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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1917
Page
1
A British line faces a fresh assault as Ha I G a Terrifically advances in what may become a new offensive. Reports indicate heavy fighting and shifting front positions with Allied units responding to the attack.
British naval air forces attack the Turko German fleet off Constantinople as Russian troops push toward Halicz and open the route to Lemberg, signaling a widening front in the campaign.
The Russian forces reached the Posiecz Lesiivka Kosmacz line. Between Sunday and Tuesday they captured over 10 000 prisoners and 80 guns near Dolina. German actions on the Belgian coast threaten Dunkirk with bombardment and a possible British flank bend. Reports say battles continue in Belgium and Galicia with Russian advances toward Lemberg.
Three bombs exploded in separate South Side areas injuring and killing residents. Police attribute two blasts to the Black Hand and a third to labor trouble. Silvia O'Connor was killed and his brother James fatally hurt near 1900 West 59th Street as shattered glass tore through crowds.
The report to Secretary of War Baker and Idaho officials says the Industrial Workers of the World threaten northern Idaho, requiring 2000 troops to curb their activities. Former Governor R. Gooding warns I W W spread statewide and calls for citizen protection to safeguard life and property and the war lumber program.
Washington reports to the Interstate Commerce Commission show express company earnings fell from 1 202 848 dollars in 1916 to 995 044 dollars in March 1917.
Boston Attorney General Attwell announced an inquiry into why bread prices remained high despite a drop in flour costs. He said the investigation would examine the reasons behind the lack of price adjustment in the city.
Copenhagen reports Die Zukunft and Maximilian Harden’s Die Zukunft have been suppressed for the war’s remainder. Harden is drafted under the auxiliary civil service act and to serve as military clerk. Berlin authorities planned action earlier but hesitated. The publication claims enemies seek to shift peace decisions from individuals to the community.
Governor Whitman issues a proclamation summoning the legislature to meet in extra session on July 31 to enact food control legislation for New York State.
Washington reports officials view German political trouble as rooted in the military leadership. Dismissals of Zimmermann Helferrich and Bethmann-Hollweg are seen as surface moves. the real change hinges on reform of the army general staff and internal German power structures. Austria pushes for liberal peace while German headquarters fear reform impacts.
Washington July 11 Favorable report on a resolution for testing a mysterious machine claimed to propel an airplane from Washington to European battlefields and back without fuel was approved by the House Patents committee. Inventor T. K. Giaragossian says the device taps an untapped ocean of power and would receive government protection if demonstrated to five scientists.
London reports the American barkentine Hildegard of 622 tons was sunk after a submarine attack as it lay becalmed bound from Havre to St Thomas. The crew landed unharmed. the submarine towed the boats back and then sank the vessel with bombs. The Germans warned the Americans to flee as another vessel was due.
The Nebraskan Council of Defense issues a statement accusing certain University of Nebraska professors and leading Lutheran church representatives of disloyal activity and passivity aiding Germany as an enemy. The July 11 release from Lincoln details alleged conduct compromising loyalty.
Rome dispatch reports Charles Jonnart stating the Greek army will grow from 3 to 10 divisions with full equipment within four months. He outlines reconstruction plans, Venizelos leadership, and US, Britain, and France roles in military reorganization and civil administration.
Berlin dispatch to Cologne Gazette says Ministers Helfferich and Zimmermann will retire. Germany may declare peace policy based on August 4 1914 no annexations. Some papers claim Bethmann Hollweg will resign if the declaration is adopted amid ministerial rifts over internal reforms.
Governor Bickett appoints a commission to draft a public school agriculture curriculum including manual training and home economics. Dr J Y Joyner Dr W C Riddick and Dr B W Kilgore named to prepare a bulletin for use in schools. The group convened with a quorum but will meet again in September.
New York July 11 The American steamship Kasan carrying fifty crew is sunk presumably off the French coast. Fate of those on board is not known.
A Washington delegation visits Secretary Baker to push Charlotte as the site for a 40 000 man National Guard cantonment. Fayetteville and Wilmington residents claim interest, with officials stressing water supply and local facilities as deciding factors for the camp’s location and regional impact.
Jerome Arizona July 11 An armed mob drives 67 Industrial Workers of the World members from Jerome toward Jerome Junction 27 miles away while 50 guards ensure they do not return. The driver followed a miners strike in the copper district lawfully opposed by the industry unions. Some workers report being forced from claims to join strike picket lines amid clashes with mine operators.
The Associated Press reports secrecy obscures the police inquiry and coroner's inquest into last week's race riots. A juror claimed Illinois guardsmen shot two negroes under a police sergeant orders, with Colonel E P Clayton said to have testified.
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam says Emperor William called a Crown Council in Berlin Monday. Ministers and the military and naval cabinets attended a meeting lasting about three hours. A franchise bill for Prussia introducing universal direct suffrage and the secret ballot is believed to be among possible outcomes.
Captain Allen Tucker of the American steamer Orleans was rescued more than an hour after the ship sank following a gangway mishap during a collision. He was picked up by a boat from his own vessel as the liner went down shortly after being struck.
Principal U S railroads report May earnings up by over 3 5 million despite overall gains offset by declines at some lines The Southern and Western systems show clear increases with Southern advancing from 15 15 million to 25 56 million and Western from 40 43 million to 47 76 million The data come from the Interstate Commerce Commission via the Associated Press July report data cover 1916 1917 figures and year over year changes across major routes.
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