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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1917
Page
1
Report from Mare Island Navy Yard describes a deadly blast with numerous fatalities. Officials investigate cause while rescue teams search wreckage and record preliminary casualty figures amid military operations.
Government officials acknowledge numerous injuries as an inquiry proceeds. Several reports conflict on the death toll, with no official figure released yet.
Five men killed and 31 injured in an explosion that destroyed two storehouses at Mare Island Navy Yard on July 9. Magazines damaged, windows shattered in Vallejo, and fires contained as officials assess casualties and damage.
200 Hawaiian militiamen urge immediate dispatch to France to join American forces. J Kuhio Kalanianaole, Hawaiian delegate, says War Department favors action and notes Hawaii’s role in sugar and rice supply. He hopes the militia is entered into Federal Service promptly.
An Associated press note reports a quake in Rome causing panic in the morning. Citizens rushed from homes as the tremor startled the city, with no major damage confirmed and no injuries reported.
The American steamer Massapequa, 3,193 tons, was sunk on Saturday by a German submarine off the French coast near Sein, 28 miles southwest of Brest. Built in 1893 at Sunderland and owned by the New York and Porto Rico Steamship Co, she sailed June 18 for France with a general cargo. commanded by Captain A. H. Strum, she had a crew of 31, including 10 American citizens.
Chicago July 9 Kenneth B Ed wards of Chicago shot 72 for 18 holes in a tied elimination event at Midlothian Lon golf course Ed wards 40 39 79 matched by Tom Prescott of Atlanta 41 39 80 Francis Ouimet Boston former open and amateur champion opened with 40 for the first nine while D E Sawyer 42 and Guy Miller Detroit 42 outward journey.
London reports state Emperor William invited neutral ambassadors and ministers to a conference on Saturday. Messages were received via Berlin and forwarded by the Exchange Telegraph in Rotterdam.
Petrograd dispatch says the War Office reports several villages and more than 7,000 men captured by Russians west of Stanislau in Galicia. The advance underscores ongoing pressure on Austrian front during July.
Washington reports an unofficial estimate of 687000 men to be selected for the first National War army from the June 5 registrations. About half may receive exemptions, leaving roughly twice that many names to be drawn. The next Saturday is tentatively slated for the drawing, pending an official announcement.
Washington July 9 The Quantico Marine training camp near ready for occupancy by August 1 with about 250 buildings for 6500 men Major Seth Williams says 2000 men can be housed now The camp includes barracks mess halls power house base hospital and other structures Only 50 men per building to limit disease spread Port Royal South Carolina camp also to be prepared within a week for 9000 men All buildings completed
A Handelsblad correspondent notes five killed and houses destroyed in bombings on Essen including the Krupp works. Telegraaf cites conflicting damage reports while estimates of attackers range from forty to forty six. A French official statement mentions a raid on the Krupp factory. A semi official German report from Münster Westphalia is also received.
Twenty six clerks, nearly the entire Seaboard Air Line Railway freight office staff in Richmond, went on strike this morning. The office suspended all business as the dispute over pay was sent to Norfolk for adjustment. Clerks sought a 20 percent raise after a 10 percent increase took effect July 1.
Six additional schools for chief officers of the American mercantile marine open today in Atlantic City Cape May Philadelphia Baltimore Crisfield and Norfolk. The program offers intensive instruction in instrument use computation and related studies to experienced seafarers to supply skilled officers for the growing mercantile fleet.
Washington reports that all papers urging a Wilmington camp have been sent to Major General Leonard Wood in Charleston. Senator Simmons urged a North Carolina cantonment, but the final site rests with General Wood and the Southeastern Department.
Raleigh July 9 Governor Bickett replies to Dr James E Shepard urging a plea for negros to return refugees from Western states. He condemns mob violence, praises NC race harmony, notes no NC mob violence under his administration, and argues the South treats the Negro better than regions with race upheaval. Page Six continuation indicated.
The Berlin Tagblatt reports a rumor of a possible 38 change in the Berlin chancellorship. Names mentioned include Prince von Buelow former chancellor Count von Hertling Bavarian premier and Count von Roedern treasury secretary. Hertling has met Austro-Hungarian officials on peace questions and is said to favor peace without indemnity.
James Gerard former Ambassador to Germany resigns from the diplomatic service and returns to private life. The resignation was accepted some time ago but not publicly announced until today.
Brig Gen Squier and army experts urged the House Military committee to pass the aviation bill. They cited 22 626 aircraft and engines costing about 363 million dollars with 276 million needed for manpower ammunition and supplies. Baker and foreign officers are to testify as Chairman Dent aims to report the measure this week.
Boston July 9 delegates and visitors fill the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks convention. The grand judge session opens tonight with past grand exalted ruler R Nicholson presiding. Chief interest centers on the contest for grand nagad? ruler.
The International Longshoremen's Union opens its annual convention in Toledo with about 200 delegates from the United States Mexico Cuba Canada South America and Central America. President T W O'Conner of Buffalo promises a policy supporting President Wilson. The union numbers about 60 000 members and Richard Butler of New York is challenging O'Connor for re election.
Special to The Dispatch Jacksonville July 9 Deputy Sheriff John R. Gurganus testified he acted to defend his life when he shot and killed Winslow Hassell a Negro after Hassell advanced threatening to kill and cut a farmer. Eyewitness attorney Rodolph Duffy said the deputy acted in self defense.
Twenty three airplanes under Captain Roy S. Brown lifted off from Ashburn at 6 am and completed a 85 mile flight to Rantoul in 1 hour 25 minutes without incident. The Ashburn camp closed after land negotiations stalled over price.
Russian forces drive in Galicia pushing west of Stanislau and south of Halicz as Brusiloff strengths threaten Lemberg. Cavalry presses retreating Germans while Austro German frontline counterattacks stall near Brzezany. In France, Crown Prince gravity drives on Cremin-des-Dames fail with French counteroffensive. German submarines sink the Massapequa off the French coast with crew saved.
London reports confirm Hsuan Tung's abdication after General Chang Hsun's failed attempt to restore monarchy. Republican forces hold key city outskirts, signaling possible peaceful settlement despite palace bombardment and German influence alleged in Tokyo dispatches.
Madrid reports the government delaying Parliament for now after Catalonian senators and deputies urged an extraordinary session. If Parliament is not summoned, Catalan lawmakers threaten to meet in Barcelona on July 19. The cabinet warned that holding such a meeting would be deemed sedition.
General Chang Hsun reinforces the Forbidden City and fortifies defenses as troops march toward Feng Tai near Peking. If Feng Tai falls, the last stand will be made there as the 18th division with artillery departs from Re king.
Secretary Daniels urged Congress to provide 45 million dollars for naval aeronautics beyond current appropriations. The navy aims to run an air force to scout from ships, patrol coasts, and cooperate abroad against submarines, with new stations training schools and aircraft purchases included. The navy will enlist more personnel in the naval reserve flying corps.
Berlin reports a German plane missing after a raid and says a British plane was shot down over the city. The release notes German damage from Friday night attacks in the Western region and near Treves Ludwigshafen and Rodal. Royal Navy planes carried a night raid on Ghiselten with no British losses. A German submarine was destroyed by a mine north of the North Sea with one crew accounted for.
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