Liberty Loan deadline extended in Wilmington notes
The June 9 1917 issue notes an extended deadline for Liberty Loan subscriptions to give more people time to act. It highlights the Confederate reunion and Red Cross ambulance donation from Mr Pembroke Jones, praising Wilmington’s contributions. Navy secretary Daniels renames interned German ships with local color, but the observer regrets two mismatched names Camden and Pensacola.
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Wilmington
Red Cross
Pembroke Jones
Wilmngton Red Cross
Europe
Wilmingtonians
Daniels
Schurz
Carl Schurz
North Carolina
Charlotte
Budr
Camden
Pensacola
Measuring the Length of the War Reconsidered
An analysis compares German and Confederate mobilization and resources to argue the European war would last years, citing Germany's 50 years of preparation versus the Confederacy's lack of industry and blockade challenges. It asserts the alliance could not defeat Germany quickly, but eventual defeat is likely.
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Germany
Confederacy
United States
Virginia
Texas
Austria
South
Wilmington Represented at Washington Railroad Securities Meeting
A Wilmington delegation attends a Washington gathering of railroad securities owners. The event marks a notable innovation by giving owners a direct voice, broadening participation beyond a small circle and signaling Wilmington’s engagement with major financial developments.
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Wilmington
Washington
Ple
North Carolina
Sound
Ocean
Romania Threatens to Strike Again in Balkans
The dispatch argues Romania could renew attacks after losses, aided by British and French forces moving from Greece. It notes Austria faces Italian front pressure, Russia unstable, and Hindenburg stretched, with Bulgaria as only real counterweight. It emphasizes Entente support for Romania’s just cause and warns central powers face heavy losses.
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Rumania
Balkans
Romania
von Hindenburg
Austria
Turkey
Russia
Greece
Ars -Entente
Entente
Crshea
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Neace
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MacQuaid-Miller Co., Inc
New York
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Old North
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A. W. Pate
C. W. Polvogt Co
F.k.j.fuchs&cd
Front St
T. F. Wood, Inc
Victrolas
H. J
Bunting
Angle Food
Warren
A.D. Cashwell
Miles W. Maloney
Wilmington Optical Co
The
Mutual Life Insurance Co
A. B. Croom, Jr
Mgr
America
Safety First
Ag Des
the Home Savings Bank
Atlantic Gcoast Line
the Standard Railroad of
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New Bern
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Richmond
Norfolk
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Augusta
Atlanta
Charleston
Savannah
Florida
Pullman
Fayetteville and
W. J. Craig
T. C. White
Grace Street
Legwin Printing Company
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Soir
S. Jacobi Hardware Company
South Front Street
Seaboard Air Line Palm
Progressive Railway of the South
Pullman Palor
Cha Lotter
Charlottes Intermediate Pointe
Chalotte
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Charlot
Charlann
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H. BE. Pleasants
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Munson
Elvington
Mington
Southport
Carolina
Carr
A. WM Leach
Carolina Southport
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