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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1917
Page
4
A 1917 news wire style snippet notes Bing’s siege of Cambrai, reports on Russia dubbed the Dizzy Boy, Lenine’s army cutbacks aiding Germans, and Kaiser statements on Italy and Palestine with no clear leadership identified. Mentions New York Star commentary and Villa.
The piece questions railway worker dissatisfaction versus public dependence on railroads. It notes wartime tank parity with Britain’s models and highlights soldiers investing eighty million dollars in government war bonds. It contrasts Asheville’s boastful climate claim with Wilmington’s continuing Indian summer warmth.
A federal official connected with the rising cost of living is urged to investigate. The army pays $4.65 per pair for government footwear, while individuals pay $9.00, a gap seen as unfair since contractors are not selling to the government at below-cost prices.
The New York Herald argues that a US war declaration against Austria Hungary would signal broad opposition to all Teutonic autocrats and not favor one faction over another. It contends democracy must resist both Austrian and German oppression.
The article argues that wartime disruptions will push the United States to rely more on domestic resources and less on German imports. American experts developed processes to turn home grown raw materials into finished goods, enabling national independence from Germany and challenging German trade once the war ends. Germany will seek to regain markets, but Americans must defend and expand their foreign trade.
The Salisbury Post lauds Mrs. M C Quinn for showing a service flag with two stars and urges others to raise flags to honor patriotic families during wartime. The editorial notes flags inspire duty and warns against belittling such actions.
The author blasts federal authorities for keeping suspected pro German and disloyal men in Washington departments for months. He argues such actions endangered security by allowing disloyal officials to access and pass information to the enemy.
Fragmentary text suggests claims of German scheming and bribery in America, with mentions of men posing as pharaohs or oracles and other unidentified details. The passage appears to be a wartime or propaganda style snippet lacking clear names or a complete narrative.
The Charlotte community and Camp Greene soldiers maintained friendly relations despite concerns about diverse origins. Citizens showed hospitality and patriotism, and soldiers conducted themselves as gentlemanly guests, reflecting well on both sides during wartime encampment.
The article warns that German influence and money have steered Russia away from the Allies. It argues the current faction may negotiate terms with Germany and that Russia could become a passive noncombatant or ally of Germany, compromising Allied wartime aims.
A peanut famine is described as the latest disaster hitting the country. If true, the article suggests the price of genuine olive oil made in Italy will rise significantly.
Lieut Theodore Fry left for Fort Sill Okla to tran in hand grenade service after a brief stay with his mother Mrs W A Fry. He recently passed exams for promotion to first lieutenant from second lieutenant.
The Atlantic Coast Line and clerks formerly allied with a union reached a war time agreement after a Washington conference on November 17 1917. The company pledged to re employ clerks willing to return and to meet future committees with clerks to discuss grievances. The deal followed pressure from the Department of Labor via Mr Hale and involved President Kenly General Manager Albright and General Counsel Elliott.
The piece notes Joseph E Davies turning 41 and traces his Wisconsin birth and Madison education. It recounts his rise from Jefferson County district attorney to Commissioner of Corporations under Wilson and his selection as first chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, highlighting his legal and economic expertise.
Federal agents reveal daily German disinformation in the United States. False reports flood wires claiming arrests, naval defeats, and government plots. Officials warn such stories aim to erode morale and hinder wartime conduct nationwide.
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