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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1918
Page
1
Paris, March 5. An official statement says German attack on a trench held by American forces in Lorraine was repulsed. American patrols in the region captured a number of German prisoners.
Chicago march 5 Virgil Hinshaw chairman of the prohibition national committee opens the thirteenth convention urging war time prohibition now. He cites seven states already ratified the amendment and lists likely wet states needed to reach nationwide prohibition within 12 months. He warns delays could cost lives coal output grain and billions and affect the war effort.
The Brest-Litovsk peace agreement ends hostilities between Russia and the Central Powers. It requires Russia to demobilize its army and transfer warships to Russian ports, suspend operations in the Arctic barred zone, and resume free commercial shipping in the Baltic and Black Seas under a mixed commission to set merchant routes and guard against floating mines.
American soldiers who fought in the Toul sector likely to receive the new bravery in action medals. Names named by Premier Clemenceau include Lt Joseph Canby and Lt William Charleston, Sergeants Walsh and Norton, and Privates Pittman and Soiley. Other officers to receive the French war cross are Capt Holtzendorff and Lt Green.
London march 5 the labor party campaign opens with Arthur Henderson resigning his Barnard Castle seat to contest Southern Eastham. He urges abolition of secret diplomacy and peace by conciliation plus a league of nations while warning against German militarism and isolation. He cites labor aims and calls for democratization of government and disarmament.
In a letter to the Daily Telegraph Lord Landsdowne finds Hertling's speech advances peace talk and notes four openings. He favors a small informal meeting of belligerents and questions how a preliminary agreement could be reached without talks. The Evening News reports agreed action on Siberia with Britain Japan and the United States.
A World War I era telegram quoting a soldier in France urges avoiding candy for now to save supplies for ammunition. The message praises American resolve and notes relief about mail delivery improving, with comments attributed to Postmaster General Burleson.
March 5. President Wilson intends to take over the Hoboken docks of the Hamburg America and North German Lloyd steamship companies. He conferred with Senator Martin to embed a provision in the Urgent Deficiency bill to validate government title. Attorney General Gregory to advise Congress on the legal situation and a plan to fast track the deficiency bill was arranged for with the Senate consideration set for today.
New York voters cast ballots in four districts amid the first female participation in such races. The outcome could shift the Democratic majority in the House, with attention on district 21 where Reverdy C. Ransom appeals to supporters after his independent bid was rejected by the court. Ransom targets Republican nominee Jerome F. Donovan while John A. is the alternative Republican candidate.
Washington on March 5 reports an imminent announcement from the Provost Marshal General's office about the second draft. Officials expect April camp moves for the first group, with Congress delaying publication pending Seletive Service Act amendments.
Columbia S C March 5 United States Senator Benjamin R Tillman will seek re election this summer and Congressman A F Lever of the Seventh District will announce his candidacy for the Senate. Former Governor Cole L Blease and T B Dial of Laurens have already announced. The primary is in August with nomination equivalent to election.
Second Lieutenant Henry E. Croskey, billet officer on the division headquarters staff, died at Camp Wadsworth base hospital after a ten day illness from pneumonia. Funeral services were set for 4 PM in the chapel of the 102nd Engineers. The division headquarters flag was at half mast. Croskey, a native of Philadelphia, had served in the Navy, Army, and the French Foreign Legion in Africa and was among the camp’s most popular officers.
Shanghai reports Hong Kong Jockey Club tragedy at Happy Valley where a packed stand collapsed and burned. At least 730 people dead as rescuers remove charred remains from the ruins.
London dispatches report British French and Italian ambassadors in Tokyo urging Japan to oppose German propaganda in Siberia and protect Vladivostok stores. Washington senses imminent Japanese military moves amid Bolshevik peace, German Finland invasion, and rising Bolshevik hostility in Siberia.
New York March 5 The alien property custody department announces private sale of German owned interests in business concerns dye factories steel plants cotton metals and wheat holdings valued in the millions. Notable properties include those of Countess Szechenyi and Countess Bernstorff with prices set at actual value. Hamburg American Line also seized. Joseph A Bower emphasizes private sale with price equal to property value.
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