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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1918
Page
2
Washington on May 6 reports the food administration will restrict sugar use to essential food products. Manufacturers of confectionery, soft drinks, beverages, cereals and inverts face 80 percent of last year’s sugar. non edible makers lose sugar altogether under a certed distribution system effective May 15.
Indiana voters head to the polls tomorrow as candidates close tours and lines tighten for statewide primaries. Of 13 current Indiana House members, 11 seek renomination. the notable contest is in the Seventh District with Rep. Merrill Moores facing Lew Shank and Charles A. Bookwalter, former Indianapolis mayors.
Representatives of major copper producers and refiners are summoned to Washington to discuss contract adjustments. Officials expect the government price of 23.5 cents per pound for refined copper to remain largely unchanged, with possible minor refiners cost adjustments recognized.
The War Department reports 102 deaths in flying accidents at 18 U S aviation camps and Camp Borden Canada through April 24. Since then several more fatal accidents occurred and many aviators and students have been injured at the training fields.
Abbeville South Carolina prepares for the South Carolina Division United Confederate Veterans reunion opening tomorrow with veterans from the state and neighboring states attending. Governor Manning, who has six sons in the army, is invited to deliver the principal address as patriotism and support for the nation are emphasized.
South Carolina reports the eighty-first division will move from Camp Jackson in Columbia to Camp Sevier in Greenville immediately. Staff officers are expected to arrive soon and the general movement aims for early next week. Major General Charles J. Bailey inspected Camp Sevier and will direct the transfer upon return to Camp Jackson.
The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Dunbarton in Barnwell county was chartered by Secretary of State W Banks Dove. It opens with a capital of 30000 dollars and officers: President B F Owens Vice President W A Dicks and Cashier A W Coleman.
The South Carolina Division Travelers' Protective Association announces its next annual convention in Rock Hill on May 9-10. Last year’s Anderson gathering drew many delegates, and this year’s attendance is expected to be the largest in state history.
South Carolina easily exceeded its apportionment in the third liberty loan with $17,102,250 raised against $14,625,000 pledged. Incomplete returns suggest final totals could reach $20,000,000 or more as more counties report.
Charleston May 6 The second arrest for the week by local federal officials charging uttering disloyal remarks occurred late Friday afternoon and was announced Saturday Carl Ritter was taken into custody Bond was furnished by his wife for his appearance at a hearing Tuesday He is a naturalized citizen.
Three soldiers, two seriously, were injured Saturday at Fair Forest station four miles west of Spartanburg when southbound Southern Railway No. 37 derailed. Privates Faulkner and Pinkerton, recently returned from Pershing's army, were taken to Camp Wadsworth base hospital. Rail damage cited as cause.
Columbia May 6 John Elliott Puckette secretary to Governor Manning has resigned to enter military service at Camp Jackson. Puckette left The State staff prior to mobilization of American troops on the Mexican border and volunteered for service with the Charleston Light Guard.
A country girl arrives in New York, finds a room through Hogan's tip, and quickly secures a stenography job with Mr. Barrett. She endures unwanted advances, defends herself after a dangerous encounter, and reflects on fear and resilience while paying rent and hoping for stability.
After demobilization, Mr. Puckette accepted the private secretary post to Governor Manning and later entered the 316th Field Artillery at Camp Jackson.
In New York the OLeary case with A Stern and Luther S Bedward proceeds in federal court on charges of publishing seditious utterances in the weekly Bull. In Baltimore Rear Admiral Yates Stirling aged 75 marks his birthday, noting a career spanning the Civil War and the Spanish American War, including leadership of the Asiatic fleet at retirement.
Pleasant liquid laxative for indigestion or constipation. One 50 cent bottle advertised as effective and easy to take.
The company appeals to the State Corporation Commission for higher local exchange rates in certain cities. It cites rising salaries and wages per station, increased traffic, and taxes as reasons, admitting proposed revenue gains will still lag behind wage hikes and other costs. It notes 1917 gross revenue of 944,752.18 with wages rising 64,096.75 over 1916 and projects at least 50,000 annually in 1918 from rate changes, urging public cooperation.
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