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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1918

Page

2

Simmons Promises Help on Cape Fear River Funding

Senator F M Simmons pledges action in the Senate Commerce Committee on the Rivers and Harbors Bill to secure a proper Cape Fear river appropriation above and below Wilmington. He writes Rotary Club secretary Louis T Moore that locating a shipyard at Wilmington would improve harbor treatment and support steamer Wilmington recovery.

Senate Comerce Committee F. M. Simmons Tape Fear Wilmington Louis T. Moore Simmons Moore Mr. Simmons Fort Senator Simmons Mr. Moore Rotary Club Wilmington Dispatch Charleston Norfolk Secretary of the Navy Senate Committee On Commerce Cape Fear

Observance of Maunday Thursday by Cape Fear Rose Croix

Cape Fear Chapter of Rose Croix observed Maun day Thursday at the Masonic Temple. The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite event drew a large crowd and featured Rev. Dr. James Buchanan of Richmond delivering a powerful oration. Introduced by Charles Millheiser, a retired Richmond businessman and high degree Mason.

Cape Fear Rose Croix Masonic Temple James Buchanan Richmond Charles Millheiser

Mary Brown Arrested in Prohibition Case at Swann's Ally

Mary Brown, colored, was arrested last night at her home 1309 Swann's ally on prohibition charges. Nine glass gallon jugs and a 20 gallon keg filled with a cider resembling liquid were seized by Patrolman Lewis. She was taken to police headquarters for confinement and may have a hearing before the Recorder tomorrow.

Mary Brown Swann Lewis

Basketball Tonight at YMCA Court

The second post series game between teams led by Hardie and Galliger will be played on the YMCA court tonight at 8 30. The Hardie aggregat ion won the first game, while Galliger and his cohorts seek a comeback to drain the opposition of its pep.

Hardie Galliger

Union Meeting Scheduled at Middle Sound Church

The Christian churches union meeting will be held at the Second Advent Church in Middle Sound starting Saturday at 10 o'clock and continuing through Sunday evening. Delegates are urged to attend the opening session and stay through the final, with assurances the time will be pleasant and profitable. Leading ministers including Rev. C. F. Groon and Rev. B. J. King will speak.

Middle Sound Christian Church Union Second Advent Miiddle Sound C. F. Groon B. J. King

Five British Ships Launched In British Yards

London reports five standard ships were launched in British ship yards on Wednesday according to Central News which cites its understanding of the event.

London Central News

Merchant Arrested in Indecent Speech Case

W L Boggan who runs a meat market at Front and Orange streets faced a warrant issued by Justice John J Furlong for violating city ordinance section 453 by indecent speech toward a woman. The warrant, served by Constable John Davis, is returnable before the Recorder Monday morning for evidence. The named woman will appear in court. the ordinance imposes a $50 penalty for each offense.

W. L. Boggan Front Orange John J. Furlong John Davis

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