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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1917

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The Two Professors at the Royal headslined by Newman’s Casino Girls

The Two Professors opens today and tomorrow at the Royal, with Newman's Casino Girls Company staging a bigger show than Monday and Tuesday. New scenic gear, elaborate costumes, and a bold lineup of routines promise top comedy, singing, and dancing. Dennis Farrell returns in the lead comedy role alongside the Shannons and Plunket and Romaine in a swinging Boston Beens act. Her Father’s Station, Fox’s comedy hit, adds another attraction.

the Royal Newman Casino Girls Company Billy Farrell Wilmington The Shannons Plunket and Romaine Boston Beens Acs Billy Wallace Fox

Spirit of Romance at the Grand features Vivian Martin

Vivian Martin headlines the Grand tomorrow in The Spirit of Romance a George Hopkins tale staged by Adele Harris for the screen. Abby Lou a drudge in an antique shop dreams of kings and princes until a staged death brings wealth and love with supporting players Herbert Standing Colin Chase Percy Challenger Eleanor Hancock George Fisher Daisy Robinson and H F Crane.

Vivian Martin Pallas Paramount George Hopkins Adele Harris Pallas-Paramount Pictures Miss Martin Abby Lou Herbert Standing Colin Chase Percy Challenger Eleanor Hancock George Fisher Daisy Robinson H. F. Crane Pallas Company E. Mason Hopper

Baby Marie Osborne Starred in Clean Pathé Films

The screen favorite born in 1912, Baby Marie Osborne, is highlighted for clean films like Little Mary Sunshine and Sunshine and Shadows. A national theatre owner urged theatres to show only wholesome pictures, noting Pathé’s policy of quality over sensationalism. Her latest photoplay Told at Twilight is praised as a delightful weekday attraction.

Marie Osborne Pathe Pathe Company Mary Sunshine Joy

Vacation To Best Advantage In Plain Country Life

The author argues two weeks off work are wasted by overbuying clothes and cramming social events before travel. A calmer plan favors a simple country stay at a farm house with meals, walks, hay stacks, and a light wardrobe. The piece promotes a modest holiday focused on rest and nature over fashion.

Cards to Identify on Crossing Borders

Washington May 2 The new immigration law requires identification cards for all daily cross border travelers between the United States and Canada or Mexico. Some 30000 cross-border workers must carry a card with a photograph issued by local immigration offices.

Washington, D. C United States Canada Mexico

One Hundred Years Ago Today 1817 Birth of Phineas P. Morris

Phineas P. Morris, eminent educator and law authority, born in Bucks County Virginia in 1817. He died in Philadelphia on March 1 1888.

Phineas P. Morris Bucks County Philadelphia

Petition for People’s Charter With 3 Million Signatures Introduced

Seventy five years ago today a petition demanding adoption of the People’s Charter was presented in British Parliament with more than 3 000 600 signatures. It highlights public push for reform and electoral changes during the period.

Paris Hosts First Great International Exhibition

Fifty years ago in 1867 Paris welcomed visitors from around the globe to the first major international exhibition drawing international crowds and showcasing world progress.

Paris

Financial guidance and investment Q A from 1892 Omaha issue

In this column the public is invited to submit investment questions to Investors Public Service. It discusses margin trading risks, stock speculation for the rich, shipbuilding stocks as potential bets, and includes Q A exchanges on export prospects, dividends, and specific company notes such as Argenta Mines being worthless.

Inquirer Markham Jaudon New York United States Germany J. R.S Europe America Argenta Mines Company T. S

Dewey's Men to Celebrate May Day Dinner

Washington May 2 The Dewey veterans who shared Manila Bay victory will hold a May Day anniversary dinner tonight at Captain Joseph P McCrink's home. The event honors their late commander and includes patriotic exercises with the slogan Fire when you're ready Gridley.

Dewey Gridley

One Year Ago Today in War May 2 1916

Heavy bombardments followed French success near Fort Douaumont and German assaults near Ypres and Albert stalled under British fire. Italians seized mountain peaks after two days in glaciers. A Cincinnati woman earned $3 000 from a backyard quan farm last year.

Fort Douaumont Ypres Albert

Military Census begins in New York for residents aged 16

The United Press reports a military census starting today in New York. Questions will cover ownership of automobiles motorcycles cattle and livestock as well as firearms and industrial data. Thousands of women volunteer for clerical work on the census.

United Prise Albany N. Y Esahiysetag Iy Vong Kang Whith

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