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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1918
Page
7
The item references a Willips North Carolina post office listing Second Class Matter and foreign representation in advertising, with notes on Mexican bandits, Wilmington authorities aiding the needy, and Norfolk sports involving auto riding on the ice at Elizabeth River. The text is fragmentary and inconsistent in dates and details.
The statement suggests reversing the order of struck letters in a censored design, noting that S's Z's and K's are involved and that two vowels appear, creating a debated textual alteration.
After three and a half years of fighting Austrian soldiers confronted a new challenge as they met trained French forces in Northern Italy, marking a pivotal shift in the ongoing conflict.
The Isboro News argues that if the MNI torch continues to fire, authorities should be tougher and order the offenders out. The item frames the issue as a demand for action against ongoing disturbances in local jails.
A formal statement asserts there is sufficient money in circulation for every man woman and child to hold 48.76. The note invites readers to secure their share of the total currency.
A prominent social figure’s trip to San Francisco and other venues sparks a damages action against Ashe News, alleging harm to reputation. The case centers on the city’s involvement and the identity of the plaintiff.
The Charlotte Observer cites a Wilmington merchant proposing a charge of $1.05 per hundred items brought in to address coin scarcity amid a rising wealth gap. The piece views the era’s rapid money growth and wartime fortunes shaping local commerce and finance.
A damaged text fragment describes Japan pledging to resist advances to preserve government and security. It mentions notifying the Bolshevik side and the potential for Japan to pursue seizures of parts of Russia, reflecting a tense postwar geopolitical stance.
A contrast between wartime living costs and public school salaries in North Carolina is highlighted. Superintendent J Joyner notes many teachers receive forty dollars monthly for five to six months, while board costs reach twenty dollars or more monthly. The 1916 white teacher average was 296.62 dollars annually, with minor recent increases failing to match living costs or other job pay. Many teachers leave or are drafted, causing a teacher shortage and potential school closures or unqualified staffing.
The editorial says a Senate committee will hear the LaFollette case next Tuesday and urges expulsion for the Wisconsin senator found guilty of sedition and loyalty violations. It condemns his defiant conduct, war stance, and attacks on administrators, urging swift Senate action to prevent further sentiment.
Three hundred five coal cars arrived last week due to efforts by McAllister the state fuel administrator. The dispatch credits government involvement for avoiding harsher winter shortages and praises Garfield for mitigating cold suffering, noting Tar Heel blockaders and Bailey’s publicity. Russia’s quick payment on war debt also surprises.
The group argues newspapers hide full truth about submarine losses claiming ships carry grain and meat strewn on the ocean floor. It notes Britain publishes no captured or sunk submarine counts and doubts the worst depictions.
Residents express thanks for mild local conditions despite suffering in northern regions. Local reflections note surviving the fearful weather and a sense of relief that spared many.
A wrap of notable dates: 1818 Martin Ryerson born in Paterson New Jersey who built a major Northwest lumber business and died in Boston in 1867. Also 1843 Liverpool Collegiate Institution opened by Queen Victoria. 1868 Congress censured President Johnson. 1893 Completion of the Great Northern railroad extension to the Pacific Coast.
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 application for space. Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company T C White G P A Seaboard Air Line Railway Company C B Ryan G P A
One year ago today in January 1917 the Allied war council gathered in Rome. The French air squadron bombed the German aviation station at Griselles while Berlin claimed the capture of five Roumanian towns by Austro German forces.
Report from Washington states Mrs. Julia Hamilton is recommended to replace Postmaster 8 J Clark of Lowlands who resigned after his loyalty to the government and support of the draft led to a dynamiting of his office.
Laurinburg reports 200 new members named to the Red Cross honor roll and $254.25 raised. County chairman W. H. Cooper said he has no reports from other areas and no totals for the county yet.
German delegates fail to meet Bolshevik representatives as peace talks proceed. Bolsheviks increasingly see German aim to gain Russian supplies and deny independent provinces autonomy. Germany seeks influence over near-border polities to secure resources and weaken Russia.
Last week H. H. Hubbard bought the L. B. Roper Home in Bennettsville S C for 42000 securing one of Marlboro county’s finest properties. Hubbard is brother to F. M. Hubbard of Laurinburg.
Our Daily Birthday Party lists John C. Spooner born in Lawrenceburg Indiana 75 years ago today. Dunecal A Fletcher born in Sumter county Georgia 59 years ago today. Woodbridge N Ferris born in Spencer New York 65 years ago today. Henry E Dixey born in Boston 59 years ago today. Samuel Rayburn born in Roane county Tennessee 36 years ago today.
Two carloads of coal and several cords of wood arrived in New Bern yesterday easing the fuel shortage. Families previously without heat are now warming by fires for the first time in days.
Assignment traced from Camp Custer Michigan where he succeeded General Dickman to command before arriving at the present camp. The move places the new commander in charge following orders transferring leadership responsibilities.
Dr J W McCoy a veterinarian at his home on South LaFayette street has installed a new operating table. The device is so cleverly built that one man can place a horse or mule on the table and prepare it for any operation. Cleveland Star.
The Durham Herald notes that despite promises from the good women to aid in conserving food, housewives are not strictly observing meatless and wheatless days, and meats and wheat breads continue to be eaten on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Col. E. A. Osborne is confined to his West Eleventh Street home suffering from a severe attack of grip. The Charlotte Observer reports the illness in a brief community note.
In a wartime note two servicemen Joe Stocher and Earl Cad Dock are unlikely to meet Waldek, the claimed world wrestling champion, soon due to their Uncle Sam duties.
Brigadier General Miller, the fourth regular army officer of this rank to arrive at Camp Greene, reported at head.
Otto Knabe widely regarded as a sharp baseball strategist signs on as coach for the Chicago Cubs, his hiring expected to bolster the team’s management and on field tactics. The former Phillies standout brings veteran leadership to a club seeking improvement under new guidance.
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