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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1917

Page

7

Stielow case to be opened by Orleans grand jury

The Orleans county grand jury will meet in Albion to consider new evidence aimed at proving the innocence of Charles F. Stielow, sentenced to life for a 1915 Medina double murder. Witnesses include New York figures who urged reprieves and a court stay, with disputed confession and medical input cited.

Revale S. Y Orans Cwun Y Grand Jury Conans Albion Ris Charles F. Sticow Stielow New

Drug Addiction Exposed by Special Dispatch Report

New York night scenes reveal a thriving drug underworld with derelicts, addicts, and a brutal cycle of craving. The account links two fallen men to drugs and praises Charles B Towns for his fight against addiction, calling for federal action and uniform local efforts.

the Dispatch New York East Side

Narrow escape haunt for condemned man in murder case

The case centered on Stielow who faced capital punishment but was commuted to life by Governor Whitman after a questionable confession by Erwin King. King later recanted and was re-arrested on perjury charges, with prosecutors betting that King’s testimony could sway the ongoing Stielow investigation toward innocence.

Stielow Erwin King Phelps King Whitman

Preparedness In Old Virginia Radio Course At UVA

Charlottesville March 26 Students at the University of Virginia begin a special radio-telegraphy course to train for government service as wireless operators in case of war. The program runs at term start to boost wartime readiness among cadets and civilians.

Old Virginia Charlottesville University of Virginia

Prominent Wrestlers Zbyszko and Aberg Square Off in Boston Bout

In Boston on March 26 Waldek Zbyzko of Poland faces Alex Aberg of Findland holder of the world Greco Roman title in Mechanics Building. The result could shape the line for the world heavyweight crown after Frank Gotch's retirement with potential follow up matches against Joe Stecker of Nebraska.

Boston Mass Waldek Zbyazko Poland Alex Aberg Findland Mechanics Building Aberg Zbyszko Frank Goteh Joe Stecker Nebraska Stecker

Vick’s VapoRub Salve Praised By Harrisburg Family

A Harrisburg couple details how their two year old daughter recovered from a chest and throat cold after using Vick’s VapoRub Salve. They note the salve is externally applied, absorbed through the skin, and inhaled as a vapor with multiple minor-ailment uses. It comes in 25, 50, and 100 cent sizes.

O. M. Fisher North St Harrisburg S. J. Wilhelm

Interleague Games and Events Across Cities

Interleague baseball matchups featuring the Washington Americans at Do th an and the Boston Americans against the Brooklyn Nationals. Other events include the Chicago Kennel Club show in Chicago and the Seattle Kennel Club’s annual bench show in Seattle, plus golf in Pinehurst and gymnastics in New Haven.

Boston Nationals New York Bridgeport Frankie Burns Billy Miske Gus Christie Brooklyn Terry Brooks Johnny O’leary Boston Boston Americans Brooklyn Nationals Memphis New York Americans Rome Fencers’ Club New York City Red Dolan Sally Burns Superior Wis Johnny Saxon Young Ahearn Poughkeepsie N. Y Little Rock Ark Dothan Ala Washington Americans Cincinnati Nationals Louisville Chicago Kennel Club Chicago Seattle Kennel Club Seattle Charlie White Frankie Callahan Oklahoma City Moultrie New York Nationals Fort Worth Pinehurst N. C New Haven Detroit Americans Dallas Kansas City Waycross Cincinnati Central A. A. U

Excursion Fares From Atlanta and Other Points on the Atlantic Coast Line

The Atlantic Coast Line announces excursion fares to several cities with sale dates and limited return deadlines. Highlights include Atlanta to Washington 13.95, New Orleans 28.75, Kansas City 52.10, Dallas 52.20 with various sale windows and midnight return limits. stopovers may apply. Proportionate fares from other points are listed.

Standard Railroad of the South Atlanta Washington D.C New Orleans Macon Oc. Ws Ce Eee Kansas City Dallas Tex Atlantic Coast Line Standard Railroad South the Progressive Railway of the South Wilmington N. C Birmingham Ala Inc D. c Wshington R. W. Wallace, Co. T. A Plieeasants T P. A N C

Special Round Trip Rates From Wilmington Advertised

Seaboard Air Line Railway announces round trip fares to multiple cities including Atlanta Birmingham New Orleans and Washington with specific sale dates and limited return deadlines. Contacts R W Wallace T A and Plieeasants T P A in Wilmington North Carolina for details and reservations.

Coast Line Hotel Cafe Notice

Rooms by the day week or month at reasonable rates for meals at any hour 268 North Front Street contact 208 W 10 6 lmo

É - Coast Line North Front Street

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