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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1918
Page
4
Haynes Automobile Co of Kokomo Indiana reports a surge of orders well ahead of production. General sales manager S M How predicts a spring car shortage as dealers take cars as fast as built and shipments move overland to free rail capacity for government supplies.
The 1914 U.S. Census Bureau report shows the auto industry ranking 42nd in coal use. Automobile and motor truck plants consumed under 500,000 tons that year, while many other industries exceeded 1,000,000 tons.
Report notes that at least twenty-one workable beds of anthracite have been identified in the State of Pennsylvania. The finding suggests potential for continued coal production and industrial impact across regional economies.
Industry leader George M. Dickson predicts twenty four hour races will return after the war to test endurance of cars with 300 cubic inch engines or less. He cites past records at Indianapolis and notes aviation engines show endurance while automotive stability remains key for buyers. The piece recalls early 1900s 24 hour attempts at the Indianapolis track and the founding plans for the Hoosier speed shop racing plant.
The city of Constantinople maintains a prohibition on bicycle use within its streets and on major routes leading to the city, keeping two wheeled travel restricted.
In Paris fuel is so scarce that people buy wood by the pound because coal is unavailable. The shortage underscores widespread energy strain and rising prices for basic heating materials.
New York report argues a Fulton upset over Willard is plausible as both fighters prepare for a July 4 title bout. Fulton has paced a two year run with winning punches and consistent results while Willard has been inactive and faced Johnson in his last major match.
Henderson reports gasoline supplies nearly exhausted on Tuesday with limits of two gallons per customer at local garages. A large touring car traveling from the south refueled with kerosene and continued toward Michigan. Authorities fear gasoline shortages will persist into the week.
A Dort Motor Car Company sales manager urges motorists to fill empty seats to aid efficiency and patriotism. He cites saving minutes and improving health by giving lifts to coworkers or strangers, noting a Dort owner who spends about two cents per extra rider for the greater satisfaction of helping others.
Constantinople reports a Turkish victory as Ezerum falls following a day of fighting. The victorious force captures 108 guns and seizes the town pivot in the campaign against Armenian resistance.
The article reports that President Wilson has about given up peace hopes while Japan may view Siberian intervention as necessary. American views remain unchanged and discussions with Japan continue. a clear exposition of his stance is expected with a proposed war statement. The exact thoughts behind this stance remain secret.
The Greenville Reflector notes Chicago authorities target parents of truant pupils, fining or jailing them instead of punishing children. In contrast some North Carolina educators favor suspending students as punishment, which hinders progress and defeats the school’s purpose of keeping students in class.
A brief item notes an outing at the beach with transport by cars departing every half hour in the afternoon. The message is casual and lacks specific dates or locations.
London, March 16. Field Marshal Haig said British aviators brought down twelve hostile airplanes and forced seven others to descend. They dropped 12 tons of explosives on enemy rest billets, airdromes, depots, and railway sidings. last night they hit similar targets. A raid was also successful at Lavacquerie and British artillery attacked a German ammunition dump east of Quemat.
Seven thousand mechanics and metal workers at shipyards in Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi and Texas will quit work on Monday until wage adjustment talks with the United States Shipping Board. Union officials announced the action as the strike threat looms nationwide. Two representatives were said to be in talks to avert the stoppage.
A note in the record outlines demands for wage act remedies and a Shipping Board inquiry into decisions affecting workers. The text mentions discontent among laborers and calls for formal examination of causes and settlements.
Paris report says German Gotha bombers were shot down by French defenses during the raid on Paris. Nine squadrons of enemy planes took part, with the attack continuing through the night.
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