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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1917
Page
1
A familiar group resurfaces to oppose the selective service program. They mobilize petitions and public demonstrations to pressure lawmakers while arguing for broader civilian oversight and volunteer service.
Senators Hardwick Vardaman and Reed lead opposition to conscription in the aviation fleet credit bill. Debate pauses action likely until next week after Food Control measure is settled. War aims praised by some while others fear expanding the draft for foreign service.
Berlin reports increased activity on the Romanian front and renewed artillery fighting in sectors noted as Archduke Joseni and Field Marshal von Mack inzen. In the northern Russo Finnish front areas of Riza Dvinsk and Smorgon artillery engagements were more severe.
The Associated Press reports New York calls for September 6 a Lafayette Day celebration to honor the municipality and patriot achievements. Joseph H. Choate led meetings of the Lafayette Day committee outlining the call and noting planned observances.
Dr Edward Elling resigned as secretary of foreign and domestic trade at the request of Secretary Wilson. He is succeeded by S Cutler as first assistant, who will serve until a permanent appointment is made. The shift follows discussions over export control under themerchant act and links to Wilson’s broader policy.
North Carolina railroads urge a basic change in freight rates with hearings set for August 30 after a July 31 session. Insurance Commissioner Young resists a fire rate rise, saying companies must show losses in state cases. Judge Osborne and Solicitor Wilson argue over Dr Summers pardon while Governor Bickett reviews evidence before delaying imprisonment.
Secretary of War Baker with army officials arrived at Hampton Roads to inspect nearby military establishments. The party traveled on a government vessel to Langley Aviation Field to view a flying exhibition by Lieutenant La Matrie of the French army and Captain Bartholf of the local station, with Fortress Monroe to be visited this afternoon.
Investigations at the Caldwell scene near Charlotte after Southern Railway train No. 26 wreck left one trainman and a black passenger dead and several injured. A crow bar and wrench found near the tool house suggest deliberate wrecking but no suspects or arrests were made. Most injured were released from Charlotte hospitals. the engineer remains disabled for weeks.
Captain Frederick Hinsch who led the marine side of the Deutschland’s U S voyages escaped to Germany about four weeks ago. He left South Amboy with a crew of three on a 200 ton sailing ship bought for $8 000 and reportedly reached Bremen, entry port of the Deutschland. Authorities say a naturalized German American aided the purchase and was interned. Hinsch had been under Justice Department surveillance before the war declaration.
Reports from an American liner returning from a round trip across the Atlantic describe two near encounters with German submarines. Black smoke from another ship obscured targets while a torpedo woke and missed just behind the stern. A gas buoy, mistaken for a sub, exploded after 62 shots.
In Chicago a poultry firm reports about 30 thousand pounds of poultry stored as demand dwindles. Refrigerated ships return most of the load. Holders and retailers clash over prices with dealers seeking 33 to 40 cents per pound and one asking 43 cents.
Roland S. Norris of Philadelphia has been selected for appointment as ambassador to Japan to succeed the late Ambassador Guthrie. He is reported persona non grata to Japan and the nomination will be sent to the Senate shortly.
London dispatch says the war office reports a British advance near Monchy Le Preux as of today.
Federal Trade Commission auditors began examining Chicago packing houses to determine production and marketing costs for meats and similar foods. The probe, ordered by President Wilson, targets fair profits across food, steel, iron, coal, and coke sectors with Joseph E. Davis inspecting plants at the stock yards and meeting with packing house reps.
New York guardsmen pressed to join the Southern training camp at Spartanburg South Carolina with officials estimating the new Sixth division could depart by August 1 if muster continues at the recent pace. Recruits are sworn in as examinations continue and arms and equipment arrive. The city resembles a vast drill ground with armories echoing commands as soldiers drill in civilian dress awaiting gear.
Federal officers unearth a plan to terrorize Kansas by inoculating court plaster with tetanus germs. Three men of German origin were arrested in separate towns. their identities withheld to prevent lynching. The case, led by U S District Attorney Fred Robertson, is under questioning.
London reports allied observers hope Monday's coup stops the Rhine Hamburg traffic, recent weeks seeing bolder German captains. Britain delayed action until the flotilla advanced, then struck quickly. Rotterdam notes Germany will lay up 30 coal steamers rather than sail them home through the sea lane.
Amsterdam reports from Berlin suggest liberal circles view Chaney Michaelis as a temporary figure who will pave the way for a dictatorship with General Ludendorff in supreme control.
Copenhagen reports that Dusseldorf lifted the state of siege imposed due to food riots. 185 people received sentences averaging 18 months, prompting protests at a high labor meeting. Activists demanded weaker sentences for children and minors and bread ration guarantees. Twelve thousand workers met in Bielefeld urging peace without annexations or indemnities and asking the Reichstag to back only a firm government.
London reports that British recruiting in the United States has yielded very satisfactory results with high quality recruits. The Associated Press notes strong interest and good returns from American volunteers.
Heavy fighting and strategic moves unfold on the Franco Belgian front with French forces repelling German counter attacks near Hill 304 and expanding gains beyond Avecourt wood. In the east, Korniloff’s Russian troops hold a Lomnica river line against Austrian and German reserves as artillery duels persist near Brzezany Halicz and Kalusz.
The American training camp in France establishes a post office for letters timing with Paris for dispatch and return mail. Troops receive surplus supplies back from depots and officers billet at modest rates to keep costs low, preventing price inflation seen earlier in the war.
Governors and officers of the Federal Reserve Banks in New York Boston Philadelphia Richmond Cleveland and Chicago with liberty loan committee chairmen met to plan the next war loan campaign. The meeting continued and recommendations will be filed with Secretary McAdoo.
Paris reports Anatole de Monzie, now under secretary of maritime transports, wins cabinet approval for general control of the mercantile fleet. The decree requires licenses for ships over 100 tons, enables rate control and utilization of vessels, and allows requisition of underused ships at ports.
National Guard units will travel in day coaches rather than tourist sleepers to camps in the South. A sleeping-car shortage forces the change. War Department officials expect the initial move to be well under way by month’s end.
In Washington on July 18 Associated Press reports Provost Marshal General Crowder prepared final plans for the national lottery to determine the order of 10,000,000 registered men for military service. Details include the drawing place and date in Washington with possible Capitol annex committee room as a venue.
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