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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1917
Page
6
Ostertag Remanded in Jail as Investigation Continues
Johannes Ostertag remained in custody after a hearing before United States Commissioner Albert S. Williams in the federal building. Authorities continue the probe and Ostertag sought release, claiming innocence while detailing assets including $1000 in postal savings certificates moved from Denver and a San Francisco deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannes Ostertag
United States
Albert S. Williams
Tertag
Ostertag
Denver
San Francisco
The Boy Fights in Paris Town Front
A poem fragment portrays a boy marching toward Paris town to serve his love by hunting Germans at the front. The speaker links romance with wartime duty and duty to country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Sarcher
Warship to France and local notices mingle in a stream of names
The fragment lists military personnel including Lieutenant Cotchett stationed at Schoftneks Honolulu and Captain Cotchet from Wilmington, with others like J. Pritchard and Orr and plans for church circles at 75 Fifth Avenue and 208 South Second, urging full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ar” Cotchett
Staniat Tioned
Schoftneks
Honolulu
Cotchet Miive
Wilminitto
Wifih Avenue
Geli
D. M Davis
Arniport
Yacht Grounds at Moore's Inlet. Each Boat Reaches Harbor Island
A pleasure yacht went ashore at Moore's Inlet last Saturday morning but refloated unassisted at high tide that afternoon. Two other yachts remain at Harbor Island with many more stopping there recently on their way south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore's
Moore’s Inlet
Harbor Island
Violent artillery actions report from Verdun region
AP dispatch from Paris on November 26 reports ongoing heavy artillery during the Meuse sector operations, as French forces work to organize ground captured north of the H. 344 area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiy Associated Press
Paris
Verdur
Meuse
War Office
Organize New Church at Fifteenth and Market
The Church of the Covenant is the name of the newly offered Presbyterian edifice at Fifteenth and Market streets given by Messrs James and W H Sprunt as a memorial to their parents. A preliminary organization of the entire Sunday school was held yesterday afternoon. The Sprunt brothers attended and praised the interior decorations as the congregation considers itself fortunate to have such a splendid place of worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Covenant
Messrs
James
W. H. Sprunt
New Presbyterian Church
Fifteenth
Market Streets
Messrs. Sprunt
Amtunday School
Mess
Warsaw youths held on train from North
Four colored youths from Warsaw Ian Allen Johnny Rich Allen Tate and Daniel Loftin were taken into custody by the sheriff on arrival from the North. They were held at the courthouse awaiting advice from Warsaw while their parents wanted them back. The boys under 21 were en route to Badin N C where provisions were made for them. If Warsaw provides further guidance the journey may proceed or be halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro Woods
Ian Allen
Johnny Rich
Allen Tate
Daniel Loftin
Warsaw
Badin
N. Cos
Renge
No Man’s Land
War Savings Campaign: Cooper Returns From Winston-Salem
W B Cooper visited Winston-Salem for a conference with Col I H Fries on North Carolina war savings plans. Leaders of business and the press pledged support to popularize savings bonds offering four percent interest, dubbed Junior Liberty Bonds, to back the state drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Cooper
Winston-Salem
Col
I. H. Fries
North Carolina
Fries
Refused To Permit Convent Inspection In SavannahCase
In Savannah Georgia this morning during a Superior Court inquiry into the failure of Mother M Clare and Sister Felicitas to allow a grand jury to inspect St Vincent Convent under the Veazy Act both defendants did not appear Mr T Walsh filed a lengthy demurrer contending the Veazy Act unconstitutional Judge P W Meldrim ordered the two women to show cause December 8 why they should not be punished for contempt of court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Savannah
M. Clare
Felicitas
St. Vincent
T Walsh
P. W. Meldrim
Harden's Paper to Appear in Allied Press Reprint
Maxilian Harden is allowed to republish his newspaper Die Zukunft in Tageblatt. He may also continue his lectures, which were forbidden last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdm. Wov
Harden
Die Zukunft
Tageblatt
Praises Cardus As God Send Woman's Tonic
