Russian and Allied War News From The World War Front
The piece discusses reactions to Colonel Roosevelt and U.S. war policy, noting press criticism abroad and in Berlin. It mentions Soviet figures Trotzky and Lenin, U.S. soldiers’ performance on the front, and the death of a senator in battle or hardship, reflecting a mix of international commentary and wartime updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vossische Zeitung
Berlin
Col
Roosevelt
Waras
City
Associated
Europe
New Year 1948 Opens Amid World War Uncertainty
An editorial sets a wartime tone for 1948, urging resolve as the nation enters active involvement in global conflict. It acknowledges possible reverses and sacrifices while stressing faith in victory alongside allies, with a hopeful note that behind the clouds the sun is always shining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Immense Cost of the War and Its Aftermath
Henry Clews Co notes war losses and gains in a circular. It cites 12,000,000+ killed or injured, $100,000,000,000 already spent with projections to $150,000,000,000 by next August, and mass withdrawals from production. It discusses rail and labor challenges, compares historic wars, and predicts rapid postwar recovery for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clews & Co
Europe
Great Britain
Allies insist on peace talks with Central Powers
Editors report that the Allies demand joint peace parley with the Central Powers but aim to secure a lasting advantage to prevent future wars. The Sun Journal notes the Allies’ resolve to press for terms before proceeding.
President Wilson selects Mr. McAdoo as railroad head
The Concord Tribune reports broad approval in the country for President Wilsons choice of Mr McAdoo to helm the railroad administration, praising his judgment and noting the fear that dissenting voices are being omitted from coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Tribune
Wilson
Myr
icAdoo
Hylan's Rise from Greene County to New York Mayor
John F. Hylan, elected last November on the Tamany ticket, becomes the 98th mayor of New York City. Born in Greene County, he rose from farm roots to a Long Island railroad laborer, then engineer, lawyer, judge, and finally city chief executive.
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John F. Hylan
City of
New York
Tanmany
Greene County
N. Y
Hylan
New York Cis
Metropolis
Une
Long Island
Brooklyn
One Hundred Years Ago Today and Nearby Milestones
A historical note lists events anniversaries ranging from 1518 New Year reception in the rebuilt White House after 1814 destruction by the British, to 1988 fighting in Mexico involving government troops and revolutionists. It also marks 75, 50, and 25 year anniversaries, including Virginia Governor James McDowell’s 1843 inauguration and the 1863 death of civil engineer William Mitchell Gillespie.
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White House
James McDowell
Virginias
William Mitchell Gillespis
New York City
Mexico
City wood program aids over two hundred families
New Bern Star Journal reports the city’s wood plan has supplied more than 200 families in a few weeks, aiming to reduce winter hardship as wood prices rise. The Observer echoes communal sympathy for a New York bride’s family after a fatal automobile wreck near Southern Pines. Fayetteville Observer notes J W Loesberg’s arrest in Lynchburg for alleged German spying ties to The Wire publication.
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Clark
Niat
New Bern Star-Journal
W. W. ‘Puller
New York City
Clement Drewry
Southern Pines
Fuller
Fayetteville
J. W. Loesberg
Charlotte
Wire
Lynchburg
Secret Service
Wen
Loesberg
Secret Services
Secrer
Chicago
Charlotte Observer
Notice of Administration for Maria A. Fosgate
The undersigned qualified as Administrator of Maria A Fosgate, deceased, in New Hanover County. Heirs and creditors are notified to present claims by December 4, 1917 at Wilmington North Carolina or they will be barred. Thomas W. Davis is named Administrator.
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Europe
Maria A. Pusgate
New Slanover
Wil Prsons
Wilmington
North Carolina
Thomas W. Davis
Maria A. Fosgate
Winston-Salem Goldsboro Sleeping Car Line Changes
The Winston Salem Morehead City Beaufort Sleeping Car Line is shortened to Winston Salem Goldsboro Line effective Sunday August 12. The car will operate on trains 232 212 and 111 237. Inquiries to Southern Railway System Agents or J. H. Jones Traveling Passenger Agent Raleigh NC.
