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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1917

Page

2

Ship Ahoy Nautical Musical Comedy At Royal

Morrie Streeter's Musical Comedy Company presents Ship Ahoy at the Royal today and tomorrow with Morrie Streeter Tommy Wilson and Carl Wallner in key roles. Aboard an ocean liner the show features elaborate scenery and unique costumes plus musical numbers like I Love a Piano and Sally in Our Alley. Today’s program also includes Paramount comedies Troublesome Trip and Farmer Alfalfa's Revenge.

Morrie Streeter Streeter the Royal Today Tommy Wilson Count Knockabout Carl Wallner Fritz Anhauser Schlitz Paramount Paramount Bray

Happiness of Three Women at the Grand with Peters and Stedman

House Peters and Myrtle Stedman star in the Oliver Morosco Photoplay Company's The Happiness of Three Women at the Grand tomorrow. Peters, famed for The Girl of the Golden West and other Lasky films, returns to Paramount with Stedman. Supporting cast includes L. W. Steers, Daisy Robinson, William Hutcheson, and Milton Brown.

House Peters Myrtle Stedman Oliver Lasky Paramount Miss Stedman Morosco Leisure Hayakawa Morosco Company William D. Taylor L. W. Steers Daisy Robinson William Hutcheson Milton Brown

Coming of Edeson Draws Wide Interest

Significant curiosity surrounds the arrival of Edeson as crowds gather and local leaders assess potential impact. City officials emphasize the event's cultural and economic implications while residents await further details and schedules.

Senator Sherman's Opinion of Farmers

Washington February 21 United Press reports Senator Sherman of Illinois born on a farm criticizes government agricultural experts during debate on the agriculture appropriation bill. He says many so called scientific farmers know politics more than farming and would starve in a year without real experience.

United Press Washington Sherman Illinois

Victoria Screen to Feature Robert Edeson in The Light That Failed

Robert Edeson stars in a screen version of Rudyard Kipling's novel The Light That Failed at the Victoria next Friday. The film, praised for its desert scenes and large cast, follows Dick Helder from blindness to a distant pursuit across the East as Torpenhow seeks happiness with Mazie, ending in a fatal skirmish. Admission is ten cents to bring the masses to see this masterful literary adaptation.

Victoria Robert Edeson Rudyard Kipling Dick Helder Torpenhow Mazie

White Sox plan spring camp and pennant chase

Chicago based United Press reports the White Sox led by Manager Clarence Rowland will depart in two weeks for spring training at Mineral Wells Texas for two weeks of drills. The feature notes hopes for the American League title, outlines squad competition for first base and shortstop, lists candidates and key players, including Eddie Collins Joe Jackson and Happy Felsch, and mentions pitchers and outfield options.

United Press Chicago Chicago White Sox Clarence Pants) Rowland Mineral Wells Texas Mineral Rowland Kid” Gleason White Sox Charles Comiskey Clarence Rowland Eddie Cole Jos Jackson Happy Felsch Pay Schalk Schalk Jack” Lapp Mayes Linn Gray Slatter Wichita Ness Fournier Hasbrooke Henry Jourdan St. Joseph Missouri Eddie Collins Eddie Collins Puck Weaver Terry McMullin Risberg Bruce Hartford Vernon Terry McMullin Hartford Des Moines Cleveland Joe Jackson Felsch Powland Shane Collins Eddie Murphy Philadelphia Athletics Nemo Liebold Ross Eldred Pruno Haas Wilkesbarre Joe Benz Jim Scott Eddie Cicotte Red Faber Elwood Martin Mel Wolfgang Faber Scott Martin Oakland Port Siders Red” Pussell Williams Danforth

House by the Side of the Road Inspires Suburban Change

A verse about living kindly at a home by the road frames a story of Ethel and neighborly impact. She and Bud model prudent, balanced living through thoughtful preparation, food value studies, timely chores, and weekly recreation savings, influencing a younger crowd. The piece urges choosing neighborly living over criticism.

Sam Walter Foss Ethel Bud

Reds sign Hal Chase to two year contract 1917 18

The Cincinnati Reds secure Hal Chase for the 1917 and 1918 seasons with a two year deal. New York walkers set Washington's Birthday as the date for their sixth annual handicap hike from City Hall to Coney Island.

Cincinnati Reds Hal Chase New York Washington City Hall Coney Island

Australian boxer Mickey King loses title to Darcey in America

Mickey King, the latest Australian boxer to invade America, is former middleweight champion of the Anti podes. He lost his title to Les Darcey. Oarsmen of both Harvard and Yale have reported for practice. The candidates are divided into crews and drilled on the rowing machines.

Mickey King America Antipodes Les Darcey Harvard Yale

Cubs President Denies $15,000 Pitcher Salary Claim

President Weeghman of the Chicago Cubs refutes a published statement that the Cubs would pay Phillies pitcher Alexander a salary of 15000 dollars per year.

Weeghman Chicago Cubs Cubs Alexander Phillies

Sunday Schedule Update Prompted In Daily Spoke

A snippet notes a revised Sunday timetable with afternoon blocks replacing the earlier half hour schedule on Sundays. The fragment references a publication note about Sundays and afternoon usage on the oSuperceded system.

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