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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
5
June 14 1917 edition urges Liberty Loan subscriptions closing by noon tomorrow. Editorials lampoon Zeppelins and Haig, touch on prices, food conservation meeting at the Academy of Music, and patriotic calls across Wilmington. Mentions Gus Haig and Constantine references with broader WWI civilian morale themes.
A lengthy exhortation urges immediate Liberty Bond purchases as the final day of the drive approaches. It praises Secretary Wilson, stresses democratic sacrifice, and notes Wilmington banks are ready to help with flexible payment options. The message emphasizes national duty, the blurring choice between democracy and autocracy, and the need for broad participation.
The North Carolina Motion Picture Exhibitors' League gathers in Wrightsville Beach for a convention. Delegates praise the industry’s leadership and responsibility while noting the broader wartime context and President Wilson's warnings about Germany's so called “intrigue of peace.”
The article argues that true peace cannot exist while German autocracy endures or is only limited by guarantees. It frames the war as a battle between autocracy and democracy, warning Americans not to be deceived by peace talk and urging scrutiny of German terms and motives. President Wilson's notes and speeches are cited as stressing the need for enduring, safeguarded peace.
In Wilmington, Mr. I. Shrier completes a major realty purchase, acquiring the three story brick building at Front and Princess from Dr. T. F. Costner, previously housing Woodall and Sheppard. The deal underscores Shrier’s long stake in the city’s business districts and his faith in Wilmington’s future, built on forty nine years of residency and proven success.
Public auction to satisfy the mortgage debt of Thomas Payne and wife against Wilmington Hamsterd Loan Association. The sale will occur at the courthouse with the property described as lies on West Round Lane and adjoining streets in New Hanover County.
The theatre presented a lively minstrel bill to delighted audiences with a full hour program. The Musical Tremaines added big hits and lively parade style acts with cornet trombone bass drum and drums. Spectacular dancing and original costumes wowed patrons and the show was hailed as the season’s best musical entertainment.
Popular star Charlotte Walker tops the all star cast in Sloth the fourth of the Seven Deadly Sins features shown tomorrow at the Grand. The film places Miss Walker in a century spanning triple role with makeup and character work highlighted. Supporting cast includes Shirley Mason George LeGure Helen Strickland Hattie Delaro Grace Williams Jack Meredith and others in a prestigious lineup.
Continued from Page One. The article notes pious spies and conspirators seeking to sway public opinion for their own ends. When they failed to corrupt the populace, the piece documents reactions and implications of German leadership during the war.
The speaker denounces German agencies in allied nations, alleges meetings with Berlin officials, and accuses Berlin of planning European and Asian domination. He argues the war grew from a planted German master plan and cites Austria Hungary as a tool, hinting at broader consolidation across Europe.
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