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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1917

Page

8

Seaboard Clerks Vote To Strike Over Wages

About 50 clerks in Raleigh offices of Seaboard Air Line vote to strike unless a 20 percent wage increase is granted and union locals Jackson Wille, Tampa and Raleigh are recognized. Raleigh clerks organized and threatened today to join strike. Jacksonville and Tampa clerks already struck last week.

Associated Press Raleigh N. C Virginia Seaboard Air Line Railway Jackson- Wille Tampa Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Brotherhood Jacksonville

Germany seeks league of weaker nations for defense

The article argues Germany aims to create an honest league by parliamentarization to secure strength and freedom for weaker nations, suggesting President Wilson may face a second opportunity to negotiate on this basis. It frames traitors used by Germans to influence evidence and calls this an approach to neighborly interests across Europe.

Germany Wilson

Knowles and Pierce Granted Bond in Heath Murder Case

In Duplin county court at Warsaw on September 3, George Knowles and Walter Pierce, linked to the murder of Walter Heath at Faison a month earlier, were released on a $1500 bond after last Thursday’s trial. The report notes recent rains aiding late fall crops and gardens, with some vegetables still scarce before frost.

Warsaw Duplin County Court George Knowles Walter Pierce Walter Heath Faison Knowles Pierce

Faison Family Reunion Hosted by Marion Butler

Warsaw notes Mrs. Marion Butler hosted the Faison family reunion at Eliot ancestral home last Wednesday. About sixty relatives from nearby and distant cities joined a noon luncheon featuring ante bellum and modern dishes in keeping with the family tradition.

Warsaw Marion Butler Faison Eliot

Dispatch inaugurates great voting contest

The Dispatch announces a political prize contest with coupon votes and special ballots for subscription payments. Nomination coupons add five thousand votes, while early participation boosts a candidate's total. The Daily and Sunday Dispatch cost 7 a year, with 6 by mail, and payments of 1.50 or more earn votes.

Dispatch F. R. Long K. F. Briggs

For Rent Listings on Dock Street and Nearby Streets

Rental catalog of multiple apartments offered for immediate possession. Listings include room counts from four to twelve, varied locations such as Dock, Walnut, Chestnut, Market and South streets, plus monthly rents ranging from 10.00 to 80.00 with several high end units around 75.00. October 1st move in noted for several tenancies.

Shah Apt Woolcott Market Walnut Chestnut Wright Printess South 4Th North 2Nd South 7Th South 2Nd Market Street Nun Street Wrightsville Avenue South Front Street South Fourth Ann Street Chestnut Street South 5Th Princess James & James, Inc

Wilder Real Estate and Fire Insurance Office

Wilder Real Estate and Fire Insurance advertises its office at 207 Princess Street with phone contact 631.

Princess S

Complete cabinet remodeling in Paris discussed by Matin

Paris Sept 3 The Matin reports a complete remodeling of the cabinet appears probable with Premier Ribot delaying collective resignation until a new combination is ready. Names from various political backgrounds are mentioned, but predictions are premature.

Paris Matin Ribot

Superstitious Tale Describes Japanese Badger Powers

The text notes a badger revered in superstition and said to annoy people and shapeshift into a priest at will, highlighting beliefs about its magical abilities and eerie influence.

First Fatality Of The Season At Lumina Beach

The drowning at Ocean View bathhouse near Lumina was witnessed by hundreds as a lifeguard failed to rescue the youth. A boat launch failed against twin breakers, leaving the victim without aid. He is survived by his parents, four brothers, and seven sisters.

Lumina Ocean View

American schooner Carl F. F. Cressy sunk by submarine

Washington reports the sinking of the Bath Maine schooner Carl F. F. Cressy by a submarine on August 23 after an all night shelling in stormy weather. Seven crew members were saved.

Washington State Department Carl F. F. Cressy Bath

Calotabs Calomel Tablet Ad Promises Easy Liver Cleansing

An advertising blurb pitches Calotabs as a pleasant to take calomel tablet for cleansing the liver. It claims a single bedtime tablet with water leaves a morning boost in energy and appetite, with a money back guarantee from manufacturers and sealed bottle packaging.

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