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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1918
Page
2
In Raleigh and Wake County the 30 cent property and 90 cent special poll tax failed at the polls. Voters rejected the measure after a hard campaign that featured women in white ribbons and anti taxation sentiment. Officials warn continued underfunding of schools and government.
Clarence Hamilton a colored man received a 90 day jail sentence after conviction for forgery. Fuller Hines a young boy was sent to a Washington reformatory for three years for robbing a letter box. John Bright Tanner a negro boy was found not guilty on a similar charge. The case against J L Bowers a Hampstead merchant involving espionage acts will be heard in the afternoon.
Defendants in a case brought by Miss Jacobi Weyers before Commissioner Rogers refused to answer questions claiming constitutional rights. Suits filed in superior court against E T Burton G W Branch J B Huntington and L J Williams arise from Miss Weyers arrest on vagrancy charges and her subsequent acquittal in recorder's court on Solicitor Burton's recommendation. The judge Lyon will decide if they may refuse to testify as the matter certified for appellate review.
The Mothers' Boys' Work association plans its final meeting tomorrow at 11 o clock in the Y M C A. All members and others interested in boy welfare are urged to attend. President Mrs Solomon, Vice President Mrs Darst, and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Hardin lead the group.
Those who purchased liberty bonds must visit the bank through which they bought the bonds and arrange the initial payment details by tomorrow afternoon. Prompt payment is urged to ensure government benefit from the bond sales.
J G McCormick vice president of the chamber of commerce has been appointed by the executive committee to appear before the corporation commission on May 28 regarding the proposed telephone rate increase. Wilmington’s side will be heard on that date.
The Red Cross unit of St John’s mission will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock at the mission house. All members are expected to attend.
For rent two large bedrooms and bath at 409 S 4th St. For sale a sixty inch tread Ford Runabout with shock absorbers double radius rod and new parts, swap possible. WANTED Young lady for office work experienced with reasonable salary according to ability. Address Quick care Dispatch.
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