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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1918
Page
6
Fragments from the 1917 AP wire and local notes discuss heatless days and a rare Wilmington ice skating memory, plus satirical lines about Chancellor Von Hertling and the Mexican Congress. The piece notes Winston Salem tobacco makers paying nearly twenty six million in federal tax and hints at Hoover cross examination and a mis-timed cold wave.
The passage alleges General Korniloff is alive and influential among opponents of Bolshevik rule. It claims Bolshevik leaders fear his sway and repeatedly claim he has been killed, suggesting a pattern to undermine his reputation among dissenters.
Mr Driscoll’s statement to the committee discussed German soldiers as the best clothed. The remark suggests surprise among readers and raises questions about the propriety of such claims being allowed in the hearing.
A fragment warns that German deception of the Russians could push them into hostilities. It alleges German missteps and scheming may provoke a broader conflict as they overstep marks and threaten serious consequences.
The Belgians express praise for heroic courage and resilience as their homeland was invaded. They describe displacement, destruction, and captivity but hold to faith in the eventual return to their land and reconstruction. They look forward to a joyful homecoming when the borders are restored and Belgium regains its sovereignty.
The article criticizes Collector Bailey for claiming North Carolina leads in illegal moonshine production and calls for action rather than criticism. It questions his figures of three thousand five hundred spills and accuses him of undermining prohibition efforts without solid evidence.
In Raleigh the debate on high wood prices reveals farmers overreaching, hoping for $14 a cord while selling nothing at $12. The Greensboro Record questions why farmers did not bring in wood as prices rose, noting greed and market timing. The Raleigh Times echoes the view that farmers often wait for higher markets, only to miss sales. The piece suggests price setting could benefit both farmer and public.
A severe collision occurred at the Sete board crossing of the Atlantic Coast Line Monday night. Freight cars derailed and a Coast Line engine was damaged but running, with observers noting no injuries despite the heavy impact and torn ties.
A recent clash on the Italian front highlights how disciplined American military training improves battlefield performance. The engagement shows trained soldiers maintaining formations under fire and outmatching less prepared Austrian troops, underscoring the value of rigorous exercises and unit cohesion.
The piece traces the rise of a British attorney general of Liverpool origin. Born to a soldier father, the man studied at Oxford, joined the bar, and built a large income. He served in Parliament for Liverpool and led the official news bureau at the war’s start before taking the attorney general post.
A compact column rolls historical anniversaries from 1818 to 1917 with notes on revolts and amnesty, alongside a birthday roster of notable figures born on the date. Names include Sir Robert Napier, Captain Frank H. Schofield, Raymond DuPuy, Carter Glass, and more with brief biographical hints.
The Durham Herald praises the North Carolina Mutual and Provident association as an enterprise owned and managed by Black men in Durham. It claims the company has grown into a major city asset and calls it the largest and strongest Negro insurance company in the world after nineteen years of existence.
A fragmented report notes a rising number of marriage licenses issued last month, with many couples involving soldiers in uniform. The text suggests social pressures and national sentiment influence women and men during this period.
A fragment notes editors’ view of French troops and fighters, referencing Esp presence and the army’s resolve. The piece signals praise for the soldiers and hints at wartime vigilance and morale.
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