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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1917
Page
1
A massive blast at Eddystone causes multiple fatalities and serious injuries. Officials report extensive damage and ongoing rescue efforts as investigators inspect the site for a cause. Local residents endure shock and seek information on casualty figures and safety precautions.
Reports list many young women among the dead with estimates reaching up to three hundred. Cause unknown as yet. the plant had been operating with guards nearby.
Washington April 10 Democratic Leader Kitchin announced his plan to lead the war measures in the House after voting against the war resolution. He said he would let the Democratic caucus decide whether to depose him as House leader yet expressed willingness to push the administration's war revenue measures as Ways and Means chair. Pacifist factions were expected to join his push.
Colonel Roosevelt, meeting President Wilson, urges raising a division for force to France. He advocates universal training and obligatory service, says the division would be under military command, and aims to secure authorization to proceed. He states he intends to consult Willard and Congressional leaders.
Petrograd reports the provisional government issues a proclamation warning of a German effort to strike Russia decisively. It calls for immediate concentration of all Russian forces to defeat the threatened attack and defend national safety.
The proclamation states the government must use all powers as the state is in danger. It cites disarray left by the old regime in finance, food supplies, transport and munitions, stressing the need for urgent action.
The British report decisive gains from Lens to Arras including capture of Vimy ridge and Fampoux, with over 9 000 German prisoners taken and more than 40 guns seized. In the north the British hold strategic ground near St Quentin while German efforts near Ypres are repulsed.
An Ed dystone Pennsylvania munitions plant explosion near Chester kills as many as 250 people and wounds hundreds. Most victims are young women employed in the pellet room and shell finishing. Fire and debris destroy the shrapnel building and adjoining stores. Authorities and guards rush aid as coroner and officials investigate possible foul play.
Representative Henry T. Helgesen of North Dakota dies in Washington following an appendicitis operation. He had served in Congress since 1911 and was a Republican.
Washington April 10 The Treasury reports strong interest in the proposed 35 billion bond issue with applications for allotment reaching the department, signaling high chances of success for the sale.
President Wilson pressed House Military Committee members to back a volunteer army approach and avoid conscription. He met Representatives Anthony and Dent to urge unity against forced service as talks of a compromise surfaced. Dent said no bill would be reported for at least a week.
Washington reports that the War Department outlined plans for the National Guard today. Adjutants-general have been informed no new guard units will be recognized except special forces to complete current divisional organization. Units with armories and definite local recruitment, showing probable permanency, may be acknowledged to avoid temporary volunteer regiments.
Asheville North Carolina April 10 crowds of five thousand are expected to march in a patriotic parade from the principal streets to the Auditorium. The event will feature addresses and musical programs with white and colored citizens participating. Mayor Rankin has proclaimed a half holiday and most businesses will close.
Nashville reports heavy rainfall and wet conditions since January raising concern for war driven farm and garden demand. March and early April exceeded normal rainfall by 5.69 and 2.21 inches respectively with corn planting barely begun and gardens 10 to 15 days behind schedule.
U S State Department releases full text of note from Vienna dated April 8 showing Austria-Hungary will break diplomatic ties with the United States as war with Germany continues. Passports are issued for the American embassy team to depart Austria-Hungary and proceed toward Switzerland. The note expresses formal courtesy and regrets the termination of personal relations between the two governments.
Atlanta April 10 a launch manned by a German speaking crew carrying more than 500 gallons of gasoline was captured off the Georgia coast and brought to Fernandina Fla by a revenue cutter. State game and fish commissioner Charles A Arnow said the crew included one English speaker who could not identify origin, fueling speculation about German submarines in the Gulf.
The American Liner New York struck a mine five miles off Liverpool bar at 7:40 p m. No casualties were reported and the ship later reached Liverpool. Most passengers landed at Liverpool except four still aboard. The ship proceeded under its own steam and entered its dock by morning.
The Post Office Department reports to Congressman George Hood marked improvement in mail connections at Rocky Mount enabling quicker mail delivery between Rocky Mount and Wilmington. Earlier complaints cited train missed connections causing mail delays. The Richards Post Office in Pender County sees the postmaster resign. an inspector will advise on a successor.
Washington April 10. Representative Martin of Louisiana, a Progressive protectionist, was nominated today on the Ways and Means Committee by the Republican committee on Committees. The move surprised since Martin voted for Speaker Clark's re election. The party organized further and planned a late meeting of the Ways and Means Committee to review a proposed 5 000 000 000 bond issue with draft administration terms: up to 3 000 000 000 in bonds to aid Allies and 2 000 000 000 for US war obligations.
The Evening News reports Brazil has broken diplomatic relations with Germany. Associated Press notes the move was announced from London on April 10.
Paris reports a further French advance south of the Oise with progress east of the lower forest of Coucy. The war office notes heavy artillery near Soissons and Lafaux, a repulsed surprise attack north of Sillery, and grenade fighting west of Champagne near Maisons de Champagne.
Chicago April 10 reports J Ogden Armour proposed meatless days and government control of foodstuffs leading to a sensational break in prices on the board of trade at the opening. Wheat fell five cents and provisions ranged from 55 cents to $1.55, with some early recovery later.
Nashville Tennessee April 10 The Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railway directors and stockholders elected Whiteford P. Cole son of former president E W Cole as chairman replacing the late Major B C Lewis Claude Waller general counsel was elected director in Lewis place Reports show operating revenue for year ended December 31 1916 of 13519588 47 up from 11539843 48 and operating expenses 9749 10 40 up 742684 88 President John H Peyton warned rising operation and maintenance costs will challenge even well managed lines as normal conditions return
The War Office reports a further British advance north of Bagdad. They captured the Bagdad Samara railway star and the town of Herbe as part of the operation.
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