13 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1917
Page
1
Report from the region notes Gen Korniloff's uprising remains nonlethal as clashes have not escalated to bloodshed. Military authorities monitor movement and urge restraint amid tensions. The anonymous source describes limited confrontations and ongoing negotiations to avert violence.
Russian events unfold as Kerensky cabinet members report Korniloff forces wavering and possible capitulation. Desperate reports claim advances toward Petrograd and clashes with government troops, while unrest spreads across Europe including Portugal and Lisbon.
Washington reports turpentine price drops due to reduced European sales, prompting a navy reconsideration of turpentine use in paint shops. Senator Fletcher led Southern delegation to Secretary Daniels, urging turpentine as substitute for mineral oil despite current 45 to 50 cent costs. Admiral Taylor ordered an investigation to assess potential improvements and savings.
Reports from Petrograd say General Korniloff's division of moslem troops agreed to abandon resistance to the provisional government and return to the Caucasus. Premier Kerensky approved the move, with the rebel force to be sent home under conditions avoiding action against Turks.
Washington reports two key signals in Russia with Korniloff's possible fall from Moslem and professional fighters and Alexieff poised as chief of staff under Kerensky. In New York, evidence grows in the Maude King case with looted estate and forged will alleged, Gaston Means linked, and Afton Means questioned as investigations widen.
In Washington on September 13, Senators Hoke Smith and Williams endorsed government action to embargo cotton. They argued the move would not hurt domestic markets as demand already exceeds supply, with Smith estimating a 700000 bale shortfall from last year’s consumption.
Four bandits rode into Sullivan Missouri after cutting wires and held the two town marshals and a telegraph operator in a box. They fired guns to keep residents indoors, blew the Peoples Bank safe, robbed the post office, and escaped. The raid was telephoned to St Louis police from nearby towns. the amount looted is unknown.
A large contingent of American artillery has arrived in France and is well advanced in intensive training under French supervision. The force uses the famous French 75s and 93 inch howitzers as part of its preparations for combat.
Washington reports the House adopted an amendment to the Soldiers and Sailors Insurance bill providing uniform compensation for dependents of officers and enlisted men in death and disability cases. Monthly rates rose about 15 percent with specific sums for widows and children. An added provision lets widows marrying soldiers within ten years receive regular compensation, while broader senate delay is noted for December.
Berlin reported that German cavalry posts south of the Riga Wenden road on the northern Russian front withdrew under strong Russian pressure. The official communiqué from the German general headquarters staff stated the pullback occurred yesterday.
The Dispatch announces a contest with lavish prizes including a Briscoe automobile and a Ford touring car for the top two vote getters, plus cash and merchandise awards. Ten percent commissions on new business will reward active participants, with a bonus of 25 000 extra votes for subscriptions paid on Saturday.
Italians and Austro Hungarians fight for Monte San Gabriele on the Isonzo front. General Cadorna notes the point is in Italian control just under the crest though the summit remains contested. Both sides report heavy losses amid desperate Austrian resistance.
Baron Akerheim of the Swedish legation said Secretary Laning had the Stockholm foreign office statement about Count Luxburg’s despatches via Buenos Aires. Sweden explained the dispatches' transmission was unknown to Sweden and that the Swedish statement released earlier reflects the same position.
Madrid dispatch reports Portugal declared in a state of siege with Lisbon under shutdown. Bomb blasts wounded several people and many establishments in the Portuguese capital remain closed.
Field Marshal Haig reports patrols brought in a few prisoners overnight in the sector near Buller east of Messines. Hostile artillery activity noted in the area with no marches reported.
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