28 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
1
Zurich reports indicate German peace proposals via an unofficial channel have collapsed after three days of discussions. Austria-Hungary reportedly pressed to shift the Allied stance on key questions, but no return to Vienna occurred.
Six survivors from a ship torpedoed and sunk by German submarines were picked up sixty miles off Sea Island after their lifeboat drifted for hours. They landed near Philbourn aboard a fishing smack and reported the perilous voyage and rescue.
German authorities call for complete patrol of Austrian forces following the Piave defeat. Rome reports Italy’s embassy notes bitterness in German power circles over Austria’s failure to overwhelm Italy.
Washington reports the German offensive on the Western front may be ready to burst forth as Austrian failures and von Kuehlmann’s remarks influence military leaders. The reference notes renewed pressure from the Teutonic forces and mixed Allied expectations amid uncertain results.
The suffrage movement, facing strong opposition, vows to organize and convert two more senators to pass the amendment. They continue work in hope of overcoming odds and securing Senate approval despite delays and challenges.
Hertford County Sheriff A. E. Garrett arrested C. B. Godwin after he moved to Scotland Neck to join the Burroughs-Pittman-Wheeler Co. The case involves undisclosed liabilities from Baker and Godwin in Ahoskie and a signed agreement to assume debts. Attorney Ashby W. Dunn represents Godwin believes in a strong defense.
In Elm City a long standing feud led to a gunfight in a garage between G. W. Williams and . Veverette. Veverette was killed and Williams wounded with three bullets. Both men fired as the dispute escalated, leaving the town in disorder.
Washington June 28 The army casualty tally for yesterday lists fifty six names. Twenty four killed in action four died of wounds three died of defeat two severely wounded one undetermined and one prisoner. Corporal T E Peden Gray Fort South Carolina killed in action Sergeant F A Glegger Carrie Virginia died of wounds A L Grubbs Berkeley Spring West Virginia died of disease.
Washington on June 28 Secretary Lansing announced a U S government declaration urging all branches of the Slav race to be freed from Prussian German and Austrian rule.
Copenhagen reports say Chancellor Liertling is summoned to German headquarters for a key conference. Berlin dispatches note Foreign Minister von Kuehlmann may resign but stay until the Russian peace and eastern questions he authored are resolved.
Washington June 28 United Press a navy department report shows fifty marine casualties with seventeen killed in action seven dying of wounds and twenty six severely wounded the losses listed in the latest casualty count.
Dupree Shields writes from Plattsburg New York about winter conditions. He notes reading the home paper keeps him connected and mentions only nine days remain in camp with sufficient food and good spirits.
About 304 Halifax County men were drawn in yesterday's draft. Official lists and numbers are pending from Washington and will be issued by the Weldon local board once received.
Merchants close shops at 5 30 to permit all residents to attend a Woodman Band march to the school house for a patriotic gathering led by Tasker Polk of Warrenton. The event aims to complete the township quota in the war savings campaign, with several local citizens assisting in preparations.
Report states Bolsheviki have been overthrown in Moscow with German forces said to have fled to safety. No details on date or specific events provided.
Abernathy trails Dortch in the third district after six of nine counties report in. An injunction to block Dortch’s name on the ballot will be heard July 9 in Raleigh. Observers note nationwide war bond and stamp drives boost Liberty Savings as U.S. forces mount a larger presence in France with millions soon deployed.
London June 28 Alexander Kerensky former Russian premier departed today for Paris after a stop in London.
A Petri gad telegram reports Moscow overthrown by Kalodine Korn iloff and German forces. Premier Leaine and Trotsky with the Germans are said to have fled. Nicholai Mikolowitch allegedly entered the German authorities in Finland as rumors circulate.
United Press dispatch reports heavy German losses near the Marne with about 1260 soldiers killed or wounded. American forces support operations around Belleau Woods as allied troops push through the theater, with official figures cited from sources in Theaters woods.
Reports from Copenhagen and Amsterdam claim the former Russian Czar Nicholas II was killed near Ekaterinburg as Red Guards captured the city. A Washington wireless cites widespread rumor and notes family shock, with conflicting accounts from Russian sources.
Local market reports show cotton trading with open 28.02, high 28.10, low 27.60, and close 28.10 in a steady session. Prices reflect cautious demand and limited supply as buyers monitor nearby futures.
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