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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
6
On the Gulf of Dantzig a German Kaiser named Kant is invoked in a political moral appeal. The poem likens rulers to justice and questions whether Germans will follow Kant or Bismarck, urging a choice between warlike violence and wiser rule.
Miss Marie Grainger seeks donations of records and money to buy a Victrola for the boys at the fort. The machine would be placed in the Y M C A reading room at Fort Caswell, following a recent gift to Southport. Contributions should be sent to Miss Grainger at 813 Market Street.
A Wright Beach home hosted a Red Cross fundraiser by local children for the beach unit. The program featured songs, recitations, solos, and tableaux with credits to Mrs Jesse F Roache and young performers, raising 7 dollars for the cause.
Mr. Will Rehder returned to the city yesterday after a business trip. Rev. Emanuelson of Lookout Pennsylvania, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Baxiey at 714 Grace Street, departed for Chicago Indiana. Dalziel Sprunt returned to the city after a week in New York. United States District Attorney J. Q. Carr spent yesterday in Brunswick County on professional business, returning last night.
A deed filed at the Register of Deeds transfers a lot at Mercer Place in East Wilmington from Mary L Mer cer to D L Rushing and wife for a consideration of $100 and other valuable considerations.
The prosecution of Louise Price, charged with white slavery, is dropped by District Attorney J Q Carr due to insufficient evidence. The Morris girl, who was alleged to have been brought from Atlanta, refused to testify. She accompanied E A Scogging back to Atlanta and will re-enter the Atta Training School.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt will deliver a series of keynote addresses on Americanism and the War in Kansas City Minneapolis Racine Wis and Johnstown N Y next week. He will be accompanied by Mrs Roosevelt and began the trip yesterday to Kansas City where he speaks Monday.
An American regiment of engineers in France has taken over train security duties during Sept 21. The unit, under French command, is handling ammunition supplies to French units and thwarted several bombing attempts aimed at trains.
A local council of defence meeting in Brunswick County drew patriotic addresses and sent young men to Army and Navy duty. The event listed thirty plus participants from Southport to Town Creek, then hosted a Red Cross reception with refreshments at the Army and Navy Club rooms.
Concord N C Sept 21 the order cites Gaston Means business adviser to Mrs Maude King slain near Concord Aug 29 and requires him to appear before Federal Judge Boyd in Greensboro to show cause why he should not be held in contempt for failing to deliver to Central Bank and Trust Company of Asheville all property of Mrs King in his possession. Julie Means and Afton Means have become parties to the restraining order enjoining Means from disposing of property. Investigators prepare to reopen inquiry Monday with evidence to proceed without delay.
Mayor Thomas B. Smith Lieutenant David Bennett and Councilman Isaac Deutsch face warrants alleging conspiracy tied to the killing of a policeman and an assault by gunmen linked to rival factions in the Fifth Ward Republican leadership clash. Bail set at 10 dollars. hearing scheduled for next Tuesday.
Paris dispatch reports The Temps confirming Pope Benedict will issue a second peace note toward the end of September. The note is expected to be more concrete and detailed than the previous communication with the belligerent power.
Berlin dispatch from the Western Bureau denies a Paris report that the German Emperor promised 300 marks for head money. The agency notes Germany has captured three million men and has no need to offer rewards for any more captives.
Illinois figures talk of Governor Frank O Lowden as a leading Republican candidate for the presidency. Born in Minnesota and raised on a farm, Lowden rose through Chicago law circles, served in Congress, and later became Illinois governor. Supporters claim his record and public stance position him for a national bid in 1920.
An advertisement urges readers to take highly concentrated Acid Iron Mineral to relieve back pain and muscle aches. It promises fast relief by adding a teaspoon to water and suggests iron helps blood and kidney-related issues. The pitch promotes prepaid mail order and a dollar bottle delivery.
A commentator notes Sweden allocates remarkable attention to public schooling with Folkskolor and public schools showing attendance figures that reflect broader access while private education concentrates the better-off, suggesting nationwide commitment and limits in public facility reach.
The Deca rent of Fomento reports about 242000 acres of land have reverted to the state due to concession holders failing to meet terms. Colonies have been placed on the islands of Socorro Cedros and Coronado. A commission is appointed to probe contracts in northern Lower California and study Colorado river water use by American canal companies.
The text notes that Swe was inhabited by Finns who retired north when Scandinavians Goths appeared, and since then Goths have been the ters of Sweden.
A reader from Battleground South Carolina shares a testimonial praising Ironized Paw-Paw for relief from constipation stomach trouble indigestion and weak health. The letter reports improved appetite sleep digestion and regular movement after using the tonic and mentions Wingfield's Crus, a local drug store, for demonstration and purchase.
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