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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1917
Page
8
The article notes American plans to take over ships under construction in U S yards and the favorable Norwegian press reaction citing tax advantages under the American flag. It links these moves to broader wartime misperceptions and vows to protect Christian and Armenian interests amid Turkey and Germany actions.
About 20 German airplanes raided the southeast coast from Felixstowe to Margate. Twenty three killed, six children among the 650 injured at South End Essex, with substantial property damage. Two German airships were destroyed by British naval planes. one Gotha airplane and one seaplane involved.
About 100 Palestine Jews mainly wives and children of American naturalized men arrived in Berlin from Jerusalem en route to New York. They travel at U.S. government expense. Nearly 600 others remain in Palestine awaiting arrangements for their voyage. Delays occurred in Constantinople, Mascus, Komehand, Aleppo and other points as trains were halted for days.
Nineteen Portuguese fishermen from Provincetown were drowned when dories were swamped by a sudden gale off Cape Cod late Friday. The men belonged to the schooners Mary C. Santos and Natalia J. Nelson, which reached port last night.
Madrid August 13. The Ministry of the Interior said telegrams from provinces show striking railway employees are returning to work. Premier Dato expressed belief the strike had failed.
London August 13. Andrew Bonar Law, government spokesman in the House of Commons, stated that permission to attend the International Social Conference at Stockholm would not be granted to delegates. The decision reflects official policy and limits on attendance.
The notice describes Postal Telegraph Company's messengers calling for ads with the same rapid city coverage used for telegrams and cables. It reiterates inquiries about rates and services and promotes telegraph based advertising.
Two attractively furnished rooms for light house keeping with privilege bath phone gas and electricity. Apply 605 South Fourth Street or call 591-1. 8 12 21. Lost pin with bar attached inscribed Presbyterian third year Logton 7th between Orange and Nun. Finder please leave at this office or 918 Wooster St. 3-13-11j
Advertisement calls for 15 to 25 girls to learn weaving at Delgado Mills. Workers can earn $2.00 to $2.50 daily. Describes easy work, good conditions, and patriotic duty as boys go to war. Apply in person. superintendent listed. August 13, 1907.
A repair and repairman seeks a responsible homebound sales role. Desires steady employment as a traveling salesman. States he can hold a trustworthy position and provides strong references. Address available upon request via dispatch dated 8 13 11.
Dr. David Starr Jordan chancellor emeritus of Stanford University and treasury of the People’s Council of America, will not attend the peace council in Stockholm. A telegram says he would not accept passports or participate even if the government reversed its decision.
The text condemns punishment of participants in circulating documents as a government overreach and notes many prominent citizens faced swift penalties. It questions the foreign consul’s neutrality while defending the U S as liberty’s land, urging action judged by intentions rather than outcomes.
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