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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1917

Page

3

Cotton Prices Edge Higher in New York Market Review

Market review from New York reports cotton futures opening firmer by fractions with March near 18.52 and later settling around 18.50s. Prices across spots in Wilmington Charleston Savannah and other markets show subdued activity with range quotes and late firming. Stage of water in Cape Fear river at Fayetteville was 10.8 feet at 8 am yesterday and rising slowly.

New York York Pounty Ss Iy Np Getober New York Spol Wilmington Spot Charleston Eppot Gyvanna Folk Soy Oe Bae Nor Cape Fear River Fayetteville N. C

Inauguration of James M. Cox as Ohio Governor

James M. Cox was inaugurated as Ohio governor in Columbus with a large turnout from across the state. The ceremony in the capitol rotunda followed a grand parade of militia and naval reserve units, and Cox’s victory over Willis cemented a Democratic pledge amid widespread celebratory remarks.

Columbus James M. Cox Ohio Cox Willis Naval Reserve Capitol

Naval Stores and Commodities Snapshot in Mixed Prices

Fragmentary OCR shows Wilmington and Savannah naval stores with quotes on spirits and boll prices, plus Chicago wheat and other commodities. Text is garbled but indicates market ticks and scattered price data from multiple ports.

Taft Credits Peace League Leaders With Open Support

Middletown Conn January 8 ex President Taft praised the league to Enforce Peace movement noting that Roosevelt and Bryan openly backing it signals strong support He urged Roosevelt to study the league plan Governor Holcomb also spoke at the Wesleyan gathering presided by President Shanklin The meeting continues in the state with Hartford next on the schedule.

Middletown Conn League Roosevelt Bryan William H. Taft Taft Holcolmb Shanklin Wesleyan Hartford

Five Deeds Recorded in Office of the Register of Deeds

Today the office logged five property deeds filed for record. Transactions include T. J. Dobson to City and Suburban Building Association eight acres in Federal Point for 600 dollars and J. D. Jones to H. F. Wilder a Fourteenth Street lot for 100 dollars plus other considerations. G. W. Sebrell to J. A. Miller and others a Hornet Township tract. Jos. W. Little, Commissioner, to W. W. Holliday a Villa View lot for 18 dollars. John H. Beery, Commissioner, to O. J. F. Medlin a Dickinson Street lot for 1080 dollars.

Register of Deeds T. J. Dobson City and Suburban Building Association Federal Point J. D. Jones H. F. Wilder Fourteenth Street G. W. Sebrell J. A. Miller Hornet Township Jos. W. Little W.W. Holliday Villa View John H. Beery J. F. Medlin Dickinson Street

Germany denies shooting of boy and woman in Kasseln

Berlin reports via Sayville that Overseas News Agency claims a woman and an 11 year old boy were sentenced to death and shot by Germans. The denial states no such boy exists and the woman was sentenced but pardoned after a court verdict.

Berlin Sayville Overseas News Agency Kasseln Belgium

Albany Journal Quotation on Best Efforts and Outcomes

Quote notes that one who always does his best will still achieve good results even if intentions are not fully realized. The Albany Journal frames effort as a pathway to positive outcomes regardless of perfection.

Albany Journal

Immanuel Presbyterian Sunday School Honors Longtime Superintendent

Mr S A Matthews longtime Immanuel Presbyterian Sunday school superintendent received a handsome gift from officers and teachers at the regular session as a token of appreciation. A separate report states Pansy Brown of 800 Brunswick Street reported a break in at her residence with a $1 and a .32 caliber revolver taken, investigated by Officers Haskett and Hansley.

S. A. Matthews Immanuel Presbyterian Sunday School Pansy Brown Brunswick Street Iver- Johnson M. B. Haskett W. T. Hansley

Key found with Bernard W. Lewis linked to Atlantic City deaths

The key in the possession of Bernard W. Lewis, Pittsburgh clubman, who died by his own hand in Atlantic City, is not connected to any Wilmington hotel or apartment house. Sergeant Grimesley led the inquiry after a telegram from Captain James Tate of Philadelphia triggered the investigation, with Chief Williams notified of the result.

Bernard W. Lewis Pittsburgh Atlantic City N J Mazie Colbert Grace Roberts Wilmington Grimesley Nathan J. Williams James Tate Philadelphia

Anarchist Editor Berkman At Center Of Mooney Trial

In San Francisco on January 8, Alexander Berkman editor of The Blast and Eleanor Fitzgerald assistant editor are being positioned as key figures in the Mooney preparedness bomb murders case. Assistant District Attorney Cunha states detectives will show Berkman and Fitzgerald aided in the Rockefeller dynamite plot and that both were in New York in 1914, with Berkman portrayed as a violent anarchist.

