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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
5
The piece urges duty to the Red Cross yesterday and warns against delay. It questions Germany’s progress in peace talks or war efforts and suggests Sinn Fein conspiracies with Germany are exposed. It notes authorities have seized leading conspirators in Ireland.
The article notes that Mr McAdoo, showing implicit confidence in Serbia's future, has lent three million dollars to the country, bringing his total loans to Serbia to nine million dollars.
Governor Bickett may win broader support by aligning his non political campaign ideas with the Bailey Jofids faction in Wake County. If successful there, he could carry the point across the state.
Reports from Germany describe a desperate food shortage as rumors circulate about worsening conditions. The press cites patches of scarcity and warns the country may struggle to endure much longer if these claims are accurate.
The Goldsboro Record notes Mebane North Carolina bills itself as the biggest little town on earth and proves its reach by supplying furniture nationwide. The boast highlights the town’s national recognition in the furniture market.
Officials say American forces in France defend a front longer than the Belgians, believed to be just over twenty five miles. The exact number of soldiers is not disclosed.
A man criticized an upside down airplane postage stamp print and returned the sheet to the post office. He later learned he paid twenty thousand dollars for it and now faces a loss of nineteen thousand nine hundred seventy six dollars in what he deems a costly mistake.
The article notes Kerensky, once ruler of Russia, is en route to the United States and expected to meet the press in Washington. It questions why a fugitive with no loyal following would seek support here and why the U.S. would aid a faction to reclaim power.
A Monroe businessman reports on southern restraint and quiet patriotism amid war mobilization, contrasting it with western demonstrativeness. The piece defends southern resolve, noting volunteers, drafts, Red Cross work, and financial support, while addressing questions about federal-insurance policy under McAdoo and railroad control.
Director General of Railroads McAdoo bans railroad property insurance nationwide. An April 30 order halted a class of insurance and a subsequent supplement broadened the restriction. Only fidelity bonds for officials handling railway funds remain permissible.
The Charlotte News reports wild strawberries in Charlotte selling at five cents per quart higher than last year due to increased harvesting costs. The piece attributes the rise to higher labor expenses in the region.
Sobyeski Kournos, a Polish pianist, spoke at a Denver dinner about the Austro German wrangle over Poland’s partition. He likened the dispute to two dogs fighting over a bone, noting Poland’s lack of action in the quarrel, in a bitter exchange with a mine owner.
The Austrian press is quoted saying Germany would win with a few more men of high patriotism like Colonel Repington General Maurice and Asquith. The omission of two names probably reflects that Austrian papers have not all heard of Bob LaFollette and Doc Ander-Greensboro News.
Milwaukee News and Louisville Courier Journal praise Champ Clark for courage in declining a United States senate seat offered by Milwaukee’s delegation. The quotes mark admiration for his decision and stance.
A man claiming to be Charlotte's chief of police directed Chief Alf H. McLeod to arrest H Metz on a check flashing accusation. Metz, an electrician working for a Charlotte firm and sent to Fairmont, was arrested, then released after the Charlotte police refused payment for the call and Metz explained the mistake.
Admiral Keyes plays pivotal role in sealing German submarine activity at Zeebrugge as reported by News and Observer. The article highlights the name recognition and the impact of Keyes on the operation.
The article notes that Tris Speaker excels at stealing bases beyond his strong hitting. It highlights his speed and intelligent baserunning as a key component of his game this season.
The editors praise the Red Cross as a symbol of national ideals and charitable giving, noting it embodies selfless service during war. They condemn Prussian militarism for intensifying violence and horrors, urging support for humanitarian efforts over aggression.
Charlotte News quotes a wartime Public Information Committee leaflet arguing that Germany’s atrocities stem from a belief that might makes right, insisting such policy has governed German actions throughout the conflict.
The Asheville Times notes President Wilson named Charles E Hughes to work with Attorney General Gregory on the aircraft inquiry. The paper says this masterstroke reassures critics in the senate that the investigation will be thorough complete and impartial, giving Americans full facts uncolored by politics.
