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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
1
A Berlin newspaper proclaims to the world its coverage of Russian affairs, signaling a broad emphasis on international reporting and global awareness. The piece frames Berlin as a conduit for Russian developments reaching readers everywhere.
Berlin dispatch notes Vorwaerts and other papers claim Kerensky cited a Russia peace offer, while German papers deny and accuse the press of distorting the truth. The discussion links Bethmann-Hollwegs retirement to shifting German peace tactics and Reichstag reactions.
A collision near Ashland involving a car and an automobile resulted in the instant deaths of Overton Howard a prominent lawyer his brother Thomas J Howard a United States bank miner and Richard Bagby nephew of the Howards. The crash occurred shortly before 8 am and the striking vehicle reportedly sped away toward Ashland after the wreck.
An interview in The Vossische Zeitung quotes Bulgarian Socialist M. Ki tof predicting a Maximalist uprising in Russia. He notes the movement gains from Gruonstadt and the Russian Baltic fleet under Nikolai Nine’s influence. His remarks connect exiled leaders to potential revolt plans.
The British steamer Assyria of 6,370 long tons, under charter to the line, was sunk by a submarine. Report says the vessel was lost with no details on crew or location. Insurance markets note the news today with limited confirmation from the line.
Greensboro, Aug 30. The argument over the constitutionality of the Keating Owen bill continued in Federal Court with Judge Boyd presiding. He held Congress may pass laws to protect the nation while critic Hammer said the 30 day clause fails to cover goods moved from loom to warehouse.
Washington August 30 discussion among National Coal Association directors on federal control of the coal industry continued with a possible announcement on President Wilsons price scale before the day ends Operators split into two camps one urging acceptance of fixed prices and the other preferring court action Efforts to sway the dissidents were under way
Russian troops seized the Parliament buildings in Helsingfors to block the Diet from reassembling, following a Russian government order. The city remained calm as the Helsingfors council ordered warship crews to return to their vessels.
London dealers bought a 100 year old night shirt worn by a kingly figure in exhumed condition. The relic sold for five dollars to aid a war charity, with proceeds going into museum coffers.
William Fales a 47 year old laborer from Wilmington North Carolina claimed he came to Washington to talk with President Wilson for Old Time s sake. He was detained at Union Station and taken to the Washington asylum hospital for several days of observation as to his mental condition.
Paris reports eighty word summary of President Wilson's reply, seen as careful and deliberate. The press notes his stance against Prussian militarism and calls for democratic change in Germany before any durable peace. London papers echo a strict view on guarantees and German democracy, highlighting Wilson as prudent and far seeing.
A massive Fifth Avenue send off for New York State's 27th division marks the city with flags and cheers. Gen O'Ryan leads the march past Washington Square as crowds praise democracy's European battle line.
President Wilson again focused on Russia at a conference with Elihu Root who led the U S mission. The mission pressed immediate material and moral aid to the provisional government noting the recent 100,000,000 credit and suggesting further steps may follow.
The weekly admiralty report shows British vessels sunk rising to 18 over 1,600 tons and 5 under 1,600 tons, with no fishing ships lost. Italian losses include one large steamer, two small steamers, and two small sailing vessels, while French ports saw three ships over 1,600 tons and one under sunk, with four ships attacked unsuccessfully.
Viscount Ishii heads the Japanese mission as Senator Saulsbury lauds international fraternity. Saulsbury condemns German propaganda and praises Japan for allying with the Allies to secure peace and defend treaties. Ishii responds with deep gratitude and affirms shared American ideals and honor.
Secretary Daniels told Charleston today that America battles not only for democratic nations but for the very existence of freedom on earth. He urged readiness at sea and shore until a peace treaty is signed, criticized delay in war prep, and praised naval efforts to secure an early peace while continuing wartime preparation. He cited French Verdun and Belgian fronts as minor compared with major Allied actions.
Washington August 30 Housewives urged to color watermelons with a blue tail tip as advised by the Department of Agriculture Red center white rind blue tail. The blue tip is said to prevent stem end rot and reduce losses in melon shipments. A blue tip that wandered onto the fruit is not a concern.
The first of Britain's standardized merchant steamers to replace tonnage lost to submarines has been commissioned after highly successful trials. Keel laid February hull launched June. six vessel types from 8 000 tons downward, with hundreds more to be built.
A Portland-ore newspaper report relays a letter from Dr Earl Morrow describing a steamer transporting a unit of the American Medical Corps to Europe. After breakfast, a periscope appeared 300 yards behind. the chief gunner fired, smashing the periscope and forcing the submarine to retreat, vanishing from sight.
German national F William Kruger was arrested by U S marshal James L Sims and held without bond in Columbia jail. No formal charge listed though he is accused of aiding alien enemies near a government plant, previously near the Charleston navy yard and later assigned to Camp Jackson under Justice Department surveillance.
The Lyons police arrest Raymond Robillot, 17, on charges he attacked O. L. McLellan, a former Louisiana Senator, who was shot near Lyons on Tuesday. Robillot reportedly fled Paris after theft warrants. He enticed McLellan to a secluded spot under false pretenses, demanded money, and fired six shots. McLellan's condition is serious.
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