Hurley Opposes Prohibition in War Shipyard Roar
Washington hearing on the Jones amendment hears Mr Hurley and Bainbridge Colby defend keeping liquor out of the war effort. Hurley cites Oregon and Washington shipyards proving workers perform well without stimulants and warns against experimental liberty limits in a national emergency. Burleson echoes war needs and suggests coordinating with the food administration.
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Washington
Hurley
Bainbridge Colby
Shipping Board
Colby
Oreon
Gregor
Oregon
Senate
Burleson
Food Administration
Freight Rates Higher on Railroads Today
Washington June 25 Freight rates on nearly every railroad in the United States rose 25 percent today. The McAdoo plan to meet higher operating costs due to wage increases for railroad workers took effect at midnight and applies to interstate and intrastate shipments. Specific increases cover coal coke ores stone brick grain cotton livestock meats sugar and other commodities shipped in large quantities and for export and import rates.
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Washington
United States
McAdoo
North Carolina Bar Association Opens Meeting at Wrightsville Beach
The twentieth annual North Carolina Bar association gathering begins at 8:15 p.m. in the Harbor Island auditorium Wrightsville Beach with Angus Wilton McLean presiding and T L Caudle delivering the opening remarks. Frederick Allain will speak Wednesday evening at 8:15 about Franco-American legal issues and the peace council.
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North Carolina Bar Association
Harbor Island
Wrightsville Beach
Angus Wilton McLean
Lumberton
Magncration
Fe Toe Tee Woper
Kinston
T. L Caudle
Wadesboro
McLean
Peace Council
Frederick Allain
French High Commission
Thomas W Davis
Wilmington
A. W. McLean
G. V. Cowper
T. L. Caudle
A. W
John W. Graham
Hillsboro
Monsieur Frederick Allain
Paris
R. H. Welch
Federal Land Bank
Columbia
S. C
Federal Farm Loan
Federal Land District
W. J. Adamis
Carthage Bar
Probe of fire in steamer at Atlantic Port
Army authorities are probing a fire in the hold of a transport at the pier. The blaze caused several thousand dollars of damage before extinguished by a local fire department unit. The fire threatened airplane parts and other war material aboard.
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Atlantic
Invaders Driven Beyond Piave in Italian Victory
The Italian line reports Austrians driven past the Piave with heavy losses and 40,000 prisoners. Austrian 200,000 casualties claimed. Italians seal bridgeheads on the eastern bank as the river beds dry after a sudden Piave torrent. British and French forces report gains on the Western front amid Allied preparations for further offensives.
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Austria
Piave
Diaz
Vienna
Baron Burian
Germany
Hapsburg Empire
Teuton
Charles
Italy
North Sea
Switzerland
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Flanders
le Port
Soissons
Aisne
Belleau Wood
Chateau Thierry
Wstern
Alsace
Berlin
Badonviller
Luneville Front
Notice to subscribers about subscription credit
All persons paying The Dispatch subscriptions to agents are cautioned to notice the label on their paper to see if they are given proper credit. The label shows when the subscription expires and if within a few days after making payment your label does not show the proper extension of time notify the circulation department and it will be given immediate attention. CIRCULATION MANAGER, The Dispatch.
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Dispatch
The
Tidewater car and gas rates increase granted today
The North Carolina Corporation Commission granted Tide Water Co. a fare rise to seven cents for street cars with four tickets for 25 cents and 17 for a dollar. Gas rates set at 1.75 per 1000, with discounts. summer routes to Wrightsville Beach priced, and rates to Harbor Island cash and ticket prices listed. Also notes: embezzler H A Hayes granted pardon, deemed escaped convict. Judge Frank Carter to resign August 3.
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Raleigh
N. C
Corporation Commission
TideWater Company
Traction Company
Wilmington
Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville
Winter Park
Harbor Island
H. A. Hayes
Bickett
Frank Carter
Isabel C Harriss Schooner Launched At Wilmington Yard
The Isabel C Harriss, Wilmington Wooden Ship Construction’s first schooner, was launched at 11 35 AM from Queen Street, amid flags and celebrations. Mrs J J Turney christened the vessel with champagne as onlookers gathered along the Cape Fear river despite misty, inclement weather.
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Isabel C. Harriss
Wilmington Wooden Ship Construction Company
Queen Street
Cape Fear
J. J. Turney
Harriss
Austrian Losses Total 200000 Men in Italy
Paris reports Austrian casualties at 200000 with two thirds of some enemy divisions wiped out. Turin dispatch notes a complete rout as the Piave carries away Austrian dead and Italian cavalry push beyond the eastern river bank. French papers hail Italian victory and consider whether Germany might send aid from the western front.
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Paris
Secolo
Milan
Matin
Turin
Diaz
Piave
L’homme Libre
William
von Hindenburg
Switzerland
Rome
Heard National Bank Officials Arrested in Florida
Indictments following a grand jury led to the arrest of five Floridians in the Heard National bank failure case in Jacksonville. J J Heard, president, faces 43 counts, J M Bell cashier two counts, with others charged as aiding and abetting. Bonds set at 2500 dollars pending arraignment.
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Jacksonville
Fla
United States
Bell
George H. Mason
Mason
J. B. Barton
Live Oak National Bank
J. H. Mulholland
United States Shipping Board
Herbert Phillips
Heard National Bank
Florida
Will Draw 800000 Men Who Registered June 5
The War Department fixed Thursday this week as the date to draw the draft order for about 800000 men aged 21 who registered June 5. The drawing will be at the Senate Office Building starting 9 a.m. and expected to finish before noon. Last year 10500 numbers covered the boards. this year the roll likely won’t exceed 1000, with 1200 capsules drawn.
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Washington
War Department
Senate
Warrant Found For Democratic Candidate Duncan
A warrant was issued in Columbia for John T. Duncan, candidate for the democratic nomination for governor, on an affidavit by J. W. Wessinger charging breach of trust involving $800. Magistrate S. M. Busby issued the warrant on June 25.
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Columbia
D. C
John T. Duncan
S. M. Busby
J. W. Wessinger
Germany Names Russia as War Instigator in Reichstag Address
Amsterdam dispatch says German foreign secretary von Keuhlmann blamed Russia for prompting the war, with France and England singled out as secondary instigators. He asserted Germany seeks a free strong existence within historic boundaries and overseas trade, while Belgium remains a pledge that cannot be ceded.
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Amsterdam
Dlama
Russia
von Keuhlman
Reichstag
Rance
England
Dr. von Keuhlmann
France
Germany
Belgium
Germany's War Aims, Dr. von Keuhlmann
Ign
Vom Keuhlmann
Europe
Napoleon
Russig
Hanglan
von Keuhlmann
Seg
Big Allied Nations Fourth of July Celebration Planned
Washington reports President Wilson will speak at Mount Vernon during a Fourth of July observance with delegates from allied nations participating. The program includes a ceremony at Washington's tomb and aims to mark independence day as a historic, memorable event with expected pronouncements on war issues. Foreign-born citizens organize nationwide celebrations in response to the president's call.
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Washington
Wilson
Mount Vernon
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Prohibition
Burles
the Bar Association
John T. McCutchson
Talian
Tidewater
Dial
National Bank
Keuhlmann Outlines
Allied Nations
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