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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1917
Page
1
Separate peace talks loom as Central Powers dispatch high officials to negotiate with the Bolsheviki, signaling possible realignment amid ongoing world conflict. The move reflects urgent diplomacy as factions seek a settlement and exit from prolonged hostilities.
A dispatch summarizes continued artillery action on multiple fronts including Italy, France, and the Austrian theater. It notes Bolshevik diplomacy in Petrograd and tentative peace talks with Germany while detailing aerial and naval raids and small-scale combat along the Italian Northern front and the Franco-German lines.
The first two flights of Camp Wheel balloon school were fired upon by farmers on Saturday and Monday. Balloonists heard shotgun reports from Macon as men urged to shoot again, hoping to strike the balloon.
The article notes Chickasaw being identified as a city within the United States, located north of Mobile in Alabama. It references the Chickasaw tribe and historical context relating to Tennessee and earlier centuries.
Prominent backers of the Allies in Argentina heard speeches last night urging support for the Allies. The gathering included three former cabinet members, Senors Magnas Olre and Gonzalez, advocating breaking relations with Germany.
A midnight explosion wrecked the back of the Sacramento executive mansion in an apparent attempt on Governor William D. Stephens. Two men were seen fleeing. The blast, believed to use 20 to 25 sticks of dynamite, shattered walls and windows up to two blocks away. Governor Stephens and Mrs. Stephens escaped injury. Police investigated sightings of a lurker near the mansion months earlier and pressed downtown searches for a suspect. the case followed Stephens’ wartime addresses in Southern California.
The election results show English speaking areas favoring the Union government under Sir Robert Borden with large majorities, while French and German speaking regions back Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Laurier loses Ottawa by about 500 but wins Quebec City seat by near 2,000. The soldier vote is expected to boost government margins to roughly 30 to 45 seats.
Fifteen hundred acres at Camp Wheeler must be condemned to enlarge drill grounds and add about 1,209 tents for soldiers. General J L Hayden requested the land on November 27, with the matter sent to the Department of Justice to begin condemnation.
Lieutenant Walter G. Oakman Jr of Islip Long Island awarded the Distinguished Service Order for gallantry in the Cambrai push where he was wounded for the third time. He fought with Dillwyn Starr and later joined the Coldstream Guards enduring multiple wounds across Flanders Somme and Cambrai.
A dispatch from Haparanda Sweden at the Finnish frontier to Berlingske Tidende says former Premier Kerensky is near Petrograd supported by thousands of troops. Bolshevik forces are reported to have moved against him.
Governor Alexander, Philadelphia National League pitcher, and catcher Killifer were sold to the Nationals for 60 000 dollars. After a conference with President Weeghman of Chicago, Alexander asserted he is entitled to a portion of the purchase price though his contract runs three more years at 12000 dollars annually.
Chicago December 18 Jess Willard the heavyweight champion announced he would return to boxing for a Red Cross benefit He would defend his title against any opponent anywhere anytime with all receipts going to the Red Cross.
Secretary Daniels commends radio electrician C. L Ausburne of the Antilles who perished after alerting his mates by signaling from his post as the ship sank. The four men of the navy who went down with the Antilles are praised for staying at their stations and the armed guard’s cool behavior.
Washington reports further reorganization of the Emergency Fleet Corporation with Rear Admiral Harris resigning as general manager and Charles Pier named to succeed him. The changes aim to bring the fleet closer to the shipyards as production speeds up and 8,395,308 dead weight tons are under construction or contract.
Lima Peru December 18 an extraordinary session of the Petruvian congress convened today to discuss financial projects. The opening was set for December 12 but postponed due to lack of a quorum.
President Hoover made another ineffectual bid to be heard by the Senate sugar investigation. Chairman Reed refused to move witnesses, stating no reason to displace those waiting to testify, while promising courtesy to Hoover.
German warships attacked a British North Sea convoy sinking one vessel and damaging others while three British destroyers and trawlers suffered losses. Survivors report intense fighting as German destroyers aided by cruisers pursued the convoy with no losses on their side.
The bill providing for ratification by states in seven years passed the Senate 47 to 8.
Congress submits the proposed constitutional amendment on national prohibition to the states for ratification within seven years. The House passed the measure 282 to 128 after partisan debate. The Senate accepted House amendments to set a seven year window for ratification.
Washington dispatch notes the army begins forming home defense units and will accept honorably discharged soldiers even from Spain era. Recruits up to age 60 may join if physically fit, with officers already enlisting. Previously women over 40 could also enlist at any recruiting office.
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