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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1918
Page
6
Poem fragment and notices reflect long married life Judith Mortimer Lewis notes and Houston Post by Judd Mortimer Lewis. Public meeting led by Charles B Newcomb invites community to attend memorial and church services with Red Cross call for co operation and quieter phone handling.
Special correspondent reports wild pro German rumors sweeping cafes theatres and lobbies. A society woman and two girls supposedly captured in France and mutilated spread fear before reporters traced the tale to an endless chain rumor. The hoax mirrors Hun propaganda aiming to sow panic in America.
Austin announces statewide observance of San Jacinto Day tomorrow with local celebrations. The 1836 battle near Houston saw General Sam Houston defeat Santa Anna and capture the Mexican commander.
Manager Cantillon of the Minneapolis team travels to California to sign Sawyer the former Washington comedian as reports suggest not all of Saw a funny stuff is pulled on the ball.
Bill Koot declares he will not play for the Cincinnati Reds until his money demand is met. Other pastimers also vow to skip the Reds for any amount. Walker Cochran’s friends claim the young knight of the green cloth could become the next billiard champion, as sure as Johnny Evers will voice his thoughts to an umpire. Germania dropped. Atlantic name replacing it for titles. Peoples Insurance replaces Germania. All-Alai Sweepstakes dog race postponed until next year, disappointing many entrants.
The United States Civil Service Commission lists exams soon. May 28 tests for assistant examiner in the patent office and library assistant with salaries from 900 to 1500 dollars. June 11 exam for investigator in foreign marketing of agricultural products, open to men with salaries up to 3000 dollars. Other postings include mechanical engineer, laundress, cost accountant supervisor, ordnance material roles, and engineers with various pay scales.
Bryan Downey impressed Boston fans on his debut triumph in the Hub. His masterly finish against Tommy Robson earned praise from boxing buffs and the Columbus welterweight prospect drew the crowd’s applause.
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