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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
4
A fragmented newspaper page includes misc. jokes and editorials on war, German and Austrian figures, labor views, and public notices. It mixes quips about conscription, entertainment, and national sentiment with pricing lines and delivery offers.
The text hints at Vermont Virginia and North Carolina supplying naval units and mentions the Green Mountain Boys of Vermont with Virginia producing a major commander in chief. It references early armed resistance and the union, but the passage is incomplete and cryptic.
The piece argues that German victory is essential for the survival of the German monarchy, noting the war has made autocracy the central issue. It warns that defeat would end the Hohenzollern rule and urges the German people to depose the Kaiser to avoid harsher indemnities and prolonged suffering while aligning with Allied victory.
Goldsboro is touting its military training program for High School boys. Army officers drill the sturdy students, a timely move that benefits individuals and the nation. The paper argues schools should follow this example as first aid to the injured teaches life-saving discipline in peacetime and war alike.
New Bern plans to entertain members of the North Carolina Press Association as they travel home from their annual meeting in Morehead City. The city aims to host graciously, highlighting its renowned hospitality and progressive spirit.
A Wilmington letters to The Dispatch protest New Hanover County officials buying an American flag for the County Court House from Sears Roebuck at a total of 20.38 with a 10 percent markup, arguing funds leave the county and urging local purchases. The writer cites county audit items 677 and 702 and signs as The C W Polvogt Co.
One hundred years ago today 1817 John Phillip a Scottish painter born in Aberdeen died in London February 27 1867. Seventy five years ago today 1842 first issue of the Galveston Daily News published in Texas. Fifty years ago today 1867 the US Senate adjourned sine die after a special session. Twenty five years ago today 1892 a proposed constitutional amendment to continue the Louisiana State Lottery was rejected by vote.
Mrs. Lucretia R. Garfield widow of James A. Garfield born in Hiram Ohio sixty five years ago today. Dr John Grier Hibben Princeton University president born in Peoria Illinois fifty six years ago today. Prof Camden Cobern noted oriental scholar born Uniontown Pennsylvania sixty two years ago today. Dr Samuel Avery chancellor University of Nebraska born LaMoille Illinois fifty two years ago today. Owen Bush Detroit AL shortstop born Indianapolis Indiana twenty nine years ago today.
The following described tract of land in Block 27 and 28 of Carolina Place is offered for sale for cash by Manhattan Company as mortgagee. The parcel includes Lots 5 and 6 in Block 27 and portions of Lot 7 and Lot 16, with boundaries measured along Wrightsville Avenue and adjacent dividing lines. Attorney Woodus Kellum handles the matter.
Statement shows December 31 1916 balance sheet figures for Tement Munich Reinsurance Sila Bavaria with ledger assets nine million and policyholder income seven million six hundred forty three thousand plus miscellaneous income. Disbursements total eight million nine thousand nine hundred nineteen with liabilities including unpaid losses, unearned premiums and taxes. Management listed as Carl Schriner Hartford and Raleigh NC Insurance Commissioner Jas R Young as attorney for service.
On April 19 1916 a large Russian force landed at Marseilles to aid France as Verdun offensive begins with minor advances by both sides along the Neuse. Grand Duke Nicholas drives Turks south of Ritlis and Italians seize the summit of Col di Lani.
Mrs. Waldo Pierce, a wealthy New York society and sportswoman, volunteers to organize an aviation corps under the New York State Woman Suffrage Party.
A candidate thanks supporters after Tuesday’s primary and pledges if elected councilman from the First Ward in the May City election to act in a way that will not disappoint voters who cast their ballots.
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