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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1917
Page
1
The article notes that the head of state may present his perspective on peace terms in a forthcoming statement. It highlights anticipated positions and potential implications for international relations and negotiations amid ongoing conflicts.
President Wilson and Harris A Garfield of Williams College announced fixed anthracite and bituminous coal prices with specific per ton ranges and jobber profit limits. Anthracite prices vary by grade from 4.45 to 5.39 per ton fob mines with gains allowed for re screening and port transport.
American troops in France face a push to master using cover and digging trenches. Officers say the German habit of rapid digging gives them defense, while Americans must learn to advance with artillery fire and avoid reckless rushes. The piece compares Allied and German practices, noting British and Canadian lessons in planning battles like Messines Ridge.
Officials report the Pope’s plan to form a peace channel through Congress is not expected to be accepted. President Wilson will view replies from Britain and France and coordinate with Allied positions before speaking, while fresh Russia and Japan positions remain uncertain.
Report from Rockingham County Virginia where infantile paralysis concerns are described as local and not alarming. State health officials note quarantines in towns to the northwestern area are local measures and no statewide action is deemed necessary.
The Senate military committee today refused public hearings on a proposed measure to prohibit sending troops abroad without their consent. Georgia Senator Hardwick urged to allow a public hearing next week.
Amid reports from the Associated Press, twenty thousand African Americans in North Carolina face dire living conditions as labor agencies resist reforms. The state labor commissioner Shipman notes unsteady practices intensifying the labor situation, with ongoing tensions across the country and no unified policy yet in place.
In Washington the Senate debates WWI wealth taxes with LaFollette and Hollis substitutes aiming to raise hundreds of millions from individuals and corporations. Opponents predict defeats as earlier votes set a cautious course and measure changes toward tax relief.
York South Carolina August 4 1900 W T Sims a black preacher about 50 was killed by a mob of unknown white men and colored in the early morning near Bob Burris home. Sims conscious but unable to explain the night’s events. Police hold two suspects Fred Penninger white and Frank Twitty colored for complicity.
Berlin announces Germany does not concede Argentina's demand for compensation and a pledge to abstain from torpedoing Argentine vessels. It says an amicable settlement is not excluded.
Rioters are being rounded up today after an uprising that followed a clash between a policeman and Negro soldiers. Authorities say infantry units will be removed to quell unrest and restore order.
The 24th infantry riot in Houston after an arrest led to 17 deaths by afternoon. Martial law is in effect as regulars and Illinois Guardsmen aid the curfew, patrols, and searches of Negro districts while authorities investigate the clashes and the deaths.
The State Department expressed complete confidence in the new Russian government. Secretary Lansing said Russia is stronger politically and militarily than a month ago, based on confidential reports, while noting no new dispatches have been received. He emphasized not releasing Russia reports publicly.
Berlin reports Emperor Wilhelm II told German troops on the Flanders front that England must be beaten at whatever cost. He praised soldiers from all detachments, urged faith in God, and warned that England is Germany’s chief enemy despite the hard fighting ahead. He stressed prize as freedom at sea and home.
Viscount Ishii special ambassador presented credentials to President Wilson and delivered an autograph letter from the Emperor congratulating the United States on entering the war against Germany. He recalled 1900’s Peking relief colors shared by American and Japanese troops and said the U S fight for peace honors both nations. That evening Ishii and his delegation dined with the President at the White House, closing courtesy calls ahead of major conferences.
Announcement by organized lumber manufacturers in Seattle states an indefinite shutdown of all Pacific Northwest lumber mills and logging camps for at least four months, or until early 1918, not due to a strike but a market slump. Shingle mills will not close.
Washington reports an agreement allowing limited grain shipments to The Netherlands. Part of the grain will be allocated to relief for Belgians under the terms of the pact dated August 24.
A Brief on heavy fighting on the Verdun front noting French gains at Hill 304 with an average 1.14 mile advance between court wood and Dead Man Hill, and word of renewed actions along the Meuse sector. British and German reports differ on Hill 304 with evacuations acknowledged by Berlin. Heavy activity persists on the Italian front with Rome reporting over 20 000 prisoners and about 60 guns captured on the Isonzo.
Washington August 24 Marvin Underwood assistant Attorney General announced he would resign August 31 and would likely take the post as general counsel for Seaboard Air Line Railroad. Watts of Portsmouth confirmed a report that he would resign as general counsel on August 31 and be succeeded by Underwood.
Telegraphs from Rome quote Vatican sources saying Pope Benedict XVI favors an indemnity for Belgium and for parts of France to restore invaded territories. He reportedly views the Serbian question as essential but did not include it in the peace note, preferring Balkan issues to be addressed separately. Prominent German figures reportedly sought Germany’s concession through the peace note.
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