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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1917

Page

8

Mysterious Sub Heads Toward U S In Atlantic Voyage

The German merchant submarine Deutschland was reported moving westward in the Atlantic as of last Thursday morning. The unidentified sub did not attack the British freighter Clementis, which was about 800 miles east of Newport, Rhode Island, at the time.

Associated Press New York Atlantic Clementis Bordeaux France Deutschlland America Newport R. I

Kaiser Says He Has Courage Seek Peace

Autograph letter from German Emperor dated October 31 1916 urges Bethmann Hollweg to draft notes proposing peace. He claims the enemy peoples endure war due to lies and praises courage to take steps toward peace with faith in God. Letter published by Morddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung.

Associated Press Amsterdam London Morddeutsche Algemeine Zeitung von Bethmann-Hollweg Bethmann

Snow blankets southern cities with sleet halting fire brigades

Lynchburg Virginia January 15 sleet storm slows horse drawn traffic and halts two fire stations unable to reach a blaze. Motor units fight the fire as the storm intensifies.

Lynchburg

Sleet Storm Hits Greensboro With Freezing Temperatures

The first sleet storm of the winter visited Greensboro at dawn, bringing the severest weather yet. Light snow fell around 11 this morning, as temperatures ranged from a high of 48 to a low of 25 in the past 24 hours.

Greensboro N. C

Glaze Storm Hits Roanoke Causes Accidents And Ice

A glaze storm in Roanoke Virginia on Friday night left half an inch of ice and caused many minor accidents and fractures to people and animals. Motor traffic was hindered and travel remains hazardous as intermittent ice fell again. The mayor ordered all horses off the streets unless rough shod.

Roanoke

Severe chill sweeps Charlotte with icy drizzle

Charlotte experienced a 20 degree temperature drop last night as a drizzling rain turned to ice. A brisk wind continues with forecasts of sleet and wind for the next 36 hours, though it has not halted traffic significantly.

Charlotte N. C

Birmingham Covered By A Glaze Of Ice

Birmingham experiences a rare glaze as freezing rain coats houses trees and streets. Streetcar traffic slows and some schedules are abandoned as icy conditions persist.

Birmingham Ala Birminghams

Vessels Reach Newport News After Fog Lifts

After fog and high winds eased on Saturday night, about twenty ships queued offshore finally entered Newport News on January 15. Several head to shipyards for minor repairs as temperature dips below freezing and waterfront work stalls.

Newport News Steet

Governor Bickett Leads Post Primary Power Struggle

The piece argues Governor Bickett’s rise stems from the recent primary rather than party ring influence. Gardner faces an organized push by Morrison supporters, with Daniels and Bryan slated to address the General Assembly Monday about the race dynamics.

Bickett Louisburg Kitchin Gardner Cameron Morrison Morrison Bob Craig Page Daniels William Jennings Bryan General Assembly

Bavarian King Congratulates German Emperor Telegram Call

London reports the Bavarian king telegrammed the German emperor congratulating him on his proclamation. The message praises the emperor and vows continued action to enforce peace. Washington notes educators and parents oppose compulsory military training before the Senate Military subcommittee.

Associated Press London Bavaria Amsterdam Reuters Washington

For Sale Two Pointers Well Trained

For sale two pointers well trained price cheap contact Box 294 Morganton North Carolina dated January 14 1931.

Morganton N. C

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