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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1917
Page
4
In a 1917 dispatch, Senator J Hamilton Lewis predicts American troops may bolster Russian lines to lift morale. The column notes the need for a material move to prove U.S. commitment and highlights a Chicago mother with three sons in service. It also discusses Davis’s Virginia gubernatorial bid and implications for prohibition.
The article defends Representative Kitchin’s wartime votes and actions. It notes his initial opposition to the war resolution but commends his eventual support of administration measures. It highlights his backing of aviation, food control, and food survey laws passed by the House.
The article says claims about Mr. Kitchin planning a Senate run next year are unfounded and that he and Senator Smyth have cooperated for the country’s good. It argues critics misjudge him and that patriotism should not spur discord or friction. Mr. Kitchin remains unscathed by such speculation.
President Wilson signs the food control and food survey bills naming Harold Hoover as food administrator. The measures empower the President to regulate production, distribution, and pricing, seize hoarded goods, requisition supplies for the military, and fix wheat prices, with strict licenses and reporting. The policy aims to stabilize wartime economy and avert postwar shortages.
Dr. Alexander defends his Rowan county speech as protected opinion while opposing the draft’s constitutionality and its repeal. He argues against sending American soldiers overseas though critics deem his views out of step with current sentiment.
Former President Taft, ill since Monday in Clay Center Kansas, slept well through the night and showed marked improvement. Dr. B F Morgan reported nourishment resumed and expected to continue, noting the egg and toast yesterday strengthened him and that rest was satisfactory.
The ceremony at Emmanuel church bonded Pauline Disston daughter of Mrs. William Disston to John Wanamaker Jr. The event drew social leaders from New York Philadelphia Washington and beyond with matron of honor Mrs. Walter B. Brooks Jr. and bridesmaids including Mrs. Frelinghuysen Vanderbilt Duke Heeren Norris Warburton Sands Moore.
Washington Aug. 11 congratulating Benjamin R Tillman of South Carolina marks his seventieth birthday. The veteran senator long influential in naval affairs, he supported a stronger navy while maintaining his noted political evolution from radical agrarian advocate to seasoned statesman.
In New York and Wilmington a medicated ointment named pyoings promises to arrest riggs disease. It reportedly restores gum color, reduces redness and inflammation, tightens loose teeth, and stops bleeding. Sold in original packages for one dollar at Best Drug Stores including Jarman & Futrell.
Foreclosure sale under a 1915 mortgage by James S Johnson and Minnie Johnson. On a scheduled Wednesday in August 1917 the property at Dickinson Street and Rankin Street in Wilmington will be sold at public auction at noon at the county courthouse doors to satisfy the debt, with Brown, Toon & Co representing.
Public timetable lists center and beach stops with morning and evening departures from Wilmington and Lumina, including freight times, Sunday frequencies, and express service during heavy travel periods with stations at 3rd through 9th streets and Beach. Local trains run on request. Freight depot hours and contact numbers provided.
Atlantic Coast Line issues temporary reduced round trip fares from Wilmington North Carolina to numerous cities including Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York Asheville Hendersonville Saluda Tryon Lake Toxaway and more with sale dates through October 15 1917 and final return limits up to late October. Proportionate fares apply from intermediate points. contact S C Whith Gen Pass Agent for reservations.
Southern railways announce excursion fare sales to Black Mountain Cleveland Lake Junaluska Waynesville Monteagle Sewanee Nashville St Louis and Peabody College events. Dates vary July to August with limits up to 17 days and final limits in late August or early September. Contact ticket agents or Raleigh office for details.
Public auction of property in Wilmington North Carolina to satisfy a mortgage default. The sale by Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association will occur at the Court House door on Monday August 13 1917 at noon. The parcel begins on Sixth street 38 feet south of Bladen street and measures 165 by 33 feet described in the deed. Attornies John D Bellamy & Son announce the sale.
For fares and tickets apply eS WHITE Gen Pass "y ¢ Phone 160. Wilmington TM the Atlantic Coast Line The Standard Railroad of the.
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