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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1918

Page

4

Grand Theatre Showcases Fairbanks Artcraft Team

The Fairbanks Emerson Loos trio brings its cooperative screenwriting and staging method to the Grand Theatre with the Powell Fairbanks Artcraft feature In Again Out Again. Douglas Fairbanks travels to the U S Capitol for a scene, filmed after a 200 mile trip, with Emerson, Victor Fleming, and crew. Frederick stars in Double Crossed at the Grand today and tomorrow.

Fairbanks Douglas Fairbanks John Emerson Anita Loos Sthis Grand Theatre Fairbanks-Artcraft Douglas Fairbanks-Artcraft New York Doug U. S Capitol Victor Fleming Paramount Frederick

Kick In sensational crook play at Pickett, repeats past hit

The Pickett Stock Company stages Kick In this weekend presenting the sensational crook drama seen at the Academy of Music before. John Barrymore and Jane Gray led the original 1914 New York run. Ralph W. Chambers and Blanche Pickett star in the current production with two leads returning. The play blends new situations with tense logical plotting as crooks strive to reform against heavy odds challenging even seasoned theatergoers. Advance seats available after earlier openings left many disappointed.

Crook Pickett Stock Company Academy of Music New York John Barrymore Jane Gray Picketts Ralph W. Chambers Blanche Pickett

Pauline Fredericks Paramount Productions Ranked

A list highlights Pauline Frederick as a leading Paramount star with a broad range of films. It traces her appearances in Sold Zara Bella Donna Lydia Gilmore Spider Audrey The Moment Before The Worlds Great Snare The Woman in the Case Ashes of Embers Nanette of the Wilds The Slave Market Sapho Sleeping Fires Her Bet-

Pauline Frederick Paramount Zara Lydia Gilmore Spider Audrey Nanette Wilds Sapho

War Savings Stamp Campaign Gains Ground in Duplin

Warsaw reports active drive led by M McD Williams with assistant help from Mrs Charles Carroll. Clubs across New Hanover Pender Duplin and Sampson urged to buy War Savings Stamps. Little Confederates Chapter also pledges. Magnolia post office notes strong uptake while towns see pennies saved for thrift stamps amid a cold influenza outbreak.

Warsaw Duplin M. McD. Williams Charles Carroll Federated Women’s Clubs New Hanover Pender Sampson Warsaw Club Little Confederates C. of C W. R. Newbury Magnolia

Striking Wartime Coincidence at Bath Hospital

Two soldiers in Bath military hospital share a remarkable fate. Both born in the same village, joined the same regiment, and were wounded in their left ankles by bullets that entered their right feet. They traveled home together in the same convoy and are now side by side receiving identical treatment.

Bath England

Senator Stone Denies Democratic Pressure Over Roosevelt Speech

Washington January 31 Senator Stone asserts personal privilege to deny reports that Democratic leaders or Postmaster General Burleson urged him not to attack Republicans. He says no Democratic leaders discussed the subject with him and dispatches alleging such pressure were based on other correspondents' statements.

Washington Stone Roosevelt Burleson Stones Capitol Missouri

Ice Gorge Breaks Again on Ohio River Sinking Steamers

Cincinnati reports the Ohio River ice gorge broke during the night with little new damage after three large steamers were sunk and many small craft washed downstream. River men warn of another gorge as colder weather returns today.

Cincinnati Ohio River

Parker Recovers from Wounding and Plans Wilmington Trip

Mr. G. B. Parker, a Duplin county leader living near Wallace, was shot by a neighbor on furlough and carried a breast bullet. A Wilmington visit to consult Dr. Green showed the bullet lodging will cause no further trouble. Rev. C. V. Brooks seeks treatment in Richmond. Wallace to get a wholesale grocery and more as H Margolis & Bros. store is robbed of shoes and men’s suits with few clues.

Wilmington Wallace G. B. Parker Duplin County Chinquapin Walter Cottle Navy Thomas M. Green Parker C. V. Brooks The Baptist Church Richmond Johnston-Willis Brooks J. W. Sheffield

Fulton Faces Tough Path Against Champion Willard

The article notes Fred Fulton’s uneasy prospects in a bout with champion Willard after rough performances against Carl Morris and Tex Tate. It highlights his failure to stop Billy Miske, a lighter fighter, and references rising Boston Navy Yard hockey team coached by Ralph Vinson with players Skilton Osgood Downing Hutchinson Paisley Howard and La Croix.

Fred Fulton Willard Flooeys Carl Morris Tex” Tate Fulton Billy Miske Naval District Boston Navy Yard Ralph Vinson Harvard Skilton Osgood Downing Hutchinson Paisley Howard la Croix

Fashion Letter by Margaret Mason Looks at Wartime Hat Trends

The column notes designers pushing bold fashions despite shortages. Hats blend practicality and whimsy with mixed straw, burlap, and oilcloth styles, including a sailor hat and an apron bag combination. Parasol accents, hopsacking skirts, and novelty bags accompany chic wartime looks as society adapts to rationing.

Hop Meee

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