The president states no limit on American troop deployment to France, asserting as many as needed will be sent to subdue Germany. The message urges circulation among Germans so they understand the United States will supply forces to defeat the Kaiser.
Greensboro News recalls a debate over harsh language used by a Washington figure who wished to eject George Creel from power. The paper condemns the term as unworthy of a Guilford-born man despite Creel's Illinois origins.
Rev. Mr. Bethea returned from Salisbury where the epis copal convention chose him secretary for a second term. The convention also elected Rev. Henry Beard Delaney as suffragan bishop, signaling a distinct convention and bishop for colored members. A Tarboro celebration was set for the 25th anniversary of Bishop Cheshire’s episcopate. The South Carolina diocese met at Aiken with Delaney named suffragan bishop for South Carolina.
Jim Saunders, a Black resident near Sedalia, crippled and captured a immense eagle that attacked his children when he worked in a field. He fired, crippled, and secured the bird alive, drawing crowds to his farm to view the marvel. The eagle measured six feet nine inches tip to tip.
Fletcher Kallam of Sandy Ridge recently returned from a two year S and F in China and visited Danbury this week. He had not registered for the draft while in Danbury. He was buying leaf tobacco and selling cigarettes for the British American Tobacco Company during his stay.
A Charlotte News report says Queens College will announce at commencement that the college is saved. With $75,000 pledged toward a $100,000 goal, organizers expect to present the proposal to Rev. J. G. Henderlite of Gastonia, committee chair for synod on Christian education, by June 1.
Hickory judge Council, who had considered entering the democratic nomination fight for Congress in the ninth district against Mr. Webb, has decided not to run. He had paid a qualifying fee but after reviewing the field he chose to withdraw. The decision leaves the field to Mr. Webb.
Washington says do not use liberty bonds to buy goods or pay debts and avoid trading them for other stocks. Treasury and the Chamber of Commerce urge bond owners to keep bonds in hand, warn against fraudulent schemes, and stress that liberty bonds are safe and patriotic investments until the war ends.
Betty risks her safety to retrieve jewels during a basement fire. Firemen dampen the blaze as Betty coughs from smoke and the group debates where to stay. The house sustains water and smoke damage, but the front hall survives with minimal impact.
The Treasury urges buying registered bonds for easy interest payments and nontransferability. Coupon bonds require twice yearly coupon redemption and safer custody by banks or employers, while registered bonds pay interest by check and cannot be sold by others.
The article explains the origin of the term Jugoslavs, noting it refers to southern Slavic nations and breaks down the meaning of jugo as south. It clarifies that Jugoslavs collectively include Slovenes and Serbo-Croatians in strict usage.
A historical column notes events from 1818 1848 1868 and 1898. Jeremiah T Boyle civil War commander and Kentucky governor is born in 1818. The 1848 Canada Baptist Union organized. The 1868 Fenian raid into Canada and the 1898 International Congress of Miners in Brussels are mentioned.
Dr Emil G Hirgh a Chicago rabbi born in Luxemburg is 66 today Sir Arthur Conan Doyle born in Edinburgh is 59 Alla Nazimova actress born in Russian Crimea is 89 Charles H Markham president of Illinois Central Railroad born in Clarksville Tennessee is 57 Dr James A B Scherer president of Throop College born in Salisbury North Carolina is 43 today
The Jenolan Caves in New South Wales draw visitors from around the world and newlyweds alike, drawn by electric-lit stalactites and dramatic formations. Guides enhance the experience as motorists enjoy the fifty mile Jenolan valley drive. The famed Gem of the West remains at Jenolan after a Chicago World’s Fair bid failed.
Dr. Jacob Gould Schurman marks his 65th year as Cornell University president a role he has held for over 25 years. A native of Prince Edward Island he studied at Acadia College and major universities in London Paris Edinburgh and Heidelberg before joining Cornell in 1886 and becoming president in 1892. He later chaired the first Philippines commission and served as Greece minister and Athens envoy while the war era saw him as a conservator of natural resources and adviser on technical problems.
On May 22, 1917 the President signed a bill increasing the navy and marine corps strength. The United States Senate approved a $50,000,000 appropriation for a bureau of war risk insurance.
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