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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1918
Page
4
Attorney Brown reveals Abbey Johnson has left Tim Gates fifty thousand dollars with a condition that he must abandon his wife Myra. Tim resents the stipulation, insists he will not divorce, and weighs the moral and practical implications as he confronts the will and his future.
Tim contemplates Abbey Johnson’s $50,000 offer to leave him and Myra if he divorces her. Myra pleads, urging him to reject the money as debt and hardship strain their marriage. Tim wrestles with temptation, vowing to stay for Myra while fixated on wealth.
Timothy Gates rejects wealth earned by coercion and returns to his wife Myra after seeing the hardship their separation would cause. He repays the money to charity, vows to change, and ultimately comes back a reformed man to ask for forgiveness and another chance with Myra.
At the Royal Theatre a refreshed program features Joe and Ethel Carr in a lively set with eight chorus beauties and new wardrobe. The Amazons adds star Marguerite Clark as director Joseph Kaufman brings a high career triumph with Broadway successes and strong advance reports.
Marguerite Clark stars in a roaring farce The Amazons a screen version by Frances Marion based on Sir Arthur Pinero’s play showing for two days. Clark delivers rapid theme humor and a string of laughs with surprises in store for audiences.
Left handed pitcher Frank Allen of the Boston Braves has retired from baseball to devote full effort to his Alabama plantation. The veteran southpaw cited a desire to focus on farming and family responsibilities as the reason for leaving professional play.
M S Willard, county fuel administration chairman, urges users of steam coal to obtain a Clinchfield Fuel Company pamphlet titled Suggestions for Conservation of Fuel. The government also publishes a Interior Department pamphlet on firing soft coal in power plant boilers. Also notes Cardinals outfielder Jack Smith declines salary offer and can earn year round playing pool.
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