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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1917
Page
5
The water office reports 12 744 000 gallons used during the past four days, more than typical daily use. Officials blame unmetered or overnight spigot runs for freezing pipes and excessive waste, noting many residents pay for water regardless of waste.
Lee Mack colored received a four month aggregate sentence after conviction on larceny and cruelty to animals. The cases were moved up from yesterday and the first sentence will take effect after the term. Others include Dave Brock and A Jones facing reckless driving and injury, continued due to Mrs Gasst’s improving condition, and Samuel colored fined for disorderly conduct. Ramsey Cottle white had an assault with a deadly cannon case continued to Monday’s session.
The Belgian army commander King Albert granted clemency to 150 soldiers imprisoned at Fresnes. The army faced strict penalties after the Battle of the Yser, but now a renewed spirit allowed release and immediate front-line deployment. The released prisoners joined Le Mans with cheers of long live the King.
Noted speaker Rev John J Armstrong will address St Andrew's Presbyterian on mission study and the Missionary Survey. The evening service at 8 o'clock features his talk and a senior Christian group program. All parishioners and friends are invited to attend. admission is open.
The eight hour workday measure for New Hanover railroad clerks failed after amendment removing the eight hour clause. Atlantic Coast Line officials and clerks opposed the change to semi monthly pay and questioned wage costs, while supporters argued for bi monthly pay. A large deputation and committee hearings failed to move the bill before local measure deadlines.
A branch bank opened at 2 PM today in the YMCA run by the Boys Division. It operates daily 2 PM to 9 30 PM, with Saturday hours until 10 PM, inviting any boy to deposit funds to encourage thrift, with transfers planned to the Home Savings Bank as deposits grow.
At a roll call meeting in Wilmington Exalted Ruler A J Mitchell presented a engraved silver umbrella to H A Webber, the Elks' Club manager, in recognition of his services. Webber expressed appreciation in a brief response.
Rev W F Hollingsworth of Kemansville, president of the James Sprunt Institute, will lead tomorrow night’s service at Delgado Presbyterian church. The service starts at 7 30 pm and a warm invitation is extended to all to attend and hear this able and fluent minister.
The Wilmington Dispatch presents the eight reel feature On the Firing Line With the Germans at the Victoria Theatre Monday and Tuesday January 22 and 23. Durborough's photographs show the German army from Rotterdam to Warsaw including Hindenburg and Beseler and the Novo Georgievsk siege. The film runs 11 am to 11 pm with 14 000 feet shot in Germany and 5 500 cut by censorship.
Dr A S Pendleton clinical pathologist at the State Hospital Raleigh will speak at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow at 3 30 PM under the Y M C A Religious Work Committee. He is among the Souths strongest in his field and will discuss mental health prevention for men and women. Attendance urged for broad public interest.
One hundred fifty men face trial in Superior Court next week for failure to list their taxes. Indictments were returned by the last grand jury and capsuses issued. Judge W M Bond of Edenton will preside in his first Wilmington term, with Solicitor Homer Lyon as prosecutor. Also to come is Solomon Smith charged with burglary after escaping county jail. he allegedly entered M B Rivenbark store at Third and Brunswick streets and was later recaptured.
A January art exhibit in the High School auditorium offers 200 photographic reproductions and engravings loaned by Elson Art Publishing. Visitors pay a small admission, with proceeds funding schoolroom pictures. The collection covers major art schools and includes sculpture and architecture. A catalogue will be sold at the hall.
City boys over twelve will attend Sunday meetings at the Y M C A Association Building over three months. Beginning tomorrow at 5 pm Col Walker Taylor will speak on The Worlds Greatest Living Ruler. Program lists talks by various speakers on topics from power and wealth to life work and science with religious themes throughout February to April.
Kansas City reports Judge Porterfield formally ends prosecution of Dr. B Clark Hyde in the Charles H Swope murder case. Hyde faced three trials over seven years with death sentence appeal and mistrial before the state dropped further action due to costs and weak prospects of conviction.
Cecil B. DeMille is described as director of productions for the Paramount Program and credited with elevating the DeMille name. His recent Lasky studio projects Cheat Carmen and Marie Rosa are praised as super productions and said to have no equal.
Atlanta hosts the National Association of Builders Exchanges four day convention starting February 12. Representatives from South and major Northern and Eastern cities will attend with architects contractors and material dealers. National speakers include John Lawrence Moran H L Lewman Eugene Pitou and William B. King. wives and daughters of members will join in an elaborate social program.
A Detroit man jokes with a Free Press reporter that his seven years in the city without being hit by a car is his proud personal record. The quip reflects local wit amid urban driving concerns.
Atlanta January 12 John T West of Thomson McDuffie county will be the next United States judge in the southern district of Georgia succeeding the late Judge W W Lambdin unless political signs mislead. West is an avowed foe of Thomas E Watson and has fought Watson in McDuffie county where Watson’s home county typically supports him.
Miss Stella Mareadal and her barefoot dance class perform in City Park New Orleans with a black swan nearby. The caption notes winter does not disturb their routine in January or any season.
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