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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1916
Page
2
A narrator recalls a nurse delivering a baby brother to a family. The sister describes growing up with George, his childhood mischief, and the deepening bond as he attends military school. She cherishes his letters and looks forward to his return.
London reports Lord Devonport telling the House of Lords that compulsory abstinence from certain foods may be imposed if voluntary abstinence fails. He promised fair distribution and limits on purchases and suggested rationing would follow if needed. In New York Ruth Law is feted at the Hotel Astor with Rear Admiral Peary expected to attend.
Notice of a pardon application to the Governor of North Carolina for Timothy Clemmons from New Hanover County concerning an assault on Kathe Warren and a fifteen year sentence. Opponents are instructed to protest to the Governor. spelling variations present in the text reflect old documentation.
Major Harry H. Bandholtz born in Michigan 52 years ago today. Dr. Lyman Abbott born in Roxbury Massachusetts 81 years ago. Dr. S Parkes Cadman born in England 52 years ago. Francis Burton Harrison born in New York 43 years ago. Nathan B. Scott born in Guernsey County Ohio 74 years ago. Rt Rev John Grimes born in County Limerick Ireland 64 years ago. Tyrus R Cobb born in Royston Georgia 30 years ago. Mike Glover born in Lawrence Massachusetts 26 years ago.
Virginia Minnesota reports prominent lawyers hired to defend I W W members indicted for the deputy sheriff killing amid spring strike riots. Local fund drives flood the iron range with posters urging fair treatment and no railroaded innocence.
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