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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1917
Page
1
London April 20 Chancellor Bonar Law said a secret session of the House will be held next week with Greece on the agenda. He noted the United States has not yet participated but will be consulted when arrangements are ready.
Special to The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville N C April 20 Malcolm McIntyre Matthews known as Mack Matthews longtime joint proprietor of the Lafayette Hotel died last night after a stroke of paralysis He is survived by two sisters Mrs James New York and Mrs E H Jen Fayetteville
Asheville April 20 The 64th annual session of the North Carolina Medical Society adjourned after a notably engaging gathering. Officers elected include President Dr I W Faison of Charlotte first vice president Dr William DeB McNieder of Chapel Hill second vice president Dr Jos B Green of Asheville third vice president Dr Ben F Royal of Morehead City. Secretary Dr Benjamin B Hays of Oxford and treasurer Dr W M Jones of Greensboro retain their posts until Pinehurst next meeting.
Washington April 19 reports officially that the American navy is rapidly taking over patrol duties established by British and French vessels on the American coast.
Charles Forbes a Bermuda native was detained in Jacksonville after riding a freight train and accused of seditious remarks. Magistrate H C Canaday ordered 30 days in jail on the train charge and government investigators may probe remarks alleged to have been made at Hampstead.
Madrid April 19 reports the Spanish cabinet resigns amid disorder and the ambassador notes the government appeared quiet in recent weeks. The resignation leaves the country without official notification of the minister’s departure and signals instability after earlier worker unrest.
British forces in Egypt report Maude states further successes as French troops press near Laon and Laffaux northeast of Soissons. French advances push toward Laon on the Vanclere plateau while Gouache and Meron areas resist heavy German counterattacks. In Picardy, British gains near Lens and FamPoux extend toward St Quentin with progress near Villers Guislain.
Paris reports night fighting with continued French gains in Laffaux and the Vanclerc plateau. Trenches east of Loivre captured. German counter attacks in Champagne repulsed with heavy enemy losses.
The British report gains near Villers-Guislain with little elsewhere. General Maude in Mesopotamia forces Shatt El Arab passage, attacks Turkish lines, and captures 1,244 Turkish troops. In Egypt the army advances to Wadi Ghuzze with captured Turkish positions over 6 12 miles of front.
Mrs. George Thacher Guernsey of Kansas was elected president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution for three years with 677 votes. Other officers elected include Mrs. B. D. Heath of North Carolina as director general in charge of the Smithsonian Institution report.
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission granted tentative permission for railroads to file supplemental tariffs raising freight rates about 15 percent, effective June 1. Hearings begin today with both sides allowed to present views before a final ruling.
Edmond C. Genet, the American aviator, is reported as the first U S airman to die in France under the American flag. Genet, grandson of former New York governor Clinton and great grandson of Citizen Genet, was killed near Ham while escorting Sergeant Raoul Lufberry. He resided in Ossining, New York.
El Paso April 20. Snipers fired on an American sentry at the city viaduct area and were returned fire by a U S squad. A Mexican was reported seen falling after the volley across the line. Brigadier General George Bell ordered the outpost to shoot to kill when fired upon and pledged court martial for any shooter or for those who fail to return fire.
A general mass meeting is set for Friday at 8 o clock at the Court House to discuss the May 1 election on whether to adopt free factory sites. Rotary Club officers and local citizens urge attendance to hear pro and con points and inform voters.
Washington April 20 Senator Borah Idaho launched a long assault on a press censorship proposal arguing Congress lacks power over liberty of the press. He called the measure nebulous drastic and omnipotent and said national government should be excluded from press power. He noted editorial pages would be protected but warned the bill aims to censor. Also brief note on Sarah Bernhardt’s slight improvement after a difficult night.
North Carolina Sorosis launches a moral film drive for children with a benefit at the Victoria theatre next Saturday. Alice in Wonderland will be shown as a young audience film. Tickets sold by city schoolchildren. schools divided into two districts with a portrait prize for the top seller.
A Scandinavian steamship was torpedoed with the loss of all aboard except Captain Karstein Olsen. The submarine surfaced and watched 29 drown without aid. Norwegian press criticizes the action and urges neutral states to sever trade with Germany.
In Durham an Associated Press report states Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company will dedicate all its vacant land to food crop production this year. The move aligns with a Wilson County farmers slogan advocating reduced tobacco acreage to boost national food supplies. The notice cites guidance from the company's general office received yesterday.
London April 20 British and American leaders joined in a grand St Pauls Cathedral service to honor America’s World War partnership. King George, Queen Mary, high officials, diplomats, wounded veterans, and thousands filled the cathedral as banners flew and hymns echoed. Bishop Brent spoke on a Macabees text urging united resolve and faith in victory.
At a mass meeting in Wilson County speakers urged heavy reduction of tobacco acreage due to wartime price uncertainty. They promoted substituting food crops and boosting livestock production, citing Wilson as a major loose leaf tobacco region and market center.
The Associated Press reports the food situation is a grave wartime challenge. The Department of Agriculture will organize state and county boards to reach producers and consumers nationwide. Secretary Houston named R A Pearson of Iowa State College of Agriculture as an assistant secretary indefinitely.
New York April 20 The American Railway Association announces a complete national system for war cooperation with the government. Fairfax Harrison of the Southern Railway is named chairman of the general committee. Department chairmen include W J Harahan Seaboard Air Line J H Hustis Boston and Maine L F Loree Delaware & Hudson R H Aishton Chicago & Northwestern W B Scott Southern Pacific Wm Sproule Pacific system.
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