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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
2
Dr. Fred T. Murphy leads the St. Louis Base Hospital Unit No. 21 to become the first American base hospital unit bound for France. The group includes 23 physicians and two dentists with 50 nurses and a 15 person reserve. All leaders and staff are ORC enrolled.
The Royals, led by Charles Morton, present Whose Baby Is It a rip roaring musical comedy at Kentucky Bells venue. New specialty acts Macy and Maybelle Whirl wind Texas Tommy Dancers Elliott and May win applause. Fox comedy The House of a Thousand Scandals starring Billie Ritchie closes today amid strong Wilmington praise.
The Wilmington Red Cross hosts a meritorious film at the Victoria Theatre to raise funds. Starring Robert Edeson with an all-star cast, the program follows the celebrated actor who earlier headlined His Brother's Keeper at the Academy of Music, drawing strong town support.
The Rev B P Robinson of Cary praises Tanlac after his wife regained strength sleep and appetite and gained sixteen pounds, citing a recommendation from Rev T A Sikes of Clayton. Robinson says two bottles revived his wife and urges others to try the tonic. Genuine Tanlac sold in Wilmington by Bellamy Drug Store with local dealers in each town.
Witnesses say the film version of Big Jim Garrity is a marvel of realism and a standout production. Robert Edson leads under Pathe’s direction, following the Broadway show’s phenomenal New York run.
In Wilmington the Victoria will show Womanhood the Glory of the Nation next week. The army navy and patriotic societies back the film and plan daily enlistment details at the theater. Theodore Roosevelt endorses the production and its patriotic impact.
United Press reports Jan Jansen outlines Finnish aims amid war. Finns seek self government in Finnish affairs, Finnish schools, flag above schools, and preservation of language culture and nationality. They expect freedom from Russian rule in practice, though not full independence.
Copenhagen reports distressing private views on Sweden’s crisis. King Gustaf faces strong opposition from nobles and people amid social unrest after years of democratic pressure and wartime hardships. Rumors of possible dethronement grow as nobles recall Bernadotte lineage and militarist stance.
Consular reports reveal a new Japanese merchant line linking Japan with Brazil and Argentina. The Kasato Maru, a 6 209 ton vessel, already sails, with calls planned at Vladivostok, Chinese ports, Singapore, Durban and Cape Town.
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