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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1918
Page
4
The piece rails at German and Irish actions, mocks Kaiser ambitions, and notes allied leaders' hopes for the war's end. It cites Creel, Foch, Pershing, Haig, and Baker, plus a Rockefeller grant to Wake Forest and Meredith. A Washington hotel clerk is convicted of stealing bonds from a guest.
The Britt Weaver election contest nears its end with committee members from the same party as Weaver. The article notes predicting a verdict is risky and suggests a single guess on the outcome.
North Carolina's Senator Overman is highlighted by The Washington Star for steering major World War I measures through the Senate. The piece notes his chairing of the judiciary committee and lists acts including sedition, espionage, civil relief, and labor measures, all shaping wartime policy.
The Commerce Department plans a wide campaign to promote American goods abroad after the war. Trained representatives will inspect South American markets for textiles paints varnishes dyestuffs and chemicals while Far Eastern efforts target industrial machinery and construction materials. The shift reflects new domestic chemical production and a push to win foreign outlets for dyestuffs and chemicals.
Chairman Dent reports the U S Army exceeds two million in service yet remains two percent of a population over one hundred million. The article compares past wars and cites Scientific American on needs to reach deeper mobilization, urging reflection on future drafts.
A Philadelphia Record excerpt ridicules gym circulars sent to a 92 year old, noting wasted ad costs and misdirected effort. It argues newspaper advertising reaches a broad audience efficiently, drawing customers by the thousand rather than by the dozen, and should be favored for business promotion.
Obituary notes the versatile North Carolina figure Rev Baylus Cade as pastor, lecturer, editor and teacher who pursued politics and journalism. It highlights his late life work refining a lovesetting machine and plans to form a company to manufacture and market the typesetter, halted by his death.
The obituary notes Mr. Cade was known across North Carolina and that his death will bring regret to thousands. The passage argues against broad stereotypes linking Irishmen to Sinn Fein and Wisconsin to pro German sentiment or western states to I W W.
Mrs May Wright Sewall enters her seventy fifth year known for leading roles in reform and suffrage. An early president of the International Council of Women she helped organize the Indiana Woman Suffrage Association. A Milwaukee native and Northwestern alumna she taught classical school in Indianapolis and Michigan before joining the suffrage movement.
A daily history note lists 1818 Amelia J Bloomer born in Homer New York died 1894 Council Bluffs Iowa. 1843 George A Clough born in Bluenill Maine died 1910. 1868 statue of Thomas H Benton unveiled in St Louis first public monument in Missouri. 1893 Jefferson Davis body disinterred in New Orleans for transfer to Richmond.
On May 27, 1917, the Italian war mission was hosted in Washington. Italian forces near Trieste crossed the Timayo river and pressed within about one mile of Duno, signaling a notable advance.
Charles Andrews former chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals born in Whitestown New York ninety one years ago today. Earl of Liverpool governor general of New Zealand born in England forty eight years ago today. John Kendrick Bangs author and humorist born Yonkers New York fifty six years ago today. Dustin Farnum actor born Hampton Beach New Hampshire forty two years ago today. Dr Edward Mims Vanderbilt University professor born Richmond Arkansas forty six years ago today. Arnold Bennett journalist novelist and playwright born in England fifty one years ago today.
The Washington Post reports a new treaty between Italy and her allies replacing the 1915 accord that granted Italy Adriatic islands and Dalmatian coast. It notes the change follows Russia's collapse and shifts in Italian policy toward Yugoslavia, with Rome seeking a broader alliance with Slavs and favorable outcomes in the war.
Premier Clemenceau visited the front on Sunday and held a conference with General Foch before returning to Paris in the evening. The Echo De Paris, via Marcel Hutin, notes the premier expressed strong support after his recent visits to the front.
Osborne Oldroyd has spent over fifty years assembling a vast Lincoln relic collection in a modest Washington house opposite Ford’s Theatre. The 3,000+ items include personal belongings, letters, photographs, newspapers, books, and artifacts from Lincoln’s life and death, preserved largely by the owner without public funding. A congress bill to purchase and preserve the collection has stalled for years.
Betty, nicknamed Sun shine, dreams of big wages as she suspects Lenore of corruption at Hardman and Turner. Mary ponders a raise as Betty reveals weeks of deceit, bribes, and fake charity in the stenography firm, with letters exposing their scheme.
The admirer and collector Mr. Oldroyd aged 76 recalls walking 1200 miles Cork to London and trips to New York, while recounting life collecting Lincoln mementoes in Springfield and Washington. His private collection, once proposed for government purchase, remains with a private owner near Lincoln’s death room.
An explainer traces the term hegemon y from the Greek root hegemonia meaning leadership of a state. It notes usage shifts toward Prussian dominance and pan German ideals aimed at securing Europe and world influence.
The navy commended Lieutenant Commander Halsey Powell of the U S S Parker for rescuing nine survivors from the British hospital ship Glenart Castle after it was torpedoed and sunk on February 26 1918. Powell signalled patrol vessels to search for any others adrift.
A travel note extols the Lake of Menteith in Scotland and Inchmahome island. Visitors ride from the village port to Mary Queen of Scots five year old exile home. The piece highlights Queen Marys bower Nuns Walk Augustine priory ruins and the island landscape.
Residents and visitors mingle in New Berlin with Wilmington and Maco connections. Notables include Ernest Bor deaux, Stratford Potter, Douglas Potter, Rudolph Bordeaux, and Lawrence Mills visiting over the weekend. Red Cross hosts a well attended moving picture show to aid the chapter.
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