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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
4
Foreign advertising firm notes its address and trade group. A satirical warning on publishing wartime history before Kaiser’s death. Quip about Spreckles coffee and sugar, a fire destroying war prep property, and calls for punishment. Greensboro fuel dealers aided by need, Governor Bickett tells Jonisburg to cut wood amid shortages.
A State taxes a domestic railroad more heavily than a foreign one, a contrast noted as existing in Alabama. The text discusses dimmed urban lighting with two lightless nights weekly and proposes restoring old moonlight street lighting by dimming electric signs and white ways.
The Secretary of the Navy faces Congress with candid testimony amid investigations into naval conduct in the war. Daniels is noted for presenting facts clearly to win confidence as Congress probes maritime actions and the sinking of an American submarine in American waters.
The speaker notes the Navy Department kept silent about the sinking of an American submarine and questions the value of withholding port details. They suggest Germany likely knew the incident early and accuse U S officials of excessive secrecy over minor matters while handling sensitive information.
An appeal urges Wilmington residents to donate pennies to help supply toys for blind and crippled children in Halifax Nova Scotia affected by a recent disaster. The appeal notes the effort is listed among press dispatches and calls for immediate action from the community, especially children.
The piece argues against spending more than fifty eight million dollars for new public buildings in Washington City. It notes that interest on the sum at four percent would be over two million annually and points to current rents of about a million dollars a year. It urges Congress to wait and avoid adding debt amid wartime finances.
The article argues that two German naval expeditions that succeeded and returned safely will fuel criticism of the British administration. It claims critics will seize on these events to attack government conduct, noting disaffected and even loyalists may blame officials for naval losses and strategic choices.
A wartime slang glossary lists terms like Fokker and Goulash Kitchen alongside notes on state news. The report covers coroner verdict in Ausband case, Jim Swarm found frozen, and Red Springs hunting death, plus deserter Canada’s court-martial and related arrests.
A House resolution from Congressman Wood proposes making it unlawful to trade Liberty bonds for less than face value plus accrued interest. Critics say it would hamper bond markets, depress bond values, and impair treasury needs for future war bonds while forcing sellers to borrow against their bonds.
Urges immediate Red Cross membership urging readers not to delay. Warns procrastination leads to missed chances and references a place paved with good intentions. Emphasizes duty and pleasure in volunteering, insisting active support is needed today.
Prince George of England marks 15 as he serves in the navy. Elsie de Wolfe celebrated 52, aiding relief in France. Andrew Braid, US Geographic Board chair, turns 71 in Kirkcaldy. Robert Lee Williams, Oklahoma governor, born in Brundidge 49 years ago. Harry Pratt Judson of the University of Chicago is 68, born in Jamestown. Branch Rickey, St. Louis NL president, 36, born in Lucasville. Joseph W Wilhoit, NY NL outfielder, 27, born in Hiawatha.
The writer argues that seasoned railroad workers cannot be matched by politicians or business leaders without railway know how. They warn that leadership from outside the trade will fail to manage current conditions effectively.
Dr Frank Crane argues that the idea of women staying home and sewing is outdated and archaic. He asserts there has never been a time when Southern women accepted passive roles and waited for victory or laurels to be placed by others.
The letter notes railroads moved far more coal from mines since April than the prior year but questions the cause of a widespread shortage. If Fairfax Harrison’s figures are right the railroads cannot bear full blame. explanations have varied and no definitive reason is given.
Governor Wwanstian of New York appoints a county Home Defense Committee while a Wilmington Shoe Co advertisement proclaims dramatic shoe reductions in a wartime sale.
President Wilson sent a note to all belligerents asking them to define more exactly their peace terms as a step toward peace. Russians made a stand at Welia on the border and in Dobinjda where violent fighting was reported under way.
Editorials from Salisbury Post Asheville Times and Charlotte Observer urge wartime self reliance and truthful discourse. They argue increased American trade, reject the rich man’s war notion, warn against ignorance and knavery, and advocate a military road system to improve truck transport and reduce dependence on steam lines.
Robert Lee Williams, Oklahoma governor, marks his 50th birthday today born December 20, 1863. An Alabama native who settled in Indian Territory, he rose to prominence in the Democratic party after Oklahoma achieved statehood and served as the first Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice before becoming governor in 1907. His handling of wartime draft unrest is noted for fairness and loyalty to liberty under the law.
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