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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1916

Page

8

Supreme Court weighs Britt Weaver canvassing case in Raleigh

The Raleigh Supreme Court case on the Buncombe county canvassing board returns to the fore as judges seek clearer findings. Britt and Weaver clash over whether November 9 results were official, whether the board could reconvene, and if the recount could alter the outcome. Both sides prepare for Tuesday arguments.

Raleigh N. C Supreme Court W. J. Adams Buncombe Adams Britt Weaver Board of Functus Congress Mr. Britt

Home Telephone Company Grants Employee Bonuses

Henderson North Carolina December 19 bonuses of salaries for two or three weeks were announced at the home office. The extra pay will apply to all employees across the system in eastern North Carolina and Virginia. Peterson and Rulfs advertise Christmas slippers.

Henderson, N. C North Carolina Virginia Home Telephone Company

Raider chases liner on Atlantic warning voyage

Unidentified ship matching a German raider profile trailed the White Star liner Adriatic after wireless warnings. Passengers said the vessel, with one funnel and two masts, kept within sight near the Grand Banks before breaking off. Adriatic steamed at full speed, guns mounted astern for defense, and arrived three days late from Liverpool.

New York White Star Adriatic Liverpool Grand Banks New Foundland

Baltimore Visitor Spends Christmas in El Paso

Mr. Martin Bellamy son of ex Senator George H Bellamy is here from Baltimore to spend the Christmas holidays at home in El Paso Brunswick county.

Martin Bellamy George H. Bellamy Baltimore el Paso Brunswick County

Style Exhibit Victoria Thea Tre Thursday Show

A notice invites a style exhibit at the Victoria Theatre featuring gowns once worn by Lady Duff-Gordon in New York with music by Sorosis. The event is a single performance, urging attendance for fashion and entertainment.

Victoria Theatre Lady Duff-Gordon New York Sorosis Sun Mo Tu

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