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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1917
Page
1
A military or strategic text outlines the mastery of the commanding position on Mont San Gabriele. The focus is on placement, defense, and operational readiness for readers studying siege or hilltop operations.
Special dispatch reports Governor Bickett’s prison raid freed 21 inmates including a long-term female prisoner who refused to leave. The group had perfect records, received back pay under a new policy, and drew large discharges. Also noted are church policy debates, Raleigh theatre changes, and a prison assault case against Warden Busbee.
Argentine officials and papers condemn the handling of dispatches to Berlin via the Swedish legation. Calls grow for recall of Count Lux and potential diplomatic rupture with Germany, with British and American papers weighing neutrality and sanctions.
Report of Allied offensives across the Western Front with German setbacks and heavy losses. Macedonian fighting renews with French and German forces clashing near Lake Malka. Russia faces political turmoil as Korniloff is deposed and martial law is declared in Petrograd amid a coup risk.
Tv Associated Press reports Herbert Hoover argues increased corn meal use boosts nutrition per cost and supports broadening domestic food staples. He cites four basic food bases including wheat and corn meal and calls for conservation of key products amid rising prices.
Washington Sept. 10 Applause swept the House floor as Speaker Clark defended the soldiers and sailors insurance bill as the best measure since the war declaration He said the government should provide comfort for troops and worry relief for families Representative Gilbert of Massachusetts endorsed all measures except the optional insurance feature.
Joliet Illinois September 10 a riot erupted at the state prison with one convict shot and three guards stabbed during a disturbance that began at breakfast and broke out again this morning Guards used their rifles to subdue the rioters who challenged discipline and limits.
In Richmond on September 10 Associated Press reports Seaboard Air Line freight clerks walked out in sympathy with a general strike. About thirty two employees quit, crippling freight traffic as demands for higher pay are negotiated.
London reports widespread belief in a definite peace offer from Germany before winter. Terms are expected to demand a status quo halt to hostilities with both sides bearing their own losses, while Entente leaders would reject such terms.
Ottawa dispatch says T M Saunders of Maitland Florida is listed among Americans killed in action. M P Hare of Orpelray Florida is named among the wounded in today’s casualty report.
Portland voters cast ballots on ratifying the constitutional amendment for woman suffrage. The Maine Equal Suffrage League and the Suffrage Referendum League campaigned actively against the Maine Association Opposed to Suffrage for Women. Both sides predicted victory amid clear weather and a light harvest-season turnout.
Premier Kerensky proclaims a counter revolt pause as he declares himself commander in chief. A conference of the Eleven Committee discusses the situation and outlines control measures amid instability.
Petrograd faces a widening crisis as eleven cabinet ministers meet in the water palace to plan a five man directory while General Korniloff presses a bid for power. Premier Kerensky enacts measures to preserve the republic and a state of war is declared in Petrograd.
In Hawkinsville Georgia on September 10 Thomas Simon a Syrian who claimed alien enemy status after being drafted and his wife were killed during an arrest attempt for assault on an exemption-board member. Simon and his wife with a brother barricaded inside a house as officers and citizens fired. Three officers were wounded, one seriously with a bullet in the chest.
The Dispatch contest draws wide interest after publishing names of contestants and initial vote totals. Prizes include a Briscoe automobile, gold, furniture, a Grafonda record, and store merchandise with a 10 percent commission for active non winners. Early voting and period-based rewards urge quick entry and vigorous campaigning.
Washington reports the Postoffice Department weighs excluding certain influential German language newspapers from mail service as part of efforts to curb anti war propaganda. The move targets several sections of the United States under wartime government action.
Governor Cox protests to the War Department over 200 Atlanta training camp officers being reassigned to Camp Sheridan Alabama for the Ohio division. He urges using non commissioned officers from Ohio regiments, noting their Mexican border service. Secretary Baker replies the Atlanta posting is temporary and will not affect Ohio guards' promotions.
Springfield Illinois September 10 Two men were shot and wounded as the 9th Illinois infantry dispersed a labor parade planned to show support for striking street car workers. A parade leader was knocked down while bearing an American flag and several arrests were reported as soldiers patrolled the streets.
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