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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1917

Page

5

Vaudeville Stars and Barrymore Headline Wilmington Shows

A Wilmington week of Big Benefit performances features The White Raven with Miss Barrymore in a new Metro-Rolfe film, plus The Kentucky Four Harmony Singers and Russell and La Point. The program promises Glamour and song with Stella Stamper and Andersons in top vaudeville turns.

Ekeenee Kentucky Russell la Point Metro-Rolfe Ethiel Re the Victoria Ttx Miss Barrymore Metro

Vittoria to Present Spoleto Film Feature

Pheda Bara delivers a forceful central performance in a dominant role. The Vittoria announces a super production to be shown two days next week, Wednesday and Thursday, at ten cents for children and fifteen cents for adults.

Er Cantheranhee Spella Sor Mane Pheda Bara Paris William Fox Victor Hugo Roadnearner Notre:Dame

Colored folks organize Red Cross chapter in Southport

In Southport on a spring afternoon colored residents formed a Red Cross group with white officers present. Dr Dosher and Sgt Freeporn will teach first aid twice weekly. Sarah Moore named president and a roster of members listed. The aim is lawful civic participation and broad participation in the Red Cross effort.

Lenora Galloway Lydianna Davis Lucy Davis Annie Clemmons Hester Davis Hannah Lee Annie Davis Effie Nixson Olie McKay

Sapho at the Grand Tomorrow

Grand patrons await the season’s supreme treat as the management prepares to announce Sapho tomorrow at the Grand. The program promises a showcase of drama and refined entertainment in a premier venue.

Sapho

1832 Baltimore Handloom Weavers Paid 65 Cents

1832 report notes Bal timore handloom weavers earned 65 cents per day for a 12 hour workday. This brief item highlights low wages and long hours faced by textile laborers in the era.

Baltimore

Coal transport shifts to motor cars direct to Paris

Coal is now moved by motor cars directly from mines to Paris, signaling a shift in supply routes and logistics for regional coal distribution.

Paris

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