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Winston-Saies-Morstead
City-Beaufort
Winston-Saiem-Goldsboro
Southern Railway
Beaufort
Winston-Saies -Morehead City-Beaufort
Winston-Salem-Goldsboro
Southern Railway System
J. 9. Jones
Raleigh
N. C
Miller's Antiseptic Oil Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement touts Miller's Antiseptic Oil as a universal remedy for stiffness rheumatism and neuralgia. Claims instant relief and extensive use nationwide. Urges buying from Robert R. Bellamy Drug Co with money back guarantees and tiered prices.
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Robert R. Bellamy Drug Co
Hooverized ration keeps masses fed amid high food prices
The writer argues that high prices set by food grafters force the public to rely on Hooverized rations to limit waste. He suggests the common people cannot live otherwise and downplays concerns about wastefulness.
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Henderson
War Chronology One Year Ago Today
Berlin claimed the French battleship Verite torpedoed by submarine. Russians began trench raids south of Riga. Teuton forces pushed Russians back at the Danube bridgehead after six days of intense fighting.
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Berlin
Verite
Riga
Teuton
Danube
Matchin
Roosevelt’s egotism and Wilson feud noted in Observer critique
The Fayetteville Observer skewers Theodore Roosevelt labeling him driven by egotism and hatred for President Wilson. It argues Roosevelt resents Wilson as a world figure and pursues personal ambition, revealing a strong partisan disagreement during wartime.
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Fayetteville
Theodore Hoosevelt
Withim
Heis
Filiam
Roosevelt
President Wilson
Mhe Paing
Tim
Wilson
Unitad
Roose- Voh
Eee
Boonies
Patateg
Notable U.S. Figures Born on This Day
Rear Admiral Albert Gleaves born in Nashville Tennessee 60 years ago. Major General Clarence Edwards born in Cleveland Ohio 59 years ago. Senator George Chamberlain born in Natchez Mississippi 64 years ago. Samuel Ansell promoted to brigadier general in North Carolina 45 years ago. Hon John Reid minister of railways and channels born in Ontario 59 years ago.
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Albert Gleaves
United States Navy
Nashville
Tenn
Clarence R. Edwards
United States Army
Eastern Department
Cleveland
Ohio
George Be.chamberlain
United States
Oregon
Natchez
Miss
Samuel T.ansell
North Carolina
John D) Reid
Dominion
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Wilmington Dispatch
Dispatch Publishing CO
al Ranager
Departmentation
Ing Wditor
Associated Press
Pienociatea Press
Rand
Wilmingem
N.C
Green & Kohn, Inc
Fifth Avenue
Advertising Building
Wember Audit Bureau of Circulations
Rosevelt
Cnionol
York
Tampa
Who
The
of Representatives
Jackson County
Asheville
Trotzky
Lenine
Senae
Itis Soc
Bern Sun-Journal
Rhal
State News
Rountree and Davis, Attorneys
Leraud Square
Herald Square Hotel
34Th ST. So
Broadway West
R. R
Bath
J. Fred Ssyers
W. B. Cooper
NEW Bingham Cor Lith
Market Streets
Philadelphia
Freckfaste
Frank Kimble
Chelsea
West Twenty-third St
Avi
Beach Hotel Chelsea
Pannasivan Station
7Th Avenue
23Rd Street
Grand Central
4Th Avenue
Lackawanna
Erie
Reading
Baltimore & Ohio
Jersey Central
Lehick Valley R. R
RTON
Wilmington, N. C
Wrightsville Beach Cay
F. W. Armstrong
Prop
Krye
Dr. Vineberg Masonic Temple
Hickory Record
Jarman, A. Futrelle
Ashington
D.C
Cnet
Capitol
Union Station
Europeas
W. T. Knight
Menager
Alma Brown
Citizens Bank Corner
Second and
Princess Streets
N. Jacobi
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