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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1917
Page
1
The text shows a fragmented headline about a president asserting loyalty to liberty. It mentions a group called the Kimwies and references men linked to preserving freedom, though specifics are unclear due to OCR errors.
Memorial Day events were held from Canada to North Carolina with parades, flag services, and graves decorated for federal and union soldiers. In St Pauls Canadian and American forces joined in a joint ceremony with five battalion flags and 500 Canadian troops. Across Raleigh and Richmond observances included grave decoration and memorial orations by veterans and clergy.
President Wilson at Arlington Memorial Day urges urgent US action in the world war. He frames America as born to serve mankind and vows to show greater leadership in the global liberty cause, reflecting on Civil War valor and the unfinished work for liberty worldwide.
Report from East St Louis notes no further riots after a day of unrest as Black residents continue leaving the city in noticeable numbers. No injuries or major clashes reported. authorities patrol streets to maintain order.
In the American League Boston beat Washington 4 to 3, Detroit defeated Cleveland 4 to 1, New York routed Philadelphia 6 to 0, and Brooklyn lost 0 to 4 while Chicago edged Pittsburgh 6 to 5. In the National League New York won 3 to 6 against Philadelphia 2 to 0, plus Brooklyn 0 dealt by Boston 4. International League results include Rochester 7 Montreal 1, Providence 5 Baltimore 3, and Buffalo 4 Toronto 3. Only three games scheduled.
In Toledo the Louisville team won 5 to 3. Columbus defeated Indianapolis 8 to 2. St Paul Minneapolis games were affected by rain with no final score reported.
Tokyo reports Prof. Boris Bakhemetieff, newly arrived Russian ambassador to the United States, says he is pleased with conditions in Russia including Siberia and asserts the new regime is organizing well and will soon launch an offensive against the enemy. He leads a forty member commission and denies plans for a separate peace.
London reports that the weekly tally of British merchant ships sunk by submarines is expected to show a favorable total. Naval men believe summer weather and long days aid submarine warfare, with little chance of a substantial improvement while conditions prevail.
Washington May 30 Daylight saving legislation to set all time pieces forward one hour in summer months is expected before the Senate within weeks with the commerce committee favorable report by Senator Robinson of Arkansas on Senator Calder's bill. The measure is endorsed by boards of trade chambers of commerce and civic groups and many letters support it. The change would take effect next year from the last Sunday in April to the first Sunday in September.
A Villa force attacked Ojinaga in Mexico early today, surprising government troops who fled to the U S side leaving arms behind. Women and children from Ojinaga fled into Texas as the assault began.
Chicago officials report the anti-draft scheme as it unfolds in Milwaukee. Hinton G. Clabaugh of the Justice Department says suspects were detained and questioned. Over 30 people, including several women, were taken to the Federal building and more arrests are anticipated as operatives push investigations.
The first dirigible balloon built for the navy completed a successful flight from Chicago to Akron, covering about 500 miles. Departing at noon, it landed safely in Akron around 5 PM, following a pattern similar to British blimps.
Louisville and Nashville railroad grants wage increases totaling about 1 920 000 dollars yearly to more than 8 000 shopmen and foremen after reducing the nine hour day to eight. Machinists and boiler men receive raises from 42 to 48 cents an hour. Car repair men helpers and apprentices gain in the new scale ranging from 21/2 to 4 cents.
R J Reynolds Tobacco Company announced a $5,000,000 capital stock increase. The new issue consists of 50,000 shares of $100 each of 7 percent cumulative preferred stock, offered to common stockholders. Total capital becomes $20,000,000, split $10,000,000 common and $10,000,000 preferred.
State efforts to enfranchise absentee voters proceed under guidance of Colonel Wilson G. Lambe. Registration blanks go out as 3,000 missing votes from border districts loom, with soldiers in training camps set to register and vote. Inclusion of new charters and bank health data accompany a Campus and ceremony report including Morgenthau speed record and several degree announcements.
The article notes a pause in major battles on the Western Front with Austro Italian actions in Trieste continuing. It cites Emperor William urging troops to stand fast and hints at a possible new phase, while small raids occur around Mont Blond and Hill 304 near Verdun. It mentions French and British actions and German expectations of a wider offensive.
Rome reports further gains by Italy on the Trieste front with lines extended west of Medeazza in today’s official statement.
Paris reports nighttime artillery fighting on the French line south of St. Quentin. An official French war office statement says a German assault at Mont Blond in Champagne was repulsed with German casualties left on the field.
London reports last night in the Fontaine le Croixislles area and west of Lens hostile raiding parties were repulsed. South of Neuve Chapelle patrols entered enemy trenches and inflicted casualties with no other notable actions recorded.
Laredo Texas May 30 Federal officials report daily crossings of from twenty to twenty young Americans with money but little baggage leaving the United States for Mexico ostensibly to mine prospect for oil or pursue untrained jobs officials fear they flee conscription Most are from Eastern States A full description is taken for future identification Tallahassee Florida May 30 Florida sheriffs under Governor Catts orders watch for young men sailing to Cuba to avoid conscription she said the concern has been called to his attention
The Supreme Court adjourned to June 9 and ruled four constitutional amendments date from January 10, not November 7, affecting state law. It upheld a Durham case seeking to block water bonds and held for the city. The court also allows health department funding of 10000 annually, with 20000 from the state and a 20000 contribution from Metropolitan Life.
A Navy inquiry blamed a brass powder cup in the Mongolia disaster that killed two Red Cross nurses. Secretary Daniels announced a switch to wooden disks or fiber mouth cups to prevent a repeat, as vast quantities of brass cups are in use on ships and in shells.
May 30 Richmond Virginia police seized about 500 quarts of whiskey in the Lexington Hotel in what is described as the largest post dry spell raid. The seizure value is about $2,000 with 2,500 quarts taken in the county this month. State Prohibition Commissioner J Sidney Peters aided in the operation. no arrests reported.
A reproduction of the registration questions appears on page seven of today's Dis patch. The June issue shows all items that must be answered and promises engaging reading for readers seeking clarity and insight.
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