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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1917

Page

8

Riots Spread as White Mob Attacks Negroes Across City

Amid citywide rioting 310 dwellings, mostly negro shacks, valued at 300000 were burned. Dozens injured as whites assaulted black residents. National Guard kept order while bridges closed to prevent influx of mob from across the river. Three smallpox cases reported as rumors of further clashes circulated.

M. J. Tobin Thither Ransom Payne Missouri Young St. Louis

Suburban Schedule Effective Saturday June 9 1917

Suburban timetable shows center and beach trains with daily departures from 6:15 to 12:10 a.m. and half hour intervals on weekdays. Local trips stop on request, with express service 6 10 leaving daily except weekends stopping at multiple streets and stations in Wilmington and surrounding areas. Freight Depot opens 8:00 a.m. to 1:03 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with telephone 96.

Wilmington Ly. Beach Gracey Sv. Beach

Freight train schedule for Wilmington and Lumina Beach

Freight depot hours 10 to 11 A M and 11 to 12 15 P M. Express trains run between Wilmington and Lumina Beach stopping only at South 7th and 9th streets Wilmington and all Beach stations.

Wilmington Beach Lumina Sth. 7Th 9Th Streets

Northern Baptist lecturers conclude five addresses on First Thessalonians

Dr. Robertson wrapped up a five address series on Paul's Practical Philosophy at the Geneva Lake Bible Conference. He urged Southern Baptists to respect leaders who shape untrained crowds into disciplined workers and depart for Geneva Lake as a principal speaker.

Robertson First Thessalonians King Paul Geneva Lake Bible Conference England Dr. Hale First Baptist Church of Wilmington Jesus Weston Bruner H. T. Pope Lumberton Mr. Hinnant Y. M C. A Miss Pickard Hinnant

Negro Shot by Officer After Knife Attack on Elevated Train

In Chicago on July 3 Clarence Kelly a negro wounded two people and terrorized others with a long knife. He attacked Fred J. Hohing and his wife in a train car and was shot and killed by a police officer at Belmont station after passengers and crew restrained him.

Chicago Clarence Kelly Kelly Fred J. Hohing Hohing Belmont

Athletic Contests at Lumina Tomorrow Ad

Advert promotes athletic events at Lumina with contests starting at one o clock tomorrow.

Lumina

County to join suburban manufacturing plan with free sites

Chairman W A McGirt and Clerk W A Williams were authorized to sign an agreement showing county willingness to participate in a suburban manufacturing development plan. The county will pay one fourth of about 160000 cost, with the city Tidewater Power Company and local business interests each taking one fourth. The plan received unanimous voter approval.

W. A. McGirt Board of County Commissioners W. A. Williams MecGirt Williams Tidewater Power Company

Insurance Law For Our Soldiers Planned By Congress

Congress will be asked to enact life insurance for U S soldiers and sailors. Administration and insurance officials reached agreement on a government scheme and a bill embodying the plan will be drafted by government staff with insurers advising. The bill is expected to resemble the Federal Workmen's Compensation Act in structure.

Associated Press Washington Congress America

Lumina Music Ad Offers Dancing and Contests Tomorrow

An advertisement invites the public to spend tomorrow at Lumina Music featuring dancing athletic contests and moving pictures. The range of activities suggests a varied program with entertainment and sports events available to attendees.

Lumina Advt

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