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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1918
Page
11
The piece condemns the war department for withholding details about General Leonard Wood and his removal from overseas command. It argues secrecy fuels ugly rumors and urges disclosure of basic facts, noting Wood's disciplined response and calling for an official explanation amid political maneuvering.
The Greensboro News urges Democrats to confront alleged abuses in the third district primary. Charges include ballot manipulation in Albertson Duplin count, destroyed ballots, and uneven handling of soldier votes. The state elections board says it cannot go behind returns, risking the primary’s integrity and party credibility.
The Brooklyn Eagle editor urges universal support for war savings stamps as a war finance principle and a call to national service. He argues selling stamps unites all Americans with the fighting minority serving at the front. Baseball troubles and Italian resistance touch on broader wartime topics.
George H Bellamy, a veteran War horse Democrat known as the Duke of Brunswick, is a candidate for U S marshal for the eastern district of North Carolina to succeed W T Dortch. He is praised for loyalty, fitness, and wide support across the state.
The United States Shipping Board plans 400 wooden emergency vessels with 50 to be used this fall between Norfolk and New England ports. By year end at least 100 ships will be in service, with 300 more soon after, boosting Wilmington as a potential coast trade hub and a home port for many carriers.
It is announced that America will sow the flying aircraft across the Atlantic. Congress should investigate this.
The piece surveys conflicts over spoils between Bulgaria and Turkey, notes a proverb about thieves, and comments on Western attempts to influence Russia and Japan. It praises wartime mobilization with 100,000 American soldiers weekly to France and critiques land rent ideas while mentioning shipyard workers and a Bainbridge remark.
A reader notes that the work or fight order is straightforward in its meaning and application. The comment dismisses the need for elaborate interpretation and emphasizes clarity of purpose.
The United States marine corps has rapidly expanded from 2,000 to 75,500 personnel and earned praise in Europe for aggressive action at Chateau Therry and Belleau Wood. Marines have expanded duties from base building to policing Caribbean states and protecting diplomats, with a strong esprit de corps driving volunteers to rejoin recruiting posts during wartime.
Mary recounts a cozy house warming with friends Alice Newlands Lena Moore and others. Betty bakes fudge Carrie hosts a chocolate cake and sandwiches while Lena proves quiet and poised. George Harkness hints at romance as Mary clings to a hoped future with him despite limits of friendship.
A property holder argues against a city council proposal to make owners liable for water used by tenants. The writer warns the plan would encourage waste, harm property values, and deter new housing, noting water bills vary greatly and owners already pay for utilities and upkeep. Dated June 22, 1918.
A Daily Lesson in History recalls events from 1818 steamboat service between New Bedford and Nantucket, seventy-five years ago Baltimore trip of President Tyler, fifty years ago death of Matthew Vassar in Poughkeepsie, and twenty-five years ago Sir William Fox of New Zealand.
One year ago today on June 23, 1917 a reception in the House of Representatives honored the Russian War Commission. The House passed the Food Administration bill granting broad powers to the President Wissel.
The notice lists H R H the prince of Wales born at White Lodge Richmond. Brig Gen Henry A Reed Asa born in Plattsburg NY. George R Lunn congressman and former Schenectady mayor born Lenox IA. Clarence Eddy organist born Greenfield MA. Adolph O Eberhart Minnesota governor born Swede. Abel R Kiviat runner born New York City. note on Even Chima declining bolshevikism.
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