Rebecca Cox, writing from this plate, recalls severe health decline 22 years ago after back pain and ill health. Doctors urged operation but husband doubted tonics until Cardus was tried. After a bottle she improved, used about a dozen bottles, avoided surgery, and helped with farm work and family duties including two orphans. Cardus is advertised as the woman’s tonic and is sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinton
Rebecca Cox
Cardus
Eran
British Cavalry and Tanks Break German Line at Bourlon
British forces push through Bourlon wood and into Bourlon village amid fierce fighting. Tanks and infantry repel German counterattacks, while British aircraft harry positions despite poor weather, with pilots reporting heavy casualties on both sides. The fight shifts toward Fontaine Notre Dame as night falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourjon
Bourlon
Fontaine Notre Dame
Bourlon Wood
Cambrai
Sentences handed down in several cases at county court
Recorder George Harriss imposed an 18 month sentence on Hezekiah Pollock for possessing more liquor than law allowed for sale. Other cases included distilling evidence, a man sent to Superior Court on $250 bond, and guilty pleas for an affray with upcoming sentencing. Additional notes mention New York newsprint price agreements and a workplace incident with injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harriss
Hezekiah Pollock
Superior Court
Atlantic Deeper Waterways Convention Opens in Miami
More than 1 005 delegates attend the tenth annual Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association meeting in Miami to discuss river and harbor improvements from Maine to Florida. Sessions cover coastal channels, inland waterway plans, and projects from Champlain Narrows to East River and Cape Cod canals, with remarks from Senatorial leaders and a potential address by Secretary of War Banker. The Miami event combines business talks with boat pageants, races, and seaside leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mian
Bia
United States
Avance Guard
Vistors
Florida
Atlantic
Maine
Champlain Narrows
Adirondack
New York Barge Canal
Bladsen River
New York City
Boston
Cape Cod
Chosznecke and
Delaware
Congress
J. Hampton Mears
Pennsylvania
House Rivers and Harbors
Weebington
Miami
Aged Lady Vernon Dies at 85 in North Carolina
Mrs. A. M. Vernon, aged 85, died yesterday at her home in Leland North Carolina. She leaves three daughters Mrs. J. B. Williams of Leland and Mrs. L. J. Pepper and Mrs. Will Davis of Southport. The funeral services are planned for this afternoon at a local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Vernon
Leland
N. C
J. 8. Williams
Will Davis
Southport
N.C
Ame
December cotton climbs above thirty cents on exchange surge
Dermeisty ton crossed the 30 cent mark on the New York Cotton Exchange amid heavy buying and Liverpool demand. Prices touched 30.20 for the highest level on record as traders cited brisk trade and Liverpool purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pieces
New York
Dermeisty
Liverpool
Printing industry price case ends with new decree
Edward W Backus and others associated with the Minnesota and Continental paper firms faced government claims over a three cent price up to April. The Federal Trade Commission position led to a decree dissolving the Newsprint Manufacturers Association executive committee but not removing the defendants’ right to operate until April 10 to present facts to the Federal Commission for a possible ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal Trade Commission
United States
Edward W. Backus
Minnesota
Gontaria Pace Company
Fort Francis
Uni Paper Company
American Newsy Publishers’ Association
George H. Mead
Philip T. Dodge
Miniational Paper Company
Nliuwir
Backus
George Chahoon, Jr
G. P. Gould
el Imiv
Newsprint Warinacturers’ Association
Alexander Smithbarker
Frank J. Lesonbreane
Federal
Les
Newespril Manufacturers’ Association
Jis
Risk! 10
Federal Commission
British French Gains Highlight WWI Front Reports
A World War I era briefing notes progress on various fronts. It mentions Allied gains in the Ypres sector and Cambrai area, and notes French Chemin des Dames advances as significant. The piece contrasts ongoing British Byng drive with German retreats along the Hindenburg line and listing cities like Ostend and Zee Brugge as strategic considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daeshawa
Byng
Ypres
Cambrai
Hindenburg Line
Pul’ Salient
Roulers
Hindenburg
Gers
North Sea
Ostend
Zeeébrugge
Tse
Chemin Des Dames
Graomé
Bren
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