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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1917

Page

8

EXPECTED TO TALK OF PEACE

London reports from well informed circles that Dr. Von Bethmann Hollweg will outline new and clearer peace terms in his Reichstag speech. The declarations would address Russia and the Entente powers, with delivery anticipated tomorrow and socialists linked to support of a new war loan depending on the debate outcome.

Associated Press London Politcal von Bethmann-Hollweg Reichstag Hague Russia Copenhagen

New York Day by Day Laughs At City Life

A playful column from Special Correspondent Co. O. McIntyre describes New York red tape hindering daily life. Bert Harmon and Sid Bullock visit the Bronx Zoo and clash with a buffalo. keepers intervene while Harmon jokes about friendly beasts. The piece notes the American Press Humorists convention drawing 200 attendees and Goldberg promoting Sillysonnets, boosting sales.

The Dispatch New York Bert Harmon Texas Lariat Twirler Sid Bullock American Press San Francisco Claire Briggs Rube Goldberg Roy K. Moulton Franklin P. Adams K. C. Beaton Goldberg

Masked Hostess at Broadway Cafe Sparks Theatrics

A Broadway cafe uses a Masked Hostess presented as an heiress on an adventure while a chorus girl plays the part. The press mocks the mystery as journalists joke about a staged reveal and the stunt drawing patrons. Rennold Wolf notes the escort through the Institute for the Blind went unseen.

Rennold Wolf The Telegraph Institute For the

Britton Welterweight Champion Seeks Top Honors

United Press reports Jack Britton age 32 dominates US welters with seven to eight year lead over rivals. The seasoned champion has faced top contenders, including Jed Lewis, in a 20 round Dayton bout, and began boxing in 1905 under the name William Jalin.

United Press New York Jack Britton United States Britton Jed Lewis Dayton William Jalin

Out Bound Cablls Borah Plea For Energy Conservation

Borah urges conserving human energy and warns outgoing cables aid enemy espionage. Officials worry German access to confidential shipping and troop dispatch data via US to European neutral cable messages. Redfield calls for close, continuous scrutiny of insurance company communications and shipping details.

Associated Washington Germany United States Redfield

Turks Capture Russians in Eastern Galicia

Turkish War Department report from Constantinople says in the Galician front that Turkish troops captured 202 Russians yesterday while repelling an assault, with 500 Russians killed by bayonet.

Associated Press Constantinople London Turkish War Department Galicia

Britton a Noted Lightweight Boxer and Crowd Pleaser

The article lauds Britton as one of the cleverest lightweights, compares him to Packey McFarland, and notes his knockout wins and consistent form. It praises his conditioning, willingness to travel for bouts, and rare audience disappointments, while predicting a potential return to former laurels after facing Lewis.

Packey McFarland Britton Freddie Welsh Kid Farmer Farmer New Orleans Charlie White White Milwaukee Packey Lewis Foltz & Kendrick

Notice on Messenger Service and Telegraph Ads

An advertisement explains using Postal Telegraph Cable Company's messengers for ads and courier services. It instructs calling 176 for ads information and to contact Postal Telegraph for telegraph services.

Postal Telegraph Cable Company Postal Telegraph

62nd series opens for stock at N C Home Building Association

Maturing stock from last month totaled 204 shares worth 20 400 dollars. You should have been one of the fortunate ones and can start to save now. The 62nd series opens Saturday July 7 at 26 cents per share. Secretary Jas H Taylor Jr office 118 Princess Street.

N. C. Home Building Association Jas. H. Taylor, Jr Princess Street

Two cylinder in dian motorcycle sale feature

Queen City Cycle Co announces a two cylinder motorcycle for twenty dollars with first come, first served at 209 Market Street, phone 862, on Saturday. Shands' Grocery offers a free bar of Kirkman's Borax Soap with every dollar of groceries for cash orders, at 4th and Non, phone 630.

Queen City Cycle Co Market Street Kirkman Shands’ Grocery Sandlin’s Wilmington Saunders & Raynor Walnut J. R. Guthrie Ann Vereen Bros South Front J. W. Knowles Wright M. Bordeaux Dawson J. Y. Brown Jr. L. B. Sasser Mission Pharmacy North Front Hall & Durham Wrightsville Beach Frank M. Ross J. S. Parker Villa View Wilmington Grocery Co Beach Sandlin N. C Eod Tripp Grocery Co

Wanted White Boy to Do Work Around Newspaper Office

WANTED White boy to do work around newspaper office. Fairly good wages for the character of work. Apply Dispatch office. Date 7 6 21.

Dispatch Office

Wanted trained porter at once

Classified notice seeks a permanent trained porter for immediate hire at the Imperial Hotel. Apply in person at the hotel office to start soon.

Apply Imperial Hotel

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Co. O. McIntyre Zoo Mr. Harmon the Keepers CK Britton Borah Tallahassee Power Company Badin Th’city J. H. Hinton Seashore D. O’connor Murchison Bank Wilmington Hardware Co Harriss Typewriting and Advertising Co North Front Street Globe. Baking Co North Fourth Street Dead Shot Co C. H. Bornemann’s Seventh Orange C. H. Bornemann P. K Royal Theatre Building Clyde Steamship Company Castle Street Georgia Wilmington Shirt Co South Third Street J. G. Wright & Son Joseph D. Smith Insurance Department Gordon National Press Bureau Buffalo W. Y H. E. Bonitz Carolina Place Carolina Care Dispatch Platt’s Richmond Bag Company Richmond Virginia Sun Dixie Liberty Globe Baking Company Chas. Frenkelstein South Front Street South Eighth Street J. T. Gordon Mount Mitchell Marie G. Dright Little Switzerland Motte Leon L. Motte South Fifth Retreet N. Y Farris Farris’ Bakery L. Mazer Philadelphia Valentia Rear Produce and Merchandise Company H. J. McCartney Front Street North 8Th Street J. H. Rehder W.A. McGirt Chestnut ST South 6Th Street W. M. Cumming J. D. McCarley Price Bros Young & Gorman South 2Nd Street Mechanics Home Association B. & L. Stock Walker Taylor Princess. Street W. B. Cooper & Co Wilmington, N. C Water and Ann Streets Peoples Savings Bank Front and Princess Streets Reel Essanay Drama MR. Wright Lumina the Murchison National Bank Cape Fear Tony Co. L. Dickinson Ess Keredh Dr. Vineberg Masonic Temple Spalding Athletic Victor Victor Talking Machines and Records C.W. Yates Ci
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