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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
1
The FAO Senate Finance Committee has nearly finished its work and is ready to report. Members say final steps are underway to finalize recommendations and present them to the full chamber.
The House Finance Committee's final draft boosts the overall War Tax to about 2.002 billion dollars and directs Senate passage. It trims beer tax by 25 cents per barrel to 15 dollars while wine taxes are nearly doubled, projecting 17.1 million dollars in additional revenue. The franking privilege burden on mail is examined during a probe into accusations that congressmen abuse free mail.
The Deutsche Tages Zeitung dares the German government to prosecute Socialist Reichstag deputy Dr. Cohn over alleged 1914 Potsdam crown council revelations. The Times claims a July 4 1914 conference with Emperor William discussed starting the war with Germany and Austria-Hungary. The Wolff Bureau says the statements are pure invention.
Copenhagen reports via Reuters that Emperor Wilhelm II sent a telegram to Field Marshal von Hindenburg after three years of war praising his strategic leadership and awarding a high command badge. The message, telegraphed through Associated Press, expresses gratitude and signals continued royal orders.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved proposed rate increases and changes to cotton shipment regulations from Louisiana and gulf ports subject to minor exceptions. The plan allows five days notice and timing to begin before September, with limited disapproval for certain unjust discrimination concerns.
Officials said field investigations in North Carolina Georgia and other Southern states found no broad opposition to the draft law only sporadic cases. No arrests reported in NC or GA yet though authorities warned arrests would follow if investigations justify charges.
Representatives Rodenburg and Dyer with a Negro delegation urged the House Rules committee to authorize a federal investigation of the East St. Louis riots on July 2. They called for a special grand jury and Judge Landis to lead it, asserting local authorities failed to contain the mob. They warned of threats to burn a $10,000,000 American Aluminum plant in East St. Louis.
A state of siege has been declared in the entire Greek department of Attica including Athens and Piraeus, according to a dispatch from Athens to the Exchange Telegraph Company.
Emperor Charles of Austria received German Imperial Chancellor Dr. Michaelis in audience in Vienna on Thursday, according to a Amsterdam dispatch to Central News. The report notes the Vatican and other officials not present and does not detail agenda or outcomes.
British and French forces fiercely pressed German positions in Flanders amid heavy rain and boggy ground. Australian troops led incursions around Hollebeke and La Bassee Ville, forcing dugout strong points and clearing shell holes while sustaining casualties. The day featured stubborn fighting, shelling, and bayonet charges as both sides defended precious gains.
Princeton University will allow men to earn degrees in three years through an intensive course combining summer study. For students who left college to serve in the war the university plans to issue special engaged war certificates showing good standing and that they left to join the country's forces.
The War Department orders a 30 percent increase in the number of candidates for the nine officers' camps opening August 2. The original plan anticipated 16 thousand entrants, but the revised figure yields a larger pool of applicants for the training program.
Washington reports indicate Germany had possession of Austria's ultimatum to Serbia 14 hours before delivery. Former Foreign Secretary Zimmerman admitted Germany's foreknowledge when pressed. The note's timing suggests German officials could have acted to stop Austria, tying into claims of a Potsdam war council on July 6. Germany denies such a conference occurred.
The Weather Bureau reports the heated spell is over nationwide, with cooler conditions in the Middle Atlantic tonight and Saturday. Light rains fell in the Middle Atlantic while North Carolina and parts of the East Gulf saw substantial showers. The far Northwest may see a return of warmth in coming days.
A band of 30 draft resisters is believed to have shot Deputy J W Cross near Wewoka and then attacked railroad trestles over the South Canadian river between Francis and Ada. Passes have begun from Konowa Francis and Ada to capture the group as they establish themselves south of Sasakwe.
Italian war department reports large formations of Italian airplanes yesterday bombed the arsenals and military works at Pola the main Austrian Hungarian Adriatic naval base. The official statement confirms the attack and its target.
In Kenansville, Duplin county held a veteran and youth tribute with speakers including Mrs. Thrash and General Metts. The program honored Civil War soldiers, discussed conservation and defense, and featured songs, a toast to America, and a shared community meal.
Four hundred members of Local Union No. 3227 of the United Mine Workers at Albuquerque and Cerritos Coal Company plant in Madrid decide by resolution to suspend work until the miners deported from Gallup are returned.
The fifteenth annual Farmers and Farm Women State convention will be hosted at the State College of Agriculture and Mechanizing August 26 to September 2. Attendance last year exceeded 700 as the event focuses on food production and conservation with lectures demonstrations and specialized sessions for men and women across North Carolina. Railroads offer reduced rates. dorms are free and meals cost 25 cents. attendees must bring bed sheets pillows and towels.
Eight naval gunners died when the American tank steamer Motafio was sunk by a submarine near London on August 3. Sixteen crew members perished in the same incident, reported by Associated Press.
German forces penetrate British positions near Monchy Le Pre, then regain ground as Haig’s troops counterattack. In Bukowina Czernowitz changes hands as Austro German forces advance along the Dneister while Russian lines retreat. Rain and mud hinder fighting, but Entente holds and redeploys along the front.
Associated Press reports forces near Johnsonville engage Confederate gunboats and transports in a raid. Over 20 vessels are damaged or captured as general N B Forrest’s forces push into the area near the Tennessee river.
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