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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1917
Page
1
Lodge Williams Reed and others rally behind President Wilson while Norris and Vardaman press dissent. Stone declines to speak against the resolution. vote expected tonight unless La Follette speaks too long. Debate sharp and pointed with strong language.
Washington April 4 Associated Press reports the war resolution sparking Senate debate with support from both sides. Lipoval was to be confined to Sar 2 and the plan aimed to pass it before adjournment. The House did not reach a decision and will take it up tomorrow at 10 am under orders to stay in session until passage. The Senate measure was adopted as a substitute by the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
In Washington on April 4 Congress moves to rapid war action with the Senate taking up the resolution at 1 o'clock. Senator Hitchcock leads and frames the measure as a declaration of war on the German government. He warns of immense costs, taxes, and lives while asserting no territory or indemnity will be sought. The speech emphasizes defending humanity and national honor amid a broader European conflict.
Birmingham Alabama April 4 Reports that German agents are working in Southern States particularly in the tobacco and cotton belts to incite negroes against the United States government today were confirmed by local Federal agents. Steps have already been taken in this district to prevent any effective results from these alleged Teutonic activities.
A blaze in Monroe North Carolina on April 4 wiped out a block of store buildings with an estimated loss around 150000 dollars, partly insured.
Chicago on April 4 saw two dollar wheat become a reality as the breadmaking cereal opened at that price on the board of trade. The price marked the highest level ever paid for the commodity in a normal market as delivery for next month loomed.
Washington April 4 Zeb Weaver and Leonidas Robinson two North Carolina congressmen drew no committee spots in a list announced by Democratic Leader Kitchin. The shakeup gives Chairmanships to Small and Poll, boosting North Carolina influence with multiple key assignments including Ways and Means held by Kitchin and Judiciary by Webb.
Rome reports April 3 1917 that the United States declares entry into the world war with calls from Italian and British observers. The Giornale d Italia lauds America as a noble entering conflict. Garibaldi lauds American volunteers and financial aid, predicting decisive impact.
Washington April 24 the army appropriation for 1917 carrying 240 000 000 was passed by the House today in less than half an hour in the same form as at the last session. Amendments to raise the total to 270 000 000 were ignored in the interest of speed.
The Navy announces expedited plans funded by 115 million emergency shipbuilding and 18 million yard equipment appropriations. Norfolk, Charleston, Portsmouth, New York, and Philadelphia will receive new ways, shops, and storage facilities to boost destroyer, submarine, and auxiliary production and aircraft construction.
London reports Andrew Bonar Law stating in the House of Commons that Britain will not formally respond to President Wilson's speech until the United States Congress has discussed it. The British government regards such earlier action as inappropriate until U.S. deliberations conclude.
In Superior Court Judge W M Bond presided as J F Jackson faced charges of enticing labor from Wilmington Hosiery Mill. Officers alleged he tried to recruit employers to quit work for jobs in Kinston. Evidence concluded around noon with a verdict pending after a court recess.
Remains of John L. Potter, 53, unmarried, were interred in Bellevue Cemetery after a funeral at Calvary Baptist Church. Potter died in New Bern yesterday afternoon from a fractured skull after being struck by an automobile. Rev. J. A. Sullivan officiated. the body arrived on the noon train. A sister, Mrs. W. R. Nixon, survives in the city.
Following deeds for record include K J Cumming to W J Jagie two lots at Carolina Place W J Jagie to Wim Struthers two lots at Carolina Place Wm Struthers to J A Rivenbark two lots at Carolina Place Kure Band Development Company to J Stephan Crowley lot at Fort Fisher Sea Beach
An Amsterdam wire reports a Dutch daily view that U S neutrality must be redefined as full belligerency. The paper argues armed American merchant ships should operate outside territorial waters and that U S entry will shape shipping outcomes based on Germany's actions.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously agreed to debate the Senate war resolution with no time limit. It favored passage and reported the measure, with only Representatives Shackleford and Cooper dissenting. The House set discussion to begin tomorrow at 10 o clock and will stay in session until a vote.
Colonel Von Haeften of the German general staff tells Politiken there is no prospect of a spring offensive on the Riga front. He cites the spring thaw and the need for long preparation as reasons an attack cannot succeed. He also doubts Hindenburg plans an offensive on the Sereth front and expects defensive posture on the east front.
Recorder George Harriss sent George Holland a colored man to six months on the county roads for assaulting a female. Barle Jackson colored received fifteen days on the county roads after being arrested for beating his way on a train. Fannie Bryant colored was committed to the county farm for six months on a nuisance charge and will be examined for sanity. A case against Babe Singletary colored for retailing was continued.
Lieutenants Lauman and Holland of the U S Navy arrived from Charleston, S C yesterday and today inspect all available steam and motor boats on the Cape Fear that could be used as submarine chasers in event war is declared.
A Hague dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph says Austria-Hungary will sever diplomatic relations with the United States under German pressure.
Berlin reports German forces crossed the Middle Stokhod to seize the Toboly bridgehead from the Russians on the western bank. Considerable booty was taken, according to the German army headquarters announcement.
German troops forced a crossing of the Stokhod river in Volhynia after driving back Russian forces, the War Office announces.
Special to The Dispatch Raleigh April 4 Governor Bickett called Charlotte Company No. 6 and Raleigh Company No. 2 Coast Artillery to guard interior points in the state. In a few hours troops, in uniform, were en route to hydro electric plants supplying power and light. Locations guarded remain undisclosed amid censorship.
Charlotte North Carolina April 4 In case President Wilson calls for volunteers for the army L S Taylor colored of this city who organized and commanded the colored regiment of volunteers of North Carolina during the Spanish American war will offer his services and organize a regiment of his race He says his people are loyal and will be prompt to answer the country's call Other colored men leaders of their race here have expressed willingness to take up arms against an enemy
The Senate galleries were barred to visitors by order of the Rules Committee. Access limited to holders of special reserved cards from Senators. No reason stated, but linked to Monday's demonstration and Vice President Marshall threatening to clear the galleries if a similar disruption occurred.
A British steamer reported sinking a German submarine 90 miles off Queens town Ireland after a running fight. The merchant ship scored a direct hit and the submarine went down with all hands. the Beamer sustained slight shell damage.
The Tageblatt notes President Wilsons message is not surprising yet questions if the U S public shares the view It says German policy now favors allies after failing to secure a treaty with the United States and warns an agreement might force the U S to submit key issues to a commission of investigation for at least a year potentially delaying relations.
Amsterdam reports editorial in Western German papers reacting to Wilson’s unrestricted submarine warfare rupture. It argues the US faces a decisive choice risking war to shape seas for Anglo American goals, warns of end to the UN Doctrine and entangling alliances, and notes editors say Wilson’s speech may trigger global shifts and a strengthened U boat campaign.
New York April 4 report states armed ships have left American ports on March 24 and are sailing safely to their destinations. The message confirms armed vessels in transit and notes safety upon departure.
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