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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1917
Page
8
A dramatic feature titled The Truant Soul stars Henry B. Watthal and Mary Harleson. The film portrays a hidden menace and a pure woman’s influence guiding a degenerate man back toward the straight path. It emphasizes redemption, devotion, and moral choices.
Vienna reports the Neue Freie Presse accuses Wilson of siding with the Entente and blames U S entry for prolonging the war. Neus Weiner Tagblatt says Germany warned America to curb Great Britain and asserts U S actions cannot change strategic realities amid submarine warfare.
Duluth announces a new censor board comprised entirely of women, claiming to be the first city to adopt such a panel for film oversight. The move highlights evolving gender roles as officials promise stricter standards and community accountability.
A Belgian Relief Commission official quoted by the London Express says every relief ship is now held up. If ships stay delayed many days Belgians and French in the German offered territories may face starvation. The Spanish ambassador in Berlin is pressing Germany to respect prior guarantees for relief ships.
Senate moves to endorse President's break with Germany while House prepares action. War and Navy plans expedite mobilization of industry and military under government control. Von Bernstorff and 200 Germans to sail from New York as shipping restrictions cited. Consul Frost reports Eavestone sunk by German sub near Festnet with American seaman Richard Wallace among those aboard.
Mrs. Lela Sanderson died Monday night at 8 at her home in Rocky Point. News reached the city Tuesday afternoon. Funeral arrangements are to be made at Rocky Point Wednesday afternoon. She is survived by her son W. A. Sanderson of this city, a daughter Mrs. M. W. Nelson of Rocky Point, a sister Mrs. M. F. E. Duncan, and brothers Buck Bloodworth and James Bloodworth.
John Stephen Jones a respected colored man of the city died at his home 220 South Fifth street at 3 am Tuesday. He served as secretary and treasurer and driver of the Cape Fear Fire Engine Company colored and later as driver for the Adrian Fire Engine Company Fourth and Princess. He leaves a wife and four children. Funeral Wednesday at 3 pm from St Luke's Church. He was once enslaved by the Guion family.
Senate session at 11 a m with Republicans backing Poindexter's bill to equip navy yards for rapid construction of 100 submarines. Stone seeks delay on his resolution for a diplomatic breach with Germany. Petitions oppose war with Germany and urge staying out of the war zone. House session begins with Naval Appropriation Bill under review and leak inquiry continuing. Foreign Affairs panel discusses but does not act on renaming the Danish West Indies.
George Martin jokes about a gas meter living in the kitchen and staring at his wife. He laments its gloomy presence, wonders why meters feel melancholy, and cheekily questions if it must be cheerful while charging for utility.
Washington reports a congressional measure to nationalize tuberculosis treatment. The bill, sponsored by Representative Hillard of Colorado, would designate existing hospitals for indigent TB patients and share costs between the federal government and the patient’s home state, with daily payments set at 59 cents federal and 12 dollars by the state.
The Naval Committee chair announced an amendment to empower the President in emergencies to commandeer private shipyards and plants engaged in munitions manufacture for ships and defense purposes as the House considered the bill for passage before adjournment.
The Associated Press says the British suffered about 2,000 killed in a February 1 assault on Turkish lines south of the Tigris near Aut-el-Amara. Turkish headquarters released the Feb 2 report calling the attack a failure.
One of the largest trade gatherings in the metropolis opened today in New York City. The joint annual convention brings together the Atlantic Seaboard Hardware Association, the Retail Hardware Dealers' Association of Pennsylvania and the New York State Retail Hardware Association. The four day sessions include business meetings and entertainment for visitors.
A health bulletin urges ventilation temperature and sanitation in homes to curb grippe spread. Keep rooms at 65 to 68 degrees, sweep floors with oil, clean carpets, and ensure sunlight and fresh air. Wear light clothing, avoid overwork, alcohol and cold medicines, and call a physician promptly for grippe.
John C. Redd died at his home 1406 Castle Street on Tuesday February 6 1917 at 230 am Funeral services will be held at his residence Wednesday afternoon at 330 o'clock Interment will follow in Bellevue Cemetery Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend
The Navy Department has issued plans and specifications for wire nets to defend harbors against submarines. Steel chain for the same purpose has been let. Bids were being taken for 1 003 tons of steel for dirigible balloon hangars at Pensacola Florida.
Furniture ad from Sterling Furniture Company offers a cooking range for sale and notes a store full of furniture at 19 21 and 23 South Front Street. It mentions gas range and gas water heater available for use, with bargains and big values. Mrs A P McClammy is listed for contact.
Oregon and California Rail road Co grants revested by act of June 9 1916 open two million three hundred thousand acres for settlement and sale. Power site timber and agricultural lands described with soil climate rainfall elevations. Large sectional map postpaid one dollar from Grant Lands Locating Co Box 610 Portland Oregon.
Milk cows offered for sale by Robert Jones at Third and Castle streets. Prospective buyers invited to inspect and compare prices indicated as favorable. Sale note dated February 5, 1921.
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