03 Jul 1917
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1917
Page
1
A new wave of violent clashes erupts in East St. Louis as mobs wield torches, leading to a lull in a recent killing spree followed by another surge of unrest. Authorities brace for further outbreaks as residents report fear and damage.
Associated Press report states the Senate Finance Committee revised the war tax bill to raise 1.67 billion dollars, about 130 million less than the House authorization. The measure, reported by Chairman Simmons, will be considered after the Food Control bill clears.
North Carolina artillery regiment leadership contest centers on S Glenn Brown of Greensboro and Judge Albert L Cox of Raleigh with Governor Bickett cautious. Seaboard wreck probe names Telegraph Operator C S Jacobs held on manslaughter charges after a fatal collision near Franklinton.
Emperor Hsuan Tung proclaims the throne restored and outlines a liberal program. The edict shows his intent to base government on constitutional laws of the republic, abolish taxes, pardon political offenders, and reinstate the early republican system while maintaining foreign treaties. The proclamation signals a staged transition amid Manchu revival and pressure from political factions.
The report notes American forces advancing in Paris for the fourth day with heavy enemy losses. Thousands of Teuton prisoners have been captured as Allied forces push through key streets and avenues amid heavy fighting and swift progress toward strategic targets.
The report notes shifting tallies of fatalities amid brutal massacres of African Americans. Officials explain the cause of the chaos as disturbances unfold in Chicago, where the city bears the impact of the widespread violence.
Rioters in three negro quarters started fires at noon fanned by high winds. Troops and police rushed to the scene as more trouble loomed. By dawn 24 bodies were recovered with 74 wounded. hundreds feared dead under ashes. Refugees crowded the jail and streets showed wreckage. Authorities warned against photographing ruins.
Dr. Fred D. Hale and Dr. H. M. Wharton led the Baptist Seaside Assembly amid rain and a swelling audience. William Fetler the Russian exile, Governor Bickett, and Dr. Wharton's lecture on Gratitude in Action framed a day of talks and music.
Washington reports that administration leaders failed to secure a time for a vote on the food bill. Senator Chamberlain pressed for a 5 p m vote while Senator Penrose objected to forced speed. Debate centers on the cotton clause and licensing provisions with prohibition lines hardening. Leaders foresee using cloture to force action this week as fights over distillation and light beverages continue.
W G Owen president announces Gulf Mobile and Northern will build a mobile terminal project costing one million dollars. The initial unit amounts to five hundred thousand dollars and will connect physically with the Illinois Central Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Mobile and Ohio and Birmingham and Northern railways.
Francesco Baroncin, husband of Emma Cocchi, says Cocchi confessed the crime before arrest and spoke of ties to the New York police. He doubts Cocchi’s claim the slaying was unpremeditated and notes Cocchi boasted of police connections.
A battalion of American troops arrived in Paris, greeted by enthusiastic crowds, with bands playing Yankee Doodle and Dixie. French Red Cross and American Red Cross hosted refreshments while girls pinned flowers on soldiers. Four ambulance drivers were decorated for courage at a front review.
Copenhagen reports a military court sentenced Stettin riot participants for June 19 and 20 food disturbances. Ringleaders got 18 months and one year. other participants received lighter or suspended sentences as crowds attacked police and looted stores amid potato shortages.
National convention of Elks opens with about 50 000 delegates expected in Boston. Fred Harper of Lynchburg Virginia attends as a candidate for Grand Exalted Ruler. Thursday July 12 will be New England Day with a patriotic parade on Boston Common led by a military band. Wilmington Elks back Harper, a Wilmington native, and the local lodge endorses his candidacy.
Berlin reports Russian troops crossed the Stripa heights on the western bank in Galicia and widened the breach in Teuton lines extending northward, according to army headquarters.
Traverse City Michigan July conference of the Methodist Church America adjourned after failing to reach an agreement. The dispute centered on whether Southern Negro Methodists should have a seat in the governing body. The conference will reconvene January 23 in a Southern city yet to be decided.
In Tokyo on Saturday June 30 a government confidence vote was delayed after a 110 vote rejection reshaped the day. Yukio Ozaki of the Constitutional Party criticized the cabinet for foreign policy toward China, accusing semi official organs of misinforming public opinion and prompting a perceived U S pressure noted in the China dispute.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.