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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
7
The piece argues German discipline signals moral decline and mocks Kaiser Wilhelm’s claim of divine right. It claims German people in the U S adopt laws of their adopted land while recalling past wartime cruelties. It warns of looming trouble for the Kaiser across the Atlantic and critiques German arrogance.
The draft regulation amendment channels men of draft age into essential industries or combat, pressuring factories toward war production. With coal shortages looming this winter, the Fuel Administration plans a strict priority on coal for government or war-related plants, cutting others by up to 40 percent. Washington terms it coal conservation, but it functions as a broad factory conscription for the war effort.
The article discusses General Foch's policy of delaying engagements to wear down German forces while building an army of maneuver from French British American and Italian units. It suggests an imminent Allied offensive to seize a decisive blow near critical targets such as Amiens Paris and Verdun flank points.
The secretary of war addressed the Blue Devils of France saying there are more than 700000 American soldiers now in France. He has hinted a July 1 target of a million and noted recent arrivals, forecasting a steady stream of over a million per year until victory.
The chant They shall pass resounds as the crowd recalls a decisive confrontation. Spectators note a shared resolve and moment of unity amid a tense standoff.
Michigan Democrats back Henry Ford for the United States Senate in an almost unanimous vote. The endorsement highlights his wartime efforts and loyalty, noting socialists oppose him while Democrats and Republicans support him.
The Washington Post notes southern lawmakers rely on supply and demand to fix cotton prices. It reflects on past actions by the South, noting a mixed success and a desire to endure hard times and seek prosperity again.
A group of first and second lieu tenants in other army branches resigned to enlist as privates in tank units. The move aims to accelerate action against the Hun, reflecting a spirited, unwavering commitment to the war effort.
Because Uboats off the American coast disrupt Cuban sugar shipments the Food Administration again reduces household sugar allowances. The measure targets home cooks and grocers amid wartime shortages.
A satirical note claims Germans may wake up to Bill Hohenzollern’s fake truths, likening it to an American yachtsman discovering his gold cup was pewter in a moral critique of deception.
The call invites all citizens to join a wartime fundraising campaign, highlighting accessibility for everyone regardless of personal circumstances and urging broad public involvement.
David Lawrence suggests the main barrier to aiding Russia is insufficient tonnage, challenging an earlier belief that lack of confidence was the issue.
The German army is recognized for creating targets that Allied gunners identify as highly effective. This acknowledgment highlights the precision or tactics that yield clear shooting opportunities for the Allies.
Officials celebrate the water and power workers serving Wilmington and Wrightsville for North and South Carolina and Virginia, recognizing their service to the cities and region.
Mayor Moore calls Wilmington citizens to fulfill their duty in the war stamp campaign hoping for a prompt response and broad support across the city.
Major General Joseph E. Kuhn at Camp Meade born in Kansas 54 years ago today. Ex Queen Sophie of Greece sister of the German emperor born at Potsdam 48 years ago today. John McCormack renowned tenor born at Athlone Ireland 34 years ago today. Grand Duchess Marie of Luxembourg born 24 years ago today. Robert H. La Follette U S senator born at Primrose Wisconsin 63 years ago today. Ray Morgan Washington infielder born in Baltimore 27 years ago today.
The Army uses a sharp bread knife a sharp meat knife and a teaspoon to cut waste and stretch rations. Hearty savings emerge from thinner bread reduces waste to tens of thousands of pounds across camps. The system tracks purchases, menus and costs under a subsistence division and army cooks train nationwide. Measurement of gardens, cans and fabrics shows a broad waste- reduction effort in camps.
Betty recounts a subway flirt incident where two brokers bet on winning her attention. She refuses dinner, collects bets, and donates twenty five to a hospital as a polite outcome. Carrie plans a new living arrangement with Jane Elden to share a flat and help with baby Jack, aiming for a stable, honest household.
A buffer state is a nation that lies between larger powers and reduces rupture risk from direct contact. Examples include Switzerland and Serbia, cited as models of demilitarized or intermediary status in regional security arrangements.
June 14 1917 marked another day of sustained British offensives on the western front. German Zeppelin L-43 was shot down in the North Sea by British naval forces as the war continued to unfold.
West Point graduate Class of 1852 and artillery officer Charles G. Treat trained at the Artillery School and Army War College. He became brigadier general in 1916 and major general in 1917, with key commands in Camp Sherman and the Western Department headquartered at San Francisco.
Narrator recalls Orient, Washington origin tale from mining town to dry era. The piece notes a shift from frontier joie de vivre to a thirsty, arid community and the return of saloons or beverages after prohibition eased.
A report recalls Lieut Kenneth P. Culbert the first NS officer killed in France with his observer in a fall from their plane. Both men, decorated with the Croix de Guerre for bravery at Seicheprey under fire, are remembered. Culbert, a Harvard man, is survived by widow Mrs Liam E Culbert of Cranford New Jersey.
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