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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1917

Page

2

Peplac touted by Baltimore resident after cure

Mrs. M. L. Hugel credits Peplac with restoring her appetite and sleep after years of indigestion and weakness. She reports gaining seven pounds and renewed ability to perform household duties. Burke and drugstore promotions follow at Hanover Drug Store and Payne Drug Co, with Peplac sold at multiple local outlets.

M. L. Hugel George L. Burke Peplac Burke Hanover Drug Store Payne Drug Co Elvington’s Bellamy’s Hardin's Green’s Bunting’s Jarman, & Futrelle Fentress and The Southside Drug Co Advt

Death removes another white hope in boxing history

New York August 8 United Press reports the second of the original white hopes to die by violence is Al Palzer from a gunshot wound inflicted by his father. Luther McCarthy ended Palzer and McCarty in a separate incident. Palzer had gained fame by stopping Bombardier Wells and later fell to malaria while training on Staten Island.

United Press New York al Palzer Luther McCarthy Palzer McCarty Arthur Pelkey Bombardier Wells England McCarty Palzer Staten Island Fred Fulton

Palzer Retirement Follows Ring Dispute And Comeback Talk

Tom O Rourke praised Palzer as a top heavyweight but a rift between them led to a break and Palzer’s retirement. Mike Collins now guides Al Fulton and sees a strong comeback possibility for Palzer. President Wilson is not likely to halt the World Series but an earlier season is probable with the draft in effect and shorter schedules.

Tom O'Rourke Palzer Mike Collins Fulton Wilson

Chronicle magazine aims to reveal real society

New York publishes The Chronicle monthly at 12 dollars a year. The magazine bills itself as of by and for society, but subscribers were rejected due to family histories under scrutiny. James W. Pennock Jr. leads operations from 507 Fifth Avenue, though publishers are kept anonymous.

United Press New York the Chronicle Chronicle James W. Pennock, Jr Syracuse, N. Y Fifth Avenue The E Direct

Washington Speeders Slump Warn Johnson Poor Start

A fragmented wire reports Washington speeders failing to climb in standings as Walter Johnson struggles with a poor start. The item notes the team’s declining momentum and Johnson’s rough early performance amid the race.

Washington Tors Walter Johnson

The Saint's Adventure at the Royal Theatre

Henry B. Walthall stars in Essanay's The Saint's Adventure at the Royal. He poses as a workingman rector to reform a slum church then marries a poor woman after political confrontation and a moral victory. The Trufflers follows with Nell Craig and an all star cast in Greenwich Village Bohemian life.

Henry B. ‘Walthall the Royal Today Jesse Willard Mr. Walthall Essanay Klein-Edison Selig-Essanay Nell Craig Richard C. Travers the Worm Sidney Ainsworth Peter Jacob Zanin Ernest Maupain Harry Dunkinson Anna Mae Walthall John Cossar Patrick Calhoun Greenwich Village New York Colony of

The Little Soldier Boy returns to screen with Ann Pennington

Ann Pennington the diminutive Follies dancer appears again in the Famous Players-Paramount photoplay The Little Soldier Boy a charming screen feature showcasing her talents in a leading role.

Ann Pennington Famous Players- Paramount

Russia's rebirth and future under Kerensky

United Press reports Russia’s 1917 revolution moved from autocracy to democracy with little bloodshed. Kerensky leads as Premier and War Minister while Duma and soviets form regional councils. A nationwide democratic body emerges as workers soldiers and peasants elect delegates for an all Russia conference in Petrograd.

United. Press Petrograd Russia Alexander F. Kerensky Germany Nicholas Ple Peasants’ Conference Agrarian Party Workmen's Party Party of the Peasants All Russian Conference of Workmen and Soldiers United States People’s Assembly Czar Galicia Nicholai Lenine Lloyd-George Thy Land

Russian democracy rises as Kerensky leads reform push

The article describes a shift toward Russian democracy with A. E. Kerensky emerging as leader. It notes the all Russian conference, its consolidation into a governing executive council, and Germany’s attempts to destabilize Russia through propaganda and agents. Brusiloff resumes offensives as world powers aid Russia.

Ann Pennington Stars In The Little Soldier Spy And More

The article highlights Ann Pennington in The Little Soldier Spy as Justina a rebellious niece in Mexico with an American liberty ethos. It notes her prior screen roles including Susie Snowflake and The Rainbow Princess and her boy scout cameo teaching wig wag and scout signals to a group of local color actors.

Miss Pennington Susie Snowflake Famous Players-Paramount New England Justina Miguel Alvarez Rio Grande Mexico Ann Pennington

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Mrs. Hugel Society Magazine Russias Market Bureau Express Southern Express Company German Socialist Party Stockholm Brusiloff Kerensky Japan Belgium Lemberg Henry B Walthall Mary -Charleson Sue Wilde America Ums Trufflers Samuel Merwin Artist Colony Jo RR Ape Seeray Cas Ernest Haupain Matinee J. Burgess Fort Sheridan, Il
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