany, asserting Germany's policy violates international law. The statement was issued from Asuncion on April 14 by the government replying to the U S position.

United Press Asuncion Paraguay United States Germany

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Koroner Biel Dr. Knight AED Tell Council City of The Wilmington Savings & Trust Company Princess Street Safety and Service J. F. Hobbs Merritt City Hall Messrs. J. M. Hall L. M. Bunting W. T. Walker W. J. Bradshaw Mington Rift Fisineel Fostal Ficsinel Monts Adjutant Yates U. S
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