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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1917

Page

8

Richman Nabbed in Virginia Politician Arrest

John L. Litz a wealthy Republican and former Virginia House member was arrested at Coeburn Wise county on charges of cursing the President the U S flag and the Democratic administration. Richard Evelyn Byrd now U S attorney for the Western District of Virginia is expected to prosecute. Litz has coal mining ties with Congressman CJ Bascom Slemp and is described as a millionaire with a wife and two children.

Associated Press Richmond John L. Litz Coeburn Wise County United States Virginia House of Delegates House Richard Evelyn Byrd Western District of Virginia Byrd Litz CJ Bascom Slemp

Roll of Patriots Great in Answer to Nation's Call

The piece notes large scale WWI registration with few disorders and many volunteers, including heavy Black and mountain regions. It cites heavy registration in Danville Virginia, and in Boston where 75 567 people registered, with other Massachusetts towns totaling 201 955. Authorities expect actions against Russians Navajo Utes and others resisting enrollment.

Virginia Danville New England Boston Mass Massachusetts Arizona New Mexico Wyoming Phoenix Ariz Flagstaff Ignacio Colo

Western States Register For Draft Surpasses Estimates

In San Francisco and surrounding western states, draft registration under the selective act exceeded expectations with only minor disturbances. Butte Montana saw 15 arrests as troops suppressed an anti registration crowd while Chicago registered 309,024, topping liberal forecasts. National guardsmen patrolled Negatiine during an I W W parade and seized rifles and sabres.

San Francisco Pacific States Idaho Montana Washington Butte Mont Chicago Middle-West Illinois Nebraska Wisconsin Minnesota North South Dakota Iowa Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Texas Indiana Michigan Michigan Peninsula

Governors await draft registration returns in mountain states

Governors of the Rocky Mountain States awaited county tallies on yesterday's selective draft registration. In Philadelphia registration surpassed government estimates with delays due to slow alien registrations. The city total reached 172,502 with categories including exemption requests 235,823 married 78,483 single with dependents 35,509 and aliens 38,306.

Denver Colo Rocky Mountain States Philadelphia

Bonds Refused by Subscribers and Local News

In New Bern J M Hall alias Frank Sargent alias Lester Wise faces a suspended 16 month sentence for robbery of two boarding houses and may leave Craven County. Craven county bonds valued at 275000 were refused by Spitzer Rorick & Company, with county attorney promising Supreme Court action. Navy surgeon Dr R D V Jones may delay a France voyage and remain in the U S for weeks. Local schools plan a military training course under Principal Frank L Ashley starting after the fall term.

New Bern J. M. Hall Frank Sargent Lester Wise Craven Hall California Spitzer Rorick & Company Toledo Craven County Board of Commissioners Supreme Court Ohio R. D. V. Jones United States Navy France Europe Jones United States Navy

Old Graduates Flocked Back for Alumni Day at University

Chapel Hill June 6 Old graduates by the score returned for Alumni Day exercises at the University eight classes 1857 1887 1892 1897 1902 1907 and 1912 held meetings and a luncheon Judge Francis D Winston presided Major John W Graham and Colonel Robert Bingham spoke to an ovation Morning program included Dean Lucius Polk McGehee Walter Murphy H G Connor Jr R S Hutchison C A Jones Holt Haywood J J Parker and C E Norman Others spoke and R D W Connor of Raleigh was elected alumni president The class of 1907 donated 1000 to erect a flag pole Trustees meet tonight.

Chapel Hill Lucius Polk McGehee Walter Murphy H. G. Connor, Jr Wilson R. S. Hutchison Charlotte C. A. Jones Holt Haywood J. J. Parker Cc. E. Norman R. D. W. Connor Raleigh

Strangler Lewis Loses to Zbyszko in Long Bout

In San Francisco on June 6 Wladek Zbyszko of Poland defeated Strangler Lewis after a two and a half hour wrestling match. The flying fall secured the decision for Zbyszko in a lengthy bout featuring the famous rivals.

Strangler Lewis San Francisco Wladek Zbyszko Poland

Sequoyah Statue Unveiled as Oklahoma's Capitol Import

The statue honoring Sequoyah, creator of the Cherokee syllabary, was unveiled today marking Oklahoma's first contribution to Statuary Hall at the National Capitol.

Sequoyah Oklahoma National Capital

Prussian Leaders Confirm Food Supply Through 1917 18

Berlin reports a conference of the Prussian House of Lords and government heads concluded food reserves are sufficient to last through the remainder of the crop year and until peace. Regulary plans for 1917 18 and distribution strategies were laid out.

Berlin London Prussian House of Lords

Belgium to Send Official Mission to United States

Washington reports Belgium will dispatch an official mission led by Baron Moncheur, former minister, arriving within three weeks. The delegation aims to thank the United States, praising its role as Belgium’s great benefactor.

Associated Press Washington Belgium United States Baron Moncheur

Registration figures show Brunswick county men

Official reports from Southport on June 6 indicate 1 070 men registered in Brunswick county yesterday. The government had estimated 1 243, but many young men left the county to work elsewhere, explaining the shortfall.

Southport Brunswick County

Lumina Saturday Night Opening Dance Season Event

Lumina hosts the season opening dance with music by the regular Lumina orchestra. Dance fans invited to enjoy the live program and festive venue atmosphere.

THE Lumina Orchestra Lumina Adv

Card of Thanks for Sister M Anselm

Mrs Delia Taylor and family thank friends for expressions of sympathy after the death of her daughter Sister M Anselm.

Delia Taylor & Family M. Anselm

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