San Francisco Cal Alexander Berkman Eleanor Fitzgerald Thomas J. Mooney Cunha Burns Berkman Miss Fitzgerald Tarrytown N. Y John JD. Rockefeller Cunha Ald New York

Some men talk and others vociferate

A compact line from the Toledo Blade notes a contrast between those who merely speak and those who raise their voices in protest. The quote reflects a broader observation about public discourse and action.

Toledo Blade

Caught Red Handed in Store Break-In Scandal

William Russell and another youth were arraigned before Recorder George Harriss on housebreaking charges after being found in Mr. Moore's grock store on Third Castle Street at 12 30 am. Items recovered linked to Isaac Bear School robbery include an Ingersol watch a dollar ten in cash and a bunch of keys. Other cases before the court included fines for Alex Lord on prohibition charges vagrancy orders for Sallie Smith and continuances for O D Godwin and I J King Jr.

William Russell Algon “Sellars George Harriss R. B. Moore Third Castle Streets O. Bullard Isaac Besar Market Street Bullard and Lewis Moore Young Russell Selldrs J. S. Lane Isaac Bear School Lord Sallie Smith O. D. Godwin I. J. King,Jr

Dunn-Buck Co. Receives Fayetteville Charter

The Dunn-Buck Co. of Fayetteville capitalized at 2500 dollars with 1500 paid in was issued a state charter today. The firm plans to run a general wholesale grocery business.

Raleigh Dunn-Buck Co Fayetteville

Buildings to rise in Rocky Mount worth $200000

Rocky Mount North Carolina January 8 indications are that building permits aggregating at least $200000 will be issued in Rocky Mount this month the first of the new year. Structures proposed include the 125000 six story building of the National Bank of Rocky Mount a 15000 garage the Farmers and Merchants and several other structures details of which have not been made public. It also is declared that a permit for reconstruction of the Soden building in Tarboro street at a cost of 20000 will be requested.

Rocky Mount N. C The National Bank of Rocky Mount Farmers and Mer Soden Tarboro Street

Cuba Withdraws Supreme Court Suit Against North Carolina

Cuba's bid to collect 2 086 000 on railroad bonds issued during reconstruction days and repudiated as fraudulent was withdrawn today. The Supreme Court granted admission for the abandonment of the suit as presented by Cuba's attorneys.

Washington Cuba Supreme Court North Carolina Republic

Blank verse noted as worst form in verse criticism

A brief quip from the Philadelphia Inquirer decries vers libre as blank verse in the worst sense, labeling it ineffective and tedious. The remark reflects editorials on modern poetry practices.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Shoplifter Incident Reported in Columbia State Brief

A shoplifting event in Columbia is noted by the State paper. Details are sparse but indicate an arrest or investigation underway. No further names or specifics are provided in the readable text.

Lawson Faces Leaks Hearing Amid Stormy Testimony

In a tense session Lawson denounced a so called fraudulent market claiming billions were taken from the people. He vowed to expose those responsible, resisted intimidation, and asserted the lid is off as lawmakers clash over investigation motives.

White House Lawson Committee Congress Boston England France Germany Washington Senate Mr. Lawson Chairman Henry Henry Chippenfield Illinois

Men Are Judged More by Deeds Than Words Quote

A Knoxville Journal quote states that men are judged as often by their actions as by their words, emphasizing deeds over speech in evaluating character.

Knoxville Journal

Atlantic Coast Line Excursion Fares For Upcoming Events

The Standard Railroad of the South lists excursion fares for several events. New Orleans for Annual Meeting of Western Fruit Jobbers Association at $38.10 with sales Jan 27 28 and return by Feb 5. Tampa for Gasparilla Carnival at $22.45 with sales Jan 31 Feb 5 and return by Feb 20. Atlanta for Southeastern Land Show and Builders Exchange at $13.95 with tickets Jan 31 Feb 3 10 11 14 and return by Feb 20. New Orleans Mardi Gras at $28.75 with sales Feb 12 19 and return by Mar 2 19 with extensions possible. Proportionate fares from other Atlantic Coast Line points. Phone 160.

Standard Railroad of the South New Orleans Western Fruit Tampa Fla Gasparilla Carnival Atlanta Southeastern Land Show National Association of Builders Exchange The U.S

Big program faces Washington officials

Olympia January 8. The Washington legislature opened its fifteenth biennial session facing a heavy agenda. The drys plan to tighten the statewide prohibition law while opponents vow strong efforts to weaken it. Other items include National Guard expansion, possible compulsory school drill, a constitutional convention on taxation, school system revision, and road fund distribution.

Olympia Wash Jaf Washington National Guard

No punishment planned for Rasputin murder

London report from Petrograd says no one will be punished for Rasputin's murder as those under arrest are released for the killing to be considered self defense. The dispatch notes the alleged sinister influence at the czarist court and cites authorities.

London Petrograd Rasputin

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