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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1918

Page

8

Coleman Scored Beat Over the State at Recorder Session

In a Wednesday Recorder's court session Coleman, a white man, was discharged after being charged with violating prohibition and alleged to have carried 17 quarts of whiskey to Jessie Thomas's house. The case exposed confusion over identities and involved multiple defendants including Nellie Russell, Agnes Carson, and Dorothy Lane amid ongoing trials and potential transfers to Superior Court for final settlement.

Coleman White Jessie Thomas Recorder’s Court Thomas Nellie Russell Agnes Carson Dorothy Lane Iourt Ethel Coley Louise Valentine Bill Coleman Neilie Russsell Per. Gat Codus Kellum Acton Burton Russell Red Cross Superior Court

Germany's Effort Remains Far From Near Goal on Line

Front reports say American troops aid French and British on the Oise sector as German reserves are exhausted. French and American forces push back Germans near Labin and La Pere while Cambrai area sees continued shelling and gas exchanges.

Oise Haig Champagne Noyon YaFare Guarre Borin Eevo Racks Labers Beri Titteh Wifara Moneiy Scarpe LaPere Ffort Cambrai Marshal Haig Toul Cave Gliciengour Eas St. Boussant

Merchants to Meet on Deliveries for National Defense

Retail merchants who run a delivery service will gather at the Chamber of Commerce Thursday night at 8 o clock to discuss requests from the Commercial Economy Board of the National Council of Defense. All delivery merchants are urged to attend regardless of association membership.

Chamber of Commerce Commercial Economy Board National Council of Defense The Merchantss Association Wilmington Council of National Defense A. M. Hall

Valuable Colt Lost by County Commissioner Kerr

County Commissioner J. T. Kerr loses a valuable two year old colt after it attempts to jump a pasture fence. Forefeet entangled in wire, the animal fell and broke its neck. The colt was frightened by a squealing pig in a box nearby.

J. T.kerr

Fire destroys Buck Armstrong's barn near Castle Hayne

A two year old child's match started a blaze that burned a barn with dry feed and a mule near Castle Hayne. No insurance left Mr Armstrong to bear the loss. The boy obtained matches from a wagon after an older sister had lit a fire for laundry. The child was found outside the danger zone.

Buck Armstrong Castle Hayne Iciss Armstrong

Mr Wilson Coming for McAdoo Visit

Secretary Louis T. Moore of the Rotary Club was told by M. B. Clagett that Frank R. Wilson will arrive soon to finalize plans for William G. McAdoo’s trip. McAdoo must reach Columbia by the morning of the tenth for a scheduled address, with the venue likely the Academy of Music unless weather favors an outdoor setting.

Louis T. Moore Rotary Club M. B. Clagett William G. McAdoo the Treasury Railroads Frank R. Wilson McAdoo Clagett Columbia Harbor Island Auditorium Academy of Music

Revival At Dock Street Christian Church Draws Bigger Crowds

Growing interest marks the revival services at Dock Street Christian Church with larger congregations each night. Pastor J E Reynolds preached on Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord urging prayer and self consecration to prepare for Christ to reach sinners. Tonight’s subject is The Value of Sonship and services start at 8 pm with singing before the sermon.

Dock Street Christian Church J. E. Reynolds

Learning Costs More Than Common Sense Says

A concise maxim notes that acquiring significant knowledge demands more than ordinary prudence, suggesting effort and discipline are essential to genuine learning.

Farewell Note Extends Gratitude to Supporters

A brief message from Josephine thanks close friends for yesterday’s loyalty and voters for Mr Blair, expressing sincere appreciation and best wishes for all.

Mr. Blair Josephine

Pershing Reports No Information on American Forces

General Pershing cabled the War Department that he had nothing to report regarding American troops in the Western front battle. Washington says Bliss dispatch in Paris concerned only the routine participation of Americans in the Inter Allied War Council.

Washington Pershing War Department Department Bliss Paris Inter-Allies War Council

Russians Capture Odessa After Fierce Fight

Bolshvik troops report success against Austrians in the southern Ukraine. Russian forces recaptured Nikolayev Kherson and Zmananka, while Kiev- exports surge causing acute food shortages. Nevel peasants near Vitebsk resist German requisitions, claiming 80 German soldiers killed. Municipal clashes push mayor to resign as Rada clashes over food policy continue.

Kiev Rada Nevel Vitebsk Moscow Ukraine Nikolayev Kherson Zmananka London Germany Petrograd Reuter’s Limited

Sermon Preached at First Baptist on Hinders and Helpers

Dr. W. W. Hamilton delivered a strong sermon to a large congregation at First Baptist Church on Hinders and Helpers. Mr. Bush directed singing with an impressive solo, Rev. J. L. Shinn of Winter Park led prayer, and the service drew a notably earnest appeal. The article notes a statistic that 60 to 70 percent of world copper production serves the electrical industry in normal times.

Dr. Hamilton First Baptist Church W. W. Hamilton Mr. Bush J. L. Shinn Winter Park

Bolsheviks Reportedly Recapture Kherson and Nikolayev

A Petrograd dispatch told London that Bolsheviks recaptured Kherson and Nikolayev, two key ports northeast of Odessa with Nikolayev housing a naval yard and grain stores. The report also states General Korniloff's forces were surrounded by Bolshevik troops.

London Petrograd Kherson Nikolayev Odessa Korniloff Reuter

Korniloff Allies With Don Cossacks Against Bolsheviks

General Korniloff, former Russian commander in chief, has linked with the Don Cossacks and operates between Moscow and Rostov fighting Bolshevik forces. He repeatedly dodges government troops while urging an end to the invasion.

Korniloff Don Cossacks Bolsheviks Moscow Rostov Rada Ukraiian Kiev Kharkov Ger- Mans Ekaterinoslav Germany Ukraine Nicholas Ural London

German General Killed at Front on March 23

Amsterdam reports German newspapers confirm General Paul Bloch von Blottnitz, an infantry division commander, was killed at the front on March 23.

Amsterdam Paul Bloch von Blottnitz

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