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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1917

Page

8

Allies Must Make State House His Greater Efforts to End Conflict

London dispatch quotes The Times military correspondent urging greater Allied efforts to win the war. Germany moved to expand men and munitions. Britain’s western front lacks necessary superiority. He calls for 60 more divisions, noting recruiting issues and the need to rebuild Kitchener’s plan.

State House Associated Press London the Times Germany France Romania Kitchener The Times

Lawson Recounts Senate Inquiry Clash Over Leaks and Baruch

In vivid testimony from editorial rooms in New York World Lawson details a tense exchange with Henry over a proposed inquiry into stock market manipulation. He claims Baruch and Lansing figures were tied to a wide conspiracy, noting von Bernstorff’s multimillion involvement and warning of broader Wall Street peddling.

New York John ‘Klara Cosgrave New York World Llewry Lawson Garrett Foster Henry Money Trust Iaiscson Count von Bernstorff Baruch Democratic Party Lansing Wall Street

North Carolina Legislature News and Appointments

Committees report Bryan and Daniels could not attend the joint session. Bills were introduced by Scales and Dail affecting the state primary act. Oscar J. Sikes named prosecutor of Stanly county court. Brigadier General Young appoints John Van B. Metts colonel of the Second North Carolina regiment. Charters granted to three NC corporations including the Hartsell Mills transition, Lexington Loan Company, and Hendersonville Development Company.

Daniels Bryan Anti-Saloon League Senator Scales Guilford Representative Dail Craven Dail Toth Warren F. M. Simmons Stanly Metts Bickett General Young North Carolina Young-Hartsell Mills Company Concord Young Hartsell Mills Company Lexington Loan Company Dermot Shemwell H. H. Hedrick R. L. Reynolds Hendersonville Development Company Frank A. Sumner L. S. Jenkins K. Dixon Asheville

Confectionery Fire Destroys Coutroukis Brothers Store

A fire at 112 South Front Street damaged the Coutroukis Brothers fruit and candy shop a few minutes after 2 AM. The wooden building burned fiercely before firefighters arrived and the stock, insured for 500, was destroyed. The owners blamed a defective stove flue. the building had no insurance. The property belonged to W. H. Duls. he is a traveling salesman based in St. Louis.

Coutroukis Brothers South Front Street J. W. Duls W. H. Duls St. Louis Texas Flo

Northwestern Lumbermen Hold Annual Convention Opening

Minneapolis Minn Jan 16 A large representative attendance marked the opening of the Northwestern Lumbermen s association annual convention. Sessions will continue for several days and consider numerous industry topics. An exhibition of lumber products is a featured part of the event.

Minneapolis Minn Northwestern Lumbermen’s Association

Bryan in liquor talk boosts for woman suffrage

In a discussion leaning toward prohibition, Bryan urges bipartisan support for woman suffrage emphasizing a non partisan victory. He uses an allegory about administering medicine to a horse to illustrate caution in crossing party lines. Judge S D Weakley of Alabama's Supreme Court is among speakers at the league convention opening in Gay.

Mr. Bryan League S. D. Weakley Supreme Court of Alabama

Prohibition drive gains momentum in Raleigh meeting

Mr Bryan’s speech drew a crowded audience at the First Baptist church as supporters back tighter prohibition. Legislators show little resistance and expect the dry program to pass easily despite rain. Senator A D Ward introduced Bryan to the Raleigh crowd with brief remarks.

Bryan inter@Si First Baptist Church Raleigh A. D. Ward

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