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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1917
Page
8
In a lengthy speech Senator La Follette challenges critics and urges Congress to declare clear war aims and authority. He cites British and American precedents, argues against presidential war power without constitutional backing, and calls for public debate and referendums to unify support for peace and decisive action.
Senator LaFollette demanded full attention in a dramatic Senate session as Vice President Marshall calmed disruptions. A Privileges and Elections subcommittee, headed by Senator Pomerene, was appointed to investigate the speech given before the Nonpartisan League Walsh and James. The panel will convene next Monday.
The Dispatch note corrects a claim that only Carolina Beach is accessible by car. It states Wilmington Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher Sea Beach are mainland beaches as well. The Wilmington Beach Corporation adds a 25 foot driveway to the ocean and a paved 400 foot parking space with view of the sea.
London Sept 10. Edwin Montagu, new India secretary, outlines a government program to increase Indian participation and develop responsible government within the empire. A plan proposes each province to have its own legislative council under a British governor, with centralized functions later.
United Press reports from American Field Headquarters France describe new U S flyers learning with French instructors at two major aerodromes. Navy and Army personnel join Foreign Legion volunteers. pilots stress discipline and teamwork amid early accidents and trials.
Notice states SOL diers' trips from Fort Caswell to Wilmington will depart Saturday October 6 at 8 AM and 7:45 PM. Ship schedule details listed in local notice.
Delivery notice stating magazines are sent on issue date and customers should phone orders to Gordon's News Stand. The text includes a date-like code 10-7-1 and price symbol £.
Two townships in Haute-Loire clash over naming rights for La Fayette. Le Puy en Velay wants Le Puy LaFayette to honor the general whose birthplace is nearby, while Brioude argues the name belongs to Brioude due to Chavennac birthplace ties and local family roots.
Eight year old horse described as heavy but sound and gentle, one of the best in town, offered with a new strong medium weight covered wagon. Low price to quick buyer. A Renik, corner Fifth and Nixon streets, phone 27. September 30 edition notice.
Rental notice for 103 Soutreighth Street asking $16.60 per month. Apply J. T. Gordon, agent. Phone 745. Published June 29.
Shand's Grocery at Fourth and Nun announces prompt delivery of Heckers Oat Meal Buckwheat and Pancake Flour with courteous service. Phone 630 36 tf.
Sligo, a west Ireland town of about 10 000, is bankrupt. The town hall has been seized, sheriff's bailiffs occupy municipal buildings, and officials are barred from documents. A government inspector cites lack of prudent management and tax collection failures by defaulters including local government members. Xmas workers have ceased work after long wage delays.
The Hanover Building and Loan Association announces the 26th Series stock sale opening Saturday October 6. Shares earn 7 percent interest with weekly or monthly installments. All stockholders receive equal per share benefits, backed by first mortgages on Wilmington real estate. Officers are J. W. Yates president H. F. Wilder secretary treasurer and C. D. Weeks attorney offices at 207 Princess street. Call 631 to reserve shares.
Early Jersey and Charleston Wakefield cabbage plants from pedigreed seed available for immediate shipment. Prices: 500 for $1.00, 1 000 for $1.50, 5 000 for $1.25, 10 000 and up at $1.00 FOB Young's Island S C Delivered by parcel post 100 for 25 cents 1 000 for $1.75 Enterprise Company Inc Sumter S C.
Local cleaner advertises a ready to wear Middy uniform cleaned by Coster, claiming a like new finish. Specializes in senior children's clothes this month with phone contact 148 for a drop order during 10 AM to 5 PM.
Columbia Oct 6 Only 700 of the 1,300 scheduled to arrive yesterday reported for the movement of Negroes to Camp Jackson. Large contingents are expected today and tomorrow as the three day effort continues. Over 2,600 are expected from South Carolina with white select men arriving daily and a large group from North Carolina joining this morning.
Governor Catts orders 50 Duval county home guards to move from Jacksonville to Madison to safeguard officers Toll ar Barton and Mobley of the defunct Live Oak National Bank. The trio face state court charges after the bank’s failure, with their trial set to begin Monday in Madison amid fears for the lives of the officers and a judge and prosecutor due to a venue change.
Ogden Utah Oct 6 A search of Gerald Dupont son of Maurice Dupont of Asheville North Carolina who killed himself here Thursday while driving in an automobile with Miss Mariane Browning of this city sheds light on the cause of the act. A hate to Miss Blanche Reardon of Flagstaff Ariz was found ending with the Latin phrase vae victis. It was also brought out that he had sent a message to Miss Reardon only last Saturday. Before the tragedy Miss Browning had written to the young lady concerning Dupont health and on the day Dupont killed himself Miss Browning received a reply to the letter thanking her for the interest her family had taken.
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