Redoubled Efforts Swell National Subscriptions
Nationwide campaign boosts funding as subscriptions surge across the country. Organizers report growing support and increased pledge totals, extending reach to new regions and communities.
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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1917
Page
1
Two Billion Dollar Liberty Loan Drive Expands
The Liberty loan campaign accelerates with a forecast of reaching the two billion dollar milestone by week’s end as Treasury officials anticipate rapid subscriptions nationwide. Hawaii reports a substantial total while Detroit notes Henry Ford contributes three million dollars to boost the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury of
Fou
Treasury
Pi Hte
Minneapolis
Enitire
Ilcasm
Tas
Hawaii
Pressec
Fire Destroys Stockyards in Kansas City
A large fire swept through the Kansas City stockyards early today causing extensive losses. Two men found the blaze and alerted crews as flames spread from cattle pens and shipments, with insurance adjustments pending. Financial loss estimated as substantial, cattle identified by stockyard officers and bound to various consignors will be difficult to trace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Get
Kansas City
Eytile
Kansas Mawets City
Kan
Kina City
Oamlumnon
Uawelstev
Tewlay
Firegemeig
Fansas City
Scrn
Mexico Permits Metal Exports
Mexico and the United States Treasury reach an accord allowing Mexico to resume metal exports with no re-importation of gold and 25 percent tax on silver. Mexico will receive 8 million dollars this month and 5 million in November, then 2 million monthly, with strict limits on gold use. Mines and smelters have resumed work, and iron and steel for railroads will be readily available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico City
Ignacio Bonillas
Washington
United States Treasury Department
Mexico
Atlexico
Peru Germany break ties praised by Chilean minister
Replying today a Peruvian government note announced severance of diplomatic relations with Germany. The Chilean foreign minister said Peru’s action was applauded by Chile and viewed as a step toward unification of South American republics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presa
Santiago
Peru
Germany
Swedish Legation Seeks Instructions Over Mail Pouches
Washington October 10. Minister Ekengrén of Sweden met with Secretary Lansing on the seized American bound mail pouches held at the British embassy. Britain offers release if Sweden discloses contents. Sweden asks Stockholm for guidance and has received no cables since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Ekengren
Sweden
Lansing
Argentina
Mexico
Germany
Stockholm
Austria's Fervent Desire for Peace
Berlin reports that Austro-Hungarian foreign minister Count Czernin pressed German Chancellor Michaelis to reveal peace terms urging Western concessions. Czernin said he could not continue negotiations after vague statements, stirring sensational reactions about Austria's strong peace wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
Berlin
Amsterdam
Count Czernin
Pr. Michaelis
Germany
Tages Zeitung
Austria
LaFollette Demands Copy of Charges at Senate Hearing
Senate committee delays first hearing on LaFollette speech as he submits a formal demand for a copy of all charges and the right to cross examine witnesses. He says statements in his St Paul speech are correct and seeks access to any challenging evidence before proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Senator LaFollette
St. Paul
LeFollette
LaFoliette
Hhis
LaFollette
Senator LaVollette
Minnesota Commission .c Public Safety
United States Senate
Pomorene
Olio
Admiral's Warning Passed Unheeded By Russia Says Premier
The article reports Russia ignoring a warned threat as Admiral says German naval power exceeds Russia in the Gulf of Riga. He cites potential German blow to Russia and says government warnings were not heeded. Premier Vorensky discussed the matter but political differences dominated public attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geeta Btraocos
Rikimum
Finland
Totay
Russia
Mareh
Werensky
Mio Owi
Cermen
Rusta
Aeriral
Petrograd
Honest Den Reed Faces 25 000 Defalcation Charge
Benjamin C. Reed, 63, former Whitman tax collector and treasurer, began a 1 0 year term after pleading guilty to defalcating 25 000 in town funds. He said he used the money to meet tax demands to prevent losing homes and small bank accounts, transferring funds between his two offices. Reed claimed no personal gain and apologized in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Plymouth
Mess
Benjamin C. Reed
Whitman
Honest den
Laniny
Charce
Rmig Sensory
Katsmen
Reed
Wheat crop graded high under new federal standards
By Associated Press October 16 Tashineton wheat market reports indicate a large portion of the year's crop has graded No 3 or better under the federal standards in effect this year. The Agriculture Department denies rumors that high grades are scarce or that country shippers are harmed by the standards, noting high grades have been widely applied to marketed wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tashineton
Departmentf Agriculture Today
Persie
Department
Pnyeo
Government bonds over-subscribed as sales top 7.59 billion
The AP reports heavy demand for new certificates of indebtedness totaling 309 million at 4 percent. This issue, maturing November 22 and convertible into Liberty bonds, brings government offerings in anticipation of second Liberty bond receipts to 7.59 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Liberty
Lloyd George Libel Suit Settled In London
Premier Lloyd George withdraws libel actions against The Exchange Telegraph Company The Westminster Gazette and The Daily News after settlement with an apology and indemnity for costs. The court sitting at King’s Bench Division announced the terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
Exchange Telegraph Company
Westminster Gazette
The
Daily News
King’s Bench
Don M. Dickinson Dies at 71 in Trenton Suburb
Don M. Dickinson former postmaster general under Grover Cleveland died at his home in Trenton yesterday. He was 71 years old and had suffered poor health for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don WM. Dickinson
Detroit
Mich
Don M. Dickinson
Cleveland
Trenton
Mr. Dickinson
German plots and Baltic risk loom in WWI era report
Correspondent details German efforts to stir unrest in China and pressure in Mongolia and Siberia via agents, funding, and religious rhetoric. Russian naval authorities warn Gulf of Riga could become a German lake, with Haig awaiting firmer ground as Flanders mud slows operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Westtern
China
Turkey
Gulf of Riga
Gulf of Finland
Reval
Cronstadt
Petrograd
Baltic
Flanders
Haig
Seagan
Aisnes
Verdun
Meuse
Aisne
Dont Lose Through Over Confidence in Subscriptions
A newspaper contest outlines prizes including a Briscoe automobile Ford Souter car and gold values up to 200. It urges candidates to work hard this period for new subscriptions, highlighting the $60 diamond ring for top fundraisers and the double votes for new subscriptions. It stresses contacting friends, telephoning, and avoiding day offs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briscoe Automobile
Berd
Columbia Grafonda
J. W. H. Fuchs’ Department Store
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Ford
Detit
Npelus
Henry Ford
Nice
Ford Motor Company
Cirpane Society
United States
Lafollete
Pat
Fershing
Joffre
France
America
Miondey
Marshal Joffre
Pershing
Marne
Ile
General Pershing
Peyshine
Wee
Lloyde-George
Berman
Ghina
Mongolia
Tibet
Turkestan
Mongoue
trans-Siberian
Siberia
Manchuria
Gulf of Findland
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