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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1917
Page
13
The speaker asserts that postwar settlements must end autocratic rule, protect self government, and secure life and liberty for all peoples. He calls for practical readjustments with no forced sovereignty, no punitive indemnities, and a genuine covenant among free nations to prevent future aggressions. More than words, he argues, is needed to unite mankind.
Since the war began telephone and telegraph firms have extended networks to about 20 million miles of exchange and toll lines, linking over 10 million telephone stations nationwide.
A cable from the Americas Consul at Tiflis reports a critical refugee situation with 40,000 orphans, widespread hunger, unemployment, and exposure. Relief appeals urge renewed, substantial U S fundraising and yearlong support, with urgent need for millions. Mass meeting at New York raised about 100 ousand dollars for relief.
Theodore Kingsbury son of Mrs R A Kingsbury of 401 Dock street has been moved from Norfolk Virginia to Buffalo New York to manage the Buffalo Western Union Telegraph office. A Wilmington boy he has risen rapidly in his field and friends here greet his appointment with pleasure.
George Washington Council No. 67 Junior Order United American Mechanics announces Friday night sessions at 8 o clock replacing Wednesdays. Meetings moved to the Junior headquarters on North Second street. all members urged to attend.
The Armenian and Syrian Relief Day seeks to mobilize public support for aid to destitute people abroad. Local publicity agent Yeager, acting for Armenian and Syrian Relief, notes broad interest and expects a successful effort led by ALEX. 85.
Prussia has appointed Paul Spaete as the new public executioner after a year without one. Spaete previously served as assistant to Schweitz, who accumulated a competency and retired from the post.
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