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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1918

Page

3

Evening Newspapers Committees Named in North Carolina

Special to The Dispatch Henderson March 13 President P T Way of the North Carolina Association of Afternoon Newspapers lists committee appointments and notes a Raleigh meeting in April. Advertising J E Horne and others. News Print and Supplies W W Weaver and others. Legislation J S Horne with Weaver Farabee Sherrill Gold. Grievances Hurley with Weaver Gold Dunn Rawhey. Service Carmichael with Channiss Lawson Dowd Weaver. Special Printing Horne with Sherrill Hale Dunn. Labor Weaver Hurley Carmichael Hale Farabee. Members include Sentinel Winston Sun Durham Sun Journal New Bern Times Wilson Telegram Rocky Mount Post Salisbury Tribune Concord Dispatch Henderson Observer Fayetteville News Charlotte Record Greensboro Times Asheville Record Hickory Dispatch Wilmington Enterprise High Point. P T Way of Henderson is president. W H E Lawson of Wilmington Dispatch is secretary-treasurer.

Dispatch Henderson P. T. Way North Carolina Association of Way Raleigh Advertising Committee W. E. Langon J. E. Horne J. B. Hurle R. E. Carmichael T. W. Chambliss W. W. Weaver J. B. Sherrill J. L. Horne W. C. Dowd Owen G. Dunn J. &. Horne S. H E. J. Hale High Point 3. B. Hurley S. H. Farabee Sentinel Winston Sun Durham Sun-Journal New Bern Times Wilson Telegram Rocky Mount Post Salisbury Tribune Concord Observer Fayetteville News Charlotte Record Greensboro Asheville Hickory Wilmington Enterprise The W. HE. Lawson Wilmington Dispatch

Governor Bickett to Visit Fort Caswell in April

Governor Bickett accepted an invitation to visit Fort Caswell in early April. He will review the troops, address the gathering, and pass through Wilmington to receive a cordial reception. The trip aims to boost regional development and port advantages with active southern support.

Bickett Thomas W. Bicket A. W. Chase Fort Caswell Fred Olds State Hall of History Wilmington

Prisoner Return Plans for Rosa Lee Turner

Rosa Lee Turner of Goldsboro was taken into custody yesterday at a rooming house at Third and Market streets and held overnight to contact her parents. Sheriff Edwards of Wayne County will escort her home this afternoon. no warrant or charges were filed. The police held her for parental guidance only.

Rosa Lee Turner Goldsboro Sernt Howell Third Market Streets Edwards Wayne County Miss Turner

State College Baseball Looks to Fresh Talent

West Raleigh March 13. State College enters spring practice with only two returning lettermen Lewis and J G Berry the last year's battery. Coach Hartsell sees strong freshman potential and manager H R Royster has arranged many games mostly in Raleigh with one possible trip to Western North Carolina and a later date at Ox Ridge. Royster will publish the full schedule later this week.

State College Dispatch West Raleigh Lewis J. G. Berry Hartsell Tech Phe H. R. Royster Rasigh Western North Carolina Royster Raleigh Oox Ridge

Raleigh to Build Airplane Plant with NY Support

Raleigh North Carolina plans an airplane manufacturing plant led by Harry N. Wood, noted aviator who once landed on the White House grounds. The project will be backed by New York interests and local supporters after a citizens meeting.

Raleigh Aleigh N. C Harry N. Iwood White House New York

Fire destroys William Menefield storeroom in Anderson

A fire in Anderson South Carolina on March 13 destroyed the store room and stock of William Menefield. Officials say the blaze was incendiary in origin and caused an estimated loss of twelve thousand dollars, covered by insurance.

Anderson S. C William Menefield

Saluda Counts Road Funds From Legislature Approval

Saluda South Carolina reports an estimated $9000 in county revenue from a road bill passed by the Legislature. The county board will receive $6000 in addition, totaling about $15000 for road work in the county.

Saluda S.C

Sunday School Convention in White Rock Luther an Church

A district Sunday school convention gathered delegates from Dutch Fork schools at the White Rock church last Sunday. County chairman Mr Patterson of Columbia presided over an instructive program.

Irma S. C Dutch Fork White Rock Patterson Columbia

Daylight Robber Threat Reaches Columbia Suburbs

Police warn of a traveling daylight robber known as the Daylight Robber moving through the South. Visitors to Atlanta and Savannah have been noted and Chief Richardson has been warned about the alleged robber, with local police instructed to watch for his arrival.

Columbia 8. C South Atlanta Savannah Richardson

Kingston Fined for Suspected Liquor Sale in Columbia

Frank Kingston testified he fell into liquor dealing after attempting to make money by selling a pint of 100 proof liquor for five dollars. Two men vouched for the tale. Kingston was fined $100 and to be turned over to federal authorities.

Columbia S. C Frank Kingston The Recorder Frank Kingston

Moore Resigns to Become Maryville Town Manager

Percy W. Moore resigns as Laurens county farm demonstration agent after two years to take the Maryville Tennessee town manager post starting next month. He will be employed by the American Aluminum Co of Knoxville with duties including farm and garden work, Sunday schools, fire department and police oversight.

