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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1917
Page
8
Reports from Rio de Janeiro indicate Brazil plans intensified artillery training and possible mobilization measures as selective actions forewarned. Authorities seize German-tied publicatio ns and monitor suspected countermeasures near the southern frontier.
In a driving rain the pathfinding tour from Washington to Atlanta started from the capitol with about 20 autos led by Senator Bankhead and Representative Webb. President Wilson and other cabinet members missed the ceremony. The group rode up Pennsylvania Avenue into Virginia and planned a first stop at Richmond.
Chicago reports revive the idea of a third major league as a wartime measure. American League president B B Johnson backs a 140 game schedule though White Sox owner Charles A Comiskey and two other AL owners oppose shortening below 145 games. Johnson says a new league could aid the war effort and requires careful city selections.
In a local meeting, Mrs. Pierce led a campaign urging broad bond subscriptions for the liberty loan. She praised ongoing efforts by the Liberty Committee chairpersons to mobilize supporters, noting sizable participation from both Black and white communities in the drive.
Two automobile wrecks occurred in Warsaw on Saturday afternoon. Both drivers escaped serious injuries, with one car nearly demolished and another damaged though no horn warning was used around a curve. Several bystanders aided until help arrived.
The Progressive Railway of the South announces train departures from Wilmington effective Nov 12 1916. No 18 5 55 P M to Charlotte with Pullman Parlor Car. No 19 500 A M to Charlotte with sleeping car. Arrivals include No 14 12 80 BLOM from Charlotte with Parlor Car. No 20 2 10 A M to Wilmington with sleeping car. Passengers may remain in sleeper until 7 30 A M. For details contact ticket agent Orton Hotel Building. Wilmington NC.
Thomas Fortune Ryan and Mrs. Cornelius C. Cuyler wed in a secrecy shrouded ceremony at the Tidly Comforter Catholic church in Charlottesville Virginia. The couple traveled from Oakridge Nelson county to the campus and chapel with witnesses University of Virginia President Dr Edwin A Alderman and his wife. Mrs Ryan previously Ida Barry died recently in Suffern New York and Ryan has a son Allan.
Special to The Dispatch. Norman Angell argues for a two chamber peace parliament toframe final settlement after World War I. He says war must be fought to beat Germany but a new kind of peace is needed and nations must unite under international law. Chapel Hill plans Rally Day November 9 with exhibits and activities across Memorial Hall. Prof Noble directs the program and a campus dinner is planned.
Local ad lists fresh stock including onions lima beans York Imperial apples California oranges and more. Bear Produce & Merchandise Co at No 14 Market St promotes onions sets red onions green cabbage and other fruits and vegetables with dates 10-29-11 to 10-30-11.
The article reports continuing artillery actions along the Aisne and near Ypres as British forces advance north of the Ypres Roulers rail, with Haig noting progress. In France the French push near Laon pressures German lines while Verdun sees Petain regain ground east of the Meuse. A wounded American signal corps lieutenant is mentioned and Milan Times notes Italian line breaks at points without ground loss.
London reports a British assault on the Flanders front with good progress. At 5 45 this morning soldiers attacked north of the Ypres Roulers railroad and are said to be making steady advances, according to the war office statement.
Washington reports ten million dollars more was advanced to France by the government, raising Allied credits to a total of 2.8664 billion dollars. The move adds to wartime support as of October 30.
Washington reports subscriptions to the Treasury's certificates of indebtedness rose to 425,974,009 dollars, setting a new record as of today.
Solicitor C L Abernethy returned from Pamlico county where Will and killed their father George Loomer in an Arapahoe dispute weeks ago. George Boomer died in a wrangle with M F Grady who was wounded. Grady remains under investigation for possible charges at next term.
The American schooner William Cobb, waterlogged and towed into Beaufort by the Danish steamer Jelling, is under government control as Captain Carl F. Anderson of the Jelling sues. He alleges the Danish crew removed his own and transferred a crew to the William Cobb during the voyage from Yucatan to New York with hemp. Admiralty hearings are set for November 11-14 in New Bern to examine the case.
Washington reports that new regulations for cold storage houses take effect November 1 as most important foodstuffs go under license. Poultry eggs butter and fish stored 30 days or more cannot be sold as fresh without a placard. All fresh meat products and dairy must be marked with storage and release dates.
Snow fell over the Asheville plateau this morning but ceased by 9 o'clock and the sun appeared. It was the third small snow fall in Asheville this season.
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