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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
1
The Glasgow speech marks a major address by the British prime minister. He outlines policy aims, regional concerns, and international stance while appealing for unity and national effort.
British forces press a wide encircling effort around Lens and advance from Appy to Avion while raids near Loos and Souches deepen. Verdun sees renewed German attacks with Hill 304 contested and French lines held after strong counterattacks. Greece moves toward entering the war with Venizelos government recalls diplomats.
The Russian mission outlined that a Russian republic will be created with a constituent assembly likely to open on September 30. The provisional government retains absolute powers, with the assembly to shape federal local government, citizen rights, taxation, land reform, and election rules amid wartime conditions.
The Baptist Seaside Assembly at Harbor Island auditorium draws growing, diverse attendance despite wartime conditions. Dr. John Roach Straton discusses Does God Answer Prayer with fresh insight while Dr. C L Greaves argues ministry as profession and Dr A T ertson inspires with practical expositions in chautauqua sessions.
President Wilson signed an executive order enabling the Navy to claim the old Jamestown position site on Hampton Roads for a naval station. The move takes effect when filed with the Secretary of State tomorrow, with construction to start soon. Congress appropriated 1.4 million dollars for the purchase, price to be fixed by the President.
President Wilson stepped into the prohibition fight over the Food bill urging a stop to distilling and brewing but opposing immediate prohibition of beer and light wines. He seeks authority to halt malt and vineous liquor in emergencies while pushing for passage of a broader food measure. Senate leaders and proponents weigh adoption as war needs, with further talks planned.
Petrograd reports the United States plans to send a Red Cross mission to Russia. The move drew hearty appreciation from army and medical circles, particularly at the Russian Red Cross headquarters, as noted in yesterday’s papers.
Paris reports that two French merchantmen over 1600 tons and three smaller vessels were sunk by submarines or mines in the week ending June 24. During that period French ports saw 1088 arrivals and 969 sailings.
United Press report from New York on June 29 states Governor John K Tener resigns as president of the National League. He says he will not seek re election and will not answer further questions, leaving with a strong reputation after four years of leadership and a busy public career including governor and congressman.
A naval inquiry report states the cruiser Olympia struck an uncharted rock 500 yards south of Cerberus shoal buoy in Block Island sound. The court of inquiry is expected to find the navigator not at fault. Wreckers aboard report hope of saving the ship persists.
In Laconia New Hampshire on June 29 Miss Elizabeth Suess and Miss Dorothy Davis were wounded when their colleague Miss Alice Bleach Richards head teacher at the State School for Feeble Minded was murdered in a cottage by Morris B Bradford who surrendered for hearing. Bradford bound the trio and attacked them with a knife and blows, Richards dying from throat wounds.
British forces pressed through the rain and thunder to attack Avion and other southwestern suburbs of Lens in France. First objectives were taken with nearly 200 prisoners captured and several machine guns seized amid ruined mines and derricks. The bombardment prior to the assault covered a wide front with heavy activity.
In New York on June 29 the case of Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman resumed with expectation that a jury would be seated tonight unless Berkman delays by questioning jurors. Goldman faces questions over her bank book, including a $3067 deposit on January 24, 1916 linked to outside funding for preparedness.
Paris June 29 Major General Pershing received a delegation from Alsace-Lorraine republican committees. The vice president M Staehling spoke of Alsatian ancestry and pride that a descendant of their country fights for their rights and restoration to France. Pershing expressed happiness greeting the valiant people and noted his warm regard for Alsace.
Captain John Ellingson and 12 Norwegian crewmen from the steamer Sorland were picked up after the vessel was torpedoed off Ushant about 150 miles from France. They survived nine hours in open boats and were brought to Newport News by another Norwegian steamer. no injuries were reported.
The Chicago and St. Louis National League clubs game today will have all gate receipts donated to the Red Cross. All passes are suspended and employees will work without pay so every cent from the gate goes to the war fund.
London reports the steamer Ad dah was torpedoed without warning by a German submarine on June 15. The attack fatally wounded eight crewmen after firing on the captain's boat. The master’s boat was destroyed at 300 to 400 yards while survivors were picked up by a French steamer at 5 PM on June 16. several aboard the chief officer’s boat were wounded.
Athens reports that the Greek government has severed diplomatic relations with Germany Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey in a major regional shift amid the ongoing war.
Chicago reports the private Graham & Sons bank closes this afternoon after heavy deposits. A police guard was requested. Founder Andrew Graham died a year ago and was notable in Illinois politics. Sons Ralph and Edward ran the business.
Washington June 29 coal prices drop July 1 soft coal east of the Mississippi will fall by 1 to 5 dollars a ton for consumers with a 50 cent cut to the government. Hard coal price talks to be deferred until after July 1. Officials estimate annual savings over 180 million dollars for government and public.
Six women jailed for three days for picketing the White House were freed at sentence end and feted at a breakfast at suffrage headquarters. Police indicate they will block further protests. suffragists vow to resume picketing as arrests follow.
Rio Janiro June 29 Brazil has revoked its decree of neutrality in the war between the Entente Allies and Germany. The government by act of Congress late in May authorized revocation of Brazil's neutrality as Germany and the United States became involved. Foreign Minister Nito Pecanha said Brazil had refrained from taking sides but could not remain indifferent once the United States entered the struggle and Germany treated Brazil brutally.
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