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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1917
Page
7
A jumble of subscription options lists Daily and Sunday plans, including Six Man and Three Month terms with prices. The rest of the text mocks current events and political figures with satirical quips about Germany Russia Britain and war dynamics.
Berlin reports von Hindenburg expects Teutonic victory as Kaiser policy to strike early echoes America’s wartime aims. The Saxon Diet breaks with government amid food bill urgency while suffragists prefer jail over fines to spare public spectacle.
The piece argues against a war draw and supports harsh indemnity for Germany and Austria-Hungary, insisting punishment for devastation in France Belgium and Serbia. It discusses U-boat warfare as the decisive factor and urges the US to counter submarine threats while considering long term peace.
An editorial argues that while reprisals must avoid harming noncombatants, ruthless measures against German airmen are justified. It urges Britain to respond decisively to the German threat, spurring a collective resolve to destroy the archfiends.
The raid over London caused wide panic with air raid sirens and anti aircraft fire. Bombs and falling debris left dust and casualties among civilians including children while authorities debate the number of German planes downed, with figures ranging from seven to eleven.
Paris reports a large French air offensive dropping bombs on the Krupp works at Hasem and on Treves in reprisal for German raids. German bombers hit Nancy and Epernay as both sides bombard interior towns. on the ground, fighting near Hill 304 and Dead Man’s Hill left fourteen aircraft shot down. London notes fourteen German planes downed by British forces with additional losses and ongoing raids between Lens and Ypres.
The Post offers magnanimous advice avoiding North South blistering exchanges over the negro issue. It suggests restraint in criticizing each other despite prior taunts and accuses itself of reforming to temper bitterness rather than seeking reprisal.
Governor Bickett names an excellent tax commission and expects concrete results. Republican gubernatorial nominee Linney, from the class of 1916, is valued as a key member and likely witness who can move beyond theory to practical, brass tacks analysis. Linney is described as smart and a good fellow.
Cape Fear Council United Commercial Travelers will initiate several new members at Saturdays meeting. They will discuss plans for a Lumina dance described as a blow-out to leave the crowd gasping for breath. The event is titled U C T Night and aims to become a beach history memorable Lumina event.
Daily weekday and holiday train times announced for Center Lumina Beach Wilmington and Beach routes. Express and freight services listed with departures from Center and Beach and Beach destinations. Sunday and peak travel periods noted.
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