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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1917
Page
7
A slice of early 20th century opinion and humor touching on war relations notes to England Prohibition debates dry bills and brass prices Republican leadership and Roosevelt interactions. jokes about wives mothers in law and gender roles. Turkey and Constantinople tensions. Ohio and Kentucky voting patterns. a matrimonal bureau incident. and a college professor claim about women’s dress and appetite.
Captain Rush of the First Naval District urges New England press to practice internal censorship to protect defense secrets. He argues for cooperation between newspapers and military officers, stressing common sense, patriotism, and avoiding sensationalism while keeping readers informed.
The piece argues that modern war and Germany’s submarine actions disrupt international trade, forcing the United States to rely on foreign goods and markets. It warns of economic hardship, unemployment, and unrest if trade is cut off, and stresses the president and businessmen must recognize the grave threat and respond.
The article discusses potential entente trade strategies including large commercial submarines like the Deutschland. It argues such vessels could outrun U boats, dock easily, and serve as a last resort if other methods fail. It also notes Britain’s sea mastery, German commerce impacts, and internal pressures from blockades.
A German naval officer disclosed he disabled a German merchant ship in an American harbor on orders from a German embassy official to reduce its usefulness if hostilities with the United States arise. The officer faces no censorship or punishment, and German owners retain property rights, with ships in American waters still considered private property. The text notes Congress moves to cut off shipments, framing it as a prudent response.
The piece argues that bold reformers like Roberts of Buncombe and Clark of Pitt drive progress and national glory. It credits forward thinking and new ideas for community benefit, saying fear of change yields stagnation in peace and weakness in crisis.
The Rockingham funeral for John P. Cameron drew many mourners traveling from afar. Services at the Cameron home, led by Rev. W R Coppedge and supported by several pastors, reflected on Cameron’s devout life. A male quartet performed, pallbearers were church deacons and Bar Association members, and Cameron held leadership roles in the Bank of Rockingham and local fraternal orders.
The Board of Education has paid the last $5,000 debt with only a small remaining loan for ongoing instalments. Prof. Washington Catlett stated yesterday the board is virtually debt free, having settled current expenses and part of the High school lot payment last week. A new borrowing may be needed to retire the note in the near future, but the slate is largely wiped clean to save interest.
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