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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
3
The report notes steady opening in cotton futures with mixed shifts and prices, including Liverpool Cotton quotes and July and June positions. It also lists naval stores pricing in Savannah and Wilmington with rosin and tar figures and minor channel updates.
New York reports substantial advances in the stock market despite uncertain trading tied to the looming international situation. United States Steel again leads with a 12,000 share surge, Bethlehem Steel climbs several points, and U.S. and global equities show mixed but overall higher movement in metals, motors, and rail shares amid broad listings.
New Bern NC Jan 2 The Craven county board of commissioners unanimously reelected J A Miller to lead the road building force for another term. Miller has directed county road work for two years and earns praise for his performance amid rising costs. The council also raised Cedar Grove cemetery lot prices by ten dollars, with southern lots cheaper but limited. Helen Huff, sexton, saw a salary increase to fifty dollars monthly. A Tabernacle Baptist prayer meeting tonight will invite Rev J W Willis of Sanford, who is expected to accept the call pending a letter of explanation from Dr Willis.
In Nashville on January 4 three African American employees died as a fire destroyed the Dixie Auto Exchange plant. About 120 autos and trailers were burned. property loss is estimated at 35 000 to 40 000 dollars. The victims, sleeping on the first floor rear, suffocated by smoke. officials suspect a lightning strike started the blaze.
New York reports that U S railroads may adopt flawless rails by year end after Dr Henry Dudley of the New York Central submits rail specimens to the American Railroad Engineers Association. Dudley’s earlier announcement to Arthur Smith noted the discovery. Also noted is a boxing remark about Moha offering an alibi in a light heavyweight claim.
The writer states that if the call had been extended he would agree to come to New Bern after the letter arrived. This suggests a conditional readiness to travel based on further extension of the call.
Congressman Doughton recommended John A. MacCreary as postmaster at Badin and John A. Rowland as postmaster at Clifton. Badin was advanced to the Presidential class January 1.
The stage of water in the Cape Fear River at Fayetteville North Carolina at 8 o’clock yesterday morning was 5.0 feet.
Notice is given that on or after January 4 1917 an application will be made to the Governor of North Carolina for the pardon of M Humphries and William Robas who were sentenced at November term 1916 of New Hanover Superior Court to twelve months in the penitentiary for larceny All opposed to clemency may file protests with the Governor December 20 1916 John Humphries
Charles B Towns of New York calls for a presidential committee to study federal responsibility in the drug habit problem. He advocates restricting opiates to crude opium laudanum and paregoric, limiting hypodermic syringe sales to physicians, and strict physician oversight of dosages. He envisions international cooperation after the war to curb narcotics.
Washington Jan 4 The American reply to Carranza rejecting the withdrawal protocol was sent to the joint Mexican American Commission chair in New York. The chair informs the President that further talks are futile and urges action by the U S to withdraw troops independently while maintaining diplomatic channels for other issues.
Washington January 4 The Mexican American joint commission's survival is a central issue in the tangled foreign situation. Officials say further efforts to settle the question through the commission will be futile.
Samuel W. McCall was inaugurated for a second term as Massachusetts governor at noon in the state assembly chamber. He took the oath of office before state legislators officials and citizens and delivered an inaugural address focusing on state interests.
New Bern N C January 4 Despite search no trace of the body of Robert Hudson who fell from an oyster schooner near Oriental. He was a Maryland native employed by Captain Simkins of Adams Creek. He was knocked from the boat by a swinging boom and drowned before aid could reach him.
New York January 4 The stock market opened irregularly with a heavy tone and sank after Washington dispatches on peace talks. United States Steel led declines dropping four points while other industrials and shipping stocks fell. rails showed minor rallies.
Sheriff George C. Jackson sails to Philadelphia to secure the return of Harry Gose alias Harry Gause alias Son Darling for trial on highway robbery in this city. A requisition was sent to the Pennsylvania governor with armed officials to compel the prisoner’s return if he resists. Gose was arrested in Philadelphia on a separate assault charge and is held for local authorities. The alleged robbery occurred November 18 when he allegedly forced Joe Williams to surrender five dollars and ninety five cents at gunpoint.
Farmers plan AIG tubaged seed for tobacco in Craven county and nearby areas as seed stocks are secured by warehouse managers. Norfolk Southern Railway workers expect steady work amid busy New Bern shops and rising passenger traffic. The New Bern Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1, known as the Buttons, will hold its annual banquet tonight at 8:45 with many invitations extended to ladies.
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