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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1917
Page
8
In Southport on October 5, a party of four including Col. Robt. Stride shot 48 marsh hens, aided by high tides. The piece notes potential fish trade changes, dredge Cape Fear’s return, and local bids for a new pumping plant as the county tax books move to Sheriff Robinson after approval.
Delegates at the California State Federation of Labor convention adopted a resolution endorsing United States Senator LaFollette. They called for him to have the right to express the views of an intelligent minority and expressed confidence in his integrity and loyalty as a true American citizen.
New York reports the transfer of a German peace propaganda fund of 1.7 million dollars to France through New York banking houses. Attorney General Morton E. Lewis said the full details of the conspiracy and the evidence will be delivered to the French embassy to be used against Paul Bolo Pasha at his trial in Paris.
Chicago crowds lined up tonight to secure unreserved seats for the World Series at White Sox Park as tickets go on sale tomorrow. Scalpers faced tightened restrictions and rising prices with officials warning buyers about scalped tickets. The National Baseball Commission issued ground rules for umpires and managers while the Giants prepared to practice at the park and the Cubs eyed starters Eddie Cicotte and Ferdinand Schupp for the opening game.
British troops secured a decisive win across Gravenstafel and Poel capelle amid heavy fighting. German resistance collapsed as British forces advanced along the Passchendaele ridge, with Brookseinde near center of the day’s gains and prisoners taken at Polder hoek.
Twenty five cent share yields one hundred dollars at maturity. Stock pays over seven percent. Subscribe now as new series opens Saturday October 6. Office James and James Inc Southern Building.
Peterson & Ruffs advertise gymnasium oxfords and tennis shoes in a local ad page. The note highlights athletic footwear suitable for courts and gym use.
An advertisement touts Elixir Baber as effective against malaria chills fevers ague and related ailments. A Vienna Virginia resident J F Oerlet reports a family member was cured after physicians gave up and urges keeping Babek in the medicine closet for emergencies and warding off disorders.
Good established blacksmith shop with immediate possession for rent. For particulars see T. B. Prease at 210 South Front Street. Also notice about new stock series opening October 6 at the Orton Building and Loan Association with office James & James in the Southern Building.
Classified note offering a second hand bicycle for sale at 113 Southern 17th Street with contact timing 10 AM to 5 PM on 11th day of the month.
Morrison Wilcox son of Rev A D Wilcox died in a Richmond hospital after being run down weeks earlier by Malcolm Southerland. Southerland faced a manslaughter warrant issued by Solicitor E A Humphrey and posted bail as the case moved forward.
A semi official Berlin statement cited Entente air raids on German towns as justification for Germany to strike enemy bases. It argues that if enemy bases existed along the Meuse line or in Belgium western and central Germany would face bombs, and Belgium should end political or military dependence on Entente powers.
The Hanover Building and Loan Association begins its 26th stock series on Saturday October 6 offering 7 percent interest with equal per share benefits for all stockholders. Assets are first mortgages on Wilmington real estate. Officers are J W Yates president H F Wilder secretary treasurer C D Weeks attorney. Offices at 207 Princess Street.
Washington reports from Oct 5 quote Dr. H A Garfield fuel administrator denying any general coal shortage in the East. He says the region is supplied and surplus coal goes to the Northwest, with future production to rise via preferred coal car movements and shipments.
Public foreclosure sale set for November 5 1917 at noon at the Court House door Wilmington New Hanover County North Carolina. Mortgage originated March 4 1913 by John N Richardson and wife to Martin OBrien later assigned to Mary Flanagan assignee of mortgage. Property boundaries include Nixon and Fifth streets 30 by 75 feet described as Lot 1 Block 324 in the City plan.
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