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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1916
Page
1
An Allied assault on the Meuse river bank pushed a strong point on the east side forward but parts of the fortifications at Vaux were lost. Heavy fighting continued as troops attempted to hold the line and regroup.
German war office announces Fort Vaux on the Meuse was evacuated last night after partial destruction. French heavy fire continues as gains on the eastern bank fade. Somme and LeGoufs sectors see limited advances by French and British forces amid ongoing bombardment and rain. Turkish fronts not mentioned.
New London and local officials prepare for the inquiry into the German undersea merchantman Deutschland. Captain Koenig is invited to a dinner with Chamber of Commerce leaders and Mayor Rogers, amid expectations of a $10 million cargo including jewels and drugs and documents.
Jerry Farlow, a young white man, pleaded guilty in Federal court to robbing the Spencer post office last January. He was sentenced to ten years in the Atlanta penitentiary after having escaped from the Georgia State prison where he was serving a ten year manslaughter sentence.
Washington D C Nov 2 Congressman Charles M Stedman under Dr Fowler care for stomach trouble has shown marked improvement. He left hospital last Saturday and plans to return to his district in three or four days likely by Saturday. Fowler says condition greatly improved and he is expected to regain his usual health. Stedman wished to campaign but was advised against leaving hospital to avoid harming his health. he now intends to travel home to vote in time.
Washington dispatch reports the Seattle Washington Construction and Dry Dock Company submitted the sole direct proposal for one of four swift coat cruisers under the 1917 naval building plan. Hull and machinery costs are capped at 5 million dollars. The company offers to construct the ship in 80 months for 4,975,000 dollars.
A Bayboro Pamlico County man is jailed on charges of breaking into the Bayboro express office and stealing 25 quarts of whiskey. If proven, he faces federal punishment in Atlanta. Cartons of liquor were found on his premises after the arrest. Also announced secretary J W Burroughs says the Eastern Carolina Fair will feature a slow mule race with a 12 50 prize in which entrants ride another’s mule and rewards go to the rear rider. The fair grounds will stay open late with shows running to midnight.
Chicago November 2 Victor Carlstrom left at 6 09 am for New York aiming for a nonstop flight with letters from city officials to New York officials. He encountered course drift near Mishawaka and later landed in Erie due to engine trouble.
In Atlanta on November 2 the Georgia Social Welfare Congress announces permanent committees formed after the Macon meeting. Executive chair Joseph C. Logan. juvenile courts and reformatories W W Tindall. health A G Fort. public and private charities W L Gilbert. adult probation courts and prisons John J Eagan. settlements and recreation Mrs Jas C Hinton. dependant children George W Jones. state board of charities Thad Adams.
Workmen at the new Custom House site on Water street uncovered well preserved oak timbers believed to be part of a large, hand hewn vessel. The 12 by 12 inch timbers lay about six feet underground near Market street where a reclaimed area once hosted a navigable creek.
Washington report shows for September 1916 the Southern earned 6,527,904 in gross revenue, with 4,612,607 in operating expenses. Of the 5,713,569 disbursed for labor, material and other items, 4,948,518 went to Southern or regional entities, 86.1 percent, exceeding transportation outlays by 378,985.
In Chihuahua City on November 2, Villa bandits raided a southbound passenger train from Juarez. They looted the train robbed the passengers and took clothes from women passengers, leaving public safety incidents in the area.
Democrats in Jones county anticipate Senator F. M. Simmons visiting Trenton on November 6 as the county's biggest political event. A large picnic dinner and brass band are planned, drawing attendees from across the area despite prior planning. A Pine Lumber Co. foreman, Benjamin Banks, narrowly escaped serious injury after a confrontation with a colored worker A P Canty, who struck him with a heavy iron, then fled. Banks received medical care and is resting well today.
New York undertakers report the European war raises burial costs. Subpans and all coffins show higher figures with the cheapest coffins up by five dollars.
In merged suits Shepard Chemical Company v O'Brien and O'Brien v Shepard Chemical the jury returned a verdict for A D O'Brien for 604 dollars 50 cents with Shepard receiving nothing. All nine issues favored O'Brien as building work met specifications and no fraud found.
Ira Landrith, Prohibitionist vice presidential nominee, told a crowd in Altoona that liquidation of Civil War debt is complete and the United States should go out of business. He blamed Northern voters for the bill and urged ending federal liquor licenses and pork spending as the war debt is long paid. He and other Prohibition candidates planned visits to ten cities across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio.
Washington reports no new developments in the submarine attack on the British steamer Marina and the loss of American lives. Athens dispatches claim Germany warned to sink ships carrying Allied supplies. U S officials see potential violation of Germany’s pledges and weigh armed versus unarmed vessels. Secretary Lansing says U S understanding aligns with published reports and emphasizes safety guarantees.
President Wilson arrives in New York from upstate on campaign day. He boards the Mayflower at Grand Central, greets railroad workers with flags, and visits the National Democratic Headquarters before returning to Madison Square Garden for speeches. Officials say no Marina sinking announcement is ready.
Batavia New York November 3 Charles Evans Hughes spoke to a large crowd expressing strong confidence in wins in Ohio and Indiana. He praised the ovation he received in both states and attacked the Democratic Party over failure to curb the cost of living, promising a clear plan on economic policy.
Helena Montana November 2 bread prices were raised to 15 cents per loaf from 10 cents and 3 for 25 cents. the move affects all standard loaf sizes and food cost in the state.
Victor Carni strom, flying from Chicago toward New York, landed in Erie at 11 26 with engine trouble. He established a new American non stop flight record by covering half the distance seven miles south of Erie before diverting for mechanical help. He repaired the engine and aimed to reach New York by six o clock, noting the Cleveland to Erie leg took 30 minutes.
A Clyde line steamer Apache scheduled to sail for Charleston was delayed due to a 200 crew strike in Jacksonville. Some workers returned today with a five cent day rate and ten cent night rate, while the group demanded ten cents more for both shifts.
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