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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1917
Page
1
Mr. Wood is recalled to stand at the start of today’s hearing and is asked to explain charges allegedly linked to information provided by Curtis. Tom Lawson is said to have made a cleanup statement during the proceedings.
Washington January 6 hearings focus on Thomas Lawson Boston financier as chief beneficiary of leak charges. Rep Chipperfield says Lawson’s share could reach 300000 and questions Wood's role while Curtis identity remains unclear. Wood testifies he sought Congressmen about a Curtis in New York stock brokerage.
London implements vacant land cultivation to boost food crops amid shortages. The Vacant Land Cultivation Society, backed by the government and led by the late Jos eph Fels, will gather untaxed land via the London County Council. About 800 families cultivate eighty acres near London, with 14 000 idle acres in the city capable of war price yields over 500 dollars per acre.
Wawa Ontario reports the death of Sir Frederick William Boren once Minister Militia and Defense in Laurier's 1896 to 1901 administration. A dispatch from Canning, Nova Scotia confirms his passing.
Washington county delegates clash over moving Plymouth county court house to Roper. H. S. Ward argues Plymouth’s population and streets justify staying. opposition warns of private interests masquerading as public welfare. Pender County pushes fence tax act as sessions continue.
D O Daniels cashier of the Bank of Southport has been recommended for the postmastership to succeed Newton. Appointing authority rests with the President on the rep Godwin and senator Simmons recommendation. Daniels planned to leave the bank and enter insurance and real estate in town.
The Panama Assembly approves a 500000 loan program to sugar plantation operators or loan guaranties, repayable in ten years. Eligible producers must crush 15000 tons of raw sugar annually and have invested at least half the requested amount. Deputy Eusebio A Morales steered the bill. A rider adds a subsidy of half a cent per kilogram of white sugar produced locally.
Chicago report notes six teams begin the Western Intercollegiate League season in nine member schools as Wisconsin visits Ohio State Illinois plays Purdue and Iowa meets Chicago. The schedule runs through March 15.
Representative L. Clayton Grant arrived in Wilmington from Raleigh to spend the weekend. He noted Saturday was a light day with the General Assembly and limited local business. He may attend the mass meeting at the court house tonight.
A draft city charter outlines a commission form of government for Wilmington, with a three member board including a mayor. It details ward abolitions, transfer of city assets, and division of executive powers among departments, plus mayor duties over public works, streets, police, and utilities.
London news columns discuss Braila falling to Field Marshal von Mackensen and its likely impact on the Sereth line. Commentators warn the loss could force abandonment of positions and a Russian retreat toward the frontier as German forces push western flanking moves.
Louisville reports thousands of dollars in damage from floods caused by Kentucky streams. In the southeast rail traffic is essentially suspended as the Cumberland and Kentucky rivers rise, with many other streams climbing. The highest stages occur along those headwaters as flood levels continue to grow.
A Times dispatch from Piraeus dated December 31 reports that in Greece the central issue is the military stance in Macedonia. Monastir reports to Field Marshal von Mackensen are discouraging, suggesting no move on Monastir before two months at least. The Greek government knows breaking with the Entente would leave it without backing.
London dispatch says the Entente reply to the German terms was presented to Germany today by the American ambassador according to a Berlin despatch.
French British and Italian premiers and war department officials meet in Rome to review the Romanian campaign's new phase. A Danube region bridgehead held by Russians threatens Sereth and Moldavia lines as German advances loom northwest of Braila and along the Moldavia frontier.
Tokyo reports a 30 percent year over year rise in essentials with further gains likely. Sugar, beans, grain, canned goods, fuel up. cloth, apparel and oils up as well. Wages rose but many workers still face hard times.
Havre France Jan 6 General Maximilian Wielemans chief of the Belgian general staff died from pneumonia contracted in the trenches.
A fierce contest pits candidates from Wilmington Clinton Fair Bluff Southport and others for autos and prizes. Virginia Cockrell Artyemae Cribbs J W Griffin Gussie Skipper Pauline Newsome and Bessie Robbins lead, with shifts as towns vow support. A second voting period ends January 13 with 10000 vote cuts per 15 subscriptions and a $60 diamond ring prize in play.
Mrs Earnest A Taylor of Maysville lands in the top seat with 13 000 votes marking her first appearance on the Honor Roll. Little Virginia Cockrell of Winter Park regains a place among the leaders in today's tally.
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