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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1918
Page
8
Petrograd reports General Kal edines hetman of the Don Cossacks shot himself at Novo Cherkask, after his government decided to resign and transfer power. General Navaroff, his successor, ordered mobilization of Cossacks to oppose Bolshevik forces advancing on Novo Cherkask.
The article recounts General Kaledines as head of the Don Cossacks, opposing Bolsheviks and leading a counter revolt in December. It notes the January 1 declaration of the Republic of the Don with him as president and prime minister, his likely death by self act, a 1916 Volhynia prisoner capture campaign, his July 1917 election as Don Cossack leader, and an unconfirmed February 16 death report via the American consul at Tiflis.
News of the death of Mrs. T. L. Gwyn daughter of Captain and Mrs J J Mackay of Raleigh occurred in New York Tuesday morning and was received in Raleigh Tuesday afternoon by Mr Samuel T Ashe editor of the Wilmington Dispatch an uncle of the deceased. The remains will be shipped to Raleigh for funeral services and interment.
Friends report A L Davis elevator operator at Belk Williams is able to be out but not fit for work. He has been confined to his room at 312 Nun street since the injury suffered when struck by a bicycle ridden peg legged man.
London reports a German air raid last night failed with no casualties. Officials say gun defenses were highly effective as the raid was repelled after 40 minutes of continuous fire, with German aviators turning toward the east coast.
One third of the requested total was raised Tuesday for Salvation Army war relief. Committees are optimistic and foresee full success as the drive continues for two more days. Amount collected, five hundred dollars, will be sent to War Council headquarters. local treasurer is Jesse Roach.
Fire in Kansas City caused by an explosion of undetermined origin destroyed one building and damaged two others in the business district. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars. Three firemen injured. Police arrested a man calling himself M. M. Hoadley for investigation in connection with the fire.
Indianapolis reports Chairman Will H. Hays invites all former Republican National Committee chairmen to a dinner at the Union League Club in New York next Monday evening. He also plans to host former President Taft Charles E. Hughes and possibly Colonel Roosevelt the following day.
A Berlin telegram says peace negotiations with Rumania have not started. German foreign secretary von Keulmann is expected to arrive Friday at Foksheni to take charge of negotiations.
Weather Bureau alerts at 2 p m display southwest storm warnings from Norfolk to Baltimore. A Lake Region storm moves eastward increasing in intensity. Strong southerly winds rise this afternoon and tonight, likely shifting to westerly tomorrow.
Paul Chapman, 16, was sentenced to death by Supreme Court Justice Kapper for killing a Brooklyn shopkeeper during a robbery attempt with two other youths. The governor may commute the sentence. Chapman said he did not shoot to kill and would die with a clear conscience.
The United States Shipping Board Recruiting Service announced a new government navigation school to train deck officers for the merchant marine to be opened soon in Tampa. It will be the 42nd school operated by the service, with 25 currently in operation. others were closed after exhausting local training pools.
Washington February 19. The army draft treaty between Great Britain and the United States was announced today. British ambassador Harl Reading signed the document in his first Washington act. The pact allows the United States to draft men ages 20 to 45, while Britain may draft American citizens age 21 to 31. A parallel convention is being negotiated with Canada.
Governor Hobby issued a proclamation convening the 35th Legislature in special session February 26. Eight subjects are submitted, including a liquor regulation program to create a dry zone within 10 miles of a military camp and to regulate commercialized vice.
The Swiss Austrian frontier has again been completely closed by Austrian authorities.
Dallas report states Victor L. Dennis a Love Field flying cadet was severely burned when his plane burst into flames during a landing attempt at about 100 feet. He struck the ground wrecking the aircraft and the gasoline tank exploded engulfing him. Dennis home is Detroit, Michigan.
Washington reports General Electric says it will likely shut down three major plants soon. The move follows the Shipping Board seizure of Gulf Refining tank steamers cutting fuel oil supplies for war orders with the United States and Allies.
Columbia South Carolina February 19 Judge G Dun can Bellinger Richland county probate court declares starting March 10 physicians must certify whiskey shipments by prescription under the one quart a month law. Other probate judges expected to follow this interpretation making doctor approval required for all whiskey permits.
Secret Service agents and other Department of Justice officials have begun an inquiry into the vast expenditures for the Hog Island shipyard in Pennsylvania. The investigation was ordered by President Wilson with Solicitor General Davis leading in Gregory's absence, and a special assistant may be named after preliminary inquiries.
The county fuel chief urges residents to stockpile wood amid expected coal shortages and higher costs. A national bulletin says coal supplies are uncertain, and municipal wood yards should form to build reserves. New York plans a wood campaign to guard communities, Myrtle Wilmington is well placed to secure timber for fuel.
Friends of Mr and Mrs W C Walters of Maysville mourn the death of their infant daughter Sarah who died Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock in this city while visiting with her mother. The remains were sent to Maysville Tuesday afternoon for interment and burial.
Madrid February 19 Spain prepares a diplomatic note to Germany at Premier Alhucemas keying on submarine warfare. The note will address the torpedoing of the Spanish steamship Ceferino near the Ferro Islands and the Duce Di Genova in Spanish waters.
The congregation of St. Pauls and St. Matthews Lutheran churches named an executive committee to raise funds for war work. Henry Bonitz was named county chairman, with J. H. Rehder as treasurer. The goal is a $500 city apportionment using a dollar per member plan, with a campaign ending Sunday afternoon.
Recorder's court docket included Oscar Berry larceny of a tire case ended in acquittal for lack of evidence. Dave Epps case for violation of the prohibition law was continued to Wednesday. Willie Johnson paroled after transfer to juvenile docket. Willie McCoy garnishment case judgment left open. One drunk case postponed pending costs.
The Acme Steel Goods Company filed suit Tuesday in Recorder's court against the Oriental Ice and Development Company of Pamlico county. No complaint has been filed yet.
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