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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1918
Page
4
Local newspaper text is partially damaged with excessive boilerplate and no clear event or names readable. The fragment includes generic wire service attribution and rights notes without concrete facts to summarize.
A fragment of a 1918 issue discusses a German air raid reprisal, winter clothing shortages for soldiers, and U S Senator La Follette mailing copies of his message. It mentions avian pilots, civic prayer in Allied cities, and a possible Thanksgiving service in St. Peter's.
A garbled report describes a young man in New Orleans facing questions about Germany and the Allies, the pledge to kiss the American flag, and involvement in wartime politics. It notes elections for Congress and a broad suffrage and prohibition backdrop, with a foreigner’s critique and a Raleigh shell plant incident leading to punishment and hard labor.
Fragmentary notes recall secrecy within the administration and guarded plans that allegedly preceded conflict. The text presents a disputed rule and mentions a wartime start as a claimed consequence.
Unclear text suggests Sam aims to stretch SWar preparations, tying progress to a May deadline. Possible reference to British Premier and Kaiser context, with implications for extended planning and readiness.
The article analyzes railroad finances, noting higher operating costs from coal, materials, and wages, while net income fell despite greater traffic. It cites rising locomotive and coach prices, government wage demands, and shipping to Europe as limiting output, with McAdoo guiding a stressed system amid war strains. It also comments on Lloyd George, Britain’s stance, and ongoing Allied war preparations.
The text lauds Mr. McAdoo for undertaking a demanding government position and growing responsibilities. It argues he embodies a seasoned leader capable of steering the effort to success, predicting he is the man to pull it through.
Officials and the fuel administrator should act now to prevent future shortages after the recent cold wave. Citizens warned of wood shortages before the crisis, but their warnings were ignored and suffering followed. Authorities must prepare to avoid a repeat of the distress.
The discussion summarizes Lloyd George and Wilson’s wartime positions, stressing the war’s self preservation motive and opposition to German domination. It notes no new terms for peace and highlights his remark on reconsidering the 1871 Alsace claim.
August Herrmann, a Cincinnati native and longtime figure in baseball circles, is slated for re election as president of the National Baseball Commission at the annual meeting in Cincinnati. He helped form the commission after the 1903 peace agreement and has chaired it since its inception.
A historical column marks anniversaries from 1818 1862 1891 1843 1868 1893 Names Harvard College president Thomas Hill Joseph Reed and events in Bordentown New Brunswick Jackson Mississippi Alaska are noted with dates and brief context.
Dr Charles A Richmond chancellor of Union College born in New York City 56 years ago Caspar F Goodrich rear admiral USN retired born in Philadelphia 71 years ago George Bronson Howard author born in Howard County Maryland 34 years ago Charles Harold Davis landscape painter born Amesbury Massachusetts 62 years ago Melanchton W Stryker former Hamilton College president born Vernon New York 66 years ago William E Brunsfield former baseball player and umpire born Worcester Massachusetts 43 years ago all noting birthdays today
The Fuel Administration is urged to secure a marketable wood supply before fixing prices. The editor argues ample timber exists but transport and cutting must reach markets to ease the acute shortage rather than mere price actions. The piece also notes shifting Bolshevik views as German terms for occupation of Petrograd disappoint Russians.
The dispatch urges readers to grasp the war’s grave significance and calls for sober, resolute thinking during the ongoing conflict. It stresses collective effort and careful consideration of the nation’s perilous moment.
The article urges a final war effort against the Hun with emphasis on the Southern and Northern contributions. It notes army camp health risks are lower than civilian life and that soldiers receive premier care. The government is now more capable of supporting troops, with no expense spared.
Washington January 7 The Senate privileges and elections sub committee investigating LaFollette disloyalty charges plans a meeting tomorrow to decide whether hearings continue under the sub committee or move to the full committee The panel will review evidence and report recommendations to the Senate after thorough consideration.
The Winston-Salem Beaufort train service is shortened to Winston-Salem Goldsboro. The Beaufort sleeping car will run on trains 282 112 and 111 237 with revised naming and routing effective Sunday August 12. Inquiries should go to Southern Railway System Agents or Traveling Passenger Agent J O Jones Raleigh NC.
Antonio Zezepanek, 28, faces a preliminary murder hearing after allegedly killing Annie Spiewek in Newburyport on December 10 and injuring a boy who died days later. A five year old sister injured in the attack is recovering and may provide key links to the crime. The case involves theft and questioned methods of cost accounting. The hearing is open to interested parties.
Hearings to aid the Federal Trade Commission in fixing a just price for news print paper start in Washington D C and will continue until all interested parties are heard. The sessions will cover general plans and underlying methods for determining a fair price.
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