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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1918

Page

9

Palmer fortune estimated at 10 to 15 million dollars

Real estate experts in Chicago estimate the estate of the late Mrs Potter Palmer who died in Florida on Sunday night at 10 to 15 million dollars. The Palmer House block is valued at 4 to 5 million, the Lake Shore Drive home at 1.5 million, over 150 properties totaling 5 million, and personal property above 1.75 million with no figure given for the Florida estate.

Chicago Potter Palmer Florida Palmer House Lake Shore Drive

Maurice's Letter Sparks Stir in England

London May 8 General Frederick B Maurice former chief director of military operations at the war office becomes the most talked about man in England after a letter he wrote questioning the ministry's truthfulness. His exacting temper and formal conduct with press corps distinguish him as a disciplined professional. He is regarded as an authoritative military historian with noted admiration for Lee and Grant.

London England Frederick B. Maurice War Office Maurice Lee Grant

British Raid Near Neuville-Vitasse Captures Guns

London reports a successful raid last night near Neuville-Vitasse southwest of Arras. The war office states three machine guns were captured and the operation went as planned. Griddle cakes muffins and other quick breads are noted as tasty without wheat.

London Neuville-Vitasse Arras War Office

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