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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
6
Kinoush City Council found evidence insufficient to fix moral guilt in the payroll case against J. J. Furlong, street department head. Investigation spanned hours with witnesses for both sides, detailing payments to Brown, Smith, and Burkheimer tied to ditch and Sixth Street Bridge work, and suggesting irregular payroll practices without a verdict.
Wrestling fans await a heavyweight light between Fritz Hanson of Sweden and Bumps Turner of Washington DC at Woolvin Hall. Turner, who arrives fit, trims Hanson’s 15 pound edge with a fast pace clash promised as one of the fastest matches here. The 8:30 pm event features preliminaries and special seating for women.
George Washington Council No. 67, Junior Order United American Mechanics, bought the former Crystal Palace theatre site on Second Street from Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. Skinner for about 15 900. Real estate dealer F A Lord arranged the deal. Plans call for 3 000 in improvements and a future handsome new home. The 85 by 78 foot property runs from the Garrell building to Toomer's Alley. The council will use part of the second floor, Frost Ice Cream will use upper floors and one lower-store space, while Capps Griffith Plumbing continues in its current space.
Washington December 15 The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee again considered Congressman Small North Carolina bill to exempt barges and sailing vessels in tow of steamers navigated by Government pilots from state compulsory pilotage and decided to lay it aside for this session The Pilots Association along the Atlantic Coast bitterly opposed the measure.
Peterson and Rulfs promote Christmas slippers at their headquarters with a seasonal display running through December. The ad highlights multiple style options and sizes in a limited time offer.
The record notes testimony about special court officer Burkheimer and his hours, a ditch cleaning in August, and failed efforts to locate Smith or Brown. Wages and employment inquiries involve Chadwick and Sneeden's store searching for Smith for Furlong, with other street workers Rich Malpass and Robinson. City Attorney Ruark opens by saying Furlong admitted receiving money and must show disposition of it.
The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce in a regular session endorsed efforts to secure better Seaboard Air Line tram service. The group cited time improvements for shoppers, noted Coast Line agreements to restore Conway train and Pullman service on trains 90 and 91, and discussed timing and potential through connections to the North.
The Grampus, a U S Bureau of Fisheries research schooner, found two sea bass banks near the Cape Fear mouth. Tests yielded 139 fish in 15 minutes on one bank and 120 on another, with larger specimens noted on the smaller bank. Prices reached 14 cents a pound for shipments to New York. The vessel may remain after repairs for further offshore investigations, including potential clam and scallop beds.
Mr. Dupont of a Martinique seaport firm arranged extensive alterations on the river steamer Ella at Wilmington Iron Works. The ship will depart for its new home in the French West Indies after December repairs, with canvass awnings and light framing to withstand frequent storms. The vessel, bought from Captain Harper for about $10 000, will cost several thousand more to modify.
Official photographer from General Electric, Mr. Schilling of Schenectady New York, will photograph Wilmington's new White Way this afternoon to publish in the Electric Journal. Views from Front and Princess streets will show an up to date appearance, after being detailed from the Philadelphia office.
A brief exchange recalls a first kiss between a girl and a lover with a playful line about the kiss revealing something off. The dialogue hints at memory and mischief within a romantic moment.
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