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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1918
Page
4
Funeral services will be conducted at Grace Met Shurch by Rev M T ft. The hour likely 6tk. Ancient Free Accepted Masons and Plan met Commandery Knights T om b will take active part. Atlanta Coast Line railroad offices will close for the funeral.
The article analyzes Lloyd George's remarks on German peace terms and Allied war aims. It notes mixed signals from the State Department and diplomats, framing the speech as a summary of prior statements rather than a formal peace move. Washington debates suggest war may edge toward a peace table within months.
Wilmington schools resume after weather related closures. Report cards for December will be issued tomorrow and the Honor Roll will be read. Prof. Blair reports ample fuel on hand and expects no heating trouble as students and teachers return when the bell rings tomorrow morning.
British Prime Minister Lloyd George outlines war aims in a nation speech at the man power conference. He stresses unity with Asquith Grey and Redmond and asserts a reconsideration of Alsace Lorraine to restore French honor after the 1871 loss, signaling British resolve and allied harmony.
President Wilson issued a special executive order creating a Vision of foreign picture service under the Committee of Public Information. The program aims to stimulate interest in the war and provide entertainment and instruction to American soldiers at home and abroad, and to aid the armies and citizens of the Allies with motion pictures.
Old classified notes show requests for cash investors and workers. An ad from Marine Iron & Steel Co of Norfolk Virginia seeks a man with at least 31000 in funds for a permanent position, while other notices offer dental tooth buybacks and job training from Motte Business College.
Industrial listing from Lingo City Metal Works Wilmington N C offering Atlas and Sturtevant engines plus Chandler and Taylor and many ancillary power plant items. Includes boilers pumps saw mills edgers planers shingle machine and assorted belts pulleys and boxes.
Wanted man with small capital to invest in paying business. Apply Dispatch Office. 1-6-11.
Billy Sunday and his retinue reached Washington today to a large reception from church workers. He will open a soul saving campaign in a large tabernacle near Union Station. A citizens committee plans to convert the tabernacle into a social hall for local soldiers after the campaign. Some doubt the effort amid heavy war work. One observer said Sunday will have a tough job in a city already very pure.
General Allenby announced fifteen thousand Turkish prisoners captured by the British in Palestine since November 1. He noted no figures for Teuton prisoners. The advance to Harashehe near Nablus was completed, bringing British forces within range of Jericho and the Mount of Olives. In Mesopotamia, Marshall announced a new through traffic link from Kut El Amarra to Basra. Otto Knabe signed as coach of the Chicago Cubs.
A captured German army order signed by Quartermaster General Ludendorff admits in the recent month Germany lost 1455 artillery pieces, 585 of them heavy guns, while French forces remained in the field.
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