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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1917
Page
7
Critics clash as pixon and Victor Herbert clash over The Fall of a Nation and The Fatherland in a dispute about patriotism and anti German sentiment. Dixon defends the American stance, denying intent to incite xenophobia while acknowledging German artistic influence.
Tomorrow the Grand theatre announces a Wilmington premiere of Metro’s In the Diplomatic Service starring Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in leading roles. The production is a virile drama of government intrigue with an all star Metro company.
A barber Jacques dreams of treasure as a rich American funds his quest for turquoise riches. Petrona and Pedro clash over an arranged marriage while Jacques pursues a rendezvous to win her and return wealthy. Sunrise finds Jacques trekking toward the goal as Petrona resists an enforced match.
In a tale of loves and rival suitors Petrona is courted by Sefior Pedro while Jacques the barber secretly finds a turquoise mine. Pedro murders Jacques to claim both wealth and Petrona, but Jacques survives and delivers a treasure chest to win his bride. The barber’s revelation leads to a dramatic turn as the old sensor faces a bold claim.
Shaefer brings his all star Palm Beach Beauties to the Royal for a full week opening with a matinee this afternoon. The troupe will perform three of the biggest musical comedies seen at the theatre with fresh song hits and new gags.
The opening bill at Royal promises a sensational week with Midnight at Sherry's a Broadway style musical comedy. Audiences are expected to pack the theater today and tomorrow with gaiety splendor and dancing as the extra feature movie is announced for next week.
St Paul Minnesota January 29 likely the best field of ski experts ever gathered for the fourteenth annual National Ski Association championship tournament. The event runs two days as part of the Winter Sports Carnival with participation from every major club and a full program of ski events.
Ritchie Mitchell, the Milwaukee lightweight who recently defeated Freddie Welsh, will seek to reinforce his claim to the championship by facing Johnny Kilbane in a ten round bout in Cleveland tomorrow night under Nat Hinkel's club.
Antonio Vilenti, a known figure in Boston's Italian community, was arraigned today in federal court on a White Slave Act violation for taking a 15 year old girl to New Hampshire several weeks ago. The case marks the first Mann Act application in the local federal court without a commercial element since the Supreme Court ruling.
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