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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1918
Page
2
The Netherlands bans exports from the Dutch East Indies of tin tin ore cinchona bark quinine quinine balls and kapok amid wartime needs. The embargo restricts materials critical for the United States war effort.
The Rotary Club aims to gather voter sentiment on a school bond issue to be voted in May. The club will not advocate for or against the bonds and wants only those who intend to vote to register. Superintendent Blair notes Wilmington’s growing school demand, urging timely provision for new pupils.
British food minister Rhondda steps down after a month of absence. John Clynes named temporary in charge as the government faces ongoing food policy questions.
The Liberty Day celebration features strong war bond sales despite rain. Central committee and Liberty Loan workers express satisfaction with progress while weather limits parade float readiness. Merchants observed a half holiday. bonds will be offered again tomorrow at various sites including a booth at the Academy of Music.
W. W. Cubbage, advance man for the Redpath Chautauqua, arrived in the city today to market season tickets. He will stay several days and notes tickets are available at the Y M C A where patrons may purchase to help reduce distribution costs.
Washington April 26 Liberty Day opened with subscriptions totaling 1,956,776,059 for the third war loan, nearing the 2,000,000,000 goal by tonight. The drive aims to push past the milestone with additional pledges from citizens and organizations.
Washington April 26 Speaker Clark declines Governor Gardner's offer of the Missouri Senate seat to fill the vacancy left by the death of Senator Stone.
A wartime appeal urges cutting wheat and meat use to feed soldiers and civilians. Citizens are urged to plant gardens, conserve food, and send surplus to Europe, with instructions from the National War Garden Commission for a free home gardening manual.
Kilkenny Schaefer, once with Germany, has rejoined the Cleveland Indians as manager Kilkenny begins rebuilding staff. Years have passed since he last worked on the Johnson circuit in the majors.
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