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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
1
A complaint accusing railroads of discrimination against Virginia cities is lodged. The Hardware Men group presents three reports to the directorate on committee performance and material handling.
The Hardware Association of the Carolinas met at Wrightsville Beach to select officers for the ensuing years and plan the 1918 convention in Asheville. Officers named include President M J O Neil and Vice Presidents High R Blalock B L Wheeler and J M Anderson with T Dixon as Secretary and Treasurer.
Allan R. Hawley testifies before the House Military Affairs subcommittee proposing to build 100000 airplanes and 10000 to 29000 aviators for war. He backs a separate aeronautics department and notes Allied output, with postwar planes usable commercially. He foresees transatlantic airliners and a French plan to use surplus aircraft commercially.
In Dublin on June 21 Sinn Fein supporters—about 500 with flags—attacked former soldiers' residences displaying Union Jacks. Windows were smashed and police were pelted with stones. Eight men and five women were arrested.
A June report from Petrograd notes the regiment titled the command of death led by Vera Buitchkareff will be reviewed by War Minister Kemsky. The unit, comprising about 300 women under a male sergeant, is set to go to the Minsk front in two weeks. One notable sentry, Marya Skydloff, daughter of Admiral Skrydloff, guards Torzhkov Barracks.
Washington June 21 six divisional camp sites for the National Guard in the Southeastern Department selected by Major General Wood were approved by the War Department Anniston Montgomery Greenville Spartanburg Augusta and Macon. Three divisional camp sites remain to be selected.
The Rev. E. Weslie Pidgeon of Winnipeg was elected International President of the International Association of Rotary Clubs at Atlanta on June 21. Three vice presidents were chosen: Robinson A. McDowell of Louisville, H. J. Brunnier of San Francisco, and Samuel Botsford of Buffalo, with district governors also elected.
Virginia tops the region with 418 943 raised toward a 1 000 000 quota. Kentucky has 226 583 of 300 000, Louisiana and Tennessee near 300 000 and 200 000 respectively, while South Carolina 58 018 and North Carolina 49 016. Richmond, New Orleans lead cities. Chattanooga, Nashville and Raleigh Durham noted in state totals.
A June 21 report from Denver says rumors that El Vado in northwestern New Mexico was wiped out by a forest fire are unfounded. Only a lumber kiln burned, with total loss around 5000 dollars per a large lumber company with interests there.
New York June 21 Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman labeled leading anarchists were indicted by a Federal grand jury for conspiring to persuade young men to avoid draft registration. They pleaded not guilty and are held on 25000 bail each.
William J. Bryan, visiting Washington, endorses the Food Administration bill. He says a government that can commandeer lives and tax citizens should protect the whole people from greedy nonpatriots and trusts the President with the proposed powers. He asserts the President acts openly and without selfish motives and would not abuse the power.
The Senate Finance Committee decided to extend excess profits taxes in the war revenue bill to individuals in trade or business as well as corporations and partnerships. The measure is expected to raise about 100 million dollars. Individuals would receive a 5000 dollar exemption, with the tax on individuals added to the income tax.
Campaign leader J. A. Taylor and panel urge citizens to support the war effort through loyalty and sacrifice. The text frames government protection as dependent on public duty, urging contributions of money food and personal service to shorten the war and save lives. Executive Committee signatories include Rev T P Noe H Lacy Hunt H McQueen and others.
The 19th annual Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men of North Carolina closed in Oceanic Hotel with officers elected and delegates named to the U S Great Council in Hot Springs Arkansas. A $100 to Red Cross was pledged, likely rising to $1 000, and Lt Gov O Max Gardner gave a notable address. Delegates return home this afternoon after a profitable session in Wilmington.
Officers of the North Carolina Bankers Association were elected at Wrightsville Beach. New officers include President W B Drake C a s h i e r Merchants National Bank Raleigh First Vice President James A Gray Jr Winston Salem Second Vice President J B Ramsey First National Bank Rocky Mount Third Vice President Erwin Sluder Battery Park Bank Asheville Secretary and Treasurer W A Hunt Citizens Bank Henderson. A speech by D A Houston of Columbia Farm Loan Bank contrasted the Farm Loan Act for the gathering. The Dispatch will print Houston’s full address on Sunday.
Captain Max V. Thierichens, ex-commander of the German raider Prince Eitel Friedrich and indicted in Philadelphia on Mann White Slavic act neutrality violations smuggling, departed the war prison at Fort Oglethorpe yesterday in the custody of a Justice Department agent. His destination was not disclosed. He lived in ease here with Chinese and German attendants.
Paris reports a German submarine torpedoed a British steamer and then fired on lifeboats, killing eight occupants. A patrol boat rescued fifty men from the torpedoed ship, while another flotilla boat saved forty more from a separate lifeboat.
Washington June 21 Russian diplomatic mission prepared to begin active work with American officials on issues of organization munitions supplies and railroad materials Russia's chief needs at this time
Eight people were killed and many wounded in a clash between government troops and supporters of the Republic of Kirzanov in Tam bov Province Russia. The fighting followed the republics refusal to recognize Petrograd authority.
A large cargo of gold totaling 4.5 million dollars arrived in New York today via J. P. Morgan & Co. from Canada. This shipment increases the present movement to 48.5 million dollars and brings total imports of gold from all sources this year to 443.5 million dollars.
Rome reports during the last week two Italian steamers and five sailing ships were torpedoed by submarines. Two steamers were attacked but escaped. In the same period 606 ships entered Italian ports and 531 ships sailed.
Paris reports that French forces regained ground east of Vauxaillon after a fierce German attack aided by fresh troops from the Russian front. The action near Mont des Singes saw heavy losses for the enemy, fifty prisoners captured, and five aviation guns taken.
The 40 foot power boat 8-55 formerly the Gypsy burned to the water's edge on Stony Beach last night. Ensign A J McKenzie commander and six crewmen were rescued by coast guardsmen. Ammunition was removed before the flames reached it. Naval authorities investigate.
The Shipping Board will start marine engineering schools July 2 at about six institutions to train engineer officers for the government merchant fleet. Students will get thirty days classroom training followed by shipboard instruction. Five thousand engineers are needed in the next 18 months, and the board also plans training for 5,000 masters mates in the merchant service.
In Rome on June 21, the Chamber of Deputies and Senate stood to applaud President Wilson's war message. The entire Cabinet and public joined the cheers as the telegraph to America and Prince Udine were noted in the read telegram.
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