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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1917
Page
4
The piece notes Charlotte's insight into Fayetteville’s cantonment debates and stresses Wilsons changes depend on the Shipping Board and construction head's speed. It cites New Hanover County roads as pivotal for cantonments and suggests following the lead of Daniels and Kitchin whose sons enlisted.
The correspondence between President Wilson and Goethals and Denman shows no sting toward either citizen whose independent judgment and sincere aims protected national interests. In a final note, the piece praises a marksman who, even when failing, earns the respect of the opponent for hitting the bullseye.
The South supplies vast amounts of early vegetables fruit fish and oysters to the North and West aiding wartime needs. Southern rail traffic moves about 200000 carloads annually and potato shipments reach millions in value with Virginia Florida and Charleston regions contributing large totals. The article calls for continuing efficiency in canning drying and farming to prevent waste and support allied and domestic food supplies.
An editorial urges public cooperation with authorities to combat German spies. It emphasizes public vigilance, reporting suspicious activity, and sharing in the burden of national security, noting that citizen help can curb espionage and safeguard the country.
The project will house 45000 soldiers on a 3000 acre site with 5,000 workers building over 100 houses and 50 barracks. A $100,000 giant stand pipe and $300,000 paving are planned along four miles of streets. About 4000 carloads of material will be used and daily commerce will surge as soldiers and relatives arrive.
A letter argues the Iowa arrest for high treason proves guilt in intent to harm the country. The writer calls for swift punishment, condemning alleged traitors as threats to many, not just individuals, comparing them to a disease polluted water.
Washington July 28 arrangements are complete for a two day conference in the capital to address the high cost of living. Delegates from across the country will discuss federal control of natural resources and a taxation plan using unused land to fund war costs. The promoters say unearned profits from land speculators and natural monopolies amount to about 5.5 billion annually, while producers pay over 2.5 billion in taxes. The result is nearly 8 billion dollars in annual costs to workers, about ninety dollars per person.
Hundreds of Bangs descendants from England who arrived in 1674 gathered in Brewster Massachusetts to celebrate the sixth annual reunion. The Holward Bangs chants and memorial service will be held at the local church, honoring the early settlers and the Bangs family connection across Cape Cod.
Southern Railway announces excursion fares to multiple destinations including Black Mountain Ridge Crest Lake Junaluska Waynesville and Monteagle Sewanee and Nashville Peabody College. Sales span July to August with varying final limits and extensions. Contact ticket agents or J O Jones Raleigh for details.
State of North Carolina New Hanover County announces a foreclosure sale on a parcel in Wilmington described as Lot 11 Block 86 with specific street boundaries. The sale is set for July 20 at noon at the New Hanover County Courthouse, under mortgage held by Maria T. Storm against G. J. McMillan and Annie H. McMillan with attorney Robert Burk.
The Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association will sell at public auction for cash at the court house door in Wilmington on August 13 1917 at noon the property described as a 26 by 165 foot lot on Sixth street and Bladen street lines. The sale follows a mortgage to Rimington Tomestead and Loan Association recorded in Book 89 page 11 of New Hanover County. Terms require highest bid.
The bulletin lists Progressive Railway of the South round trip specials to Lake Junaluska Wayne County and other cities. Prices include 12.80 to Wilmington area trips with multiple sale dates in July August and into September. Other cities shown: Atlanta 35.55 Buffalo 34.30 Cleveland 32.45 with specified sale days and limited return deadlines.
Timetable effective Saturday June 8 1647 for center and beach lines. Daily trains run from 6 16 a m to 11 46 p m with half hour intervals and special express and freight services noted. Local trains stop at center Lumina and all Beach stations with freight depot hours and contact numbers included.
In New Hanover County Superior Court a commissioner sale is set for September 3 1917 at noon at the courthouse door Wilmington to satisfy a judgment. The described property lies in the City of Wilmington bounded by Third Parsley and Davis streets Aubrey Alley and a block lot. Chesley C Bellamy is the commissioner. 1-10-30dya.
Timetable details for Seaboard Air Line trains between Wilmington Charlotte and intermediate points. Notes include Pullman parlor car service between Charlotte and Wilmington, thru sleeper connections Birmingham Atlanta and arrival times around 10 PM to 2 AM. Sleeping cars operate between Wilmington and Charlotte with overnight departures and arrivals.
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