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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1918
Page
11
Muckraking rhetoric resurges as American forces prepare marching orders. Reports claim ships deemed non sinkable remain under inquiry and unfloated. Commentary notes daylight saving proposals face criticism while a man’s promise to meet at noon is questioned.
A brief note says officials urge Russia to maintain resolve as wartime morale messages circulate. The item mentions experts may cook for sailors and questions about women in the navy. Baker plans to deliver a cheer from France and wonders how Senators will greet him.
The piece notes school boards favoring teachers by preserving old salaries amid daylight saving discussions. It mentions water power and water wagon legislation as pending issues shaping the era, expressing a cautious view on the country’s dryness and policy directions.
Chancellor Hertling defends the peace treaty between Germany and Russia amid speculation in political circles. The Senate committee reportedly cannot agree on water power issues and faces internal disagreements. A tangential note mentions John D. Rockefeller’s income tax at 38.4 million dollars.
France risks exhausting medal stock as it contemplates awarding a medal for every American soldier who performs a typical act of bravery. The proposal highlights a growing war weariness with overlong honor systems.
The German high command invited reporters from new newspapers to witness the formal launch of the offensive, signaling a bid forManaged publicity and public awareness of their military actions.
In a tense maritime square the Dutch protest a German sub raid that seized one of their submarines amid broader claims of repeated food and supply shortages. No further official statements clarify potential reparations or consequences.
The Craven Cap column reports Dr. Frederick A. Cook’s North Pole discovery lecture as the page notes recall a long dispute over who first reached the pole. The piece references Von Hertling’s remark to the Allies and hints at a forthcoming reckoning for those remarks.
A Wilmington editorial urges faith over doubt to attract a WWI era army cantonment or shipyard, urging residents to support local business and shop at home. It calls for optimism, consumer loyalty, and using daylight saving to boost productive hours, noting merchants’ ads reflect faith in their stocks and prices.
The Democrats of New Hanover urge all members to stand by party principles and accept the will of the voters. A second primary will soon determine unresolved contests, completing the county ticket for the general election.
The Twin City Sentinel argues that the U S income tax is lighter on small earners but heavier on very large incomes compared with Britain. It cites specific tax amounts for incomes from 3000 to 7500 dollars and contends the idea that war taxes favor the rich is unjust.
Four soldiers condemned to death by court martial in France will be spared after the judge advocate general's review found irregularities. General Pershing sent the findings to Washington to prevent a miscarriage of justice, prompting praise from War Department officials. The episode underscores the grave risks of sleeping on post in wartime.
Jesse Bowden, convicted last fall in Craven Superior Court of first degree burglary, faces execution by electric chair after the state Supreme Court sustained the Craven court opinion. Bowden and Lee Perkins broke into W. A. Wilson’s home, entering the daughters’ bedroom. Perkins was electrocuted weeks after conviction, Bowden’s death date not set. In Mt. Olive, 9-year-old Maria Powell broke her thigh while playing near East Williamson Street. Dr. Wilkins treated the leg and the child is recovering.
Local residents near New Bern met yesterday to organize conveyance for public school students. The plan aims to extend city school access to eligible children in outlying districts and encourages other localities to adopt similar arrangements.
Dr Charles W Eliot born March 20 1834 in Boston marks his 85th birthday. Harvard graduate at 19, he joined the Cambridge university as tutor then served as president for 40 years. Since 1908 he has been president emeritus and is renowned as an orator and writer honored worldwide.
A daily lesson recounts events from history with dated notes. One hundred years ago in 1818 the Port of London Society for preaching to seamen aboard a floating ship was organized. The item also recalls 1843 Haiti revolution leader’s triumphal Port-au-Prince entry, 1868 Kit Carson welcomed in Boston, and 1893 Commodore Bridge’s death in Athens, Pennsylvania.
Year ago today reports note German retirement on the Western front leaving key towns including Bapaume Peronne Noyon and the Ancre river in British and French hands. The reversal marks a major Allied advance as February and March 1917 moves unfold.
Major General Charles T. Mencher born in Pennsylvania six years ago today succeeds Gen. Martin as Rainbow Division commander. J. Franklin Fort born in Pemberton New Jersey sixty six years ago today, ex governor and current FTC member. William J. Locke born today sixty five? years ago. John J. Esch born Norwalk Wisconsin fifty seven years ago. Rt Rev David H. Greer born Wheel-ing West Virginia seventy four years ago.
The demand today is for men and women who are strong in every sense of the word. Nerves lag, and without care for nervous exhaustion strength wanes. Physicians endorse organic bosphate known as bitrophosphate in tasteless S gr tablets from Bellamy Green Jarman Futrelle and other druggists. Take one with each meal to revitalize nerves and vitality.
An advertisement urges remedies for rheumatism backache and urinary issues. It touts Dr. Pierce’s Anuric Tablets with claims of preventing kidney disease, offers a trial package for 10 cents, and includes a customer testimonial from Mrs. Sanay A Shearin in Warfaxzns North Carolina.
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