Percy Moore Laurens S. C Percy W. Moore Maryville

South Carolina Live Stock Association Meets in Columbia

The seventh annual meeting opens at the Jefferson Hotel with 10 oclock sessions. War emergency pork production is the main theme for the two day gathering featuring speakers from livestock farming and expert circles. Thursday noon will showcase an auction of pure bred Duroc Jersey hogs led by W P Smith of Kinards bringing 55 head to Columbia.

Columbia S. C South Carolina Live Stock Association Jefferson Hotel Manning W. P. Smith Kinards Duroc-Jersey Stock Farms

Ferris to Lead Democratic Congressional Committee

Representative Scott Ferris of Oklahoma was elected chairman of the Democratic congressional committee, succeeding Frank E. Boremus of Michigan who steps down after guiding two campaigns. The committee was reorganized for the first time this Congress, with vice chairmen Senators Shields Shafroth Thompson and Representatives Webb Gandy Baker and Cox chosen.

Washington Scott Ferris Oklahoma House Public Lands Committee Democratic Congresssional Frank E. Boremus Michigan Shields Tennessee Shafroth Colorado Thompson Kansas Webb North Carolina Gandy South Dakota Baker Cox Indiana

Community Service Work At Fort Caswell Organizes Local Effort

Southport N C March 13 Mr C G Weatherly arrives to lead Community Service Work under Fosdick Commission aims to mobilize local effort for Fort Caswell soldiers He will meet Civic Club this afternoon and a mass meeting at the Court House Thursday night invites all residents to attend.

Southport N. C C. G. Weatherly War Commission Fosdick Com Fort Caswell Weatherly Wi Ne Civic Club Court House Wah

France Says No Request For More U.S. Troops

Washington reports an official denial from Major General March acting chief of staff about France appealing for additional American soldiers. He said no such demand had been made and that U S troop movements to Europe would continue as planned.

France Washington United States March Europe

Five Hun Planes Downed Report From Rome

Rome reports that five enemy aircraft were brought down yesterday in air action. The dispatch notes ace pilots achieving the combats with claims of successful interceptions. Details on locations or units were not released.

Rome

Ships and more ships aid America in war effort

The piece stresses rapid shipbuilding as vital to win the war. Bainbridge Colby and figures from Roosevelt Belmont Wilson urge speed, with ministers and unions joining the push. It notes 1917 submarine losses vs US and UK production and projects 1918 tonnage, emphasizing ships as the country’s top priority.

Bainbridge Colby United States Shipping Board Charles A. Eaton New York City Theodore Roosevelt Ohio Society of New York Pershing August Belmont Europe Wilson William L. Hutcheson United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Nautical Gazette United States Great Britain Andrew Bonar Law House of Commons Japan Italy France Shipping Board Baker Senate Committee’ On War Department

Fall River Mills Running As Usual

Fall River Massachusetts mills operated today under normal conditions as firemen returned to work after a two day strike. An agreement between manufacturers and the Firemen’s Union set terms, with Timothy Healy confirming no June 1 operative agreement. The 8 hour day to be considered this Friday.

Fall River Mass Mil Manufacturers Association Timothy Healy Firemens Union Healy

Hatmaking Royals Shine in Matching Styles

Princess Patricia of Connaught is praised as a clever milliner, with her sister the Crown Princess of Sweden often seen in charming hats she trims herself.

Patricia of Connaugh Crown Princess Sweden

Fifteen Women Added to St. Louis Police Department

Fifteen women are now included in the membership of the St. Louis police department, expanding the city force and reflecting a shift toward greater gender inclusion in local law enforcement.

St. Louis

Calotabs: Purified Calomel Wins Endorsement

Physicians praise Calotabs as a modern purifying calomel free of objections. A single nightly tablet with water cleanses the liver by morning with no diet restrictions and is sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents.

Actress Betty Schade Offered Movie Role Adventure

Betty Schade of Universal Film Company, known for Painted Lips and No such scare character’s wife, received an offer to go into movies. She and Priscilla Dean occasionally ride to Universal City with her husband Sergeant Ernest Shields, amid a comical studio encounter with an assistant director who urged society-roles but was rebuffed due to exclusive Universal contracts.

Universal Film Company Noce Scare Characs Miss Schade Universal City Priscilla Dean Ernest Shields Los Angeles the Universal

Opera on screen grows with new titled films

Pauline Frederick leads a Paramount version of La Tosca with Frank Losee also featured. Filmed in sunny Florida under Edward Jose, the piece joins Carmen Faust The Dumb Girl of Partys and Traviata as operatic fare for cinema. Suggestions include Aida and Il Trovatore.

Pauline Frederick

Jewel Productions to Market Rinehart Novel Under New Title

Jewel Productions pushes Mrs Mary Roberts Rinehart's novel K onto the market as The Doctor and the Woman. Mildred Harris stars as Sidney with True Boardman from Stingaree in the Ke role.

Jewel Productions Mary Roberts Rinehart Doctor Mrs. Rinehart Mildred Harris Sidney True Boardman Stingaree

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