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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1918
Page
4
The item urges support for U S war effort with bond purchases for those not in service. It praises American troops, warns of German aims, and notes weather and coal concerns while reminding readers to pay poll tax by May 7 to vote.
A reader notes Collinsville shares the state with Chicago newspapers voicing strong views about alleged lynchers, reflecting regional attention to race and justice debates.
A wartime appeal urges attendance at church tomorrow and urges choosing to buy Liberty Bonds. The message stresses civic duty, saying many reasons exist to participate and defend the nation. It frames bond purchases as support for Uncle Sam and challenges readers to take a side in the war effort.
A wartime quip notes German forces advancing on the American line but suffering heavy losses. The joke compares the campaign to a poor baseball effort, saying eight hundred Germans started the attack but only two reached the line, implying a disastrous campaign that will not win the “World's series.”
The piece notes Republicans praising Cam Morrison's role at the Democratic convention while Democrats counter with Marion Butler at the Republican gathering. Names like wooden horse and camouflage arise as critics question the suffrage plank and rally rhetoric.
The note discusses skepticism about accelerating air and ship programs led by George Creek. It observes extensive publicity but argues for more concrete progress in building ships and aircraft rather than hype.
The Hallsboro correspondent notes rough, raw weather in the area and warns of harsher conditions. He reflects on the burdens readers would have faced if the same cold had arrived elsewhere, urging preparedness.
A fuel administrator advises coal usage in summer to prepare for winter cold. The goal is to fund both measures with a feasible plan and avoid extreme heat or cold.
W. E. Lawson resigns after ten years in Wilmington to join the New York Herald staff. He notes gains in circulation and advertising at The Dispatch and says stockholders will meet this afternoon to act on his successor. Lawson will retain a one third stake and remains hopeful about the paper’s future.
The Wadesboro Ansonian condemns citizens who refuse to contribute to the Red Cross or buy War Savings Stamps. It labels such individuals ignorant or selfish, and even suggests confinement or forced labor if they aid Germany or oppose the war effort.
San Francisco police dispatch special officers to Charlotte to take custody of Thomas Frazier, arrested Sunday afternoon by Detective Dan Bradley. Frazier, held in Charlotte city lockup, reportedly admits guilt and reveals location of $7,000 of $10,000 stolen loot, prompting a wire to California for trial.
The States ville Landmark notes Dr. Alexander leads the Farmers' Union not due to pro German views but because the union resents newspaper meddling and outside interference. It adds farmers often do the opposite of what newspapers order.
The Bladen Journal praises the patriotism of Black residents for supporting war drives and thrift efforts. It notes a strong response to the YMCA drive and describes organized thrift societies as making Black citizens valuable assets to the county.
At the request of Mayor McNinch and A. M. McDonald and through Senators Overman and Simmons Luther C. Stewart, a special representative of the U S employment service, arrived Thursday to promote work and put the idle to work across Charlotte and surrounding county.
The Williams store at No 14 township on the Rocky Mount Wilson road eight miles from Edgecombe county was wrecked early Tuesday by a dynamite charge planted under the building. The wooden shop and its goods valued at about 800 dollars were lost. Police report no clue yet to the culprit as authorities intensify their investigation.
In Craven county North Carolina the grand jury told Judge Oliver H Allien to suspend cattle dipping pending an education campaign. They cited negligent inspectors and cattle deaths and suggested lectures and demonstrations to overcome growers prejudice and gain cooperation.
John Hays Hammond Jr celebrated his 30th birthday and was named a member of the U S Naval Board of Inventors. He studied at Yale Sheffield Scientific School and founded a Gloucester Massachusetts laboratory to develop wireless torpedo and storm‑torpedo guidance ideas for the Navy.
A daily history note recalls events on this date: 1818 flag first raised over the U S Hall of Representatives in Washington, 1843 Jefferson birth centennial, 1868 Magdala captured and King Theodore suicide, 1893 U S flag hauled down in Hawaii by Blount order.
One year ago today in war April 13 1917 British extended Atlas victory and Germans were routed on 320 miles of front. Russian provisional government greeted America in a message to President Wilson and pledged collaboration for war and peace.
Charlies M. Sherrill former American minister to Argentina and now Adjutant General of New York, born in Washington DC 51 years ago. Dr Anson Phelps Stokes Yale secretary born New Brighton Staten Island 44 years ago. Lucius R. Johnson Norfolk & Western chairman born Aurora Illinois 72 years ago. William Emanuel Walz dean Maine Law School born Columbus Ohio 58 years ago. Frank W Woolworth chain-store pioneer born Jefferson County New York 66 years ago. Norman Bilberfeld Little Rock Southern League manager born Mason City West Virginia 42 years ago.
Lloyd George warns of a crisis of the war as German forces push forward. He notes British and French resistance, the need for American reinforcements, and the urgency of moving troops and ships to France to halt the German advance.
A Black American soldier from Alabama in a stone quarry encounters a French colonial Black soldier in khaki. Their exchange reveals surprise at linguistic and cultural differences as the Alabama youth wonders if he has lost his language after interacting with the French.
A Supreme Court brief attacks the constitutionality of the Child Labor Law in an appeal from North Carolina where the act was ruled invalid. The brief contends the statute, prohibiting inter state shipments of goods made by under 14 workers, oversteps Congress powers and intrudes on state police powers. Arguments are set for next week.
London April 12 Irish Nationalist leader John Dillon told the House of Commons he believed motor cars machine guns and tanks had already shipped and were sailing from the battlefield. He opposed the government's guillotine methods as the debate on the man power bill focused on more time to study the measure. The government allowed extra sitting days Friday and Saturday. The committee defeated an amendment to lower the age limit from 51 to 48 by 262 to 152.
Porky Flynn lamented the canceled bout with Jack Dempsey in St. Louis. Despite limited success against heavyweights, Flynn hoped to test his skills against the famous challenger after meeting many top opponents in recent years.
Daylight saving is not adopted by major leagues but amateurs and semi pros form dozens of Twilight leagues. Games will be played after working hours.
Miss Julia A. Thorn of Asheboro North Carolina is elected president of the North Carolina Forestry association succeeding prior leadership and guiding state forest policy in the new term.
Bill Tate stands out as the league’s leading figure as Langford McVey Jeannetts and Wills fade. He stopped Kid Cotton in one round the other night, kickstarting the Kid’s baptism into the league.
Salina gears up for the Kansas Federation of Women’s Clubs annual convention to be held in the city from April 16 to 18 with elaborate entertainments planned.
David Withington, fourth in his family to gain athletic renown at Harvard, earns a spot on the Crimson varsity crew and will row at Number 4.
With pitcher Rab Russell in the fold the champion White Sox are set for the big drive. Cicotte and Rab formed a trio of star twirlers for the Sox last season.
Report says New York producers offer fabulously high salaries to chorus girls due to their scarcity, reflecting booming stage employment and demand for gifted performers in major houses.
Calotabs, newly perfected calomel, purified from old tablet flaws. They cleanse the liver and system effectively and without objectionable qualities. Sold only in original sealed packages for thirty five cents. recommended and guaranteed by your druggist.
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