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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1917
Page
4
A fragmentary column riffs on World War I figures and policy. It praises America’s new army and President Wilson’s actions, references Goethals and Denman, laments entente timing, and mocks Kaiser imagery while noting public mood and Cantonment debates.
The writer argues Russia lacks public understanding and unified leadership, risking a separate peace with Germany. A weakened eastern front would shift pressure to the West, while the U.S. should tighten export controls and push rapid, decisive action. It lauds Edward N. Hurley and Rear Admiral Cappé as new heads of key agencies.
The Charlotte camp extension resolves land and site issues raising the temporary camp to about fifty thousand residents and bringing in roughly one and a half million dollars monthly. The funds are expected to stay in the city, aiding growth while the camp remains.
The Federal court will hear Raleigh liquor cases amid heightened interest in the capital city’s fight against illegal alcohol. Observers note Raleigh’s “blind tigers” thrived while Wilmington reformed, and federal action may purge the capital of this vice. If convicted, the defendants face strict penalties.
Major General Goethals and Chairman Dénmah warned that intelligence can cause harm as well as ignorance, noting cautionary risks in information use and dissemination.
A vintage advertisement claims rheumatism is caused by a germ in the blood and promises a blood remedy from the Swift Specific Co. Readers are urged to write to the Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta, Georgia, for information on their case.
Local and freight train times listed for Wilmington and Lumina Beach stations. Freight Depot operates daily except Sunday from 8 00 AM to 1 03 PM and 2 00 PM to 7 00 PM. Local trains call at all stations on request with frequent half hour departures through the night.
Atlantic Coast Line inaugurates through sleeping car service from Wilmington to Asheville via Florence Sumter and Columbia in connection with Southern Railway. Daily schedules show departures from Wilmington at 3 45 PM arriving Spartanburg 3 20 AM with overnight across to Asheville and return options to Atlanta via Georgia Railroad arriving Wilmington by noon. Passengers may stay in the Union Depot until 7 00 AM for continued connections to Chicago Cincinnati St Louis and more.
Freight Depot and passenger service operating between Wilmington and Lumina with express trains on Sundays and heavy travel periods. Trains stop only at 5th 7th and 9th streets in Wilmington and all Beach stations.
Southern Railway advertises excursion fares to several destinations including Black Mountain Ridge Crest Lake Junaluska Waynesville Monteagle Sewanee Nashville and St Louis. Dates span July to August with limited durations and final limits. some African American notes and group events listed. Contact J O Jones Raleigh for details.
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