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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1917
Page
4
In a 1917 reflection a New York World analysis warns that without increased wheat and hog meat production there will be hunger. It critiques Mayor Mitchel’s costly re election bid and urges efficiency from government leaders while noting debates on wartime policies and Don Cossack governance notions.
Report notes that women and children aboard the Apapa were killed when a submarine fired a second torpedo at the lifeboats as they fled the sinking ship. The remark adds that such actions are unsurprising to observers today.
The Federal judge Judge Boyd uses grand jury sessions to give a stirring patriotic message. He urges both Federal and State judges to follow the example for public good. The piece notes German attitudes toward distributing revolutionary literature in Europe and contrasts it with Germany’s readers.
Croppers and tenant farmers face a higher rent dispute burden as landowners sue for bale possession in Superior Court rather than magistrates court, since the bale value now exceeds the jurisdiction of justices of the peace.
The unknown fate of Von Luxburg after reaching a Scandinavian port last week leaves the public uncertain. He has remained silent, and his standing with the Emperor is undetermined amid rumors of past scheming in South America or possible disgrace upon discovery.
The StaatsZeitung of New York argues that any prospect for peace through negotiation was destroyed by the President's congressional address, which defined the administration's attitude.
The article warns Russians negotiating with Germany over peace terms of the risks in German demands. It highlights control of the Russian wheat market for 15 years, duty-free German goods, and retention of captured Baltic islands as likely to make Russia a German dependency and strangle Russian industry and trade.
Reports warn of renewed fierce fighting as German forces prepare to break through Italian lines and threaten northern Italy while Western Front actions target Verdun and Alsatian sectors. Early decisive battles could alter momentum and ally support, with outcomes hinging on Italian resistance and German offensives.
In Greensboro the Reflector reports Governor Bickett urges public backing for the world war effort. The New Bernian notes changing social roles as Ruth Law seeks government aviation service entry, reflecting women in high flight and public life.
Canton observer argues the country gains from wartime thrift warning Americans to curb waste. The piece urges the United States to recognize finite resources and adopt saving over reckless spending for national welfare.
Secretary Daniels looks ahead with confidence saying the Navy will become the strongest in the world under existing contracts. He states much remains to be done but plans are ready and will be carried out with speed and efficiency toward ultimate success.
The Greensboro Record notes that the Department of Justice is investigating anyone who speaks against the war or government. It highlights new limits on free speech and warns that excessive verbal expression can attract scrutiny.
Greensboro readers express growing admiration for President Wilson after his Message to Congress. They compare him with Roosevelt and Bryan, noting his stature as a statesman and calling him remarkable in this world-changing era.
Charlotte readers note that Coast Artillery men stationed at Fort Caswell face stricter furlough rules than those at other posts. Local families, concerned about a Charlotte company stationed there, urge uniform application of allowances for urgent home matters and question denials despite affidavits.
Zebbie Hardin of Carnesville is reported to Robeson Army Exemption Board No1 as a deserter after failing to respond. A $250 reward is offered for his arrest, and any citizen may arrest him as cited by The Robesonian. In other notes, Rev Anna Howard Shaw is highlighted as honorary president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association at its Washington convention, with background on her ordination and suffrage work.
Burgin L. Witherspoon of Hickory twice tried to join the United States army but was rejected for a physical disability. He underwent surgery at a local hospital, recovered, and offered his services to the government. He will depart next Thursday for Thomas, Kentucky, for hospital training. Ben Hicks, colored, escaped from jail last evening by removing a brick from under a window sill as the heating plant failed. The jailer had moved prisoners to the hall during supper due to cold.
Figures released by the Tobacco Board of Trade show Rocky Mount sales this season totaling 1,800,000 pounds at an average price of 29.61 dollars per hundredweight, a record high for the market with 200,000 pounds to reach 2,000,000.
By unanimous vote the congregation extended a call to Rev Luther Little D D pastor of the First Baptist church for Jackson Tennessee. The church has been without a pastor since the resignation of Rev W M Vines D D who went to Augusta. Jackson preached at the First Baptist church last Sunday night and spoke at the Y M C A and at Camp Greene.
The item notes births of William P. Dillingham senator from Vermont born Waterbury 74 years ago, Edward A. Ross sociologist born Virden Illinois 51 years ago, Arthur Brisbane Washington editor born Buffalo 53 years ago, Richard Yates Illinois governor born Jacksonville 57 years ago, and K Vanderbilt New York notable figure.
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