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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1918
Page
4
A compact period piece from The News with scattered items including rail and economic commentaries, local trades, and brief city news. Mentions of Uncle Sam, capital figures, wood dealers in Greensboro, German art doors, New Bern plumbing, and Christmas holiday troubles in several North Carolina towns.
President Wilson’s congressional address argues for government control of railroads to relieve war transportation issues. He commends current railroad managers and promises minimal personnel changes while stressing safeguards for private property and public welfare. A new law imposes penalties on anyone impeding government control.
The Georgia senator introduces a resolution questioning President Wilson’s March cabinet holdovers and reinstallment. The piece argues Hardwick acts from partisan spite, cites contempt for Senate courtesy, and predicts Georgia voters will disapprove in the next election.
The editorial compares the president to both commander and engineer of the nation. It argues the Freshent now guides the country with practical leadership akin to steering a locomotive. It suggests a shift from purely symbolic authority to hands on, systemic management.
The Greensboro Record cites labor scarcity as due to a belief among Black workers that money means leisure. It claims even ten dollars on hand makes a man feel rich, delaying labor while corn liquor costs rise sharply. The piece argues such conditions push farmers toward hardship and limit wood cutting.
Prisoners in a California penitentiary, on their own motion, reduced their tobacco allowance by half to aid the supply effort for soldiers in France. The piece notes a contrast with convicts in another state who paid Liberty bonds with their savings. It reflects a moral assertion that even a bad man may do good in the right way.
The piece notes Bailey’s district kept up strong war bond collections in the first half of the year, exceeding the prior year by over one and a quarter million dollars. It invites critics to compare the last half year results with the earlier period, mirroring a controversy about a state official’s reported gains.
Centers warned not to anger Mario Henry as the North Carolina food director is known for direct speech and firm action.
The Greensboro Record argues against a drawn out seven year prohibition battle. It notes states already gained and warns that extended campaigns favor hot air and publicity, as both sides spend heavily seeking victory.
A Phoenix effort seeks to form two bit clubs where each member buys a quarter’s worth of Thrift stamps daily. Men collected Thrift cards with stamps and sold them to business houses. One hundred cards were sold in the first two blocks, and the term two bits traces back to early American usage.
David S. Bispham marks his sixty first birthday while leading a drive to raise funds in the United States to aid destitute Italian musicians caused by the war. A Philadelphia native and Haverford College alumnus, he rose to fame with the Royal English Opera Company and the Metropolitan Opera, later focusing on concert work and ongoing musical philanthropy.
A daily history note lists events from 1818 to 1901. Gen James M Deems born in Baltimore and died April 18 1901. In 1843 the Church of England Sunday School Institution formed. In 1868 Fenian disturbance led to swearing in of over 100000 special constables in Ireland. In 1893 the U S Senate passed the anti option bill to curb speculative trades.
Russian offensive spreads along the Baltic coast to the Riga Mitan road as Teutonic forces capture Bralia Romania an important oil and grain center amid the war.
Adelbert Cronkhite born New York 57 years ago today. Brig. Gen. Frank McIntyre born Montgomery Alabama 53 years ago today. Rep Ausbury Lever South Carolina born Springfield DC 43 years ago. Rep William R. Wood Indiana born Oxford Indiana 57 years ago. William Bennett Muro Harvard professor born Ontario 48 years ago.
Advertises Boschee's German Syrup as a long trusted cough remedy for coughs bronchitis colds and lung troubles. Claims it helps sleep without coughing eases morning phlegm and supports recovery. Available in 25 and 75 cent bottles sold by Green's Drug Store.
Effective January 10, 1918 the practice of making Pullman reservations and parlor car reservations will be discontinued. Persons desiring such accommodations must purchase tickets at the time of space application. Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company T. C. White G P A Seaboard Air Line Railway Company C B Ryan G P A
Messrs Fred and Frank Boatian lose a seven month old colt after a car carrying colored passengers fatally strikes it on Hamlet Avenue East Hamlet. The driver fled, unknown name. Colt had fine pedigree. Also note deaths and police activity in various North Carolina towns with mentions of Drunkenness debates and fuel shortages amid winter conditions. Frank Garner, a young farmer near Duplin, dies December 24 from blood poison after throat injury and erysipelas. Mount Olive Tribune reports. Rockingham police have not arrested anyone in ten days, prompting banter on prohibition effectiveness. Rockingham Dispatch. Rock Mount Telegram notes 25 cords of wood available in stress, urging larger supply for winter demand. Raleigh Times mentions Alexander J. Feild resigning as State Librarian and salary trim.
The Salisbury Post notes Bob LaFollette has been expelled from a Madison Wisconsin club and suggests a further expulsion from the United States Senate would complete a notable act.
The piece notes Mr. McAdoo should push government operation of railroads as a war necessity, but warns that if it proves satisfactory, advocates of government ownership will demand ongoing control, hindering postwar peace.
A brief note depicts federal railroad takeovers disrupted by a heavy blizzard hitting the system and complicating Uncle Sam's control as winter storms intensified.
Viavetteville Observer notes that the reading of the war programme by the Inter Allied War Council shows the Allies are vigilant and suggests Kaiser Bill would have noticed the plan, implying imminent action.
Local warning urges residents to beware strangers and odd behavior amid reports of German agents scouting towns at night. Officials emphasize staying vigilant and report anything suspicious to police stations.
Governor Bickett will address Camp Pops in Lumberton on January 19 drawing a large audience. He is described as a highly engaging speaker and the visit will be a significant community event attracting travelers from many miles.
Asheville writer William G. Shepherd asks Americans to show sympathy for Russia, arguing the Russian people suffer under autocratic rule, long centuries of hardship, and harsh conditions that drive them to follow hopeful leaders.
General McIver, born and raised near Sanford in Lee County, was appointed Brigadier General in command at Camp Jackson, as reported by Siler City Grit.
Southern Railway announces the Winston-Salem Morehead City Beaufort Sleeping Car Line will be shortened to Winston-Salem Goldsboro Line effective with last cars into and out of Beaufort Sunday August 12. The car will continue to be handled on trains Nos 282 112 and 111 237. For details contact Southern Railway System Agents or J.
Ruth Clifford and Monroe Salisbury headline The Highest Card directed by Rupert Julian at Seven Oaks Cal. Cape Sam saves the girl from a foul card game with a gun. The piece also notes The Man Without a Country defense feature and Florence La Badie’s enduring memory.
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