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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1917

Page

7

Fight for Speakership Heats Up in Narrow House Margin

House set for extra session with two parties closely numbered raising a sharp contest for the Speakership. The piece recounts historic speaker battles from the Twenty-sixth to Thirty-sixth Congresses, noting slim margins, multiple ballots, and dramatic maneuvers. It also notes Portland signing Kenyen and Nap Rucker scouting for the Dodgers, and a statistic on U.S. cotton crop.

Washington D. C House of Representatives Congress House Jersey John Quincy Adams United States Robert M. P. Hunter Virginia Howey Cobb Georgia Senate Nathaniel P. Banks, Jr Massachusetts South John Sherman Ohio Galusha A. Grow Pennsylvania Representative Bocock Grow Sherman Helper Humphrey Marshall Kentucky Henry Winter Davis Maryland William Pennington New Jersey North Carolina Haskin New York Pennington Clay Muhlenberg Portland Pacific Coast League Kenyen Honolulu All Chinese Nine Nap Rucker Brooklyn Texas Dodgers Cottort

Tight Race Seen For A L pennant by four clubs

United Press expects a tight American League race with Detroit White Sox Yankees and Red Sox all in contention. Detroit must improve pitching while Chicago and Boston field strong lineups and New York needs experience. Boston appears strongest but manager Jack Barry will decide if the team secures another world title.

United Press New York Detroit Chicago White Sox Yankees Red Sox Ban Johnson Bunting Tigers White Sox Comiskey Gandil Jack Barry

Bishop William T. Russell Installed in Charleston See

The Rt. Rev. William T. Russell was installed as bishop of Charleston at St. John the Baptist Cathedral after being consecrated by Cardinal Gibbons on March 15. Cardinal Gibbons officiated with a large congregation present. A luncheon followed, a public reception is set for tonight, and a visit to Summerville is planned for tomorrow.

Associated Press Charleston S. C William T. Russell Cardinal Gibbons St. John the Baptist Summerville

Seaboard Schedule Highlights for Charlotte and Wilmington

Seaboard Air Line Railway announces departure and arrival times for No. 18 and No. 20 trains between Charlotte, Wilmington and intermediate points. Sleeping and parlor cars available. tickets via City Ticket Agent at Orton Building. Officials K. W. Wallace, M. Pleasants, John Wusk, and Crimex X. MN C.

Progressive Railway of the South Zee Charlotte Ullman Lott PARTO Wilmington Charlotth Jacksonville New Stationa Goldsboro Richmond Norfolk Wilmington Is Rocky Mount New York Chadbourn Florence Columbia Augusta Atlanta West

German ships interned in Brazilian ports near raid risk

In Rio de Janeiro on March 1, about 28 German merchantmen totaling around 110,000 tons and valued at $4 million remained interned in Brazilian ports. Most are free to depart at any time, with only two exceptions. The Edenberg and Prussia have sparked questions after ventures outside and a Kronprinz Wilhelm incident linked to the Indian Prince sinking. The Edenberg later sailed to Santos and back under guard.

United Press Rio de Janiero United States Germany Brazil Salvada Edenberg Cap Roca Posen Gertrude Woermann Arnold Ansinck Buenos Aires Chile Prussia Santos Rio

Base Ball Tennis and Gymnasium Shoes at Peterson and Ruffs

Advertisement notes availability of base ball, tennis and gymnasium shoes at Peterson and Ruffs with a date of March 25, 1925.

Peterson & Ruffs

Kidney Medicine Gains in Popularity

Letter from Hogansville Georgia dated July 22 1916 praises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claiming health restoration from rheumatism and notes strong sales and general praise for the remedy. The letter is signed by D I Daniel representing Daniel Drug Co.

Kilmer’s Sample Size Bottle Offer Anounced

Send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer and Co. for a sample size bottle and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. Mentions The Wilmington Dispatch. Regular fifty cent and one dollar bottles available at all drug stores.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y The Wilmington Dispatch Advt

Atlantic Coast Line Excursion Fares And Sale Dates

The Atlantic Coast Line announces excursion fares to multiple cities with specific sale dates and return limits. Fares include Atlanta 13.98 Washington 13.20 New Orleans 28.75 Macon 13.20 Kansas City 52.10 Dallas ? and other locations with varying sale windows and extended limits.

the Progressive Railway of the South Eee N. C Atlanta Limited Birmingham Ala Inc. Limited New Orleans Washington D. C Wshington Dallas Tex Macon R. W. Wallace, Co. T. A Wilmington N. C T P. A Standard Railroad of the South D.C Lmit Lmited Kansas Cety Dalasas Tes Atlantic Coast Line Standard Railroad South

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