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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
6
Fragments describe a street scene with marching bands and dancing children. Notices report meetings, dances, visits, and charitable events at churches and clubs, plus updates on residents and a patient’s condition at a hospital.
In Hazlehurst Mississippi a mob of several hundred people seized Sim Edwards from the county jail and burned him near the murder site. The incident followed a late Monday killing of Vera Willis with the father allegedly involved in the mob. Edwards confessed briefly to 12 men but recanted afterward. Three other jailed Black men were left unharmed.
West Raleigh Jan 17 The Council of the State College Summer School meets in Raleigh to outline the June 11 to July 25 1918 session. The entire State College plant valued over 1 million dollars will be used to teach and certify teachers and expand high school and college credit courses. Dr W A Withers notes the state funds at least double the student payment, underscoring the program value to attendees and the state.
Raleigh January 17 Dr H Alexander refutes slander that he proposed buying $10 000 in Liberty Bonds. He says he has long supported legal tender instead of interest bearing bonds and notes the resolution originated with Clarence Poe and was presented by Rep Kennett. Further items report Governor Bickett addressing the North Carolina Grand Lodge and urging Masonry to seize the war’s urgent moral duty.
A federal jury awarded $5 509 to P B Riley in the case against Waccamaw Lumber Company for alleged injuries while working at the plant. Attorneys Reincree and Davis represented the plaintiff while Robert Ruark and W B Campbell appeared for the defendant. The Elliott receiver v Fourth National Bank case was moved to Wilson court for review by Judge Connor who adjourned yesterday and left for home.
Raleigh January 15 North Carolina University lauds its wartime duty and the faculty's role in the annual report by President Edward K. Graham. He cites about 200 students in 1917 in service, 20 percent of faculty and alumni enlisted, and a total over 800 University men in active service. The letter from a 1916 alumnus expresses personal resolve to serve in France while honoring Carolina, reflecting a broader college spirit. Graham urges better salaries, highlights the Lily Kenan Flagler bequest of 75 000 yearly for Kenan professorships, and notes the institution must attract and retain top scholars.
New Bern reports a plentiful supply of clams after a Neuse river low tide uncovered vast numbers off the breakwater. Residents gather two to three pecks each while river shores at James City yielded many fish numbed by ice. Mayor Edward Clark orders vagrants rounded up and put to work, as boats resume trips with melting ice and calmer seas.
The Rotarians announce a large oyster roast next Tuesday with ladies invited. Participants should notify Secretary Louis T. Moore to assist early planning and seating arrangements.
The War Department announces an infantry unit of a junior division reserve officers' training corps has been established at Porter Military Academy Charleston S C. The development marks a formal expansion of military training at the academy amid wartime measures.
The excerpt highlights university officials urging rapid and full use of educational possibilities. It notes 1,113 students registered in credit courses as visible proof of deep rooted state patriotism and faith in schools, a basis for reconstructive power amid public distraction or disaster.
Raleigh January 17 state Food Administrator Henry A Page and John Paul Lucas announce a porkless Saturday and one wheatless and one meatless meal daily to boost export food supplies for the Allies. Bakers to use 25 percent more corn as a substitute. They urge individual action as a patriotic duty to feed soldiers and civilians in Europe.
The piece claims over 100 potato preparation methods documented by the U S Department of Agriculture. It lists boiling fried mashed baked hashes soups stews pies and more including chips lyonnaise croquettes and riced potatoes among many others.
An old styled advertisement proclaims La Creole revives color glands to darken gray hair without dye. It claims stop of hair loss and dandruff, with new soft growth, and offers money back guarantee. Sold for $1.20 via Van Vleet Drug Co. Memphis Tennessee.
Washington January 17 All State railway rate laws and regulations will remain in full effect under government operation Director General Mc Adoo told a delegation representing the National Association of Railway and Utilities Commissioners.
West Raleigh N C January 17 Coach Hartsel builds a 30 man basketball squad to face Durham Y M C A in the season opener in the Raleigh auditorium Captain Lewis leads the guards in a bid for a strong season The schedule runs through February with games against Trinity Guilford Wake Forest Elon Lynchburg Washington and Lee and Virginia Military Institute.
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