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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1917
Page
6
Dispatches from Petrograd report many Russians seeking peace on Germany’s terms. Carat Bloom notes Allied divisions while public mood leans toward a negotiated settlement.
London dispatch reports Petrograd filled with Germans and Allied residents fearful as peace terms and nationalities disputes risk widening the war. Bolshevik moves in Ukraine, Ukrainian Rada claims power, and a Kiev arrest demand prompts rapid replies.
Wanted an active man with at least 1000 dollars. Marine Iron and Steel Co. in Norfolk Virginia offers to place money in your bank account and provide permanent financing. Industrial firm seeks moneyed partner for ongoing venture.
Delicatessen ad lists fresh smelt and halibut steak today along with barley split peas Pillsbury yellow corn meal rye and graham flour and other staples. Fresh Philadelphia and Neuschate cheese smoked bloaters prunes apricots citron sliced bacon and a full line of canned goods at low prices. Phone number 1322.
Wildre vd Harkess and Lois Weber collaborate on the latest film K where Harkess portrays Shirley Page the department store heroine who longs for joy and pays the price. She is praised for versatility driving swimming dancing and fitting into every role.
Priscilla Dean is elected "their girl" by soldiers at Camp Travis Texas. A letter from a soon to be deployed service member requests a Christmas letter. Dean replied with a letter and a photograph presented to the entire command at guard mount. Soldiers cheered three times after the presentation.
The Nicholson commanded by Lieutenant G. H. Fort completed the pair’s success after a destroyer operation. British Admiral and Vice Admiral Sims praised the Fanning and Nicholson crews for their anti submarine action. Coxswain Loomis advanced in rating for spotting a periscope.
Charlotte December 29 The 11 year old annual banquet for 2500 Southern Power Company employees and affiliates was cancelled. Five thousand dollars saved was donated to the American Red Cross by employee vote. The event was to be held last night. The company operates utilities in major Carolinas cities.
Stockholm December 29. Eine Gustave expressed sympathy for Finland's independence movement to a deputation of Finnish publicists seeking recognition by Sweden of an independent Finland.
Strangler Ed Lewis, the Kentucky grappler, aims for the championship long held by the late Frank Gotch. Recent performances of the Strangler and other wrestlers set the stage for a decisive title match.
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