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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1918
Page
4
The paper surveys wartime issues from censorship to draft costs and says more home information is needed. It reports Wilmington’s shipyard bid and urges broader state backing, plus analysis of New York district elections showing Socialist influence and wartime sentiment shaping turnout.
The Wisconsin fight over the April special election to fill the Hast ing seat pits Americanism against La Follette ism. Supporters vow to back the administration and crush Prussian influence while La Follette remains in the Senate. Debate brands him a traitor as loyalists reject gubernatorial appointment.
A historical overview notes German influence ideas in the United States citing 1915 1916 remarks by Wisconsin University professors on loyalty to Germany and control of destinies. It recalls other dated items and anniversaries from 1818 to 1893 including Spain beggar enrollments 1843 Marcus Whitman Oregon warning 1868 Barnum fire 1893 Cleveland arrival.
The fuel administrator Dr Garfield advises the public to buy coal gradually now so households will have supplies when winter looms and railroads avoid the famished conditions experienced during the just-ended winter.
The Whiteville News Reporter urges Columbus to begin work on a countywide highway now to secure seventeen thousand dollars in government aid. The editorial argues a built road will spur linking towns and later allow more road improvements, boosting regional prosperity.
Fayetteville on Wednesday reports cotton at 31.75 cents per pound, corn near $2.00 a bushel, and wholesale pork at about 25 cents. The piece notes farmers have benefited from the war more than others and will bear a full share of its financial burden.
In a collection of wartime proverbs from leaders and thinkers, F P Harris the philosopher emphasizes cooperation as the key to victory. The era's officers and officials also stress food ships fuel and manpower as critical, but Harris singles out collaborative effort as the decisive factor.
The Greensboro Record reports minimal concern in France over a long heralded Western front offensive. The New York Herald cites Paris dispatches showing German bluster fails to unsettle France, which keeps military plans private and mocks German threats as mere bluster.
Eminent New York lawyer Samuel Untermeyer marked his 60th birthday today. A specialist in corporation law with wide expertise in finance and taxation theories, he has built a national reputation and wealth in New York after being admitted to the bar in 1879.
One year ago today in the war Berlin declared the last period of grace ended and all ships would be sunk. The Japanese Foreign Minister said no proposal had been made to Japan to join in possible war against the United States. Ambassador Page conferred with Premier Lloyd George on the war situation.
Lord Donoughmore a Mesopotamia commission member born 43 years ago today. Robert Rogers ex minister of public works in the Dominion cabinet born in Quebec 54 years ago today. Edwin Milton Royle author of The Squaw Man born Lexington Missouri 56 years ago today. William W. Wilson congressman from Illinois born Bureau county 50 years ago today. Tom Cowler heavyweight pugilist born Cumberland shire England 26 years ago today.
Miss Neva Colville YWCA cafeteria director injured in a Sunday street car crash is reported able to leave the hospital. She will require crutches for a time due to injuries initially believed less serious.
The Whiteville News-Reporter reports seventeen thousand nine hundred dollars allotted to Columbus county from Federal Road funds for the Wilmington-Charlotte highway. The county must match with a like sum and work through the county chain gang may be accepted. If rejected the funds may go elsewhere. A route Chadbourn to Fair Bluff to Lumberton could be built instead, creating a permanent road through the county and connecting all towns except Tabor.
Mr. J. Harmon Britt of near Clinton killed four hogs weighing 1991 pounds last Monday, the largest at 680 pounds. His season total reaches 4939 pounds of pork, as farmers like him may supply meat to the American army. He is described as a progressive and substantial farmer with ample hominy to accompany the meat.
The Dillon spinal meningitis case prompts Rowland to quarantine all visitors from Dillon South Carolina. Exposed residents there had been visiting Rowland, drawing objections from Dillon, but county health officer Dr W A Mee Phaul states North Carolina health regulations authorize enforcement.
Will Faulk, a colored soldier on furlough, stole Mr. W. B. McMillan’s gasoline launch and was arrested at Fairmont by Rural Policeman W. C. Britt. Government officials have been notified. Faulk says his three day furlough extended to three weeks away from camp.
The following named young men left Tuesday morning for Camp Jackson to enter military training: Chas. A. Peterson, Chas. Lewis Bailey, Robi. James Batson, Cecil P. Mohn, Erastus B. Johnson and Edison W. Harrell.
J. B. Covington, driven by Brights disease, hacked himself with an axe in Peachland after threatening to shoot himself. Family restrained him from a pistol, he fled, then was found inflicting wounds to his head. He was hospitalized with about a dozen gashes and a skull injury. Condition described as very serious yet hopeful for recovery.
Washington reports the Prohibition Party plans to dissolve or merge with the new National Party at a Chicago convention next Tuesday. The piece traces the party’s history from 1869, its growth, key platforms, and the 1896 split over silver, which reduced its vote total.
Winston-Salem March 2 The Farmers Bank of Seaboard and Wachovia Bank lead North Carolina banks in war savings stamps purchases for December January February totaling 24 000 and 35 535 respectively. Overall 55 60 banks bought 216 199 75 while post office sales also occurred. Col Fries advises banks to buy from Federal Reserve Bank to preserve collateral options.
Henry Lippert and his son Ralph, Chicago manufacturers' agents, face arraignment before U S Commissioner Mason on charges of conspiring to defraud the government in air supply contracts tied to Brigadier General Thomas Cruse. Federal agents seized about 2,000 papers detailing alleged offers and payments, including a $1500 payment Cruse allegedly received and a $300 monthly retainer.
Austin marks a 4TM holiday honoring Texas independence anniversary at Washington on the Brazos. March 2 also marks the 125th birth anniversary of General Sam Houston. Offices courts and banks close statewide while commemorative exercises pay tribute at the grave.
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