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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1917
Page
4
The article notes a highly successful Red Cross drive, describes concerns over scrap data contracts with possible irregularities, and comments on British leadership and Kaiser Wilhelm during December 31, 1917. It references Wilington North Carolina, Frost Green & Kohn New York, and the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
The piece notes snow storms impacting troops in trenches and contrasts with home training camps. It highlights limited earthquake deaths in Guatemala City, Belgians deprived of necessities, and slow progress in Bolshevik and German negotiations. It cites Red Cross drives, Mebane chapter growth, and wartime casualty rates across training camps.
Editor notes prolonged fuel strains in the city and urges decisive municipal action after months of unreliable supply. Weather delays have worsened the situation, leaving residents dependent on authorities for relief.
The President’s proclamation places all railroads under a director general, repealing state laws on freight routing and allowing orders to override consignor directives. McAdoo could set direct passenger and freight rates, using executive power to enforce routes, potentially circumventing Congress restrictions. The act aims to correct deplorable freight issues despite legal questions about the director general’s authority.
The Greensboro Record weighs William G. McAdoo as a potential 1920 presidential candidate. It praises his Treasury tenure and railroad leadership, arguing McAdoo could become a wartime director general of railroads and a strong Democratic nominee while noting his rising public support.
Massachusetts Governor McCall is denied recognition of a requisition by New Hampshire officials. The dispute centers on inter-state cooperation and authority, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two state governments over legal procedures.
Ir Garfield reverses the usual policy and withholds venting from manufacturing plants to supply homes. The decision raises questions about how workers can buy coal at current prices if unemployment remains high.
A South Carolina congressman favors the minority position by voting against the war declaration with Germany and uniquely opposing the 1st prohibition amendment resolution among his State’s House members.
Citizens urge prompt action as Council delays relief measure until next Wednesday. They warn that lack of heat and wood shortage may already have caused illness or death among the needy due to the previous week's missed quorum and postponed meeting.
Citizens complain that wood supplies are short and prices high and urge city carts to haul to those unable to pay. They warn of cold dangers when the City Council delays action due to lack of a quorum.
The plan hinges on railroad experts to drive transport reforms and change conditions that officials say railroads would have initiated themselves if not blocked by current laws. McAdoo holds power to override these laws to enable the reforms.
The Daily News notes a thirty dollar per gallon whiskey price has reduced drunkenness in Greensboro. Adding the fee and court costs would raise the tag on liquor, driving overall costs much higher.
The report claims Germany lost one million men on the western front this year and over a thousand planes destroyed. It also accuses the Crown Prince of sacrificing half a million in failed Verdun attempts, arguing Germany remains a strong fighting force due to vast resources.
General Tasker Bliss of the U S A marked his 61st birthday today born in Lewisburg Pennsylvania after Bucknell University and West Point graduation in 1875 He has served on major federal commissions in technical army work and taught at naval and military colleges His career spans Porto Rico Philippines Cuba border campaigns and Mexican actions with expectations he will stay in government service in an advisory role during the war.
A vintage chronology lists notable events and figures: 1817 James T. Fields born in Portsmouth N H, died 1881 in Boston. 1842 aliens admitted to the U S. 1867 Alfred W Arrington died in Chicago. 1892 Henry P Baldwin Michigan governor and U S senator died in Detroit, buried Coventry Rhode Island in February 1874.
Sidney Hall, son of C. H. Hall of this county, writes from France that his voyage is over without incident. He reports good health and that there was no attack on his ship. Fayetteville Observer.
Mr W M McCaskilly reports to The Observer that 12 331 bales of this year’s crop have been ginned in Cumberland County up to December 13 1917 against 14 265 bales by the same date in 1916. Decrease 1 934 bales Fayetteville Observer.
Captain Robert W. McNeeley brother of Mrs. B. B. Neave and a well known Salisbury figure is among recent Navy promotions. His hometown supporters in Hickory Records expect the promotion to meet with warm approval.
Dr. J. C. Braswell Jr longtime Rocky Mount health officer ordered to report to Fort Oglethorpe and join the medical branch. He resigned to join the International Health Board based in Wilson and will likely be connected with base hospital Number 65. Dr. Jordan of the State Board of Health will oversee operations.
A telegram from Charlotte announces E G Wilson, long time interstate secretary of the Carolina Y M C A executive committee, has returned from Europe where he worked with war prisoners relief. He will base in Charlotte with Morgan B Spicer as chairman and G C Huntington as secretary, resuming Carolina duties. City commissioners also plan a municipal wood yard at Avant Coal Wood Co site on Kingston Ave and S Tryon St, to operate after January 1, not handling coal but ensuring steady wood supply and early railroad delivery.
This day qualified as Administrator of Maria A Fosgate deceased of News Hanover County. All claimants must present settlements and attend to final settlement at Wilmington North Carolina on or before December 4 1915 or be barred. Dated December 1 1917 Thomas W Davis Administrator.
The Greenville Reflector notes the year ending with a push forward philosophy. Editors reference the Kaiser Kuehlmann and others as symbols urging continued improvement for the coming year.
William J. Bryan had long urged government ownership of railroads. The outbreak of war exposed the railroads’ inability to cope, pushing the policy into adoption under crisis. The piece notes how public opinion shifted from opposition to support as events proved the need.
The stock market rallied immediately as President Wilson moved to take control of the railroads. The action was seen as a nationwide endorsement and a safeguard for industrial and commercial interests, boosting confidence and lifting cotton prices along with stocks.
The Asheville Times argues for government control of railway systems to prevent wasteful use of motive power and track during wartime. It notes the need to move munitions and ensure home needs are met, especially if labor strikes threaten transportation.
The Winston-Salem Morehead City Beaufort sleeping car line becomes Winston-Salem Goldsboro line, effective with trains into and out of Beaufort Sunday Aug 12. Cars move to trains Nos 232-112 and 111-237, and agents or J. Jones in Raleigh can provide details.
The Atlanta Georgian editorial pages argue government control will not end with the war. They say railroad governance is a top wartime and postwar issue for national safety and democracy. Public ownership is urged to ensure military and economic efficiency and protect democracy at home.
Dec 31 1916 French cruiser Gau lois torpedoed and sunk. Rimnic Sar occupied by Teutons. Berlin claims British forces near Kut el Amara repulsed.
Gen Tasker H Blisz United States Army chief born in Lewisburg PA 64 years ago. Lord Ashton famed linoleum maker born 75 years ago in Britain. Harry New Indiana senator born 50 years ago in Indianapolis. George McLean Harper Princeton English professor born 54 years ago in Shippensburg PA. Sam W Hastings Oklahoma congressman born 79 years ago. The text notes several prominent figures with birth anniversaries today.
Fragments suggest a question about whether fishes sleep with their eyes open or closed. No clear event or named entities are present to describe a news item.
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