Solicitor Burton Issues Statement On Hoffler Arrest
Solicitor Edwin T. Burton writes to The Dispatch explaining his role in the arrest of Charles N. Hoffler and Eva Martin. He describes coordinating with James M. Hall and N. J. Williams to obtain an affidavit and signing the warrant after swapping affidavits with Patrolman Gore. He defends his actions as proper and denounces any contrary claims as passing the buck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin T. Burton
Charles N. Hoffler
James M. Hall
Counsilman
Wilmington
North Carolina
Mr. Hall
Police
N. J. Williams
Haskett
Charles Hoffler
Eva Martin
Imperial Hotel
Hall
Williams
Court House
Mr. Coleman
Mr. Williams
City Hall
Posse
J. G. Gore
Third Street
Miss Martin
Mr. Gore
Councilman of Public Safety
Chief of Police
E. T. Burton
New Hanover County
Canvass of City 10 to Start Next Week
Rotary and Wilmington chamber of commerce plan a house to house canvass to map furnished rooms houses and board for new arrivals. Industrial Agent Cowan and H J Meller of the Carolina Shipbuilding Co coordinate the effort with Rotarians J C Villars Louis T Moore and Marsden Bellamy guiding the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Cowan
Chamber of Commerce
Rotarians
Old Wilmington
H. J. Meller
Carolina Shipbuilding Company
J. C. Willars
Louis T. Moore
Marsden Bellamy
Rotary Club
Mr. Moller
Foot Ease advert promises corn relief and foot comfort
An old advertisement extols Foot Ease as a remedy for corns bunions and foot soreness. It claims quick relief and long lasting comfort used by Americans and Britons and is sold for 25 cents with no substitutes.
Will Hold Services in All Churches Tonight
Industrial Wilmington will pause as a large portion of residents join intercession and prayer in line with proclamations from the president and mayor. Churches and fire stations will hold brief services at 6 15 pm with bells ringing and streetcars halting for five minutes. Do not use telephones from 6 15 to 6 20. Picture show programs suspended for 30 minutes.
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Wilmington
First Baptist Church
More Settled Feeling Prevails in Ireland
London dispatch notes a calmer mood in Ireland after government changes and Sinn Fein arrests. The home rule bill is not due for weeks, with conscription paused. Lord French and Lord Lieutenant Sir Edward Shortt gain favorable views as Ireland settles, while preparedness debates continue in Washington and public letters urge thrift and readiness. D. L. Gore, Wilmington, May 29, 1918.
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London
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Daily Telegraph
Walter Hume Lang
Dublin
Lord French
Edward Shortt
Brilliant British Action 13 Staged by British Troops at Craonne
British territorial division at Craonne and along the Chemin des Dames faced heavy German assault on Monday. Despite spirited counteractions and a heroic rear guard at Ville-Aux-Bois, tanks entered the battle and the attack was checked. French territorials fought alongside the British to resist the German advance.
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France
Craonne
Bermericourt
Chemin Des Dames
Nirs
Ville-Aux-Bois
Loewenthal Store Break-In Fails to Reach Safe
Burglars forced entry at 402 North Front Street Tuesday night breaking the back door lock and attempting to crack the safe. No merchandise was stolen and only money appeared to be the target as the intrusion ended without success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loewenthal
I. Loewenthal
North Front Street
Government to spend 1 billion on military buildings next year
The United States government plans to allocate one billion dollars in the coming year for construction and improvement of military buildings. The move aims to bolster defense infrastructure and modernize facilities across key sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Liverpool Cotton Prices Hold Firm in Quiet Market
Liverpool May 30 cotton market shows spot prices firm with good middling at 21.85, middling 21.33, low middling 20.80, and receipts 4,000 bales including no American. Futures end quiet and steady with May 21.85 and June 21.50 new contracts, while old contracts run May 20.18 and May-June 20.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices Steady in Chicago Markets
Chicago May 30 hogs receipts 18000 trade slow bulk 16.20 to 16.50 light 16.20 to 16.55 mixed 16.20 to 16.55 heavy 15.25 to 16.35 pigs 14.50 to 16.70 cattle receipts 8000 native steers 10.50 to 17.60 stockers and feeders 9.25 to 13.65 cows and heifers 5.25 to 14.90 calves 8.60 to 14.50 sheep receipts 9000 steady steers 10.00 to 15.50 lambs 13.50 to 17.15 springs 14.25 to 20.00.
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Chicago
Shipbuilders Return to City from Washington
Max Schoolman of Boston treasurer of the Liberty Shipbuilding company and L. R. Ferguson general manager returned from Washington this morning. Schoolman helped select the site for the concrete shipyard and is noted to have many friends in Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Max Schoolman
Boston
Liberty Shipbuilding Company
Wilmington
L. R. Ferguson
Mr. Schoolman
City
Stomach and Liver Digestive Aid Ad Promotes 50c Bottle
An advertisement touts a liquid digestive laxative marketed as Stomach and Liver Just try one 50c bottle of ana FOS WITH PEPSIN. It claims to be pleasant to take and effective for digestion.
Strength and How to Gain It
The demand today is for men and women who are strong in every sense of the word. Weak nerves cause fatigue and illness, so nourish them with Bitro-Phosphate tablets. Take one with each meal. advertised by Bellamy Green Jarman Futrelle and all good druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dispatch
Washington
Germany
Tammany
Bellamy, Green, Jarman & Futrelle
Ady
Wilmington Coastal Steamship Trip to Southport and Fort Caswell
The STR. WILMINGTON departs Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for Southport Fort Caswell and intermediate stops aboard the Cape Fair. A pleasant voyage advertised with a stop to visit soldier boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Southport
Fort Caswell
Cape
Our Soldier Boys
Wilmington Dispatch Art Contest Rules and Entry Details
The competition is open to all Wilmington school children. Submissions must be in the Dispatch office by 7 PM Friday May 31. Prizes awarded after judging. each child may submit multiple pieces and all will be read and classified by age and class. Winners' names and entries will be published.
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Wilmington
The
Wilmington Dispatch
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Charles Hofler
City 10
Britain
D. L. Gore
Wilmington, May 29
1918
Mani
Louis
Crescent Candy Co
Wilmington, N
Third Liberty Loan
Murchison National Bank
the Seashore Hotel
E. L. Hinton
Mgr
Army & Navy
U. S. Army & Navy Tablet CO
West Broadway, N.Y
Winter Park
Wrightsvile
Wrightsville
Leave “Electric Center
P.M
Beach
Westsound
Wretsville
P. M
Ninth and
Orange Streets
Sullivan
King of Shoemakers
W. Front Street
Neola Ane
Drugeists
Josephine le Fevre Coy
Philadelphia
South Atlantic
WilMington, N. C
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