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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1917
Page
8
Amsterdam August 6 Deputy Loringhoven quotes Vorwaerts during the Reichstag patriotism celebration. He says German victories have not yielded peace because world political and economic conditions favor the Allies with growing support, allowing them to continue the war and deprive German soldiers of the fruits of their triumphs.
Travel table lists tariffs to cities like Washington Philadelphia New York and more with varied fares and final limits. Tickets go on sale daily through October 15 1917 with return validity up to October 31 1917. Agents C White and W J Craig provide complete reservations from Wilmington North Carolina.
Mrs Bianca Errazuriz de Saulles faces trial for the murder of her former husband John Longer De Saulles. Relatives in Valparaiso plan to seek custody of their four and a half year old son. The defense cites lack of premeditation and requests medical examination for her health if jailed.
Objections to the selective draft persist with scattered resistors in Seminole and Hughes counties. Over 200 resistors, largely white tenant farmers, have been arrested as leaders are detained. U S District Attorney McGinnis says treason charges will be sought and death penalty requested. Two deputies are assigned to the case.
General Macovisky, commander of the guards corps and leader of the southwest Russian retreat, has been ordered shot. The sentence followed a court martial convened by General Korniloff for failure to execute orders to shoot deserters.
Various notices list for sale items including a gas range and a piano at cheap prices. An exchange offer seeks business property in Wilmington Center or rent-earning real estate in New Hanover County. A gentleman’s scarf and diamond pin were lost between First Baptist Church and North 7th Street with a reward offered. A reliable woman is sought for general housework near Sunset Park. Two cows, Jersey and Holstein, advertised for sale on the beach road at Yeager's farm.
Furnished rooms with board available at 115 North 4th Street in central location. Reasonable rates. Call 276 L 2. Advertised in daily 8 to 6 3t.
France urges American action and commitment to the Allied war effort without delay. The piece warns hesitation risks serious consequences for Allies and notes Britain’s gold shipments underline mutual obligation and payment in gold among allies to avoid impairing cooperation.
Major General Wood arrives with staff to inspect camp sites and local support in Wilmington. The city plans elaborate Lumina events tonight with free shuttle cars and a gala bar at Lumina, while Kneisel's Orchestra performs at Harbor Island auditorium to welcome the visitors.
The Commercial Cable Company reports a Pacific line break between Guam and the Philippines. Messages can only be forwarded via Europe until repairs, requiring a rescue ship to sail for line restoration. Company officers could not determine the break's cause. Also noted are changes in U S shipping leadership with Thomas D. Jones named to the Export Administrative Board as Edward Hurley becomes Shipping Board chairman.
An advertisement promotes saving via the Building and Loan plan. The new share series opens Saturday August 4th at 25 cents per share. It urges turning rent into investment to own a home and enjoy life in old age, with office listed at 112 Princess street.
Advertisement for The Met Business College Inc offering shorthand and typing courses at Home Saving Bank Building. Day and night lessons emphasize practical commercial training with phone contact 706. tf.
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