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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1917
Page
8
The Atlantic Coast Line Railway raises the maximum employment age from 45 to 70, effective for six months after the war ends. The change applies across all departments to ensure older workers can find positions as younger men enter military service and the draft increases.
Senator Simmons argues against a war profits tax and criticizes a 5 percent gross sales tax as artificial. He contends eliminating the 10 percent ad valorem tariff would harm domestic producers and raise burdens on consumers. He says tobacco and liquor tax reforms could raise revenue with less burden and dismisses the publishers tax as illogical but necessary amid publishing conditions.
The Department of Labor announced a full agreement on wages and working conditions for merchant seamen amid the war effort. The 16 member committee arranged pay scales from 50 to 75 dollars a month with overtime and a 50 percent zone bonus, plus $100 compensation for lost effects. crews will include more ordinary seamen to boost numbers. The pact lasts a year after the war, with the bonus ending at that time.
Norfolk Va Aug 10 thirty seven car loads of oats shipped from Minneapolis July 18 destined for export to foreign countries were seized by United States authorities at Newport News. The oats are alleged adulterated with wild oats weed seeds and acreachings and violate the Federal Pure Food law. Libel suits filed seek confiscation condemnation and related action.
Washington reports widespread claims for exemption from the draft prompting Provost Marshal General Crowder to urge governors to tighten local boards in restricting discharges for dependency. He notes districts with up to 80 percent of examined registrants seeking discharge on this basis, warning of unfair advantage and harm to enlarging the national army.
The Peoples Market reopens offering Native Fresh Meats from W M Todd Proprietor with dine in breakfast lunch or dinner options. Fresh vegetables chickens and eggs available daily with prompt delivery. Also listed are two good mules for sale by R A Burnett Supt New Hanover County Roads and a request for furnished rooms for housekeeping with yard privileges.
A wartime life insurance bill, estimated at 556.65 million dollars and under 6 percent of war costs, would provide monthly stipends for total disability and dependents. It outlines scales for a totally disabled private, details on dependents' benefits, and credits for early application within 120 days, with the program run by two divisions under the War Risk Insurance Bureau.
Found bicycle reported with owner to identify and pay for advertisement. Apply 401 Market Street. .8-10-11)
The article summarizes a Labor Party memorandum proposing that Mesopotamia, Armenia and Arabia be governed by a league of nations with a central commission. It opposes postwar economic war and calls for restoring war devastated areas. It urges a court of claims for alleged wartime cruelties and supports reconstituting Socialist Internationalists for global dialogue.
A verdict was announced yesterday in a Coromersky case after detectives investigated the Lambert shooting on Tuesday morning. John McGraw, famed Giants pilot, claims a career record for most pastimers calmed, marking a notable note in his long career.
Associated Press reports Thomas ward Morgans on call at a Clay Center Kansas hotel where former President William Howard Taft received nourishment for the first time since an intestinal illness began Tuesday. Doctors say he is a bit stronger and more cheerful though no immediate danger is assumed.
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