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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
4
An editorial compilation discusses Germany's boasts of victory and potential entry of Austria into war, Wilson's influence on labor leadership, and U S attitudes. It notes Swiss neutrality, German prisoner policies, and firebug threats, with commentary on Nelson Roosevelt, Reichstag remarks, and camp moral concerns raised by The Greenville News.
The editorial lauds President Wilson's annual address delivered in person. It calls the message logical and forceful, outlines government duties, and signals strong wartime stance. It supports Austria as an enemy and expects easier handling of spies and alien enemies.
The piece argues Germany meddles in Russia to destabilize autocracy and warns that German rulers may betray republican movements to protect their own interests. It links French democratic upheaval to potential royal restoration and portrays Germany as plotting versus Bolshevik and republican forces while seeking to reinstate the Romanoffs.
For the first time in George Washington University a girl student Miss Grate M Eddy participates in the weekly debates of the university debating society.
The Pennsylvania railroad now employs women in almost every capacity except the actual running of trains. The article notes broad hiring across departments and roles, reflecting changing workforce patterns.
Paul Painleve former French prime minister born in Paris 34 years ago today. Isaac W Littell promoted to brigadier general born in New Jersey 60 years ago today. Sir John R Jellicoe chief of staff of the British navy born 59 years ago today. Lord Decies tied to Vivian Gould of New York born 51 years ago today. Prince Cyril of Bulgaria second son of King Ferdinand born 22 years ago today. Rt Reverend Walter Sumner Episcopal bishop of Oregon born Manchester New Hampshire 44 years ago today.
The article posits that Germany will urge peace as a line of defense. It speculates that once Germany believes the Allies intend to cross its borders, actions may follow if possible. The piece also notes the memory of Belgium’s invasion as a warning.
The Winston Sentinel argues for stricter laws to suppress utterances and acts that hinder national effort in the wartime crisis. It targets both German-born and native-born Americans who fail to grasp or ignore the consequences of their attitudes.
David Lawrencesays the Marquis of Lansdowne pleads for revised allied war aims and peace by liberal reform. The letter arrives as the Paris allied conference opens, expected to dominate discussions in coming days. Lawrence argues a non punitive German government guarantees safety and treaty integrity for a prompt, just peace.
The Winston Sentinel and Salisbury Post warn that German spy networks operate widely in the United States. They say agents spread lies to sow distrust and paralyze government action, urging vigilance against disloyalty and manipulation by the Kaiser’s propaganda machines.
Major General William Crozier, 62, chief of the Ordnance Bureau, is reported to take charge of a vast ordnance arsenal and depot to be built with the main U S base in France. A West Point graduate of 1867, he served against the Sioux and Bannocks, in the Spanish War, in the Philippine insurrection, and the Peking Relief Expedition. He and General Buffington co invented the Buffington Crozier disappearing gun.
On December 5 1916 Herbert H Asquith resigns the British premiership. German Austrian and Bulgarian forces intensify bombardment of Bucharest defenses. Miss Helen P McCormick New Yorks first woman prosecuting attorney promotes women judges for child and domestic relations courts. A large memorial to Confederate women will be unveiled in Jackson Mississippi this month.
A historical recap lists events from 1817 to 1892. Seminoles faced whites in Florida. Wisconsin’s fourth territorial legislative assembly met in Madison. Italy granted amnesty over Garibaldi action. Britain and the United States with Germany agreed on restoring order in Samoa.
The Raleigh crowd was outshouted by Mayor James Iredell Johnson who ordered cords of dry wood brought in quietly for distribution. Hickory Record notes the maneuver as a bragging point.
The recorder hearing in the death of Mrs. Mary E. Mosely, whose body was found in the Tar river, has been postponed to Monday, December 10. Authorities report no new developments and expect no progress until the hearing. Miss Ethel Moseley, daughter of the deceased, remains jailed pending the hearing.
A soldier, unnamed, was seriously injured when struck by a car owned and driven by Lt. W. C. Alexander at Fourth and Tryon streets around 8:30 p.m. He was taken to Camp Greene base hospital. his condition could not be learned last night as officials would not disclose details.
The 81st annual Methodist conference meets in Greenville starting Wednesday at 9:30 am. Morning devotions precede communion, with Rev. A. D. Wilcox of Goldsboro delivering the 11 o clock sermon.
The undersigned qualified as Administrator of Maria A Fosgate deceased in New Hanover County. Creditors and debtors must settle accounts. Claims must be presented at Wilmington NC by December 4, 1917 or be barred. Thomas W. Davis is the Administrator.
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