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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
5
The fragment notes differing support for Harry and William Thaw, mentions a German view of Ukraine’s instability, recalls a proposal to send Roosevelt to Russia, and comments on frugal fashion. The text is fragmentary with detached opinions and no clear narrative.
The excerpt contrasts Wellington’s longing for Blucher with Foch’s current yearning for soldiers abroad. It notes a single consolation amid wartime delay: flour will ripen wheat without frost, hinting at shortages and enduring resilience during the next harvest season.
The Greenville Piedmont comments on the collapsing fate of the Hohenzollern dynasty, predicting a harsh decline similar to its turbulent history and eventual downfall.
The President depends on prominent Republicans acting as his assistants in war preparations to shape the party's critique of his course.
A wartime note envisions a corps of five hundred trained athletes converted into hazardous device throwers to be deployed in trenches, suggesting upcoming surprises for German forces.
The article questions public reaction as feminists and conservatives clash over skirt length rules. It reports on wearers’ opinions and whether modesty or freedom should guide fashion standards. The clash highlights social expectations and personal choice in public attire.
The House with a larger membership will do less speechmaking and take less time than the Senate to consider the Overman bill.
The public awaits fresh proceedings in the Means-King murder case with hopes the new trial will be swifter than the lengthy earlier proceedings. Officials have faced questions over delays and defense motions as the case renews.
It will be up to the people of Wilmington to say by their ballots at the bond and special tax election whether this city shall progress in educational matters or whether coming generations of her men and women shall be hampered in the battle of life through lack of sufficient education.
Officials say fines and short prison terms fail to curb pro German talk and call for harsher punishment or risk of public action. They urge strict enforcement of the espionage law to prevent further violations.
Charlotte and Mecklenburg County surpassed their Liberty bond allotment by 120 thousand dollars. The official quota stood at 1.55 million dollars and with three additional drive boosts subscriptions reached 1.67 million dollars.
A historical excerpt begins with a call to civic duty and national character, prompting readers to reflect on values and responsibilities. The fragment signals a broader discourse on patriotism and public virtue in the era.
Secretary McAdoo urges Americans to support the war beyond lending. He promotes economy, saving, and lending to fund supplies for soldiers. He praises practical rations like half-soling, corn bread, and improved canteen warmth, noting Allied cooking differences with a hopeful tone.
President Wilson rules home addresses must accompany casualty list names from General Pershing's army to prevent mistaken identities. A Durham citizen's name appeared with no contact details, illustrating the danger of confusion when many soldiers share names. The order aids families by locating relatives and reduces distress for those at home.
The Mount Olive Tribune applauds Wilmington business men for deterring real estate speculation and profiteering as a large government shipyard prospect settles in the area. It notes past patterns where new industry raises costs at laborers’ expense and praises prompt civic action to protect the city’s reputation.
The notice explains that propositions can only carry if a true majority of registered voters vote, and that abstaining counts against the propositions. It stresses the need for more than half of the registered voters to participate to approve the ax and bond issue.
The New York Sun reports a sawed off shotgun as the so called new weapon used by American forces in close combat with German troops. It is loaded with buckshot and described as a light weight machine gun. General Pershing is said to have recommended it for near field action with a bayonet attachment.
The bishops at the general conference delivered a wartime message with a distinctly American tone, reflecting a strong moral resolve as the nation entered the conflict. Their address emphasized unity, duty, and support for the war effort across congregations.
A man arrested in a High Point furniture factory aroused suspicion after receipts for making explosives were found. Local investigators consider him a suspected German secret agent pending further inquiry.
If France paid Germany 1.6 billion dollars as war indemnity after 1871, what claims would Germany press on its three main opponents should it win this war. The remark frames fears of new, heavy reparations in a renewed conflict.
Senator Hardwick of Georgia says he will debate only with no competitor who questions his motives integrity or patriotism. If challenged he plans to run the canvass by himself.
William D Stephens, aiming for a third term as California governor, has led since 1917 after succeeding Hiram Johnson. A teacher, lawyer, and reformer, he was born in Ohio, settled in Los Angeles in 1887, and served as mayor before entering Congress in 1910s, advancing progressive land tax reforms.
A daily history column notes events labeled by time frame. Entries include 1818 Sir John Ross sailing from Shetland seeking the Northwest Passage, 1843 birth and 1900 death of William L. Wilson, 1868 Cro tin's Hungary union, 1893 Benjamin Hobson leadership, and a 1917 war note on Fresnoy Village capture and the torpedoing of Arcadian with heavy loss.
The Salisbury Post notes draft age concerns among older men. The Greensboro Record reports a nervous German spy as raids grow riskier. The News and Observer cites three new long range German guns built at Dusseldorf en route to Paris, warning Paris could face the same fate as Rheims. The Asheville Times adds that North Carolina teachers seek better wages and living conditions amid the state’s wage changes.
The Hindenburg is confined within bars, making a loud, disruptive racket but failing to escape the enclosure. The scene portrays a dramatic confinement with audible agitation as the detainee remains unable to breach its bounds.
Mr Aubrey P Hammond, a Marine Corps volunteer who went to Parris Island in December, has been transferred to the rifle range at Quantico Virginia. He has won special recognition as a sharpshooter and serves as coach on the rifle and pistol ranges at the Marine training station. He expects to get furlough for a trip home soon.
A special train carried 181 engineers from Camp Wheeler Georgia to Canton and then Sunburst to construct a logging railroad for Champion Lumber Company. The move eases war labor shortages as spruce lumber supports airplane factories for the United States and Allies. It remains unclear if soldiers will take part in logging after the road is built.
The Bladen Journal reports G. W. Clark killed an eight foot one inch alligator weighing 130 pounds near A. A. Clark’s mill pond last Friday. He plans to sell the hide for profit and safety noted local danger from the monster seen by a darkey guiding a wagon down the public road.
Laurinburg imposes a dog tax of 1.50 dollars for dogs kept within corporate limits. The city clerk issues a tax badge to be worn on the dog's neck as proof of compliance.
A Russian citizen jailed in High Point faces charges suggesting espionage. He reportedly carried papers and bomb recipes and claimed to intend to work in furniture factories producing war materiel. The case shows the justice department's active pursuit of potential saboteurs.
Brigadier General Charles B. Wheeler acting chief of ordnance of the U S Army born in Illinois 53 years ago. Col Henry S Graves U S S A United States Forester organizer of American forestry regiments for service in France born at Marietta Ohio 47 years ago. James Henry Covington chief justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia born in Talbot County Maryland 48 years ago. William H Upham former governor of Wisconsin born Westminster Massachusetts 77 years ago. Edgar W Howe Kansas editor and author born Treaty Indiana 64 years ago. August Hermann chairman of the National Baseball Commission and president of the Cincinnati club born 59 years ago.
An advertisement urging women to preserve youth by using Q-ban Hair Color Restorer. It claims the product darkens hair without staining the scalp, does not act as a dye, washes off, or interfere with washing or waving, and comes with a money back guarantee at 75 cents.
The Greensboro Record notes that Wilmington’s shipbuilding plans will not only aid the city but also support the entire state, prompting widespread rejoicing among readers.
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