19 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1918
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear references to German actions and locations such as Thessians and Ligonias. No coherent event or date emerges. The readable fragments suggest disputed rights or claims but lack concrete details to form a full summary.
Trotery withdraws consul appointment citing violations of laws of the country. The action signals diplomatic disputes tied to the appointment and ongoing concerns about legality and propriety.
Feb 18 dispatch from Washington outlines war news and correspondence about security concerns. The item hints at disclosed information and government contacts as part of wartime reporting.
A historical public lecture praised by contemporaries for its eloquence and timely message. The speaker, describing unity and duty, appealed to a wide audience from pulpit to platform, urging national resolve and moral purpose.
Secretary Baker toured Camp Wheeler inspecting the base hospital. He reviewed wards, spoke with staff, and praised patient care as he spent hours observing the facility during a first National Guard hospital visit.
Readable fragments mention Thomas Capit and cablegrams with vague timing and personal notes, suggesting a partial public or personal notice.
A man named Count Rousselot posed as King Alfonso's confidential agent and used forged seals, crests, stamps, and letters to project high status. He aimed to secure funds via oil stocks and arranged meetings with bankers and officials, while authorities charged him with impersonation and theft of Treasury note paper.
Viscount Ishii is named ambassador to the United States for Japan and will soon arrive in Washington. He succeeds Ambassador Sata, who moves to the unassigned list of diplomatic representatives.
Washington on February 18 Director McAdoo urged quick enactment of the Administration rail road bill to avoid delaying vital equipment and arrangements. He said each day’s delay imperils the war effort. In Washington the Senate Finance Committee unanimously decided to amend the war finance corporation bill to authorize the President to appoint directors instead of Secretary McAdoo.
The billion dollar urgency deficiency bill for immediate war needs of the state, navy, and other departments is before the House with passage expected before adjournment. The Ways and Means Committee has charge of finance matter. Washington city.
Washington February 18 supplemental estimates for the navy request over 231 million dollars for ammunition reserve supplies and pay. The package includes 150 thousand dollars for a dry dock at Charleston South Carolina. Officials announced the figures after noon.
The report describes General Pershing walking a trench asking soldiers if they have enough to eat and if conditions are dry, while junior infantrymen identify him and discuss the situation amid mud and heat.
General authorities report that Thomas resides at Fort Vatley with details limited to today’s notification. No additional context or dates are provided.
Washington reports a major restructure to the quartermaster and department along Goethals lines. Joseph E Lilly of New York appointed chief advisor to General Goethals overseeing shipping related matters and the new embarkation section. General Baker will lead a new section supervising and manufacturing army motor vehicles.
Paris reports Senator Charles-Himbers from Meuse and proprietor of the Journal was arrested this morning amid an announc ed dispute. The case centers on charges linked to recent events in the French political arena.
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