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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1917

Page

8

Labour conference votes to send delegates to Stockholm

London Aug 22 The British labor conference narrowly backs sending delegates to the international Socialist conference in Stockholm by a 3,000 majority among about 2 500 000 workers. Arthur Henderson defends his actions and warns against withdrawing labor members from government as it could harm the war effort. George Barnes supports the government, argues for continued policy, and says Germany stands to gain from Stockholm.

Associated Press London British Labor Conference International Socialist Conference Stockholm Arthur Henderson British War Council Kerensky Russia Henderson Lloud-George George Barnes Woll Germany

Shipyard Workers Postpone General Strike in New York District

The shipyard workers in New York district delay a planned general strike as United States mediator Charles Hughes arrives to seek a settlement between strikers and shipbuilders. About 12 000 workers are already on strike, with navy yard operations to continue until after a meeting with labor officials.

Associated Press New York New York District United States Charles Hughes Department of Labor Navy Yard Marine Trades Council

Calotabs Liver Cleanse Ad Promises Easy Purification

An ad touts Calotabs as a pleasant liver cleansing remedy with no taste or after effects. It claims a refreshed morning feeling and fully purifies the system, with druggists offering a money back guarantee if not delighted.

Bellamy Case 16 Continued Until Treaties Signed

The Bellamy case, involving Lieutenant Emmett Bellamy of Troop C Cavalry, is continued until after the war. The court ruled civil authorities lack jurisdiction over offenses by armed forces during hostilities, creating a wartime precedent. The case arose from a dispute over removing an automobile on Second Street during a military pageant and a subsequent arrest of Bellamy and his brother William M Bellamy.

Emmett Bellamy Troop C Cavalry William M.berasy Second Street Dawi Ii Revortier United States of America United States Army Bellamy Uncle Sam Bellary Harriss Tom Brown Earl Femby Homers al McCoy George McCoy Hanover

Stedman Aims for Renomination in Durham District

In Durham on August 22 reports indicate Major Stedman, congressman at the district elite, is likely to seek renomination by the Democratic party next spring. The Majors's campaign plans span almost the entire district as he signals persistence in the race.

Durham Romartia Stedman Democratic Party Congress Man Durham Pier

Heroic Irish Stand on a Hill Amid Fierce German Assault

The Irish troops fought bravely on a hill facing heavy Bavarian attacks. They were outnumbered and fell back to trenches at dawn after exhausting, continuous fighting. A chaplain died ministering to the wounded amid shellfire, and a doctor kept rescuing the injured for five days and nights under heavy fire.

Ginchy

Full Statistical Report On Draft Issued Continued

Draft statistics are being prepared with a full report forthcoming. The page notes ongoing compilation and continuation from Page One, indicating institutional review and planned release of comprehensive figures.

Government draft policy hints in evolving regulatory report

The article discusses forthcoming changes to draft exemptions and regulations, noting possible amendments based on experience with the first increment. It mentions a broader liberal policy, redefinitions of married status, and questions about dependents, status of men beyond draft age, and those newly of draft age, as Congress considers adjustments.

Congress Wilson Weeks Atiena

LTO Discuss Increase in Grain Production

Officials from Tansee Carat She corps discuss methods to boost wheat and grain output. Specialists from the States outline conference findings and potential policy steps to raise yields and improve storage and distribution.

LTO Aeope Resenes

Lost sixteen: A young collector's struggle at the levee

A cryptic note details a young collector amid a levee dispute and a struggle to ford a swollen river. Local authorities describe a wary scene with scarce clues guiding the investigation.

Osixteen

State official letters call for extensive control legislation

A fragmented note recalls a letter dated May 25 from Herbert Hoover as food administrator urging the New York General Assembly to supplement national legislation with extensive state control. Telegraphs and public statements accompany the appeal.

Albany Herbert Er Hoover Jetter New York Genéral’Assembly

Untitled Notice from Atlanta Episcopal Church

A fragmentary notice from St Jamies Episcopal Church in Atlanta Georgia references a service or event on a Thursday with mention of a widow and Hall McIialllet Siena in a 30 forelock context.

Thes. Hall Iallet Siena Atlanta Mume Am St. Jamies’ Episcopal

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