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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1916
Page
1
A Russian embassy agent claims bombs were planted in cargo aboard steamships at Bush Terminal Company pier in New York Archangel casualties included munitions and war material. The charges were made at police headquarters in New York.
A large list of representative women and girls competes for prizes offered by The Dispatch. The People of North Carolina will decide the winners.
The Dispatch outlines a large Wilmington contest offering an Overland Automobile and other prizes. Candidates can seek subscriptions worldwide. ten votes per coupon. Twin Subscription Day is December 19. extra votes through certificates and a $15 club. board of judges will tally results.
A federal grand jury session began in Cincinnati on December 4 to investigate alleged election frauds committed on and before the last election day. The inquiry focuses on irregularities and possible violations across multiple polling areas. Local and federal officials declined further comment as the probe proceeds.
The Supreme Court was petitioned to expedite hearing on the Mississippi Oklahoma Gulf Railway case to test the Adamson act amid a threatened nationwide rail strike. The court may hear arguments before the December 22 recess with briefs due December 18, though a decision before enactment is unlikely.
Premier Asquith announced in the House of Commons that King George had approved a reconstruction of the government. He said the move involves no policy change and hinted ministers may resign, to be handled after today’s business.
In Washington on December 4 the Supreme Court ruled that federal judges do not have inherent authority, without specific congressional authorization, to indefinitely suspend sentences in criminal cases. The court revoked the suspended sentence of James J. Henshaw of Toledo, a bank embezzler.
The Supreme Court sustains the Interstate Commerce Commission order allowing lower trans continental freight rates to San Francisco Oakland Portland Seattle and other ocean ports while denying similar reductions to inland California cities Sacramento Stockton San Jose and Santa Clara.
Goldsboro North Carolina December 4 The task of securing a jury to try Hyman Epstein charged with the killing of Leonard Edwards last spring began in Wayne County superior court at 10 oclock today A special venire of 250 has been summoned to select a jury It was expected the entire day will be devoted to this work.
Washington dispatch reports Congress was asked to appropriate a little over two million dollars for river and harbor improvements along the North Carolina coast. The largest item is one million for inland waterway from Norfolk to Beaufort. Other funds cover maintenance at Beaufort Harbor, Morehead City Harbor, Shallowbag Bay, Comtentina Creek, and multiple rivers.
Judge George W. Connor presided as the two weeks term began with six cases declared non-suited after no evidence was heard. Recalls noted adjournment to 9:30 tomorrow. Sheriff Cowan ended his term. George W. Jackson to take over and open court at 9:30 tomorrow.
The Supreme Court affirmed a Georgia high court ruling upholding the constitutionality of Atlanta's private detective licensing ordinance and the conviction of Dan S. Lehon of New Orleans for aiding the Leo M. Frank defense. The court dismissed Lehon’s appeal.
New York representative Fitzgerald unveiled four measures to cut food prices. One would embargo exports for a year, another regulate transport of cold storage goods, and two restrict parcel post imports of farm products and manufactured foods. Public sentiment favors action, with petitions backing legislation and a plan to aid destitute groups.
Secretary McAdoo asked Congress to appropriate 250000 for public building improvements in North Carolina for the 1917 fiscal year. The largest item 135000 would finish Wilmington Customs House and Appraisers Stores, with other sums for Burlington Chapel Hill Charlotte Shelby and Waynesville post offices and related facilities. Appropriations will be made before Congress adjourns in March to avoid delaying work.
Congress opens with three months to push President Wilson's railroad legislation and other measures. Embargo talks, suffrage and prohibition push to the fore as new House and Senate members take oaths and prepare for a crowded agenda.
Bucharest endures continued threat from Mackensen’s forces to the southwest the Archduke line and Falkenhayn’s troops pressing from the south. Romanians reinforced from the east resist but the situation remains grave as British cabinet seeks a war council agreement and Athens quiets after a local crisis.
President Wilson won pledges from Speaker Clark and Representative Kitchin to hasten railroad bills. He also aims for Senate cooperation this week. Some Congressmen favor a food export embargo to curb prices. Representative Fitzgerald plans to reintroduce an embargo authorizing the president to halt wheat exports.
The British claimants of the Gert prize ship Appam, now at New News Virginia, obtain court approval to expedite the hearing. The Supreme Court grants the request and the case is set for argument on January 8.
The Chicago company and its officials accused of using the mails to defraud in selling thousands of acres of Florida land will be tried in Federal court this week. Defendants are William A. Otis and William F. Greenwood of Colorado, Percy Hagerman of Chicago, and Harold J. Bryant of Lake Forest Illinois.
Boston and other Massachusetts cities face municipal elections with heightened suspense as Billy Sunday and his staff campaign to push Boston toward a no license outcome. Prohibition forces hope to swing votes in seventeen cities before December 19 for Boston’s own liquor decision.
Official reports to the State Department say Carranza troops reoccupied Chihuahua City on Sunday with no resistance. Villa and his bandits reportedly left no trace of their whereabouts.
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