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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1917
Page
1
A Bostonian warns that market mishandling without prep would have been disastrous for certain operators while a representative’s motion is tabled for later action and questions about the case remain unanswered.
Washington January 9 Thomas V Lawson told the House Rules Committee he would disclose the names of the cabinet member Senator and banker whom he said a member of Congress told him participated in the stock gamble.
In the House Rules Committee inquiry, Thomas W. Lawson refused to name sources and stated he would not answer further while facing contempt. Lawson claimed the leak fueled a stock market crash and cited December 1916 operations as key, alleging gains but offering few specifics.
Milania Ga January 9 Federal and State experts on cattle tick eradication meet for technical discussion on destruction methods and dipping vats. Inspectors from the Federal Bureau on Animal Industry will participate in general discussion after the talks.
William Temple, credited with creating world series baseball sites and donating the Temple Cup, died today at his home in Viner Park Orland in his 58th year. He owned the Pittsburgh National League club in 1892 93. Temple’s death marks a milestone in early baseball history.
The United States Army and Navy authorize innovations from belligerent materials. A Zeppelin will be built at Watervliet yards New York along with large mobile rifles and 12 and 16 inch howitzers. Plans include 14 inch high power rifles on tractors. A committee from Aeronautic Society of America and service officials approved the project with costs shared by both services.
Mrs. G. A. Bishop Miss Annie McMillan and Miss Janie James capture today’s leaders as four more days remain in the second period. The diamond ring offer acts as an incentive for subscriptions with a last call to enter and secure a chance at eight grand prizes. Candidates are urged to press for subscriptions to build a reserve vote and woo supporters.
A fragmented listing shows multiple individuals with ages or codes such as Mrs. G. A. Bishop 77 403 and Annie McMillan 77 815, interspersed with initials J. A. Raynor, Pauline Renfrew and Ada Humphrey. Partial entries include Mrs Earnest A. Taylor Maude Ivey with varied numbers, suggesting a roster or registry extract from a community notice.
A list of prizes outlines a Ford automobile valued at $685, a Carolina Beach lot, $100 in gold, a $75 Victrola, a $50 O K Mystic Range, a $75 Sellers Kitchen Cabinet, a $25 wrist watch, two $60 diamond rings, and seven to eight percent at unspecified terms. The fragment notes multiple items without clear eligibility or drawing details.
Madrid dispatch reports Count Romanones resigns as premier in the Spanish ministry and delivers the entire cabinet's resignation to King Alfonso. The move follows days of political crisis and reshapes the cabinet lineup after 1914 tenure.
The constitutionality of the Adamson act faced a major legal fight in Washington with extended Supreme Court argument. Attorneys for the railroads contended the law is not constitutional under Interstate Commerce and functions as a wage securing device.
Washington January 9 The Senate moves toward final disposal of the District of Columbia prohibition bill under the adjournment agreement and earlier delays. A tied vote had stopped an amendment during last consideration and now supporters fear further peril to passage.
Mississippi women's clubs unite to raise funds for illiteracy relief in the state. Organizers say proceeds will support reading programs and access to education for undernourished communities.
Editor of New York warns newsprint will break in 1917 due to new tonnage and consumption curtailment. Publishers must raise prices and advertising rates to cover higher costs, reduce page counts, and push two cent newspapers except where contracts limit supply. Strong urging for unified curtailment and cost-based pricing.
Raleigh January 9 Engineer Russell a Republican from Carteret spoke against Grant's bill to fix an eight hour day and semi monthly salaries for railroad workers. The Democratic majority showed liberal stance toward opponents as lawmakers canvassed election returns and discussed Governor salary legislation.
Two traveling salesmen, Lemuel Garrett of Richmond VA and Frank C. Dell of Newark NJ, were killed when their automobile was struck by Atlantic Coast Line train No 63 near Woodside between Folkstone and Scott's Hill at 12 30 this afternoon. The wreck demolished the car and the bodies were removed to Woolvin Undertaking. The train, about 35 mph and 20 minutes late, hit the stalled auto as witnesses say the men prepared to jump. Garrett's wife was reportedly in Jacksonville NC. Engineer Kelly was at the controls.
The State Senate voted to raise the Governor’s salary to 7500 dollars and set annual pay for the Secretary of State Attorney General Auditor Treasurer and Superintendent of Public Instruction at 4000 dollars. The measure moves to the House for action.
New Bern visitors include John D. Fitzgerald advertising manager of Pepsi-Cola and Luther White formerly of Bradham Drug Store in Terry Oklahoma. Both men have many friends in New Bern and are welcomed back after months away.
Census Bureau reports cotton ginnings prior to January 1 total 11,045,225 running bales, up from 10,636,778 last year. State figures include North Carolina 642,824 and South Carolina 923,080 as part of the national total.
Ossipee New Hampshire January 9 Frederick Small was sentenced to be hanged on January 15 1918 for the murder of his wife at Mountain View on September 28 last The defendant claimed innocence and protested the sentence while Judge Kigel noted the law requires a year and day between sentence and execution with a sixty day allowance on a bill of exception
The women of Australia have started a national movement to secure social parliamentary and other reforms in which women are particularly interested.
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