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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1916

Page

2

The Lilac Domino to Play at Academy of Music

The Lilac Domino arrives at the Academy of Music in Wilmington for Saturday matinee and night shows. Critics praise the Cuvillier score, lively tunes, and a strong cast led by Bradford Kirkbride Marie Hamilton and Yonne Darle. Dance numbers by Louis Fitcher Julia Fontaine and Charlotte Joy draw applause amid a stylish production and robust orchestra under Milan Roeder.

Richmond New York Andreas Dippel Academy Cuvillier Mr. Dippe Archibald Gilchrist George Curzon Louis L. Fitcher Julia Fontaine Charlotte Joy Milan Roeder

Lilac Domino Comes to Academy of Music This Weekend

Andréas Rippel presents The Lilac Domino a three act musical at the Academy of Music with matinee and night shows on Saturday October 28. The production features twenty chorus girls stunning costumes a celebrated score and scenic effects including a sunset over the Mediterranean and rippling waves. Lead roles include Miss Yvonne Darle and Bradford Kirkbride with tickets 50 cents to 2 dollars and box seats 2 dollars. tickets go on sale Thursday at Elvington's Pharmacy.

Andréas Rippel Wilh Charles Cuvillier Academy of Music Mediterranean Sea New York City Chicago Bradford Kirkbride Yvonne Darle Dippel Elvington

The Girl He Couldn’t Buy at the Academy of Music

A four act comedy melodrama titled The Girl He Couldn t Buy plays at the Academy of Music next Monday October 30. The tale follows a burglar rescued by a courageous girl and questions whether he would return to crime. Tickets cost 50 75 and 1 00 and go on sale Friday at Elvington s at 9 o clock.

Academy of Music Elvington’s

The Original Smart Set at the Academy of Music

The Smart Set led by Whitney and Tutt comes to the Academy of Music on Monday October 31 with thirty others in a complete touring company. The cast features strong chorus work and high quality selections by Thanehhe Thompson with the season’s comedy How Newtown Prepared. Tickets 60 75 and 1 dollars go on sale at Elvington's Saturday morning.

Academy of Music Whitney Tutt Thanehhe Thompson Newtown Elvington

Grea Music Show At The Vic To ria

The Ameri can Girls Company presents Ticket Forty-Four at the Victoria for the last time today. Headliner Lewis and Root draw strong applause while Lillian and Elsie Ziegler gain encore, with Glemmar’s acrobatics and Zig Zag Quartette acts praised. show ends today before a new bill opens Wednesday.

American Girls Company Lewis and Root Lillian Elsie Ziegler Pauline Glemmar Victoria The Thousand Isles Raymond Lewis Shea Virginia Lillian Ziegler

Justice of Peace Explains Tanlac Benefits in Leland Visit

J M Skipper, Wilming-ton justice of the peace, tells how Tanlac transformed his eight-year indigestion and failed cures, claiming weight gain of 10 to 15 pounds and relief from heart palpitations and vertigo after spending over $2,000 on prior treatments. He praises Tanlac and lists Wilmington and other counties as dealer towns.

J. M. Skipper Wilmington Lac Mr. Skipper Leland Tanlac Tsan Tanlac Bellamy Drug Store Acme Acme Store Co Burgaw L. Halstead Southport

Home Ties And Happy Hearts In Travel Tale

A narrative extols home ties as essential for happiness whether in a wagon train or mansion. It notes gypsy bands form strong homes, divorce is rare, and respect for women. Marion appears in The Dark Silence, directed by Albert Capellani, produced by World Film Corporation, at the Royal Theatre tomorrow.

Marion Paul West Miss Young Albert Capellani Royal Theatre World Film Corporation

Rheuma Rheumatism Remedy Promoted By Bellamy

An advertisement extols Rheuma as a quicker and longer lasting rheumatism remedy sold by R. R. Bellamy and druggists. It claims the formula removes poisons through bowels and kidneys and cites a physician Dr Lyons praising its advanced composition.

R. R. Bellamy Dr. Lyons Advt

Notable Birthdays Marking Anniversarys Of Royal To Politician

Queen Victoria of Spain Princess Ena, 29, of Battenberg birth. Prince Gonzalo of Spain, 2, Madrid birth. Belva A. Lockwood, 86, Royalton New York, presidential candidate and Wil son supporter. James A. Frear of Wisconsin, 55, Hudson birth. Horace Plunkett, 52, Irish reformer. George W. Clarke, 64, Iowa governor. Perryman, 28, Everett Springs pitcher, now with Birmingham Southern League.

Queen Victoria of Spain Ena of Battenberg England Prince Gonzalo Madrid Belva A. Lockwood United States Wilson Royalton N. Y James A. Frear Wisconsin Hudson Wis Horace Plunkett Ireland George W. Clarke Iowa Shelby County Ind Eri. K. Perryman New York- St. Louis Birmingham Southern League Everett Springs

Clara Kimball Young Returns to Screen in New Film

Clara Kimball Young, noted for exacting standards, ends a lengthy screen absence with a new film project after a stage era. The star’s return follows her previous work in The Feast of Life, a production written for her by Frances, signaling a carefully chosen comeback.

Clara Kimball Young World Film Corporation Frances

One Hundred Years Ago Today in History

A daily history note recounts events from 1816 to 1891 with brief milestones. It highlights General Egbert B. Brown born in Brownsville New York and Toledo early mayor turned Civil War commander, Espartero’s suppression in 1841, George Peabody at Baltimore’s institute inauguration in 1866, and Washington’s 1891 claim for Chilean reparations after the Valparaiso mob attack on the U S cruiser Baltimore.

Egbert B. Brown Toledo Brownsville N.Y General Espartero Christine George Peabody Peabody Institute Baltimore Washington Chile U. S Valparaiso

War Year Ago Today Reflections From Archives

A fragment notes the date a year ago in wartime, recalling events, locations, and figures linked to ongoing conflict. The text emphasizes memory, national impact, and lessons drawn from past battles and deployments.

British Sub Sank Turkish Transport Carmen in Sea

On October 24, 1915, a British submarine sank the Turkish transport Carmen in the Sea of Marmora. German forces repelled Russian advances northwest of Dvinsky. Austrian airmen bombed Venice. Russian ships shelled the Baltic coast to aid Riga. French troops joined the Serbian army and moved toward Skopitsa, aiming at the Bulgarian stronghold.

Carmen Sea of Marmora Dvinsky Venice Baltic Riga Stkumitza

Italians Prisoners of War Reported Well Treated

Vienna reports that Austrian Hungarian authorities provide humane housing and sanitary conditions for Italian prisoners of war. Bread equals that for local soldiers and civilians, meals meet hospital standards, and punishment follows military regulations. A recent inspection found soldiers maintained in sanitary camps with adequate clothing and care.

Vienna Austro-Hungary Paris England

U S Bank Expand in Christiania and Norway Links

The report notes U S banking expansion efforts in Christiania and Norway, citing growing mercantile links between Norway and the United States. It mentions Norwegian-American residents in New York with substantial capital backing new banking activities amid budget announcements and cooperation between banks.

Christiania Norway New York

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