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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1917

Page

8

Rivers and Harbors Bill Keeps North Carolina Funded

Washington July 27 The rivers and harbors bill as passed by the Senate retains North Carolina appropriations when conference settles. Provisions include 35000 for Cape Fear river improvements below Wilmington 85000 for Cape Fear Northeast and Black river works 100000 for the Norfolk to Beaufort inland waterway 35000 for Beaufort and Morehead City harbors and related inlets and waterways plus a lump sum for several rivers and creeks and the Swan Quarter bay to Deep bay waterway.

George H. Manning Washington D. C Senate North Carolina House Cape Fear Wilmington Northeast Black Rivers Norfolk Beaufort Morehead City Beaufort Inlet Pamlico Sound Core Sound Beaufort Harbor Jacksonville Bay Meuse Trent Swan Quarter Bay Deep Bay

Petition to conscript income above three thousand in NC district

A petition circulated in Bumberton urges Senators Simmons and Overman and Representative Godwin to back laws that conscript all income over $3,000 annually. It proposes a minimum $100 monthly payment to each drafted citizen, arguing wealth should bear war costs. Abe Swartzberg leads the drive with many signatures.

Bumberton North Carolina Senate House F. M. Simmons Lee S. Overman United States Senate H. L. Godwin House of Representatives United States Couneee Abe Swartzberg

More Commissions Issued Today In North Carolina

Special to The Dispatch from Raleigh dated July 27 reports Major Sidney C. Chalmers of Durham commissioned first lieutenant in the new artillery regiment led by Col. Albert Cox. The Adjutant-General’s office also lists appointments in the Second Infantry including Captains Albert Barr and William D. Holland, First Lieutenants James A. Clifton and Ralph Faison, and Second Lieutenants Julian Wood Jr. and Lawrence B. Bradsheer.

Raleigh N. C Sidney C. Chalmers Durham New Artillery Regiment Col Albert Cox Adjutant-General’s Office Albert Barr William D. Holland James A. Clifton Ralph Faison Julian Wood, Jr Lawrence B. Bradsheer

British Take Ground After Counterattack Near La Basseville

British forces report capturing La Basseville near the French border and driving enemy troops from the village. They claim additional prisoner losses and note a British detachment withdrew under pressure from a large German counterattack near Magchy Les Preux and Ypres. All units report some men missing after the night’s fighting.

London la Basseville Bel LaBasse Ville Warneton Magchy Les Preux Lassé Ypres Ancort

Four–way North Carolina Governor race potential in 1920s era

A prominent North Carolina politician argues that Robert N. Page remains highly esteemed after resigning from Congress. He predicts a strong gubernatorial primary with Rufus A Doughton Max Gardner Cameron Morrison and Page as likely contenders. Page is favored by many in Washington and state delegates.

Simmons Oie Robert N. Page Cameron’ Morrison Charlotte North Carolina Morrison Congress Page Bre Rufus A.doughton Ashepout Max Gardner Shelby Cameron Morrison Washington Bickett Rufus Coughton Max Gartner House of Representatives Capitol Old North

Parade planned in Chicago for new National Army call

The movement to honor the 50 000 men drafted into the National Army in Chicago announced plans for August 4. Four thousand reserve officers in training at Fort Sheridan will command the troops. Citizens with numbers in the call are invited to participate and pay tribute to Chicago’s first quota in the National Army.

Associated Preas Chicago National Army Fort Sheridan

Don't Use Dyes for Gray Hair Hair Culture Ad Promotes Booklet

An illustrated booklet titled Hair Culture is advertised. The ad promotes a gray hair alternative sold under a maker's satisfaction warranty. Hessig-Ellis Drug Co. of Memphis Tennessee is listed for direct mail order or in Green's Drug stores. A large bottle is offered for 50 cents.

Gréen’s

Hurley Sworn In as Member of Board and Shipping News

Arenas Press reports Hurley sworn in as member of the Shipping Board. Denman to chair. President Wilson accepts resignation of Theodore Brent of Orleans, former vice chairman, amid ongoing board reshuffle and policy debates.

Hurley Arenas Press Dwar Hunley Ings Asve Ee Eats Yesto Am ‘Denman Wilson Theodore Brent Orleans Shipping Board Brent Denmen

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