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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1917
Page
8
A report notes a tragedy at sea where a crew of the S. S. Louisiana lost their lives during a dangerous rescue. The captain and rescuers reportedly failed to save all crew members amid perilous conditions.
Maurice Lee Kambarn, quartermaster of the U S S Yaniancraw, is among nine men who gave their lives attempting to rescue the crew of the stranded steamer Louisisana near Winter Quarter Light in Norfolk Virginia. His body remains unrecovered.
The weekly statement shows banks and trust companies hold 148.59 million in excess reserve above legal requirements, down 21.84 million from last week. Loans total 3.558 billion, deposits rise modestly, with changes across reserves, circulation, and specie.
London March 10. In the murder conspiracy trial of four prisoners against Lloyd George and Arthur Henderson, S H Riza argues for a trial by ordeal invoking supernatural aid. The defense claims a secret agent Gordon lured the defendants and that his replacement Booth hid the plot. The judge dismisses the notion as abolished and questions the feasibility of such a method.
London March 10 Count von Bernstorff former German ambassador to Washington arrived at Christiana this morning according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen.
Washington March 0 President Wilson, recovering from a cold that kept him bedridden four days, sat up today and was expected to resume public business. The physician said he was well enough to see important callers and had no engagements planned for the day.
Washington March 10 The comptrollers of the currency today issued a call for the condition statements of all national banks as of the close of business March 5.
New York reports the mayor's food committee has bought 90 000 bushels of Maine potatoes for more than 225 000 dollars to sell at the lowest possible price. The move meets resistance from local grocers associations over market allocations and price controls. The committee cites a rice price rise as potential collusion and urges federal action.
Minneapolis player Miss Ethel Lee holds the northwestern women’s skating title and is noted as a brilliant tennis and baseball athlete. In baseball she is credited with throwing and batting like an experienced leaguer.
The Postal Telegraph Cable Company's messengers will call for your ads with the same quick service as telegrams and cables. For ads information call 176, for telegraph service contact Postal Telegraph.
Short classifieds item seeks three furnished rooms for light housekeeping on a permanent basis. Contact H. E. D. care Dispatch with replies.
A vintage classified notice encourages women facing sudden misfortune to seek private tutoring in music or drawing. It touts the benefit of the Want Ads in finding help, citing a call to H L Kidd for soil and flowers, with phone contact 1549-W.
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