24 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1917
Page
1
A report notes statements issued today by Graham Kenan and Dr Chas Nesbitt. Details on the context or content of the statements are not provided in the fragment.
Governor Bickett proclaims active service for 5000 men aged 31 to 45 from across North Carolina to form a state guard reserve. Adjutant General Young will select volunteers, with twenty five men per county, amid unrest following a negro rape case and jail assault in Wake County.
American soldiers in France near the fighting lines express readiness for combat with the Germans. The men, recently back from campaign service, are disciplined, healthy, and eager for action while awaiting permission to operate closer to the front. They have endured exposure to German guns and pride their Stars and Stripes camp. The Associated Press notes their calm, methodical efficiency and strong morale as they prepare for eventual engagements.
In a pre hearing for Gaston B. Means the defense led by F I Osborne questions whether Mrs Maude A Kamatad could have fired the pistol that killed her. Dr Burmeister, Cook County coroner physician, testifies the wound could not have been self inflicted and notes no powder burns. Wellington, an undertaker, describes body transport from Concord to Asheville and Cincinnati. The testimony includes details of the head wound and bullet jacket location, as investigators assess proximity and method of death.
The body of Mrs. Robert Worth Bingham was removed from Oakdale Cemetery in Louisville and autopsied last week with six physicians present. Statements from Graham Kenan and Oakdale Cemetery official William Springer say the process was regular and no court order was required, aiming to avoid public publicity while family interests are considered.
Louisville dispatch details a statement by Judge Bingham's counsel denying knowledge of the Wilmington exhumation of his wife Mrs. Robert Worth Bingham. It asserts the autopsy occurred secretly last Sept 18 with physicians present and parts taken to New York, claiming relatives approved measures before her death and promising charges will be met with facts if suspicions become formal.
The Dispatch announces a $60 Diamond Ring prize for the best new subscriptions turned in between September 24 and 6 p.m. October 1. Contestants praise the offer while newspapers note all new subs from any town count, with early voting and continued promotion urged.
The report notes heavy artillery and infantry activity along the Flanders front near Ypres and Arras, with signs of possible major moves. Russian forces on the Riga front regain ground south of the Riga Pskov route, claiming a substantial victory and German losses exceeding four thousand dead, plus prisoners and machine guns. Berlin confirms German captures of provisions and stores at Jacobstadt during last week’s Dvina assault.
Washington reports that Secretary of the Treasury will reveal details of the second Liberty bond issue tomorrow. The offer is expected to total about 3 billion dollars with bonds maturing in 25 to 89 years and interest possibly set at four percent.
The government and steel producers announce a price agreement effective immediately. Iron ore at lower lake ports set at 5.05 dollars per gross ton, coke at Connellsville 16 dollars per net ton, a 42 percent reduction, with other items subject to revision.
The Learn English campaign begins with registration for 100 free night schools to aid 600000 foreign born residents. Volunteers under the mayor's national defense office will canvass shops and factories to boost attendance. The Board of Education adds 73000 to expand schooling and NYU College of the City will stress practical courses for wartime service.
British reports say German heavy guns were active on both banks of the Scarpe River on the Arras front. A hostile raid near La Bassée was driven off with losses. several British men are missing. Artillery activity occurred south of Lens and northeast of Ypres.
A vintage notice lists prizes including a $775 Priscill automobile a Ford Touring Car $200 in gold $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 $60 diamond rings Ten percent commission to all non winners who remain active on money for new subscriptions.
Washington officials enforcing the gold conservation policy have virtually decided to bar exports to Spain. No gold has been claimed for export since the proclamation took effect, aside from a few small shipments already loaded on steamers.
Lawton Oklahoma reports a major blaze destroying twenty buildings, mostly wooden, on HE and D avenues. The inferno swept a full city block and caused an estimated loss of 135000 dollars.
Washington debates heatedly as Representative Heflin denies a newspaper interview claiming he could name 13 or 14 members in Congress who acted suspiciously and that a card room funded by pro-Germans and pacifists existed in Washington. Norton demands full proof or resignations amid a von Bernstorff disclosure of a $50,000 lobbying request.
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