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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1918

Page

4

Bailey Missing From Blockade Question

Collector Bailey has not been heard for some time on the blockade question. Speculation grows whether he has driven all blockaders out of business.

Bailey Siness

Training camps armed with wooden guns and drills

General Crozier surveys the training effort and notes some soldiers at the camps are armed with wooden mockups while others are drilled in artillery practice using log gun carriages.

Crozier

Uncertain Tax Payable Set For Sub Court Review

Taxpayers liable for income and excess profits tax await a Federal Sub Court ruling on how to calculate due amounts. The court’s decision will determine the sum due on the six specified figures, delaying final payment.

Federal

Endorsement of Lansing War Statement Boosts Wilson Aims

The voter group expresses support for Secretary Lansing's pledge to continue the war effort "to the very end" and aligns with President Wilson's war aims, signaling commitment to continued sacrifices and the fight until objectives are achieved.

Lansing Germany Presont Wilson

Kaiser Faces Trust Test in Sian Peace Talks

Wary of delegates amid uncertain loyalties the Kaiser weighs risk of trusting diplomats in the Sian peace negotiations as Allies seek a durable settlement.

Sian Ose

Russians in France Should Join American Forces

A reader laments U S law blocks Russians in France from enlisting. They argue for a pathway to place Russians on the Alp firing line to fight Germany alongside Americans.

United Sates France Amcan Anx Alps

German Chancellor Hertling to respond to arms addresses

The article reports Chancellor Hertling plans to answer the arms addresses of Premier Lloyd George and President Wilson. It notes the Kaiser is not ready yet and his reply will come a little later. The tone reflects wartime diplomacy.

Hertling Lloydorge Wilson Kaiser

England seeks informal talks with Bolsheviki to gain Russia info

England announces informal contacts with the Bolshevik government to obtain information on Russia. The information is no more reliable than past reports and the British government will not gain advantage from the move.

England Russia

Atlanta Mayor Orders Small Coal Sales to Needy

The Atlanta mayor authorized selling limited coal allotments to residents without fuel to prevent cold and suffering, aiming for humane relief while keeping schools open. This action reflects concern for vulnerable families during hardship and prioritizes public welfare.

Atlanta Republic

Reconstruction Era Vagrancy Policy Debate

A fragment discusses a federal vagrancy law forcing idlers into national service, praising the idea as a remedy to crime and loafing. It references African American men supported by wives and employers and suggests mandatory service would aid the country and military needs abroad.

Enid Steves

Fertilizer Orders Urged By Coast Line Railway Notice

The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad issues a notice urging farmers to place fertilizer orders immediately for spring crops. It warns that heavy government materials traffic and embargoes may limit car supply later, risking delayed delivery if orders are postponed.

Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company Coast Line Railroad

Wilmington Enjoys Mild Winter Day Despite National Storms

The article notes Wilmington and its immediate region escaped the severe cold wave and snow storms plaguing much of the country. Other regions faced fuel shortages and impossible snow drifts, while Wilmington enjoyed a bright, calm winter day with comfortable temperatures and sunshine.

Wilmington

Cade Typesetting Machine Completed After Twenty Years

The Asheville Times reports Rev. Baylus Cade has perfected the Cade typesetting machine after nearly two decades of work. Aimed at sale for 1500, the device promises to revolutionize newspaper offices and will be manufactured in North Carolina. Col. Wade Harris was once rumored to buy the first unit, a scenario the Times still hopes to see.

Baylus Cade Asheville Times Cade North Carolina Baylis Cade Dr. Cade the Times Col. Wade Harris

Clews & Co Analyzes Wilson Peace Address

Henry Clews & Co reports Wilson’s war aims address as a historic document of high importance. It argues the message clarifies Allied aims, will aid negotiations, and bolster Allied resolve even if immediate peace is unlikely.

Henry Clews & Co Wilson America Germany

Courage of Ambassador Francis at embassy attack remembered

Francis faced a blood-thirsty mob during an attack on the Russian embassy, risking his life to prevent murders at the American official residence. His bold stand likely saved lives and averted serious harm to others.

Francis Ambassador Francis

Senator Kenyon Attacks Kaiser Pact in War Remarks

Senator Kenyon addressing the Republican Club of New York denounced the Kaiser alliance with God as blasphemous and vowed the United States would end it in the war. The speech framed the partnership as something divinely dubious and necessary to defeat.

Kenyon Republican Club of New York Kaiser God United States

Bolsheviks Yield to German Peace Terms

The Bolsheviks concede in peace talks to avoid giving Germany a pretext to break negotiations. The writer questions the sincerity of German intent and notes that their true aims remain unrevealed to Russia.

Lane Begins Midwest Tour as Interior Secretary

Franklin K Lane starts a tour of the Middle West to speak at war councils in Illinois Iowa Kansas Nebraska and other states. Lane has served as Secretary of the Interior in the Wilson administration since March 1915 and previously headed the Interstate Commerce Commission after leaving San Francisco politics.

Franklin K. Lane Middle West Illinois Iowa Kansas Nebraska Wilson Prince Edward Island Lane California State University Berkeley San Francisco Corporation Counsel of Interstate Commerce Commission

Launch Sinks Trying to Break Through Ice

A launch en route from Beaufort to New Bern attempting to push through ice sank with two men aboard. Both survived. Also details on a coal test by Norfolk Southern from Cannock mine, possible fuel relief for locomotives, plus brief items on Delia S. Borden’s Nebraska weekly, a large explosives factory workforce, and a Toledo teacher's 34 mile storm trek.

New Bern Beaufort New Bern-Norfolk Norfolk Southern Cumnock N. C

La Creole Beauty Soap Ad Promotes Soft Skin

An advertisement extols La Creole Beauty Soap for rough skin sunburn freckles and dandruff. It claims benefits for baby use scalp cleanliness and hair fullness and offers 25 cents per cake or three for 60 cents via Jarman Futrehe Drug Co. Wilmington NC.

Jarman & FutreHe Drug Co Wilmington N. C Campe Crin

Riggs Disease Promoted By Bugs Then Cures Claimed

New York doctors and Hearst papers claim riggs disease affects three quarters of adults over thirty due to germs. An advert promotes Pyorigy a medicated unguentum that stays in place to purportedly restore gum color tighten teeth and halt inflammation价格 one dollar at best drug stores including Jarman Futrell Wilmington.

New York N. Y Woods Hutchinson Hearst Hutchinson Best Drug Jarman & Futrell Wilmington

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