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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1918
Page
2
Tomorrow will be observed as a day of prayer. Affected businesses will suspend operations for the time, with offices and shops closing to honor the observance. Community leaders urge reflection and respectful participation from residents and workers.
Parker Quince Moore, mayor, urges all citizens to cease work at 6 pm on May 30 1918 and attend worship as designated by the Ministerial Association to seek Divine aid during a world crisis.
A ministerial union committee schedules May 31 as a red letter day with services in white and colored churches. Bells ring 5 minutes from 6:15 to 6:20, streetcars halt, theatres suspend 6:15 to 6:30, and businesses are urged to close or pause operations for the period.
Charles Hoffler and Eva Martin faced a registration charge in a hotel case during the city clean‑up dragnet. The matter was nolle pros’d on solicitor Burton’s recommendation and may be dismissed if not re‑opened within the year. Hoffler was released after warrant service. no trial followed.
Washington May 29. A maximum base price of 33 cents a pound for aluminum in lots of 50 tons or more of ingot 98 to 99 per cent grade was fixed by President Wilson under an agreement between producers and the war industries board. The new price takes effect June 1 and runs to September 1. Differentials for sheet rod and wire rise about 12.5 percent, while others for quantity grade and alloy stay as approved March 3.
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