War News and Wood Fuel Notes From Wilmington 1917
The issue notes unrest with the Reisheviks and Turkish moves near Jerusalem during World War I, touches on trials of De Saulles and Means, suffragette tensions, and a Food Administration beer limit. It also advocates using wood fuel to relieve coal shortages, detailing wood values and local municipal wood yard efforts in North Carolina. Alvey A. Adee marks 75 years in the State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Department of Agriculture
Wilmington
Ohio Experiment Station
Delia B. Merrick
John Merrick
North Carolina Home Building Association
New Hanover County
Court House
Vital statistics note up of deaths in 1916 and disease trends
The Census Bureau reports over one million U S deaths in 1916 with heart disease tuberculosis and pneumonia as the top killers. The piece credits sanitary measures for tuberculosis gains and notes rising heart disease linked to modern life as well as wartime conditions reducing homicides and influencing mortality trends. It closes with observations on woodlot profits and timber marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Census Bureau
United States
Mark Sullivan Compares Hearst and Northcliffe Press Reach
Mark Sullivan notes Hearst and Lord Northcliffe own similar numbers of newspapers yet differ greatly in influence. He explains this contrast reflects a familiar truism about media impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Sullivan
Hearst
Lord Northcliffe
A Traitor's Fate Warns Against Betrayal in Wartime
A World War I era editorial urges unwavering loyalty as the United States fights Germany. It demands citizens support the government, serve or sacrifice, and warns traitors face dire consequences for sowing indifference or pro-German sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
America
Europe
Cock Robin
Amercan
Hyke
Bocie
Zeppelins Downed and Rumanians Driven From Ait Valley
On November 27, 1916 Alexandria in Romania fell to German and Bulgarian forces with Rumanians driven from the entire Ait valley. Two Zeppelins were shot down during a raid on England. Britain refused safe conduct to the Austrian ambassador to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Rumania
Ait Valley
Dave Robertson Getting Sure to Quit Baseball
Giants right fielder Dave Robertson contemplates retirement after a career marked by standout World Series hitting and notable fielding lapses. Despite praise from John McGraw, Robertson hints fans and unfairness contribute to his decision as he faces draft uncertainties following his brother’s death and his marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Hamilton
United Press
New York
Dave Robertson
Giants
Betwen
Dave
Robertson
White Sox
Polo Grounds
John McGraw
McGraw
National Army
Washington
Moore to preside over Atlantic Deeper Waterways session
J Hampton Moore will chair the annual Miami session of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association opening today. A Philadelphia resident born near the Delaware, Moore has served as U S representative from Pennsylvania and held roles in commerce and labor. He led the Philadelphia Peace Jubilee in 1898 and was president of the National Republican League for two terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hampton Moore
Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association
Miami
Fla
More
United States Congress
Pennsylvania
Philaelphia
New Jersey
Delaware
Quaker City
Bureau of Manufactures
Department of Commerce and Labor
Philadelphia
National Republican League
Conquers Rheumatism In A Very Few Days
An advertisement claims a small daily dose of Rheuma eases rheumatic pain in days. It touts quick relief, safety, and low cost, noting cures across many towns. Available from R. R. Bellamy or any druggist with a money back guarantee if rheumatic poisons aren’t driven from the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Bellamy
Birthday anniversaries of notable figures
Our Daily Birthday Party notes RRRM Khmer Khemn Heh Xh Alvey A. Adee veteran diplomat born in Astoria New York 75 years ago today. Captain John A Hoogewertff U S N now commanded to the battleship Pennsylvania born in Maryland 57 years ago today. Charles Austin Beard former Columbia professor born Knightstown Indiana Hudson years ago today. Eugene Walter leading American playwright born Cleveland 45 years ago today. Roscoe C McCulloch congressman born Millersburg Ohio 37 years ago today. Leslie J Bush pitcher for the Philadelphia club born Brainerd Minnesota 25 years ago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khmer Khemn Heh
Alvey A. Adee
Washington
Astoria
N. Y
John A. Hoogewertff
U. S.N
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Charles Austin Beard
Columbia University
Knightstown
Ind
Eugene Walter
Cleveland
Roscoe C. McCulloch
Congress
Ohio
Millersburg
Toney
Leslie J. Bus
Philadelphia
Brainerd
Minn
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Wilmington Dispatch
Dispatch Publishing CO
Associated Press
Wilmington, N.C
Frost, Green & Kohn, Inc
Fifth Avenue
Advertising Building
Chicago
Member Audit Bureau of Circulations
Reisheviks
de Saulles
Jerusalem
Rusia
University of Virginia
Ananias Club
Nile ‘Tt
Oyster Bay
Flannigan
Gott
Italy
Kaiser
Food Administration
the Food Administration
State Department
Uicarea
FOOLS
Medicine
Iredell Meares
May
Baseball
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
FR. J. Cheney & CO
Drugeiata
Theo
Awe Costa
Georgette
Wellworth
Jarman & Futrelle
Princess Street
Fred
Dr. Vineberg
Kher Krekhhh
Notre Dame’ University
Notre Dame
Edward
Congregation of Holy Cross
City Livery Co
Legwin: Printing. Company
Neolin
Watkin
Marstellar Street
Sixth Street
Eee
North Carolina
Building Association
John D. Bellamy & Son
Majestic
N. Jacobi Hardware CO
St. Front St
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