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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
4
An 1918 advertisement from Frost Green and Kohn urges buying Liberty Bonds with sharp anti Kaiser rhetoric. It mocks Milwaukee’s pro German image and satirically links enemy propaganda to domestic garden satire about chickens and Bun armies.
The piece notes Sampson huckleberry crop failures and Georgia peach crop resilience. It cites The Dallas Morning News advice on traveling and remarks Judge Calvert lacking political backing in Raleigh. It asks what matters if Georgia peaches remain safe amid cold weather.
The Kaiser declares the current offensive will bring peace though the writer doubts success. The article notes uncertainty about German officials’ motives and questions whether peace would come at a price of many deaths.
The Asheville Times mourns the early death of Clive B Chambliss age 24 longtime editor and Wake Forest College alum His loss is felt among North Carolina journalists and students as a promising young newspaper man is lost to the state also noted is the resignation of Dr Edwin Breat Furman University president a Baptist institution applauded as a loss to the state and church community The article hints a shift toward Laymen Missionary Movement but no further details.
Editorial argues all able citizens should work and urges local, state, and federal action to close draft loopholes. It proposes using draft lists to compel deferred workers into useful jobs and extends the call to all ages beyond the draft age, condemning industrial slackers and praising mobilization against Germany.
The piece denounces Bolshevik Russia for seeking German permission to maintain an army amid fears of Japanese invasion. It condemns peace with Germany, accuses Bolshevik leaders of capitulation, and claims Russia ceded about one third of its land to Germany to allow pillage and food seizures.
The United States Government announces severed diplomatic relations with Germany and takes initial steps toward building a large army by calling for about 600,000 volunteers.
Vice Admiral Sir Rosslyn Erskine Wemyss First Sea Lord of the British Admiralty is noted as born 54 years ago. Brigadier General Jesse McI. Carter U S A chief of the Bureau of Militia Affairs born in Missouri 55 years ago. Princess Adolphus of Schaumburg Lippe sister of the German Emperor born 52 years ago. Luke Lea former Tennessee senator and army colonel born Nashville 39 years ago. Frederick Bedell Cornell professor of applied electricity born Brooklyn 50 years ago. Rt Rev Arthur C A Hall Episcopal bishop of Vermont born England 71 years ago. Harold Lockwood prominent photoplay actor born Brooklyn 31 years ago.
The Republican State convention in Greensboro earned praise for party unity and strong candidate choices. John M. Morehead is viewed as the best bet to challenge Simmons for Senate, while W. P. Bynum as chief justice and Seawell and Starbuck as associate justices are regarded as capable picks.
After 138 years of peace the historic King's Mountain battlefield is revived as a U S government artillery and rifle range. A 2700 acre plot is leased for training 2500 soldiers and 1200 horses with a camp erected nearby. British officers tutor American soldiers’ descendants who fought in the revolution.
Durham Herald notes that congressional debates distract constituents from war duties while dispatches reveal camouflage by the delegation. It argues Republicans polish a political line to justify accusations against Democrats who must play along or risk losing out in the election.
Charlie Chaplin spends a few days in North Carolina as he aims to entertain and provoke local citizens to loosen their purse strings. The visit highlights his star power and public curiosity, with audiences flocking to view screenings and events during his stay.
Brig. Gen. Jesse Mel Carter U S A marks his 55th birthday today while serving as Chief of the Bureau of Militia Affairs. Renowned as an organizer and cavalry officer, he began his career in 1886 as a second lieutenant after graduating West Point from Missouri. He rose to captain in 1900, leading the Porto Rican regiment, and before his current post last December commanded the Nineteenth Cavalry.
One Hundred Years Ago Today 1818 Michael Heiss born in Bavaria later first Roman Catholic bishop of LaCrosse and second archbishop of Milwaukee died 1890 at LaCrosse. Seventy Five Years Ago Today 1848 Molly Maguires secret society active in Ireland. Fifty Years Ago Today 1868 Dickens concludes second US tour. Twenty Five Years Ago Today 1893 200th printing anniversary celebrated in New York City.
One year ago today in the war on April 12 1917 British forces pierced the Hindenburg Line at Arras as reported in Bolivian dispatches.
Hon. James S. Manning publishes the full record in the Republic of Cuba against North Carolina over Reconstruction era fraudulent bonds. The case mirrors a prior South Dakota ploy, but Cuba’s response offers a historical warning to citizens and the state treasury. Charity and Children section condemns Germany and the Kaiser for inflicting the war, urging opposition to the Hohenzollerns to save the empire.
The Durham and Mecklenburg County unions clash over draft registration and land work. Secretary S. M. Suitt says farmers are misinformed about union sympathy for Dr. H. Q. Alexander. Bill Wentz is shot by cousin Barney Wentz in Union County while his wife watches. The Frisco railroad also ends women auditors after a six month trial on routes between St. Louis and Memphis.
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