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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
5
Representatives advertise and opinions on war and thrift stamps
A fragmented 1918 item discusses representatives in New York advertising, soft mentions of April Fools Day, and a call to buy Thrift Stamps. It notes resignations chatter around Ludendorff and von Hindenburg and comments on American troops in the trenches and public mood about the war.
Labor Spin Frays German Factories and Public Sacrifices
The piece notes German workers opposing factory closures and beer cuts amid war privations, while American leaders urge sacrifices for soldiers at the front. It mentions Secretary McAdoo appealing for continued support and cites Raleigh editor Johnson’s pride or alarm as The Observer reviews local political clashes and a Mayor’s contested stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yor Johnson
Raleigh
Jews and Observer
Charlotte
Johnson
Nd Observer
War Shipping Control to Safeguard Atlantic Convoys
The piece urges a unified Shipping Control Committee to manage ship movement, citing New York Times observations that convoyed merchant ships suffer far fewer losses. It notes 3.3 percent sunk in September and 0.7 in October among convoyed wheat ships, endorses armed convoys, and praises Sir Alfred Yarrow’s reward idea to spot submarines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International
Europe
Shipping Control Committee
P. A. S. Franklin
International Mercantile Marine
H. F. Raymond
New York
Cunnop Guthrie
Great Britain
France
Italy
L. G. Money
Ministry of Munitions
England
Atlantic Passage
Alfred Yarrow
Sir Alfred
Irony of Fate If Kaiser William Lingers on Mount Olivet
The essay contemplates Kaiser William’s possible exile to a palace on Mount Olivet built by the Turks and watched by foreign powers. It suggests his imperial dream of an eastern empire may end with a residence in a Potsdam style palace, amid retribution for his crimes against civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser William
Mount Olivet
Hohenzollern
Potsdam
Turkey
Asia
Amulum
The Hickory Record Reassesses Baker Praise
The Hickory Record, once critical of Secretary Baker, now concedes it erred and states he has been on the job all the time. It notes its former critics are not as candid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Record
Baker
Dr Charles T Nesbitt Recalled as Health Officer
The Housewives League executive secretary Margaret M. Price urges Wilmington officials to re elect Dr Charles T Nesbitt as health officer for the city and county after his recent resignation praising his community service and urging the Board of Health to act swiftly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesbitt
Wilmington
N. C
Dispatch
Housewives’ League
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Charles T. Nesbitt
Board of Health
Margaret M. Price
Americans Fight on Firing Line in France
The New Bern Sun Journal notes American soldiers in France pressing the German lines with Brisk action and superb marksmanship. It credits Sammies with a strong defense and many Germans being kept from returning to the roll call. The New Bernan urges support for a campaign urging people to buy a book to aid the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bern
Navy appoints Christian Scientist chaplain as Daniels faces backlash
Secretary Daniels has named a Christian Scientist as Navy chaplain. The move sparks anticipated disapproval and a storm of public reaction as critics question policy and religious representation in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
Daniels
Senate factions push for war cabinet and munitions ministry
Winston Sentinel argues that senators pressing for a war cabinet and a munitions ministry ignore the President’s opposition. The paper says these efforts waste time and are used to give a political impression, implying partisan maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Sentinel
Senate
Charlotte Citizens Referred to as Angry Saxons
In Charlotte only two alien enemies were registered on the day set for this national business. The remark by an old negro suggests Charlotte residents are all Angry Saxons, reflecting tensions in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Durham News Warns of War Benefits For Indians Style Life
The article suggests prolonged war could push Durham residents to revert to many Indian habits as North Carolina forests would supply a large portion of future food, similar to how Indians relied on woodland resources in early days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
North Carolina
Patriot citizens urged to use flour substitutes at wartime need
The piece argues Americans should accept corn meal, soya bean flour, and oat meal as nutritious substitutes for flour to aid the war effort. It urges Southerners to consider up to ninety percent substitutes if national demand requires, emphasizing patriotism and willingness to adapt habits for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mount
South
Fire destroys home of Dr William Myers Hunter in Myers Park
The home of Dr William Myers Hunter in Myers Park burned completely at 6 30 this morning with total loss except for some furniture on the first floor saved by servants and neighbors. Mrs Hamilton C Jones Sr escaped destruction as city firemen, granted off city travel by Mayor F R McNinch, fought the flames near her residence. The blaze, driven by a stiff wind, began in the basement with furnace trouble or defective wiring cited as causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Myers Hunter
