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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1917

Page

8

Former Senator Chilton to Run for U S Senate in 1918

West Virginia politics heat up as former Senator William E. Chilton of Charleston declares a 1918 bid to succeed Nathan Goff. Primary foe likely Democrat M. M. Neely of Fairmont, while Republicans ponder Virgil Highland and four others, including Edward Cooner and H. C. Ogden.

George H. Manning Wasunetom William E. Chilton Charleston W. Va United States Senate Nathan Goff Chilton West Virginia Congress M. M. Neely Fairmont Flist Neely John W. Davis United States Davis Virgil L. Highland Clarksburg Senate Hayes Goff Howard Sutherland Edward Cooner Bramwell House of H Representatives Earl W.’ Ogeby Wheeling Chaiman State Council of Defense Ogleby William F. Hite Huntington H. C. Ogden Octopus Parkersburg Wellsburg Newcastle Washington, Pa

German offensive reports cited by secretary in press review

Secretary Bolling or Bolor reports that German offensives on the Western front are indicated as propaganda by the reviewing committee. The analysis suggests German command appears confident but hidden elements may force a shift in the overall Western front outlook.

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New York Faces Coal Shortage Awaiting Weather Aid

Weather conditions threaten to worsen New York's coal famine as fuel administrators and rail officials report arrivals and shipments. Reeve Mahler notes 2009 tons arrived yesterday and Mr Schley expects 25 900 tons more from New Jersey ports before nightfall.

New York Reeve Mahler Fuledoomstroater Schley New Jersey

Times Herald and Daily Press Plant Wrecked by Fire

A fire at the Times Herald and Daily Press plant in Newport News Virginia destroyed the paper storage and totally wrecked the composing room. The evening edition will be printed today by local job printers. Losses run into thousands but are covered by insurance.

Newport News Times Herald and Daily Press Times Herald

Prohibition Amendment Debate Delays House Vote

In Washington the House opened a six hour debate on the prohibition constitutional amendment. Both sides claimed victory forecasting a two thirds vote margin while the drys said they held about 20 votes to spare. The wets expected a narrow defeat. Amendments would require states to act within seven years for ratification and the Senate six. The chamber buzzed with telegrams and packed galleries as the clash began.

Associated Press Washington House Senate House Committee

Petrograd Hopes Permanent Peace After Talks

Reports from Petrograd discuss hope for enduring peace amid mixed signals from negotiations with German allies. Dispatches note disputed claims about General Kaledines, uncertain southern Russian conditions, and fragile communications with Rostov. Bolshevik led voting in the Constituent Assembly shows 85 Bolsheviks, 115 Social Revolutionists, 10 Constitutional Democrats among 237 delegates.

Moon Sound Skalons Unndar Bolsheviki Kaledines Russia Rostov Don Cossack Kharkov Daily Mail Petrograd Daily News Nicholas Tobolsk Railway Men's Union Moscow

Harris Printing and Ad Co products and services offered

Advertisement notes Christmas cards printed engraved or embossed and general commercial printing and multigraphing with on time service. Mentions Mechanics Home Association stock series openings and officers. Includes notices about delayed Christmas trees and a job listing seeking an experienced cook at a local address with phone number.

Harris Printing and Adv. Co Suif

Wanted by couple furnished apartment for light housekeeping

A light housekeeping furnished apartment is sought by a couple for two to four rooms with immediate possession. Contact Chas. D. Wilson at the Wilmington Hotel for details.

Furnisfe Chas. D. Wilson Wilmington Hotel Itj

Armistice Terms Agreed Between Russia and Germany

Armistice terms outline a pause on land and air forces from the Baltic to the Black Sea with a front neutral zone. Both sides may terminate the accord with seven days notice, otherwise it runs until January 1. Transfers and troop concentrations are limited and river navigation is restricted except for essential transport.

Baltic Black Sea Asia Minn Me Ea Frente Moon Sound Baltic Sea Greenwich

Wanted Antiques and Old Time Furnishings From A Nearby Radius

Advertises to purchase antiques and old time items including brass andirons candle sticks fenders old china feather beds false teeth and gold or silver. Requests mail of broken or intact items within 200 miles addressed to J. K. Read care of Davis Furniture Store or by phone 310 Wilmington N C. 12 11 711.

J. K. Read Davis Furniture Store Wilmington N. C

Means Is Found Not Guilty In Murder Charge

Report says Gaston B. Means was acquitted of murder with others who accompanied him when he left for New York Saturday night. Rumors say he could face further New York prosecutions on different charges. Solicitor Haldenleven stated he did not anticipate such action.

Gaston B. Means New York Means Haldenleven T Ao

Peffns Council Approves War Time Gasoline Ordinance

The New Hanover Committee of the Council of National Defense met in the Chamber of Commerce and unanimously adopted a resolution praising Mrs. A. M. Waddell for agreeing to review war organization activities in New Hanover county. The effort will include a roster of soldiers and sailors in active service to date and the committee extended thanks and cooperation.

New Hanover Council of National Devanse Chamber of Commerce A. M. Waddell National Special Aid Society New Hanover County

Nothing Special Report From War Office Declares No Changes

War Office announces there is nothing of special interest to report and there have been no changes to current operations this day. Officials provide no further details.

Associated Press Leven Dac War Office

Q ban Hair Restorer Ad Claims Quick Results

Why Are You Gray Why look older than you feel Now that so many thousands have proved that Q ban Hair Color Restorer shines untferin dark lustrous shade easy or fade Ready to use guaranteed has money back if not satisfied Sold by Chas F Green and all good drug stores 50c per large bottle Try Q ban Hair Tonic Liquid Shampoo Soap Also Q ban Depilatory for superfluous hair.

Chas F. Green

Congressman Johnson Enlists in Regular Army

Representative Johnson of North Dakota resigns from the House to join the Army as a private. He was assigned to Camp Meade and remains officially in his House seat.

Washington Johnson Forth Datota Enliar Regular J Army Camr Meade

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