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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1918
Page
3
City announces reopening of all schools on Wednesday January 2 at 9 o clock following a Christmas vacation of one week and two days. Superintendent Blair notes fires lit to warm buildings and janitors have cleaned facilities in preparation.
A wartime French town's dressmaker rose from tailor to de facto mayor as officials fled. She taught school, handled requisitions, lodgings, and bread and coal cards while shells pounded nearby. Read aloud letters and death notices, she kept the town running until the war ends.
The Ramblers defeated the Y M C A team 25 to 18 in a rough yet fast game at the YMCA gym. Roberts and Green were outmatched by McEachern and Wilbur King as fouls favored the Ramblers, while the Y boys showed better teamwork but failed to convert late scoring chances.
Mexico City reports the government will adjust the tax on gold and silver produced in January only slightly from December. The ad valorem rate on gold and silver and other metals will be about five percent, with automatic increase from five to ten percent on New Year’s Day per Mon tia dispatch.
San Quentin Cal Jan 2 prisoners at the state prison voted to give one half of their tobacco allowance to the American expeditionary forces in France. The first allotment, two fifty gallon barrels filled with tobacco, was prepared for shipment today.
War Office announces air raid victims may receive military funerals upon request. Arrangements include troop attendance if available and loan of a Union Jack to cover the coffin. Relatives may arrange details through official channels.
John F. Hylan, inaugurated as Newark mayor, plans emergency meetings with the board of estimate to ease the coal shortage. He held talks with fuel administrators and plans priority coal shipments and possible food resales at near cost for the poor.
Lizzie Hill a colored woman about 50 was found dead at 305 North Ninth Street this morning around 10 oclock reportedly frozen to death. She had not been seen since Sunday afternoon neighbors became alarmed and investigated. Acting Coroner J H Davis deemed an inquest unnecessary and the remains were turned to undertaker Green for burial preparations.
Livestock raisers from North Carolina gather in Wilson for the state association convention. The event focuses on a two tax program and locally boosting live stock production this year. Eight sales of pure bred cattle will highlight the proceedings, which continue for several days.
Spokane announces the eight hour day will apply across lumber camps mills and affiliated plants of the Western Pine Manufacturers Association. The eight hour standard replaces the former ten hour day, aligning with I. W. strikers demands and promising fewer labor clashes while preserving wages.
A Denver federation of women’s clubs has organized to more effectively pursue movements aimed at public welfare and improve community welfare efforts.
Secretary Baker says West Front land operations are limited but Allied faith in victory is strengthened by American presence on the firing line. He notes British gains in the Cambrai sector, French defenses and Chemin des Daines attacks, and firm Italian positions amid Austrian German assaults. He mentions Russia’s defection and German offers to aid internal stabilization.
A speaker contrasts urban hardship with farming gains highlighting self sufficiency, rising land values, stable pricing and urban proximity. The farm family is portrayed as healthier and wealthier, increasingly respected as the modern gentleman of America with improved comforts and opportunities.
Law offices closed on holiday as city and county exemption boards press ahead with classification work amid growing questionnaire demand. Attorneys are urged to remain on duty and volunteers handle night sessions while many addresses are returned undeliverable.
Washington dispatch reports Christmas mail volume set a record and was handled more promptly than in prior years despite unusual conditions. Postmaster General Burleson blames railroad congestion for delays and commends postal employees for high efficiency and loyalty.
The Progressive Railway of the South announces Wilmington departures and arrivals effective November 12 1914. No 18 3 55 pm to Charlotte with Pullman parlor car from Wilmington. No 19 5 00 am to Charlotte with sleeping car. No 14 12 40 pm from Charlotte with parlor car. No 20 12 10 am from Charlotte with sleeping car. Sleeper use through 7 3? For details contact City Ticket Agent Orton Hotel Building.
London dispatch summarizes Prime Minister Lloyd George urging unity and thrift to support the war effort. He urges civilians to save and invest in war bonds, stressing the frontline is at work and home, and pledges victory through collective sacrifice across allied nations.
London marks the seventy fifth birthday of Lord As the Linoleum King, a leading linoleum manufacturer with an estimated annual fortune of about 2.5 million dollars. The story notes his and his father’s rise from modest beginnings, painting and framing to industry innovation.
Margaret Bate resigns after 52 years as a teacher in Yonkers New York. Her long career marks a record of dedicated service to the Yonkers school system.
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