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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1917

Page

8

Hood Opposes Army Draft Bill Draws Local Criticism

Goldsboro North Carolina April 30 Hon George E Hood representative from the Third district faced sharp criticism for opposing the army draft bill passed by Congress. Local friends defend his stance saying he acts for the President and right cause. Also noted are farewell plans for Mr and Mrs Harry P Armstrong in Goldsboro and the arrival of Loren C Bass’s body from Asheville.

Associated Press Goldsboro N. C George E. Hood House of Representatives Congress Hood Harry P. Armstrong Wilmington Armstrong First Presbyterian Church Mrs. Armstrong Mr. Armstrong Loren C. Bass Asheville

Governor's wife Leads Economy Drive Amid Resignation Talk

The piece reports on a message from Davis urging resignation from Mr. Gay, citing finances and organization needs. It notes praise for Gay's speaking but questions on fundraising, and references a biblical aside comparing Davis to Joab and Amasa.

Davis Gay Gey Brother Davis Il. Samuel

Bakers Strike Triggers Riot and Bread Shortage in Chicago

Rioting on the West Side accompanies a bakers strike that has halted about 1.5 million loaves daily. Women among the strike sympathizers spoil bread and kerosene shops. mounted police disperse crowds as authorities seek to end the disruption and restore supplies. The conflict centers on union demands for control over foremen in bakeries and employment decisions.

Associated Press Chicago West Side Bakers’ Union

Police circular on Americans treated as enemy foreigners

Foreign office officials say the order requiring Americans to report daily to stations and stay indoors from 10 p m to 6 a m applies only in a modified form, despite the police circular declaring such status.

Foreign Office

Funeral services held for active member of area church

Rev. Peter McIntyre conducted funeral services at 2 p.m. from the deceased’s home. The First Presbyterian church of Goldsboro, active in the deceased’s life, was noted and many beautiful floral tributes were sent.

Peter McIntyre First Presbyterian Church of Goldsboro

Postal Telegraph ad service informs business specials

The notice describes using Postal Telegraph Cable Company messengers to pick up ads with the same speed as telegrams and cables. For ad information call 176, and for telegraph service call Postal Telegraph.

Postal Telegraph Cable Company Postal Telegraph

Saunders Cottage Wrightsville Beach for sale at low figure

Saunders Cottage Wrightsville Beach offered for sale under value. Lot measures 87 1 2 feet wide from Ocean to Channel with eight rooms in good condition near Station Six. Investment yields 8 percent. For details contact James Owen Reilly Fire Insurance and Real Estate at 433-W or office 776. Also note wanted collector with references and salary expectations.

Saunders Wrightsville Beach Ocean Channel W. James Owen Reilly

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