06 Apr 1918
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1918
Page
1
Citizens rally nationwide as Mam moth party kicks off its campaign with coordinated patriotic demonstrations. Leaders promise strong national defense and economic growth amid early political energy.
Washington reports a swift start to the $3 billion Third Liberty Loan with widespread parades and public pledges. President Wilson and Secretary McAdoo led the campaign as towns nationwide filed subscriptions, many over the quota, while New York launched with large early sums and offices, and Philadelphia staged a major patriotic demonstration.
Paris reports resumed bombardment from long range German guns at 11 40 this morning continuing attacks on the city.
Collinsville April 6 coroner of Madison county sought warrants for the arrest of five men tied to the mob that lynched Robert Prager early Friday. Four justices of the peace refused, saying they did not care to get mixed up. Coroner Lowe planned to ask the State’s attorney to issue warrants, hoping arrests would occur tonight. Local officials face calls for accountability amid concerns over prosecutions.
London editorials mark a year since the United States entered the war praising American war effort and leadership of President Wilson. The Daily Telegraph urges self‑reliance to ensure eventual civilizational victory as illustrated papers feature American soldiers on the Western Front.
Paris marks the anniversary of the United States entry into the war with Ambassador Sharp attending the Hotel De Ville ceremony. Secretary of War Baker joins but stays nonofficial. French foreign minister Stephen Pichon heads the French representation among other notable attendees.
London reports a counter attack near Hangard improved the British hold late yesterday. Across the front below Ayette and north of the Somme, German assaults continued with heavy fighting but yielded no lasting gains.
Paris reports the German attack along the French sector has ceased. An official statement notes violent artillery fighting north of the Avre last night but no infantry action occurred.
London April 6. The Irish convention has finished its work and will submit a report to the government. Lloyd George indicated that a government bill could follow if the report approves a home rule plan. He suggested the possibility of legislation even if the convention finds no consensus, as urgent war measures take precedence.
Paris April 6 Former premier Paul Painleve stated that Austria sought semi official talks with the Entente in 1917. He cites June 1917 efforts via Count Revertata and a Swiss intermediary, meetings with Major Armand in August 1917, and note of later activity after his tenure ended.
Paris April 6 Premier Clemenceau told the joint session of Foreign and Military Affairs committees that France could have confidence in the outcome of the great battle now in progress. He praised the army officers and men, noting their bravery and superior material means. Deputies and senators will observe operations at the front, with two senators and two deputies traveling on Monday.
In Bogota a group of 300 lepers escape the Agua de Dios colony after complaining of food. Government efforts pursue them across Santander district with promises of higher rations if they return. About 200 head toward Bucaramanga near the Venezuelan border. others move toward Zapatosa northeast of Bogota.
Details from Admiralty reports reveal ten German submarines destroyed by air forces. Seaplanes, dirigibles, and an airship attacked subs in the English Channel and beyond, with bombs on conning towers, decks, and periscopes, yielding oil, wreckage, and sinking subs.
Washington reports the War Industries Board reached an agreement with the lead industry to supply all government needs at 6,000,000 to 12,000,000 tons per month. Prices average seven cents per pound.
London April 6 report from Copenhagen says Kurt Wisner former editor of Vorwaerts Berlin died by his own action in Munich prison. Wisner was arrested last February for leading a strike movement and charged with high treason.
The unidentified man, too decomposed to show race, was found on Shell Island near Moore's Inlet this morning by J. E. Hines of Seagate. Coroner Alex Holden will empanel a jury this afternoon. No sign of foul play.
Nashville April 6 The Federal grand jury indicted Cincinnati National League pitcher Fred Toney on charges of violating the Selective Service law. He was arrested on a district attorney's warrant and has been free on bond. The claim cites several dependents including his mother step father invalid sister wife a small daughter and a five year old niece.
Harbin April 1 an American member of the Stevens Railway Commission is reported wounded in street fighting here The commission has permission from General Horvath the Russian commander to deploy American operatives on construction work on the Chinese Eastern Railway a branch of the trans Siberian system
London dispatch reports more than 250000 refugees from regions taken by Germany seek safety on Ukraine’s eastern frontier. The Russian government, via wireless, says postwar peace has worsened the situation as refugees mass along Smolensk Vitebsk and Mohilev frontiers.
In Rome on Friday April 5 Signor Berenini will present Thomas Nelson Page the American ambassador with an ancient Victory statue unearthed in the Roman forum. The gift requires a special law to permit transfer. Premier Orlando originated the idea but is at the front.
Premier Lloyd George telegraphed the Lord Mayor of London at a luncheon celebrating America's entry into the war predicting that in the coming weeks Americans will deliver the Prussian military junta the surprise of their lives.
New York reports a quiet week in stocks with five full sessions totaling far less than one million shares. Banks focus on the Liberty Loan drive opening today. authorities eye freight rate regulation and telegraph valuations as potential federal actions.
On the first anniversary of U S entry into the war General Foch says all is going well with the Allied front. American forces reach 1 500 000 under arms as Franco British attacks slow German advances near Amiens and Somme fronts. Navy and Japanese actions also noted in update.
President Wilson named Edward R. Stettinius as second assistant Secretary of War and Fred P. Keppel as third assistant Secretary of War in Washington on April 6.
Baltimore April 6 George Creel chairman of the committee on public information and aviator O M Bounds had a narrow escape today when the airplane bringing them from Washington was disabled on a landing at Pimlico race track Both men escaped with slight shaking up and no serious injuries observed.
President Wilson signed legislation creating a government corporation with capital of 500 million dollars and authority to issue 3 billion dollars in bonds to support essential war industries.
German forces renew a major attack in the Somme valley against British positions near Amiens. The center drives from Montdidier toward the Avre while the right wing shows limited gains. Waves from Waure wood push toward Corbie in the narrow Ancre Somme corridor.
President Wilson commuted the term of Frank M. Ryan former president of the International Union of Structural Iron Workers currently at Leavenworth penitentiary. The dynamite conspiracy conviction would have ended July 20, 1919 but now expires at once.
New York shows banks and trust companies hold $44,647,640 in excess reserves, down $16,751,480 from the prior week as conditions tighten across clearing houses.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.