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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1917
Page
1
An official expose details German activities and Teuton crimes against America. The piece traces diplomacy from Wilhelmstrasse to global reach, with Senator King adding a new chapter to the narrative.
Government broadcasts reveal alleged German and Austrian efforts to bomb ships and destabilize U S opinion during peacetime. Senator King says embassies funded Teuton plot aides and sought anti American sentiment in Japan while Zimmermann discussed allying Mexico and Japan.
Washington exposure of Teuton diplomacy shows Von Igel papers detailing plans to destroy ships, violate U S law, stir unrest, subvert writers, fund propaganda, and maintain a spy system. Count Bernstorff and aides named. King reveals pro German propaganda ties. Bernstorff probe discussed.
Washington reports Congressman Hood pressed Fuel Administrator Garfield over coal delivery to Goldsboro and eastern North Carolina. Garfield blamed Tennessee miners strike and rail shortages for the shortfall and promised immediate orders to ensure adequate winter coal to Goldsboro gas plant and other firms, to prevent fuel hardship.
Rome reports Pope Benedict XVI hopeful that Teuton replies to his peace proposal may end the war soon. Vatican officials say the Holy Father views the responses as generally satisfactory and anticipates negotiations for a just Christian peace in the not distant future.
Washington reports that colored men drafted for national service will begin muster on October 3 with the next draft batch. Secretary Baker says states with the largest share of draftees will see Negroes called first, while efforts aim to call colored men after white troops. Negro troops will be trained separately, and in some Northern states lacking enough Black draftees they will join the nearest existing Negro unit.
By United Press London, Sept. 22 the British army casualty list today includes Americans killed W Clarendon Boston E G Cook New York P Smith Boston W E B Crewick New Jersey T Jones Will Metts C F Pike Idaho W Wilson West Virginia B Cook New York R G Mynne New York M Croston St Lawrence J Sullivan New Bedford F Latimer Ohio M Dwyer Massachusetts W Kane Providence R I
In New York on September 27 bets on the World Series were scarce. A curbside wager of 1000 dollars at even money was noted, while Chicago backers are quoted at seven to ten odds.
Argentina delivers an ultimatum to Berlin demanding a categorical explanation of the Luxburg incident. Buenos Aires reports are that war is possible, with Radical and Senate votes signaling a break in relations unless Germany's explanations satisfy Buenos Aires. Public demonstrations rise as tension mounts.
British repulsed nine German counter attacks in the Ypres sector as heavy fighting raged. German forces reclaimed only Tower Hamlets amid brutal exchanges. Bodies of Prussian guards and Bavarians lay on the field after battles near No Man's Land as white flags were allegedly misused to cover assaults.
Fragmentary copy reports E Ferguson facing impeachment proceedings in Texas after a Senate ruling. Details are unclear, but the text indicates possible removal from office and a penalty under Texas law.
In Portsmouth New York workers protest a proposed 3 percent wage scale. Reports say metal trades yard workers consider quitting as the new scale draws criticism. Washington officials expect Secretary Dank to return Monday. union leaders advised tonight.
Berlin dispatches record cautious response to Pope Benedicts appeal for disarmament. Anzeiger notes mixed reactions while Lloyd George is urged to confess miscalculations. Vorwaerts says misreading the German reply as peace denying would be malicious and Socialist voices promise sympathy and close watching of further developments.
Washington dispatch reports Allies align with the United States on no peace while Kaiserism remains. Secretary Lansing says German acceptances do not alter U S position. Argentina warns of war if Luxburg issue unresolved. Bulgaria seeks peace. Sweden seeks U S intercession only to be refused.
A contest offers a $60 diamond ring as a special prize for the best new-subscription efforts between Sept 24 and Oct 6. Contenders can boost votes for autos and other awards by securing new subscribers while many prizes are awarded from the Ford Touring Car to gold and furniture. Contest organizers urge early starts and active campaigning to maximize votes.
The list includes a $775 Briscoe Ford Touring Car, $200 and $100 in gold, a $93 furniture suite, a $75 Columbia Grafonola, a $50 merchandise order at J. W. H. Fuchs' Department Store, a $25 wrist watch, and a $50 diamond ring. A ten percent commission applies to all on-winners who stay active and contribute money for new subscriptions.
An inquest scheduled for Monday was cancelled following an arrest late yesterday afternoon. Officials say the reference between Newah and North Carolina crowds is being investigated.
R L Scoville of Sewickley Pa states he would not have consciously aided Germany in 1915 and regrets letters about war devices reaching German agents. He notes a 1916 government find tied one letter to Dr L A Dessar of New York, but claims no direct contact or intent beyond broker recommendations.
Berlin reports from Riga that Northwest of Jacobstadt Allied forces broke Russian lines and forced a retreat to the eastern bank of the Dvina. The bridge head and positions spanning about 40 kilometers by 10 kilometers were taken, and Jacobstadt declared ours.
The German statement signals a renewed offensive along the Riga front, echoed by a Petrograd release noting withdrawals. Petrograd did not confirm Jacobstadt occupation.
Congressional leaders aim to finish a program by October 10. An entire draft of the excess profits tax heads to House and Senate conferees on the revenue bill. Senate actions are due next week on war insurance and the civil rights measure, the urgent deficiency bill, and the Webb export measure.
Justice Cohalan denied involvement in an alleged Irish revolution plot and rejected government charges of advising landing German officers from Zeppelins in Ireland. He accused a British conspiracy to destroy him.
Gaston B. Means, manager for Mrs Maude A King, was jailed at 11 oclock and faces a Monday hearing. Means offered no statement. New York and Chicago authorities arrived with evidence and a warrant was issued. The case involves a fatal August 29 ride and possible forgery accusations.
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