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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1918
Page
7
The Greensboro News reports on wartime and political notes including Senate debate, War Finance Corporation, and local Wilmington port actions. It mentions Inspector visits, political rows over city committee membership, and Wake County's judge selection plans. The piece reflects a busy, unsettled wartime civic scene with scattered commentary.
A Wilmington fashion magazine piece urges residents to support local merchants through continued Buy in Wilmington campaigns. It argues buying locally strengthens the city’s economy, improves values and assortments, and highlights the role of advertising to inform the public about available goods and merchants.
The Dispatch defends Senator W. B. Cooper over three questions raised by J. S. Brown. The paper argues Cooper’s three year record is strong and should lead voters to re elect him, noting the editorial page could not answer earlier due to production timing. It questions Brown’s rates about interest and cotton compress taxes, labeling his charges false or misinformed.
The J. W. H. Fuchs department store at 28 80 South Front street enrolled yesterday as a war savings stamp society. Norman Scott was elected president and Maud E. Hughes named secretary. The 13 member group had started stamp sales before enrollment.
The Kinston Free Press reports Craven County farmers are acting to curb hog slaughter for barbecue. North Carolina Extension Service notes major pork losses from barbecue pigs and urges a ban on slaughtering pigs under 150 to 200 pounds to boost meat production and reduce Eastern Western price disparities.
The piece profiles Bernard Baruch rising from a $3 weekly broker to head the War Industries Board succeeding Daniel Willard. It notes his rapid ascent, keen mind, Street successes, and pivotal role in Wilson era wartime leadership, highlighting his influence in Washington and American business.
A terse dispatch comments on Wisconsin Republicans with speculation about Russian aggression toward China and allied retreat from Germany, suggesting invasion ambitions are unlikely or out of current lines.
Reports say German authorities debate whether to hang or shoot the Russian Red Guards with disagreement focused only on the method of execution. The discussion centers on form rather than active punishment.
Reports from South Carolina indicate Senator Tillman will face several challengers in upcoming races. Observers note his veteran campaign style remains effective against critics and rivals.
Funeral services for Arthur Van Buren son of Mrs. A B Van Buren were held at 107 North Thirteenth street yesterday afternoon with Rev D E Gwathmey of St Pauls Episcopal Church officiating. Interment followed at Oakdale cemetery. Also noted is a change allowing women to become Federal deputy shipping commissioners with boarding rights on ships as federal officers.
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