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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1918
Page
4
The report notes a blue appearance and coal shortages affecting Swift & Co and Armour & Co with shutdowns and snow shoveling. It questions claims General McAdoo will appoint railroad directors, suggesting he may handle tasks himself.
The government appears set to expand control over transportation facilities including land and sea. The latest measure would commandeer all American sea vessels, signaling a sweeping shift in control of national transport resources.
The Asheville Times notes a debate on conservation and a waste question with restricted opening hours from nine to five. It contrasts Premier Lloyd George and President Wilson outlining war aims, and questions Clemenceau and France's response.
A district judge in Ohio faced censure after defying a direct federal Supreme Court ruling. The judge allegedly refused to follow the high court's decision, risking removal or reassignment for disregard of federal authority.
E. Carl Duntham, president of the Merchants National Bank of Raleigh, states that what is good enough for the soldiers fighting should be good enough for the people of the state, urging broad backing of the war effort.
The article notes unusual deaths among Senators and House members during the war era. It suggests illness and stress from tense relations with Germany as possible causes and mentions Senator Hardwick’s chair appointment to the immigration committee as a matter of senatorial courtesy amid administration concerns.
A 1917 report notes property destroyed by fires caused by German spies and sympathizers, accusing lax security and urging vigilance. The piece laments failures to guard against these threats and calls for stronger measures to protect government interests.
The piece surveys growing divisions in Germany between militarists and anti militarists amid stalled peace talks with Russia and U S ideas. It weighs Kaiser Wilhelm and Reichstag dynamics, U S war aims, and the potential for peace if opposition to military policy strengthens. It warns Congress on railroads and government control while noting the nation’s mounting debt and the need for cautious policy.
The Wilmington report claiming Captain Clowe’s engineers were captured or killed is condemned as false. The editor notes the rumor started locally, harms many families, and urges swift identification of the originator while criticizing German sympathizers and urging authorities to find the source.
The item recalls a rumor that a high profile engineer joined a scheme to restore the Orleans family in France. It notes rapid events and mentions Mme Caillaux’s Paris shooting linked by rumor to the plot, highlighting public fascination and memory of the affair.
A severe storm tore into Alamance county seven miles south of Greensboro, blowing off the roof of a big brick structure and damaging walls. Farmers suffered material losses and Rev. John Bowman lost his barn and livestock, illustrating the storm's indiscriminate fury.
Bishop John Kilgo, famed pulpit orator, will preach at St Pauls Methodist Church on Sunday morning and night next, January 20, to lift the remaining debt on the church and parsonage. Members are urged to attend the Sunday morning service on the 18th inst to decide on the procedure. Maxton Scottish Chief reports sufficient interest has been paid.
The News Reporter states Mr. Tingle was not reappointed to the Farm Demonstration office and a new appointee is expected to fill the vacancy soon. The report notes public information has been uncertain and pending clarification.
A local leader estimates up to 50 Smithfield families lack wood or coal. Poor residents struggle to afford fuel and fuel access is limited as railroads refrain from coal and farmers haul wood instead.
Greenville News quotes Kaiser yearning for justice while foreseeing no respect for any article. Greensboro Record notes Germany not unitary and a sudden shift could occur if soldiers and socialists unite. Concord Tribune urges conserving food to ease war burden. Salisbury Post argues French reserves must be replaced by Americans with food to keep front lines. New Bern Sun Journal calls idle workers with no income to be put to work to relieve labor shortage.
Asheville dispatch reports Premier Lenine plans a new army to oppose German aggression in Russia. The Ukrainian republic declares independence of peace conference results, and Don Cossacks claim a self governing movement. America pledges close watch while preparing for large scale action against the Western front this spring. President Wilson and Lloyd George relay allied views on central powers peace aims. Russia's fate hinges on its own choices.
The Greensboro News argues that government control could aid the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley project by enabling a direct coal fields to sea route through Greensboro, echoing Mr. Brooks praise of the proposal as a hopeful development for North Carolina.
In the Superior Court of New Hanover County, G F Hunt et al vs Waverly Furniture Co. Commissioner L Clayton Grant will sell by bid at 12 o clock noon January 31 1918 at the courthouse door in Wilmington the Lot 3 Block 88 described as part of Lot 3 in Block 88 per city plan. Sale free from all liens for cash.
Mechanics Home Association will sell public auction on February 1918 at 12 o clock noon at the New Hanover County Court House door for cash land described as part of lots 5 and 6 in Block 64 Wil mington. The Eskins parties defaulted on mortgage payments. W B McKay attorney for the association.
Dr. Hugh Smith, United States Commissioner of Fisheries since 1918, will represent the U S at the Washington conference for settling long standing fisheries disputes with Canada. A native of Washington D C he studied at Georgetown and rose through the Bureau of Fisheries.
M A Ennis of St Albans WV writes how stomach ailments, weak health, and poor walking improved after using Acid Iron Mineral. He recounts buying bottles, selling to neighbors for eight years, and using it for cattle and horses, praising it as the best iron medicine for stomach kidneys rheumatism and more.
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