Major William H Bernard Dies at Home in Wilmington
Major William H Bernard former editor and publisher of the Wilmington Star died at his son's home near the Shell Road crossing at 3 20 PM after a period of ill health. He was born in 1837 in Petersburg Virginia and long influenced North Carolina journalism and public life.
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Wilmington
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Bolshevik Fall Reported in Petrograd as Social Revolutionists Rise
Rumors from Helsinki and Vasa allege the Bolshevik government in Petrograd has been overthrown by Social Revolutionists led by General Tchernoff. Lenine and Trotzky reportedly fled to Riga or Finland amid German advances. Tchernoff calls for an Allied conference to define war aims and aid the Russian revolution.
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Polish troops deny capture of Krylenko in Mohilev report
London dispatch cites a Petrograd agency denial that Polish forces captured Mohilev and seized Ensign Krylenko commander in chief of the Bolshevik forces. The report, labeled a masterwork of propaganda, claimed the occupation and seizure in a Kiev-Berlin-Bern-Berlin chain ending February 5.
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Russia Freed to Sign Peace on German Terms
London reports an official Russian statement says Russia is free to sign peace on conditions proposed by Germany. Premier Lenin and Foreign Minister Leon Trotsky signed the note denouncing the German reception of the war and declaring Russia ready to accept Brest-Litovsk terms.
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Germany's attack on Russia was expected
London reports renewals of the German assault on Great Russia fulfill long held expectations since Brest Litovsk negotiations with the Bolsheviks began. Observers view Germany as aiming to seize Ukraine resources and use Ukraine as a pretext for gains while delaying full move against Dvinsk.
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Diplomats Join In a Protest to Russia
In Petrograd on February 19 allied and neutral diplomats protested the Bolshevik debt repudiation. They warned the decrees confiscating property affect their nationals and claimed damages. Signatories included ambassadors from the United States Japan France Britain Spain Italy and ministers from Belgium China Portugal and others.
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Johnson urges permanent government ownership of railroads
Washington reports Senator Johnson of California arguing for permanent government ownership or open to it after the war ends. He objects to the proposed compensation, opposes returning to private management after peace, and praises open diplomacy and wartime transparency while urging unified national operation of railroads.
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German Forces Enter Dvinsk and Lutsk in Eastern Front
Berlin reports German troops have entered Dvinsk after Russians failed to blow the Dvina bridge. Austrian officials say General von Linsingen’s army group occupied Lutsk in Volhynia without combat, according to official statements.
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No Further Strikes In Savannah Yard
In Savannah Georgia a large meeting of shipyard workers voted not to strike government work further. A Washington return on a wage scale was judged satisfactory. Terry Shipbuilding and Foundation Shipbuilding operate plants in the city.
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Wilmington seeks bigger port and shipbuilding plant
A Wilmington business delegation met with Senator Simmons and Congressman Godwin in Washington to push an expanded use of the port for European exports and to explain Wilmington as a site for a major shipbuilding plant. The group cited ready labor, proximity to supplies, ice-free harbor, and strong railroad facilities as advantages, and plans to press officials at McAdoo and Hurley for support.
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Herbert Smith
Thomas C. Orrell
Whadbourn
Mu W.De=vine
M. J. Corbitt
Report: Norfolk Navy Men Made Slightly Ill by Corned Beef Hash
Washington dispatch reports Captain Dayton says thirty five sailors at the Norfolk naval training station fell slightly ill after eating corned beef hash. He found no poison or foreign substance and most men returned to duty.
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Eight Men Hurt in Explosion on Cruiser Montana
Eight sailors were injured when a cartridge case exploded during target practice aboard the cruiser Montana. The brief Navy Department notice did not provide details or identity of the injured.
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Navy Department
Allies Ready for Hu Drive and Jail Incident
A Raleigh man Henry Hering held in jail after Federal officials flagged suspicious activity. He claimed work as highway pilot for John Wanamaker’s Philadelphia contact and said he toured State buildings seeking railway and military information.
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British account for sixteen Hun planes
London reported that ten German planes were brought down and six more disabled by British airmen on Sunday amid continuous bombing. British raids targeted Treves Thionville Tournaid Lille Courtrai with over six tons of bombs and later attacked Conflans, Treves, and Thionville with all aircraft returning safely.
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Gore bill to raise 1918 wheat price sent to Senate
Washington February 19 A favorable report on the Gore bill to lift the minimum price of the 1918 wheat crop from two dollars to two fifty per bushel was issued today by the Senate Agricultural Committee.
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North Carolina Railroads Seek Passenger Rate Hike
North Carolina railroads filed for a passenger rate increase with the Corporation Commission. They proposed dropping double Z 2,000 mile books priced at $40 and Class Z 1,000 mile books at $20, in favor of a single $22.50 option. The Interstate Commerce Commission granted the larger book request but rejected the 1,000 mile petition.
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