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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1918
Page
4
A midweek notice cites Frost Green and Kohn in New York and Chicago, mentions Count Czernin and Ishii, and notes Liberty Bond push. It reviews labor strikes, trench life, Burian as Austrian envoy, German prisoners, Wilmington shipbuilding plans, and Haig’s army outlook amid ongoing war news.
In Boston the first base game was played in ideal conditions yet attendance was the smallest this season. The piece notes thrift stamps as low-cost at the gates and criticizes government borrowing while urging support for a bond issue and civic investments to preserve liberty.
A Dispatch letter argues Wilmington’s moral conditions are exaggerated noting other cities face similar issues. The writer cites a sailor letter about a Saturday incident and calls for cleaning up crime and vice without tarnishing the entire city. The piece then shifts to sweet potatoes, praising yield and profit. It discusses growing costs, winter storage, curing methods, and a potato dryer near New Bern.
The French Premier denounces Czernin’s assertion that France offered to open peace negotiations with Austria Hungary. He declares the charge a reckless betrayal aimed at sowing distrust among the Entente. The world sees Clemenceau’s blunt denial as a firm stand for France’s allied fidelity.
Mr D J Fergus contributes a Dispatch communication praising sweet potatoes as a year round staple rich in food value. He notes its palatability and versatility for all meals and describes simple ways to prepare it for breakfast lunch and supper.
Rocky Mount guard George Lloyd, who recently shot and wounded prisoner R. E. Stroud on the road district, was arrested Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia. Information from Mayor T. T. Thorne and Philadelphia police led to his capture.
Mr. C. G. Ingram died at City Hospital Sunday morning after being seriously wounded in the Forsyth civil court last term. The incident followed the trial where Newsom was plaintiff and Ingram a defendant in a slander case. the shooting occurred on the north side of the courthouse as the jury returned a verdict for the defendants.
The worst frost in weeks hit Saturday night and Sunday morning leaving fields white. Ground frost damaged potatoes and fruit in low areas but high ground may escape serious harm. Arborists say fruit trees show limited damage and a decent crop is still expected.
A W McLean is appointed counsel for the State of North Carolina for the United States alien Property custodian Hon A Mitchell Palmer the United States alien custodian will oversee all alien enemy property during the war and handle sales and proceeds until war end McLean will represent the custodian in North Carolina no compensation is attached and the work is a patriotic war contribution.
The Lumberton Robesonian criticizes Republican platform hypocrisy while suggesting Roosevelt as war leadership. The Fayetteville Observer condemns Cam Morrison for snubbing woman suffragists amid wartime demands, arguing women contribute more to the war effort than men.
Hon. Thom as D. Warren, chairman of the Democratic executive committee, says he is pleased with the Raleigh State convention. He calls the gathering one of the most harmonious and beneficial in the state's party history.
The Tar Heel Democrats declare greater unity than ever and pledge to stand by the President and the administration through these trying times with firm, coordinated backing.
The Lumberton Tribune notes state pride as Wilmington is chosen for a government shipyard. The paper argues the long search by the government ends with a major boost for North Carolina's chief seaport and its development prospects.
William R Day marks his 70th birthday while completing fifteen years as an associate justice of the U S Supreme Court. A native of Ohio and Michigan alumnus, he began law in Canton and rose to a State bench by 1886. He served as Secretary of State during the McKinley era and chaired the peace treaty commission with Spain before becoming a circuit judge and then Supreme Court justice.
In Wilmington on April 16 1918 Dr Fergus urges North Carolina to boost sweet potato production. He cites Mr George Catlett on the potato’s superior food value and shares a wheat of practical storage tips including digging before frost, minimal handling, proper bank construction with straw and earth, and a vented top to keep roots from rotting.
A daily history lesson notes notable events and births and deaths on this date: 1818 Norvin Green pioneer of telegraph born New Albany Indiana died Louisville February 12 1893. 1843 Samuel Morey builder of an early steamboat born Hebron Connecticut October 23 1762 died Fairlee Vermont. 1868 Magdala burned by British troops Abyssinian stronghold. 1893 Lucy Larcom celebrated poet.
Washington report says German and Austrian POWs at Fort McPherson Georgia will be compelled to work on roads or farms. Civilian prisoners at Fort Oglethorpe and Hot Springs may volunteer or refuse. Prisoners are paid and funds go to upkeep, tobacco, and luxuries.
The obituary records the death of an associate of John G. Whit tier in Boston. Born in Beverly Massachusetts on March 5, 1824, the deceased is noted as a collaborator in his field.
One year ago today in the war April 17 1917 the United States Senate passed a bill authorizing a national loan of 7 000 000 000. Riotous strikes were reported across Germany while the first shot in the U S German war occurred in a submarine attack on the destroyer Smith.
The list recalls several prominent births: William R Day born Ravenna Ohio 49 years ago today, Willis Van Devanter born Marion Indiana 59 years ago today, Ian Hay born Scotland 42 years ago today, Meggie Teyte born Wolverhampton England 28 years ago today, Maggie Teyte born Georgetown Delaware 57 years ago today, Dr Charles H Parkhurst born Framingham Massachusetts 76 years ago today.
The Illinois Historical Society opened the centennial celebration with a meeting inviting delegates from state historical societies linked to Illinois Territory including Connecticut, Virginia, Ohio and Indiana.
Leaders from many states arrive for the National American Woman Suffrage Association executive council meeting in Indianapolis. Carrie Chapman Catt calls the two day session the most important in equal suffrage history as the fall elections loom. The final Susan B. Anthony amendment drive is a focus of discussions.
Washington April 17 Justice William R Day entered his 70th year today born April 17 1849 at Ravenna O He is the fourth oldest member of the Supreme Court in age and service Seniors ahead of him in order are Justices Holmes McKenna and Chief Justice White
The Overseas Club of London has gathered almost five million dollars to support war efforts. The fundraising campaign underscores broad public backing and extensive donations across the British capital.
An advertisement argues catarrh is caused by bloodborne germs and promotes S S S blood remedy as a cure that reaches below the surface, claims fifty years of use, and offers a medical department for case study from Swift Specific Co. Atlanta.
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