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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1917

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Korniloff Proclaims Lead to Save Russia in War

Reports from Petrograd and Petrograd related to Korniloff proclamations urge Russian unity under his command. He declares no personal gain, only salvation of Russia, vows to lead to victory over Germany, and rejects German domination. Korniloff claims support from front leaders and condemns the government as weak.

Fatherland Russia Adlin Korniloff Germany Kornilofyf Kornilof

President of Bank Accused as Embezzler

Associated Press report states J. B. Martindale president of the Chemical National Bank New York died in July 1917 and was alleged embezzler and forger. About 300000 vanished from a wealthy depositor and funds were allegedly covered by misused bank surpluses, with Comptroller William announcing ongoing inquiry.

Associated Press Comptrotter Willian Clos Oil i Pyers J. B. Martindae Chemical National Bank New York Cantray Williams Aha Daire Martindale

Constitutional Ways Committee Opposes Draft Questioning

The Senate Military committee reported adversely on Senator Hardwick's resolution requiring consent of every drafted man before foreign service. The panel says the selective draft act is constitutional and necessary, and that challenging it harms military efficiency and fuels unrest amid pro German sentiment.

Associated Press Washington Senate Military Committee Today M Hardwick

Chattanooga Strike Situation Unchanged in Sept Report

Leaders of the Street Railway Employees Union in Chattanooga expect results after the arrival of Federal conciliator John B. Colpoys. The city commission pushes for settlement, but Fr W Hoover insists the company will arbitrate only with individuals. suburban service is not operated, and guarded cars run on main lines with few riders.

Associated Press Chattanooga Tenn Street Railway Employees John B. Colpoys City Commission Fr. W. Hoover Street Railway Company

War Department delays graduation of Negro officers

Washington, Sept. 12. The War Department has deferred mobilization of Negro troops and postponed graduations at the Negro Officers Training Camp at Fort Des Moines Iowa by one month to October 15. Training will continue through the period.

Associated Press Washington National Army War Department Fort Des Moines Iowa

Grocerymen Assisting in Food Campaign

Washington reports more than 130000 firms filed stock inventories under the national food census act. Department of Agriculture says firms are complying and aiding the food campaign in every possible way.

Associated Press Washington Bureau of Markets Department of Agriculture Department Aoe

Evidence points to grand larceny in Maude King case

New York prosecutors say papers found in Gaston B. Means’s trunk indicate a plan to loot the King estate. Investigators report a $950,000 windfall contingent on Mrs. King’s husband Will probate.

Associated Press New York Dooling Maude A. King Concord N. C Gaston B. Means King Means Mr. Dooling Afton Means Gaston Means Penil Chicago Criminal Court Henry Deitsch Swann Hoyne Anna Robinson

Shortage of food triggers evacuation of Petrograd

Washington reports a shortage of foodstuffs in Petrograd may hinder the Kerensky government defense against Korniloff. Despatches from Ambassador Francis say an evacuation of part of Petrograd’s civilian population is under way, citing supply scarcity rather than military reasons. The messages arrived three days ago.

Associated Press Washington Petrograd Kerensky Korniloff State Department Francis Nesaz

Argentine recalls Berlin stance over Luxburg action

Buenos Aires reports the government sent passports to Count Luxburg via the German legation and demanded an explanation of his covert code messages to Berlin through the Swedish legation. If Germany disapproves, Argentina will recall its Berlin envoy. otherwise the status quo remains.

Associated Press Buenos Aires Count von Luxburg Argentina Berlin

Judge needed in circuit court

The Senate passed a bill to appoint an additional judge for the First and Fourth United States Circuit Courts. The crowded Fourth Circuit, led by Judges Pritchard and Woods, may attract numerous candidates from five states if the bill becomes law.

Geo. H. Manning Washington Senate House Fourth Circuit Pritchard Asheville Woods West Virginia Knapp Commerce Court

Entente relies on United States says Bonar Law

London, Sept. 12. Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the exchequer, told Empire Parliamentary Association luncheon that Germanys errors in human nature saved the Entente. He asserted Entente relies on US financial aid and warned without US support the Allies would face disastrous straits today.

Associated Press London Andrew Bonar Law Empire Parliamentary Association Medill Cormick Illinois United States Mr. Bonar- Law United S.states

Inheritance Tax Cases Heard in Raleigh and County Updates

Governor Bickett opens the Mansion for a state educational film trial under the education department. Mill towns pledge support for illiteracy programs with Elizabeth Kelly and Eleanor Zachary leading adult schools in Smithfield and Selma. Inheritance tax cases loom as Cone and Elliott estates face the Corporation Commission. Kinston Union Station dispute to be heard. Italian caterer Dughi faces charges with a peace bond. Provisional government remains hopeful amid turmoil.

Dispatch Raleigh N. C Bickett Department of Education North Carolina Eeraliea Wwe W Crosb Elizaeth Kelly Smithfield Selma Mill Allison Selma Mills Eleanor Zachary Corporation Commission King and Kimball Greensboro Caesar Cone Walser Lexington Elliott Davidson Cone Commission Vanderbilt Kinston Union Station A. Dughi Boylan-Pearce

Unknown whereabouts of Luxburg amid European turmoil

Foreign reports struggle to clarify the Polish Russian and Belgian fronts as Korniloff’s revolt looms in Petrograd. Government leaders claim loyalty of Caucasus and Romanian front commanders while Kovsky’s stance remains opaque. Diplomatic notes from Luxburg trigger Argentina’s response and Berlin mediation, with minor trench actions reported on the Belgian front and French raids in Cham.

Petrograd Korniloff Gatchina Rograd Ileff Kovsky Constitutional Democratic Party Berlin Wa Luxburg Aires Acti Argentina Gentine Luxburg Hrman Legation Count Luxburg Natal St. Quentin

Seventeen Monument Dealers Fined in Sherman Law Case

Seventeen members of the National Retail Monument Dealers Association were fined after pleading nolo contendere to Sherman anti trust charges. Individual fines ranged from 1000 dollars to 5 dollars.

Associaten Press Baltimore National Retail Monemment dealers’.Association Judes Joba Cls i Adi Fon Tle Amataion Nolo Contendre

Anything Worth Having Is Worth The Effort in The Dispatch Contest

The Dispatch announces a sweepstakes with ten prizes including two automobiles and gold and furniture packages. Campaigns build votes via subscriptions. longer terms boost votes and organizers can recruit clubs and churches. Get Acquainted Day is next Saturday with certificates for new three month subscriptions and 25,000 extra votes.

Dispatch North Carolina Roanoke Avise

Ishii Invited to Visit New York by City Officials

Viscount Jahi and other sapewae mission members were formally invited to New York City by Fire Commissioner Adan son. Tentative plans call for the Japanese visitors to come September 26 with a municipal banquet and a reception. They will tour Wak Point and other nearby locations as private citizens.

Associated Presa Washington Viscount Jahi Sapewae Mission New York City Attennian Adanson New York Wak Point

Painleve Fails to Form New Cabinet in Paris

Paris reports Paul Painleve, minister of war, cannot form a new ministry after Ribot's could not be succeeded due to Socialists Albert Thomas and Varenne withdrawing at the last moment. London dispatch notes Painleve returned the mandate to President Poincare as of Sept 12 for further reflection.

Associated P Paris Paul Pubiere M. Ribot Albert Thomas M. Varenne London Reuters,limited Paul Painieve Poincare M. Painieve

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