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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1916
Page
2
A columnist urges readers to seek true love over wealth in marriage. He argues vows are void only by death or divorce and warns of forced marriages for luxury, saying love and poverty beat riches without affection. He cautions to wait for the right partner and to prioritize happiness.
G K Wason doorkeeper of the Georgia House who stabbed Thomas Felder in an Atlanta hotel on August 3 remains free on a $5000 bond as he appeals for a new trial. Judge Hill sentenced him for a misdemeanor but the sentence is stayed until higher courts rule. Luther Z Rosser opposes the appeal, joining Felder in the case. Wason cited heavy drinking that night as his defense.
A man involved in a Felder attack denied premeditation as the blame over a drink shortage in a Prohibition era state drew scrutiny. The report notes the alcohol scarcity linked to the confrontation and the defendant’s insistence that the assault was not planned.
C C Broughton, member of the North Carolina Bar, writes that everybody in Troy and Montgomery County has a good word for Tanlac. He reports relief from indigestion and sleeplessness, says he feels like a different man, and praises Tanlac as a constructive tonic that purifies the blood and strengthens the body. The ad lists Wilmington dealers and notes each town hosts a Tanlac dealer.
Washington D C Oct 18 Ninety three grade crossings of the Southern have been eliminated in the double track project between Orange Wa and Central D C Thirty eight replaced by overhead bridges 33 by underpasses and 22 by rerouted roads The policy is to separate highway crossings where practicable and this adds to safety and expense The Southern also cooperates with local authorities on dangerous crossings across other lines
Columbus county agricultural and educational rally to be held in Chadbourn North Carolina on Friday October 27 draws strong interest and expected large attendance. The Atlantic Coast Line Railway offers low round trip fares valid until midnight October 27, as organizers push aggressive promotions to welcome hundreds of visitors.
A fresh program debuts at the Victoria featuring the Lynch Trio with Taddy America’s youngest entertainer, Al Nuttle with new songs and instruments, Snyder and Vaughn with The Rube and the Girl, Bessie Knowles with new songs, and Hill and Edmonds presenting a new act.
The Royal showcases a five part dramatic feature The Green Cloak directed by George Kleine and based on a play by Owen Davis supported by a hit serial Gloria's Romance starring Billie Burke. Irene Fenwick earns honors for the top screen interpretation in a suspenseful drama of psychological tension.
Mae Murray stars in The Big Sister a dramatic Paramount feature shot largely in New York under John B. O'Brien. The story follows Betty a girl from the submerged class who is honest yet entangled with gangsters while protecting her young brother Jimmy as poverty and crime threaten their lives.
The Atlantic Coast Line and Standard Railroad of the South offer round trip fares for all passenger trains on October 31 and November 1, 2, with limited return until midnight November 4, 1916. Proportionate excursion rates from intermediate points. children rates apply. For tickets and details contact T. C. White, General Passenger Agent, Wilmington NC, phone 160.
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