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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1916

Page

3

Cotton Market Decline Amid Liquidation and Navy News

New York brokers report a sharp selling wave in cotton with prices dropping to around 18.70 for January and 19.05 for May as liquidation broadens. The Wilmington naval stores segment lists spirits and rosin prices, while river-stage weather data notes Cap Fear at 2.8 feet.

New York Sant Celal i Yimington Cotton Gavamtiill Ise Lane Charlston Wilmington

Hawaii bill would let voters choose territorial governor

Honilule Dec 9. Representative Kalanianaole says a bill will be introduced in the next Congress to give Hawaii electors the right to choose the territorial governor. He argues this aligns with home rule and could be a step toward statehood, opposing a commission form of government.

Honilule Hawaii Cailing Deleaie Nalanianaole Kalanianaole Committee On Territories Congress Henry Confess

Notice of Stock Sale for Wilmington Beach Corp Shares

By virtue of authority under a deed of trust dated November 25 1914 for 2500 the undersigned will sell at public auction at the Court House door New Hanover County on November 29 1916 at 12 noon twenty five shares of Wilmington Beach Corporation par value 100 per share Certificate No 8 represented by stock. Bank of Pembroke Rountree Davis Carr Kenan Wright Attorneys.

C. E. Greenaamyer Court House New Hanover County Wilmington Beach Corporation Bank OF Pembroke Rountree Davis & Carr Kenan & Wright S-law

Temperature Drops Sharply in Tennessee

Nashville reporting a sudden cold spell as temperatures fell thirty three degrees in twenty four hours ending at 7 am. Last night brought sleet and snow contributing to the sharp decline from earlier readings.

Tennessee Nashville Tenn

Weather outlook calls for cool, fair conditions next week

Washington reports generally fair weather across the southeastern States with temperatures below seasonal averages for the week starting tomorrow. Warmer temperatures are expected later in the week as conditions shift.

Washington

New Hanover Man Pardoned by Governor Craig

Tim Clemmins, who had been sentenced to 15 years after a June 1508 conviction for attempting to commit a statutory offense, was pardoned today by Governor Craig in Raleigh North Carolina.

Raleigh N. C Tim Clemmons New Hanover Superior Court Craig

Notable sports notes from college and pro ranks

Gilmour Dobie has built a nine year streak of champion teams at Washington. Augie Kleckhofer rides a nine game win streak in the Interstate Three Cushion billiards. Rumors say Jack Dillon may retire after buying an Indianapolis cafe. Johnny Jackson returns to Boston seeking 120 pound bouts. Howard Berry’s strong season ends talk of Penn doubt. Friends of Bill Clymer in the Louisville American Association.

Gilmour Dobie University of Washington Jack Dillon Hoosier Bearcat Indianapolis Johnny Jackson Boston Philippines

Boxing Backlash Overlooked Louisville Boss Rival

The piece argues major leagues ignore a strong Louisville promoter as a boxing clash with Jess Willard looms. It highlights Fred Fulton as the likeliest challenger and notes Tom Hughes of the Braves delivered a no hit no run game. It also reports showman interest entering sports management in New York Boston St Paul and Minneapolis.

Louisville Jess Willard Fred Fulton Jess Tom Hughes Braves Johnny White New York Vanderbilt Harry Fazee Boston Red Sox Harry Sherman St. Paul Minneapolis

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