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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1917
Page
1
In a European conflict report, Prince Ruprecht attempts to counter the advancing British forces. He faces stiff resistance as his position under pressure, with strategic aims hampered by logistical strain and uncertain support.
Reported activity shows bombardments around a salient driven by German forces near Cambrai. British and Allied counterattacks repelled many German efforts, with heavy losses on the German side and British gains at Vacquerie Gouzencourt and surrounding ridges. At least 120000 Allied troops are reported on the front with strong artillery battles elsewhere. Versailles hosts the supreme war council with leaders Clemenceau Orlando Lloyd George and allied generals. Bolshevik developments include the seizure of power in Siberia and debates in Petrograd on constitutional status.
The Associated Press summarizes government details of treaties and concessions intended to induce Balkan and Asia Minor changes. The dispatch notes offers to Kavala and other areas, with Cyprus and Crete cited among involved interests, while noting no agreement reached and shifts in regional influence.
Washington reports the war stamp taxes aimed at raising 100 million dollars annually go into force today. The Internal Revenue Bureau issued detailed regulations covering drafts checks deeds stock and merchandise transactions. Exemptions include U S bonds notes foreign or state governments and certain cooperative organizations. Taxable items include indemnity bonds capital stock issues drafts deeds customs entries and playing cards with specified rates per 100 dollars or per pack.
United States drives urge every school child to purchase at least one 25 cent thrift stamp during the first week of the War Savings Campaign. Stamps and certificates aim to raise 2 billion dollars in a year, with sales beginning Monday at post offices, banks, schools, and other locations. The program suggests boys and girls earn money through small jobs and chores to fund purchases.
The annual Internal Revenue Bureau report shows a record 809,293,000 in receipts for the year ending June 20 with distilled liquors as the largest tax source. It calls for a 10 cent per pound cut on uncolored oleomargarine and urges government control of narcotics for Red Cross needs, under new commissioner Daniel C C Roper.
London reports quote Dr. Von Kuehlmann saying it is surd to imagine Germany entering a peace conference with large claims. In Amsterdam a Reichstag speech by Von Küclsmann criticizes Russia’s actions and urges firm, moderate statecraft based on facts to reorganize the East while respecting national destinies and safeguarding neighboring interests. He asserts alliance support and moral weight from the German public.
Inquiries among London’s Russian colony found no corroboration for The Morning Post report that Grand Duchess Tatiana, daughter of the deposed emperor, arrived in England. The tale is widely discredited with critics citing a supposed Siberian escape and a dubious sham marriage linked to Count Fredericks.
The Weather Bureau predicts fair seasonable temperatures in the South Atlantic and East Gulf states for the first half of the week starting tomorrow. Local rain is probable on Wednesday and Thursday.
President Wilson plans to tell Congress to limit its coming session to war related measures. He will address the House at noon Tuesday with Speaker Clark and Vice President Marshall arranging the joint session. Cabinet members are to submit memos outlining essential wartime legislation for his address.
Five members of the American Expeditionary Force are reported dead in France. Private Clinton J. Hardwick of Chadbourn, N C died November 26 from cerebro spinal meningitis. Corporal Frank J. Mecon of Chadbourn, N C died November 26 from pneumonia.
Berlin reports to Essen paper deplores loss of Italian art works in retreat. The dispatch notes art treasures stored in safety by experts with the German army.
Saxon Finance Minister in the Saxon diet urged Germany to claim a big indemnity without regard to who pays it. He added, Let them only think of America, and the Times dispatch from Amsterdam notes the stance amid the budget discussion.
Petrograd reports M Maklakoff Russian ambassador to France has been declared dismissed by Leon Kotzky Bolsheviki foreign affairs chief for attending an inter allied conference deemed a state offense. Appointed by Kerensky, Maklakoff arrived in Paris November 7 and has waited to present credentials while observing the conference as an unofficial observer. He opposed the Bolsheviks in interviews and forecast their downfall by late November.
Rio Janeiro December 1 Brazil will send 12 naval aviators to Europe following an invitation from the British government. They will complete their instruction in England before joining the Allied air forces.
Washington, Dec 1. Provost Marshal General Crowder announced that all records kept by local and district boards adjutants general and others connected with the registration examination selection and mobilization under the selective service law will be open to public inspection during ordinary business hours. Information on physical or mental condition and dependency is exempt. Misuse of such data is a misdemeanor with a one year penalty.
Tomorrow marks the eighth annual Tuberculosis Sunday and December 8 closes tuberculosis week. National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis says sermons will be preached in churches nationwide and 1,500 state and local antituberculosis groups will lead an educational drive. Several million pamphlets will be distributed.
Paris dispatch says German forces launched a violent assault on the Verdun front last night. Two efforts were beaten back by French troops who, after heavy fighting, maintained their line.
Washington discusses priority for moving food and coal on railroads amid objections from the Food and Fuel Administrations. The eastern railroads issued informal guidance favoring coal to ease congestion, while the official priority list places livestock, perishables, seeds, railway supplies, coal, government goods, and general freight in that order. Meanwhile Gaston B. Means faces a trial in Concord for the murder of Maude A. King as prosecutors reveal loans and schemes involving Mrs King’s funds from Chicago banks and a Merchants Loan trust.
London reports no further large German assaults on the Cambrai line after a violent offensive the previous day. The release notes raids near Loivre and Ar gonne repulsed and an incursion near St Marie a Py where prisoners were taken. Artillery battles intensified on the Meuse right bank with two failed enemy pushes north of Fosses wood.
Norfolk Va December 1 Christmas packages for soldiers in training camps across the Southeastern States should be sent immediately to ensure delivery before Christmas. W J Harahan of the Railway War Board cautions about rail transportation strain and urges senders to mark parcels Do not open until Christmas so gifts arrive on time.
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