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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
8
Sylvia Willes known as Princess Victoria and Midget Melba died in New York. Reportedly the smallest on stage, she weighed nineteen and three quarters pounds and stood twenty five and a half inches tall. Born in Melbourne, Australia, nineteen years ago.
Attending physicians for the famed actress Sarah Bernhardt report her condition has improved enough to reduce daily consultations from three to two. A morning bulletin notes steady, slow progress since her illness.
Coal men estimate the wage increase granted to 170 000 miners in the anthracite fields will raise the retail price of hard coal by about 60 cents per ton. The agreement signed last night by operators and the United Mine Workers adds roughly 30 million dollars a year to miners' wages.
The Walton murder investigation resumes with Miss Davidson's potential testimony. doctors describe her readiness for a hospital examination and detail her account of the night of the tragedy, including an assault, a bridge pursuit, and the description of the alleged attacker as a negro with a single barrel gun.
J E Stikeleather Asheville Public Works Commissioner and Dr F J Clemenger returned from New York after presenting a plan to Major General Leonard Wood for a military training camp on a Biltmore estate site. The plan, discussed with War Department officials, could host about six thousand men. Zeb Weaver filed a telegraphed offer of a nearby site for engineer corps training and bridge building of trenches.
Roanoke April 26 United Press reports the trial date set for Professor Charles E Vawter accused in the shooting death of Stockton Heath Jr at Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg. Heath died two days after a March 13 incident and on his deathbed allegedly revealed more about the case.
The article notes growing unrest behind German lines and cites a likely May 1 general strike for 24 hours. It references a April 24 German HQ statement praising workers at home for supporting soldiers in battle and warns of possible new out breaks if claims are not met.
The statement notes that quicker receipt of information from Miss Davidson would improve outcomes, stressing urgency and cooperation.
For rent at 807 Dock a five room apartment with porcelain bath newly papered and electric lights. Rent is 15 dollars per month. Apply John R. Hanby phone 1383 Crescent Candy Co. 424. Odd Fellows attention announces anniversary celebration tonight at 8 30 oclock at Odd Fellows Hall. J F Littleton chair man Joseph D Smith Secretary Joint Committee. Winesap apples California oranges lemons limes crushed fruits ice cream cones candies bear produce and merchandise Co 19 Market street phones 452 453.
Announcement promotes joining the Co operative Building and Loan Association at 124 Princess Street through Wright's Real Estate Agency. The notice highlights low cost saving options for families and individuals and invites men women and children to participate. Also lists rental cottages and a modern house at corner Market and Thirteenth streets offered by Wright's Real Estate Agency.
A Renik at corner Fifth and Nixon advertises groceries and household items with low prices. Items include lemons flour coffee soap lard sugar dried fruits canned goods and detergents with prices like 80c per sack of lard 12c lb dried peaches 10c and 12c and oranges 30c per dozen. The note claims no special sale and urges neighbors to shop daily.
A refined portrait card offering a dainty compliment suitable for sending to a dear friend. Photographers Foltz & Kendrick present a small, elegant image with a delicate design dated 4 13. 1f.
Advertising offers note the Postal Telegraph Cable Company's messengers will collect ads with same speed as telegrams and night letters. For ads call 176 and for telegraph service call Postal Telegraph.
Public notice promoting a new investment series by Carolina Building and Loan Association. May 5 offering at 50 cents per share with weekly purchases, maturing around 100 003 dollars in 1 to 2 years. Taxes paid. Address 123 Princess. Secretary L. W. Moore.
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