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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1917
Page
5
The Wilmington Light Infantry unit sailed from the Cape Fear harbor aboard the steamer Wilmington this morning. A local tribute by Clara Karton memorializes the soldiers and honors past and present service as Caswell gates welcome the departing men.
The Wilmington Light Infantry left at eight o clock this morning by the steamer Wilmington on the Harper Line for Fort Caswell. Captain Jas B Lynch led disciplined troops as they loaded supplies and prepared to embark possibly for France, while friends in the city watched with mixed gloom and pride.
New Hanover County advertises a single free scholarship at the State College of Agriculture and Engineering in West Raleigh valued at 45 dollars per year. The award targets ambitious local youths in technical fields, promising diploma status and equal footing with top graduates, with inquiries invited to county school authorities and college officials.
The Webber Musical Company will open the 1917 18 season at the Royal theatre on Monday. The eleven member cast includes artists of merit and opening plans feature afternoon and evening shows with vaudeville. Labor Day start, 3 pm and 7 pm film showings, 3:30 and 7:30 pm vaudeville, plus theatre remodeling to attract a record crowd.
The United States Engineering office announces six battalions of forestry saw mill troops to be organized. Battalions will draw from North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida and Alabama. Enlistment and draft arrangements are being perfected in Washington. Officers are sought locally with pay from 1700 to 3000 dollars yearly plus a ten percent foreign service increase. This offers saw mill men a chance to serve without leaving their vocations.
Queen City Cycle Company on Market Street draws attention with an eye catching window. A Vic trola display featuring a giant paper mache mastiff, three potted plants, and promotional literature highlights the talking machine. The green floor cover and dark red mahogany case complement the dog likeness.
Clarendon Lodge No 2 Knights of Pythias registered as the first lodge in the United States to contribute its quota toward a half million dollar war relief fund. Capt Thomas D Meares supreme master of exchequer issued Receipt No 1 to Clarendon Lodge. He informed supreme offices of the action this morning.
Additional units from up-State were said to arrive by steamer and be moved to the fort, with officials unable to confirm exact timing. Railroad men suggested Hendersonville and Salisbury lines would not reach before tomorrow, while Raleigh’s train arrived in the early afternoon and would be transported to the fort.
Reports describe attempted break ins and a shooting incident around Thirteenth Street and Orange Street. Police investigated a prowler at Mrs. Brenner's home and a gunfire claim blamed on a tall white man amid multiple unidentified suspects.
The New York Equal Suffrage Association opened its annual convention in Saratoga Aug 29 with a large turnout. Prominent speakers on the two day program include former Ambassador Gerard Governor Charles S Whitman Mayor John P Mitchell and Frank A Vanderlip of the National City Bank.
Hundreds of toddlers paraded along the Asbury Park boardwalk and beach in a patriotic pageant marking the carnival’s close. The crowd filled the promenade as youngsters dressed as Uncle Sam soldiers and sailors and the route glowed in national colors.
Arch bishop Sebastian G. Messmer, head of the Milwaukee archdiocese for 50 years, marks his 70th birthday while attending the American Federation of Catholic Societies in Kansas City. Born in Switzerland, he came to the United States in 1872 and served at Seton Hall College and the Catholic University. He was bishop of Green Bay in 1892 before becoming archbishop of Milwaukee about ten years later.
A coroner's jury absolved Deputy Sheriff A L Burt Kelly of responsibility in the killing of George Galloway an escaped convict shot Monday afternoon in an alley off Seventeenth Street Kelly testified that Galloway ran from him and drew a potential threat from his hip pocket The jury noted a prudent use of force and released Kelly from bond while urging clemency for two trusties involved in the chase and recommending gubernatorial pardon efforts to the county board and Governor.
The first Oglethorpe training camp for officers sent a group of second and first lieutenants to Columbia South Carolina to assume duties in the infantry cavalry and field officers reserve corps National Army. Names include Warren G. Davis Luther A. Blue Hiram K. King Claude C. Cashwell Robert D. Crowley Virginius Hall Fred Little Lewis J. Stein Joseph J. Loughlin Sa A. Pnererss Chas C. Loughlin Cyrus D. Hogue Thosessellieu David S. Oliver William A. Marshall Paull J. Bashon Chas B. Hussey Jr Ury A. Hicks Ernest E. Whitaker and Shepard.
Seventy thousand balls arrived at a Hanover bell foundry and were recast into equipment supporting the war effort. Local workers sorted materials and prepared the metal for quick conversion. Officials noted the move reflects industrial mobilization and scarce supply for munitions and signaling tools.
Notice from the Sixth District Charleston office to mariners describes updated day marks on front and rear light structures. details include new Channel Range markings white and black patterns, bull's eyes and diamonds, and renamed ranges. The notice cites light lists and navigational charts with dates from 1917 and related vessel details.
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