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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
6
Mrs. J. C. Bordeaux and others from Phoenix Bolton Teach ey s and Warsaw visit Wilmington guests. Miss Julia Mitchel returns from New Berlin and Richmond. Red Cross needs six foot supply tables for workrooms at Murchison National Bank Building and urges public help.
Letter to The Dispatch advocates a practical Cape Fear river crossing with a free ferry, proposing a small round trip charge of about five cents for passengers and ten to fifteen cents for vehicles to cover interest and upkeep. The writer suggests New Hanover county could manage the charges without Brunswick county involvement.
Wally Pipp anchors the Yankees with versatile defense and timely power. The veteran third baseman and home run hitter steadies the infield, scoops misplayed balls for Roger Peckinpaugh, and backs up the pitching staff led by Slim Caldwell as New York presses for wins.
Department of Labor mediators worked to avert a general strike in New York district shipyards affecting about 12 000 workers. Rowland B Mahaney was due to arrive from Washington to help settle wage disputes under the government shipbuilding program.
John T. Wilson & Co. of Richmond received Navy Department approval for the Jamestown Exposition site cantonment contract. The cost plus ten percent deal covers bulkheads, wharves and frame barracks for about 5 000 men and is expected to total around 6 million dollars. Completion target is to house 5 000 by August.
In Petrograd on June 27 the Congress of Workmen's and Soldiers' Deputies of all Russia adopted a resolution rejecting any Separate peace with Germany. The body calls for restoring peace at the earliest possible day as a core aim of the Russian revolutionary democracy.
Friends of Mr L A Keath manager of Mrs L P Fowler’s hot houses report his condition refuses to improve and he remains ill at his home numbered 119 South
The Treasury Song Book will be used during sessions at Harbor Island Auditorium this evening. Singing will be led by Mr. E. L. Wolslagel and is expected to be a distinct feature of the gathering.
Mr B Solomon argues for county purchase of Brunswick to New Hanover ferry with a nominal charge. He cites Brunswick truck produce destined for Wilmington blocked by ferry fees and urges immediate possession for public use until a bridge is built across the Cape Fear.
Washington reports the American Red Cross plans to establish dispensaries in major Allied seaports as an early war measure. Expenditures are estimated at 114 million dollars, with full publicity promised on how the funds are spent. Henry P. Davison notes Allied governments have been asked for permission and stresses prudent administration of the large trust.
Washington June 27 representatives of hard and soft coal interests told the National Defense Council coal committee that coal will be furnished to the government and public at a reasonable price. A special producer's committee will set prices with Defense Council approval and work to raise output and improve distribution.
George H. Manning reports that Washington has commissioned Wilmington's George Brooks as first lieutenant in the Engineer Corps of the Officers Reserve Corps and Raleigh's Hamed P. Flowe as second lieutenant in the Virginia Division Medical Reserve Corps.
President Wilson directs the Federal Trade Commission to investigate production costs of steel and lumber for the government merchant fleet. It is assumed prices deemed fair by the commission will guide ship contracts and other government work needing these materials.
Maj. A. E. Waldron in charge of the United States Engineering Office conducted an inspection trip along the upper Cape Fear, reaching lock No. 2. Meanwhile friends of Mr. Willie Roseman note his rapid recovery from an operation at James Walker Memorial Hospital.
Advertisement offering a free sample bottle of Green's August Flower to treat indigestion dyspepsia and related stomach issues. Claims fifty years of success and cites headaches as linked to stomach disorders. Sold in 25 and 75 cent sizes at Green's Drug Store.
The Paris Cottage, under Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beaty, hosts guests including Bruce Craven Trinity E W Rutledge W E Clifton EB Nutall L W Temple M Arnold Higner H C Scotney Mrs H J Hubbard and child, A G Small P S Herring Miss Effie Harrell, and Blanche Rice Claire Hunt, all spending a period at the beach at the Paris Cottage.
Miss Lelia Hilburn of Raleigh returns home this morning after spending several weeks at Wrightsville Beach.
Baptist Seaside Assembly management takes over Cooleemee Cottage and Holliday House for upcoming attendees. W B Schuler occupies Meade cottage at station No. 1, Oceanic Hotel. Lumina screen features two reel Selig film Lost and Found starring George Fawcett with strong cast. Terrible Kate starring Kate Price also headlines the night.
Oceanic Hostel reported a morning bite at Wrightsville Beach with more than 600 Spanish mackerel landed before noon. Captain Wells and parties to sea were each credited with about 200 mackerel.
New York police officials faced a public hearing over the Ruth Cruger disappearance case. Commissioner Wallstein pressed for full disclosure from detectives and higher officials about the failed pursuit. Det Sgt John Lagarenne faced recommendation for discharge under duty questions as the probe centered on the crime scene and links to Alfredo Cocchi in Bologna and possible connections to rings in Mexico.
Four youngsters aged around eleven to fourteen have been signed as mascots for the Wilmington Drum and Bugle Corps. They will appear publicly with the group and are to be fitted for uniforms expected to arrive soon.
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