22 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
1
Proclamation issued calling the people to oppose invaders as Petrograd reportedly sits under siege. Signatories include Lenin and Krenlynko with reports that Trotzky has resigned.
Forty seven crew members of the ill fat ed British transport Eturia were landed at an Atlantic Port by a coast guard cutter and housed in a hotel. The skipper spoke cautiously about the disaster, while personal cargo and belongings remain at the wreck site. No lives were lost.
London reports British troops entered Jericho Palestine with little opposition as part of an ongoing push north of Jerusalem. The capture secures control of the Jordan Valley and railroad routes toward Damascus, aiding Arab co operation with the British and threatening Turkish lines to Arabia. Jericho, a small town of about 300 inhabitants, sits near the Dead Sea and marks a strategic milestone in the campaign.
A Reuters dispatch from Petrograd reports Russian commissioners urging soldiers to destroy railways and provisions and force the bourgeoisie to dig trenches under penalty of death. The note warns of German plans to seize Petrograd and Kiev while Finland is evacuated per orders from the commissioners.
The report describes German advances into Russia, with Petrograd under siege and Bolshevik proclamations urging workers to defend the republic. It notes Russian efforts to prevent German militarism, naval movements on the Baltic, and large captured war matériel as the front extends from Minsk to Rovno.
Secretary Daniels commends William B. Gray of Avon Dare County North Carolina ship's cook U S N R M for bravery and skill in a perilous January 11 trip over ice in the North Carolina sounds to transfer provisions from the ship to the Roanoke Marshes lighthouse keeper. The sound's current was strong and irregular making the voyage dangerous and difficult. Gray enlisted in the naval reserve October 27 at New Bern North Carolina.
Stogpeten, Feb 21. Premier Eden told the Riksdag that Sweden hopes Russia will evacuate Finland. Some powers signaled favorable replies, others have not replied. Finland refused Sweden’s offer to mediate and a peaceful understanding seems excluded. Sweden remains ready to help and Aland Islands reports raise hope of saving the is lands from Bolshevik control.
Washington reports Secretary Baker outlined changes to amended liquor rules for soldiers in uniform. The new regulations aim to strengthen enforcement by aiding detection and conviction of bootleggers. An exception allowing private home serving to bona fide guests is not to be abused and could be rescinded if misused.
Peabody Mass February 22 Nine members of Morris Miller family perished when a fire swept their home early today Reuben Miller 19 the sole survivor escaped The blaze was found by a neighbor as firemen arrived the Miller parents and seven children aged from 2 months to 20 years died in the blaze
From Petrograd an official statement declares that if Germany refuses peace with Russia a struggle to the death or victory is inevitable. It calls on the peoples to oppose the terror of the advancing enemy.
The Socialists threaten to dismiss parliament if the budget fails to secure a majority. Dissatisfaction spans socialists and Czech Slav and Polish deputies in the Austrian Reichsrat, who oppose the government’s war and peace policies as mass meetings push for opening peace negotiations with the United States.
Berlin reports a regiment of Esthonian troops defected to the Germans. German advances reach Hepsal and Port Gluf of Finland area, exceed Ronneberg Volmer and Spandau, enter Rieshitza about 100 miles southeast of Riga amid local rejoicing. Minsk captured and Ukrian columns push toward Dubno fortress.
The article states Eisthonia as a Baltic province where Germans began advancing as hostilities resume. It says authorities claim the region is largely German and that Bolsheviks are securing inhabitants. Troops were landed in several towns and another force reached Reval by boat.
Philip Manson of New York, managing director of the Pacific and Eastern Steamship Co., told the Senate commerce committee that the government should seize all shipyards and cancel agency contracts to operate them as a government adjunct.
Washington's birthday was observed in army camps with rest from training and holiday festivities. M Jusserand, French ambassador, praised Washington in a commemorative mass meeting, noting French gratitude during the Revolution and urging steadfast leadership amid wartime tensions.
A Wilmington business leader urges a statewide push to secure a shipbuilding plant, proposing a committee from cities like Lumberton Charlotte and Raleigh travel to Washington. He favors new members, full funding from Wilmington residents, and rapid outreach to other towns to gain détermined support. I. Shrier pledges 150 dollars for the effort and readiness to cover costs.
London reports the German push into Russia shows no clear conqueror's stride. Petrograd dispatches describe rapid movement but limited German strength and vast loot captured from abandoned Russian defenses. Public reaction ranges from disgust and despair to calls for Allied unity and restoration of order.
In Petersburg on February 22 a Washington's birthday observance occurred at Camp Lee under Knights of Columbus auspices. Bishop Dennis J. O Connell delivered the mass and sermon, Dr Palen of New York gave a patriotic address, introduced by Samuel L Kelley of Richmond. A large chorus sang national anthems and the band played.
Health conditions in all American army camps showed improvement for the week ended February 15 with a lower death rate than since last November. Total deaths 177, pneumonia caused 96. Measles more prevalent among regulars, especially in Southern camps. Fewer new cases of pneumonia and meningitis reported compared with last week. Regulars have the highest death rate at 12.9 per thousand per year.
London report says a large German raid last night on two British posts near the Ypres Roulers railway left a number of British troops missing. On the rest of the front there was nothing notable. A separate raid against Belgian posts in the Merkem sector was repulsed by artillery and machine gun fire.
American patrol actions in France reveal a single American killed and one captured from German forces. An unnamed New England soldier reportedly captured a German prisoner by diving into a shell hole amid dark, shell-pocked terrain. The French commander welcomed the entering units and saluted the American flag.
Federal agents in Philadelphia notify the Raleigh marshal to detain Henry Hering pending a check to see if he is Richard Buckle, a German chauffeur once employed by John B. Wanamaker. Buckle purportedly returned to the U S under an assumed name. Hering says he worked as a highway pilot for Wanamaker’s current chauffeur Louis Gerdes on a Philadelphia to Palm Beach trip.
Washington reports meatless days in the United States have saved 140,000,000 pounds of beef in four months. During this period 165,000,000 pounds of beef were exported to the Allies along with 400,000 pounds of pork products. The Food Administration defended the conservation rules despite growers' requests to remove beef, mutton and lamb from the meatless day.
Sioux Falls February 22. The State Council of Defense ordered the abandonment of teaching the German language in all South Dakota educational institutions.
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