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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1918
Page
5
Disjointed notes reflect wartime talk and local concerns. References mention Missouri voters, Wilson era policy, McAdoo, farmers swearing by indices, a real estate sale, and political chatter about reform platforms and U.S. Senate. The piece mixes personal recollections and fragmented news items from the period.
The article argues that pro German propagandists operate in U S communities to undermine national morale. It cites schemes in religious and ethnic communities and calls for reporting suspected agents to federal authorities. It urges active vigilance and silencing of dangerous propagandists.
Director General McAdoo states railroads under government control will not be fined for violations while under federal oversight. Punishment for willful breaches will be imposed on responsible individuals, overtime may be required, wages and hours revisions are paused, and any retroactive wage changes will start January 1 1918. Officers and employees are urged to embody cooperation and public service to aid America and the world.
The AFL executive committee warns that labor's hope lies in freedom under democracy not German autocracy. Americans must unite for the war effort, with workers at home to improve production, economy, and government support while funds flow to national needs.
The Wilmington area urges establishing a Fort Caswell post office to serve about 1600 soldiers. Current mail must be picked up at Southport, with cross-bay service proposed to land bags directly at the government reservation.
The State Republicans tailed the Governor Bickett nonpartisan campaign suggestion and did not miss the chance to twit the Democrats. They saw an opportunity to contrast party lines with the governor's broader appeal.
Robert S. Lovett, long a prominent figure in American railroads, is named head of the division of betterments and additions at the railroad administration. A Texan by birth, he rose from Texas practice to general counsel for E. H. Harriman’s system and then led Union Pacific and Southern Pacific after Harriman’s death. He joined the Red Cross during the war.
The First Presbyterian congregation of Lumberton near Mooresville reports its new church building, costing around 40000 dollars, nearly finished and ready for worship on Sunday March 17. Also noted is a fatal auto crash near Mooresville and Prof Sentelle's War Savings talk at Iowa school house.
Admiral von Diedrichs, the German commander who sought to press Spain in the Manila episode, has died. His prolonged stay is credited to his restraint after the clash with Admiral Dewey and the ensuing tensions.
Governor Dorsey of Georgia and Mayor Candler of Atlanta staged a plowing contest describing their furrows as expert and notable. The event drew attention to regional leadership and community spirit in Atlanta.
At the State capital a few critics verbally spar with Tom Best, a lively newspaper man. Best welcomes the chatter as a child welcomes Santa Claus, turning the scraps into lighthearted banter.
The former governor announces his withdrawal to ensure the defeat of Socialist candidate Vic Berger. The article notes skepticism about the stated reason but accepts it as plausible.
The writer advocates drafting Captain Fallon and Charles Whitehair into service for speaking campaigns. He notes they understand war conditions and needs and know how to sell literature to audiences, suggesting continued use until the war ends.
Premier Clemenceau journeyed from Paris to the battle front to publicly praise and decorate American soldiers with the War Cross. He lauded their brilliant repulse of a strong enemy attack and commended the tenacity of the infantry and the accuracy of their artillery fire. The honor aims to heighten Franco American admiration.
Officer Ed Mayo, during nightly duties, found six oil cans and a glass jug with seven gallons of monkey rum on a 3:08 passenger train. The odor matched a still, no owner claimed the items, and the liquor was poured into the city sewer after confiscation.
The item notes events from different years. Born 1818 General Albion P Howe, died 1897 in Cambridge. 1843 British National Temperance Society formed in London. 1868 Arkansas constitution adopted and ratified. 1893 Hawaiian Princess Kaiulani and her suite hosted at the White House.
The Wilmington Dispatch lauds a productive garden as a blow at autocracy and a source of beauty and practical aid at meals. The piece frames gardening as a hopeful, timely counterpoint to oppressive rule.
March 13 1917 marks the moment Germans abandoned their main lines west of Bapaume. The remaining government forces and officials in Petrograd surrendered to Bolshevik revolutionaries.
The Salisbury Post reports Fort Caswell urgently needs a post office to serve the 2,600 men stationed there. The plea highlights the facility's critical role for military and civilian communications.
General Sir Herbert C. O. Plumer, who has led British forces in Italy, marks his 61st birthday today. The note also mentions Fairfax Harrison as president of the...
Southern Railway founder in New York is celebrated as born 49 years ago today. Jack Lait a leading American short story writer is celebrated for his 36th birthday. C William Ramseeger congressman from Iowa Sixth district born in Butler county Ohio turns 43. Clarence D Miller Minnesota Eighth district congressman born in Goodhue county Minnesota is 46. Oswald G Villare New York editor and publicist born in Wiesbaden Germany is 46. J Franklin Baker New York American League third baseman born in Trappe Maryland is 32.
An advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a kidney flush and tonic. It argues meat raises uric acid harming kidneys, links sluggish kidneys to various ailments, and claims four ounces of Jad Salts nightly clears symptoms. It touts safety, low cost, and a pleasant fizz to keep kidneys and blood clean.
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