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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1917
Page
8
The grand jury discussed expert testimony on Mrs. King’s death, debating whether she could have shot herself in the back of the head. Prosecutors argued Means planned murder, while defense contends a self-inflicted shot is possible.
In no line of disease do we have better success than in the various disease and ailments which affect womankind. Benefits are promptly shown without annoyance which they are subject to under other methods. The proper nerve supply being restored, normal functions are quickly re established.
Proceedings in the murder case of Mrs Maude A King continued with defense pleas for dismissal and a challenge to expert testimony. Prosecution witnesses, including Chicago and New York pathologists, testified the death was not self inflicted and that Mrs King was accompanied by Gaston Means and others on the fatal trip. The defense will offer eight more speeches after a long session of negotiations among Means counsel.
A named committee convenes to obtain a patrol boat with funding and procurement steps outlined. Officials discuss potential suppliers, budget, and timetable as community safety concerns spur action.
A committee reports on a proposed ordinance banning car parking on Front street and parts of Princess street. Councilman J M Hall and City Attorney Ruark draft the measure while Rotary members oppose drastic limits. The aim is a rule allowing short stops for boarding and alighting, with a 15 to 20 minute limit under consideration.
Helsinki reports renewed political tension as the Finnish Diet once again plans to resume sittings after its dissolution. Lettish workers fleeing occupied Russian lands claim six local soldiers and workers council delegates were shot for refusing to aid in building military works.
Rental ad listing many properties with multiple rooms ranging from five to ten rooms. Entries include addresses such as 508 Church 7 rooms, 612 Sobth 6 rooms, Chestnut Street 8 rooms, Ann Street 5 rooms, and Market Street 1619 with various prices from 16.60 to 26.90. Some entries show possession at once and apartments noted.
Wilder Real Estate and Fire Insurance lists contact at 631 207 Princess Street for property and fire insurance inquiries.
Wanted to buy two hundred five and a buggy truck dray and wagon harness. See A Carpenter the man who repairs suitcases grips and etc. 25 North Second Street. 9-25-311.
Emperor William will honor Field Marshal von Hindenburg on his seventieth birthday October 2 with school addresses praising his service. Funds will be collected for the Hindenburg sick and wounded fund. The emperor is said to plan granting von Hindenburg the title of Prince.
The Norfolk Navy Yard remained unchanged as the first general strike at a navy yard took effect. Trades that left yesterday, except machinists, electricians and ship fitters, stayed out, about half the yard force involved.
Two men died when the Standard Oil tanker J A Moffett exploded at a Richmond pier. The blast tore the forward works and superstructure, releasing over 100 gallons of oil. Officials said gas likely caused the explosion amid halted pier activity and tightened security.
Washington reports indicate a tropical disturbance first appearing Sunday north of Jamaica now near the south coast of western Cuba and moving northwestward toward that region, according to Weather Bureau updates.
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