Myers Park
Hamilton C. Jones
F. R. McNinch
Jones
Silk service flag hung at Memo rial Baptist Church
Sunday worshippers at Memo rial Baptist Church viewed a silk service flag on the wall to the right of the pulpit. The flag bears seven stars indicating members in military service and was donated by the Ladies' Aid Society. A flag showing the Sunday school membership in service is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Baptist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Greenville
Fayetteville visit for hospital bound daughter
H. H. McKay traveled to Fayetteville on Thursday to see his daughter Jane who remains in a hospital there after a scalp wound from an auto collision last week. Doctors operated last Saturday and report she is recovering from the skull fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. McKay
Fayetteville
Jane
War News One Year Ago Today February 7 1917
British admiralty announced 45 vessels sunk in Germanys indiscriminate submarine campaign during the first week. Senate approved severance of a relayed relationship to Germany by a 78 to 5 vote, enabling the President to commandeer shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Admiralty
Germany
Senate
Congress
David R Francis A Missouri Leader in a Turbulent Era
David R Francis of Missouri long prominent in state politics and national service. The article notes his early career as Mayor of St. Louis elected in 1884, a Democratic gubernatorial nominee in 1888, and his role as Secretary of the Interior near the end of Cleveland's second term. Born in 1850 in Richmond Kentucky, he moved to St. Louis at 16, graduated Washington University in 1870, led the Merchants' Exchange in 1883, and later served as American ambassador to Petrograd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Francis
Whdke Bs
Petrograd
Mr. Francis
Missouri
St. Louis
Cleveland
Richmond
Washington University
The
Merchants’ Exchange
Historical calendar bites mark notable dates
A daily history note recounts events from 1818 to 1893. It lists DeWitt C. Littlejohn born in Bridgewater New York and dieing in Oswego New York in 1892. It also recalls the 1848 Guatemala earthquake damaging Point Petre. In 1868 Marines landed in Montevideo to protect aliens, and in 1893 William V. Allen was elected U.S. Senator by Populist Democrat coalition in Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt C. Littlejohn
Congress
New York
Bridgewater
N. Y
Oswego
Point Petre
Guadaloupe
United States
Montevideo
Nebraska
William V. Allen
Birthday list marks notable births across nations
Alexandre Ribot a prominent French statesman born in St Omar 76 years ago. Major Stanley Washburn veteran war correspondent born in Minneapolis 40 years ago. Robert Mantell noted American stage actor born in Scotland 64 years ago. Robert Gamble former U S senator from South Dakota born Genesee County New York 67 years ago. Patrick Moran manager Philadelphia Nationals born Fitchburg Massachusetts 42 years ago. George Ruth Babe notable Boston pitcher born Baltimore 24 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandre F. Ribot
St. Omar
France
Stanley Washburn
War Department
Minneapolis
Robert P. Mantell
Scotland
Robert J. Gamble
United States
South Dakota
Genesse County
New York
Patrick G. Moran
Philadelphia
Fitchburg
Mass
George
Babe”) Ruth
Boston
Baltimore
Corn meal preferred when necessity dictates use over wheat
The Charlotte News argues corn bread can be diet acceptable when required by circumstance. It contends corn meal offers many tasty options and should not be forced to replace wheat flour entirely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Charlotte News
New Orleans Promoters Likely to Accept Britton Dundee Terms
Jack Britton offers a $1500 stake with win loss or draw for a bout against Johnny Dundee as New Orleans promoters edge toward agreement. The Red Sox lost another exhibition game. Jimmy Cooney has joined the colors at Camp Devens. Several major league players in the navy at Boston yard refuse furloughs to play this season without government clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Jack Britton
Johnny Dundee
Jack
Red Sox
Jimmy Cooney
The
Colors
Camp Devens
Navy
Boston Navy Yard
Uncle Sam
Naming a new president for the International League
The search for a successor to lead the International League continues with many candidates named but no appointment yet. Officials and clubs watch closely as speculation swirls about who may win broad support from member organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International League
Handball Draws Big Crowd in San Francisco Winter Tourney
San Francisco hosted a winter handball tournament drawing near 100 players. The event showcased strong regional interest and featured a wide range of competitors from local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
That City
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Darker Hair
An advertisement promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy, ready to use hair darkener. It claims gray hair disappears after brushing through strands, with results described as dark, glossy and luxuriant, and notes the product is not a medical cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Ady
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