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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1916
Page
1
The New York Railways Company may use strikebreakers to restore surface line service after the walkout worsened by 80 percent. Strikers are warned they might regain jobs by renouncing unions, while the central union pledges support and signals broader labor actions nationwide.
The Mor rs Plan Bank of High Point received incorporation approval with $50,000 authorized capital and $7,000 paid in. Subscribers include E. Mendenhall and J. J. Farris among others. Also chartered are Hinkle & Wheaton Company Inc and Twitty & Robinson Incorporated, both financially specified, with executives named. John Scott remains held in Runcombe on twelve indictments for insurance related offenses. Advisory updates report promotions in the adjutant-general's office, naming Al ber T. Barr and James A. Clifton to lieutenant roles in two infantry companies.
London reports a satisfactory collision of defense policies after talks between the French and British ministers of war and munitions. The official note says the two nations agreed on the most effective use of joint military resources between France and Great Britain.
Washington reports fair weather and normal temperatures forecast for the Southeastern States during the week beginning tomorrow. The outlook emphasizes dry conditions and mild days across the region.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Captain Tall of the trawler Gertruida sunk by a German submarine. He was taken aboard and court martialed for gun possession and attempting to ram the sub. An appeal led to a verdict of not guilty.
Washington D C Sept 9 A summarizing release by Director Sam L Rogers Bureau of the Census Department of Commerce outlines 1909 1914 outputs for butter cheese and condensed milk industries. It notes factory product values totals 2370 818 729 and 7 982 reporting establishments with significant gains in butter and cheese production and continued rise in condensed milk and powdered milk output.
United States Steel rose to 102 on the New York stock exchange, marking a new high and an overnight gain of over two points. Other industrials, copper stocks, and leading rails also advanced while grainers lagged after yesterday's unfavorable crop report.
Leading players and averages for American and National Leagues through last Wednesday. See Speak er Cleveland .378 and Dau bert Brooklyn .326 for batting averages. Cobb Detroit 54 steals. Carey Pittsburgh 48. Pipp New York 10 and Williams Chicago 12 in home runs. Cobb Detroit 98 and Burns New York 80 runs. Jackson Chicago 258 and Wheat Brooklyn 214 totals. Cullop New York and Hughes Boston lead 22+ games pitched.
Birmingham bakers announce price rise starting September 11 for twenty ounce loaves at 10 cents. The move reflects higher flour costs as current loaves are 24 ounces at the same price.
Motorists in Winsted Connecticut report frequent delays from porcupines puncturing tires in the Southern Berkshire region. A porcupine halted the car of Witham Fox near Sardisfield Center last night until it was killed after filling a tire with quills.
Raleigh reports state superintendent Dr. J Y Joiner says publishers will keep current books in use this year and stock depositories. No changes to adopted texts until June 1 1917. existing prices and titles continue through the next school year with limited reader and language updates.
President Wilson left Atlantic City by motor for Long Branch to stay at Shadow Lawn his summer home. A large cheering crowd lined the boardwalk as delegates to the National Woman Suffrage Association looked on during the president’s motor ride.
Raleigh dispatch reports Merritt Miller and Har dee Wiggins await October 27 to prove alibis and seek a U S Supreme Court writ of error. Reverend Lynn K. Dilts leads a campaign against capital punishment while new evidence about a bloodhound and a store robbery in Asheville is questioned.
The Charlotte club of the North Carolina League will host the Nashville club of the Southern Association for a three game set here next Wednesday through Friday. Nashville recently won the Southern League pennant while Charlotte needs one more win against Asheville to clinch the NC circuit title.
Vienna reports Emperor Francis Joseph marking his eighty sixth birthday with a full day of work at Schoenbrunn. He rises at four, follows a strict military and state schedule, and receives ministers and high officials after seven. Public celebrations are muted due to war conditions and crowds at the Prater are smaller than in prior years.
Atlantic City N J Sept 9 delegates to the woman suffrage convention are pleased with President Wilsons address calling him a citizen to fight with somebody in their cause They also welcome his statement that the force behind them would be triumphant The day features the committee on resolutions report and final session expectations
New York health authorities report 55 new infantile paralysis cases today, seven more than yesterday, with 10 deaths, down five from the previous tally. The update notes a continuing rise in cases but a declining death count.
New York September 9 the unfilled orders of the steel corporation on August 31 stood at 9 680 357 tons an increase of 66 765 tons compared with those of July 31 according to the monthly statement issued today.
Paris reports renewed French attacks on the Somme with a small wooded area seized. Serbian forces advance in Macedonia capturing heights west of Lake Oskrovo after a violent clash. In Galicia Russian sources say Germans and Turks clash with stubborn fighting along the Naruraluvka River near Halicz. Athens says the German commandant has invited Greek officials to leave Florina as German administration is to take over.
An official Austrian statement dated Sept 6 reports renewed violent Russian attacks in the Carpathians being thwarted with only minor Russian gains. The dispatch notes a determined Russian effort to advance, despite the setback.
Charles Evans Hughes leaves Bangor for final Maine push before election day. He plans to outline views to voters and urge support for House and Senate candidates. His itinerary starts in Augusta with a first stop in the capital.
Hermann Wohlers a German was deported from Japan for conduct deemed inimical to the empire and its allies. The Japanese press accuses him of trying to sour relations among Japan Great Britain and the United States and of writing troubling letters to Washington. He is said to have influenced a young American marine to tear down flags during the last Fourth of July celebration and was sent to Shanghai for court martial.
Those listed by The Dispatch as cabaret participants are summoned to the Elks Temple on North Front Street at 7 30 tonight. The director will shoot this final scene for the picture, which should be ready for exhibition at the Royal Theatre in about a week.
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