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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1917
Page
4
In the 1917 Wilmington paper a editorial reflects on President Wilson's reply to the Pope, noting reactions from the Kaiser, Secretary Daniels, and Allied nations. It mentions distributing copies by airship to Austrian troops and suggests sending Japanese forces to the eastern front to balance Germany's actions.
Some British cabinet members feel no immediate need to reply to the Pope's peace note. They believe Mr. Wilson has already covered the situation and that more than ceremonial instruments are required to respond.
Reports say the Kaiser's son married last Friday challenging norms as war news notes fewer marriages of princes than losses. Readers wonder if the Emperor defies tradition or signals bad omens for the Hohenzollerns amid ongoing hostilities.
A press dispatch says five Italian airplanes flew over Vienna dropping pamphlets announcing Italian victory from Tolmino to the sea. It notes no bombing occurred in the city. It contrasts with how a report would read if German airships had flown over Rome or other Allied cities.
The raid on an Indio ranch by Mexican bandits occurred soon after the withdrawal of American troops. Reports from Mexico say stability has returned in Northern Mexico, but tranquility there contrasts with the unrest on the south side of the Rio Grande, underscoring the need to guard hundreds more miles of border.
The piece argues LaFollette and his followers cannot mislead the public about backing the war effort. It asserts the public may judge their conduct since the Germany relations break and Lusitania sinking, claiming a single course has guided the administration since the nation declared war.
An editorial criticizes La Follette and allied Senators for opposing administration war measures, arguing true Americans should support the President to shorten the conflict. It asserts the administration acted honorably to prevent a breach with Germany and to protect the nation, despite opposition.
The Charlotte Observer condemns German submarines as bold yet evasive, noting they avoid armed ships and keep distance from destroyers. It praises American gunners for accurate hits, stating submarines risk exposure when they meet U S forces and armed merchantmen.
Greensboro Daily News notes Judge Boyd doubts a fatal misstep can be avoided yet acknowledges the case will continue from the outset. The New Bern Sin Journal cites an uncompromising stance on peace with German and Austro–Hungarian forces, insisting allies will not trust them until they are defeated.
Eastern Carolina growers near finished curing tobacco as markets opened with higher averages. Rocky Mount reports over 27 cents on an opening week, with higher quality leaf expected to lift the local price toward 30 cents. In New York, President Wilson backs woman suffrage, noting a strong vote in New York and praising activists.
Mr J G Parker a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Trenton Jones county died at his home at 9 oclock Friday morning after a protracted illness He was seventy three years of age The New Bernian.
George D. Gordner, a farmer near Pollocksville, sold 574 pounds of tobacco at the local market for 183.57 dollars, averaging 32 cents per pound. Gordner said all the tobacco sold today was sand tobacco and he was pleased with the price. One pile sold for 26 12 cents, about 8 cents higher than last year.
Mr. Phillips of the Department of Justice in Wilmington is in Greenville pursuing inquiries into the German arrested days ago for suspicious actions. He notes the suspect refused to reveal business details while admitting recent funds came from an unknown source. The case hinges on further investigations and possible disposition by local authorities. A witness said the man carried two small grips on the train from Wilson, which officers have not recovered.
Sarah Bernhardt’s American tour resumes at the Kikkerbocker Theater in New York with a new play The Star in the Night by Henri Cain and E Guerinon, and as Portia in The Merchant of Venice. The season also features Broadway returns and new productions from Shuberts, Dillingham, and McIntyre Heath.
General Hodges held the rank of colonel of engineers during the Spanish American War era. He also aided in cable service construction for the Panama Canal and served on a commission as assistant chief engineer of the Isthmian Canal Commission.
Milky gray hair is promised to turn evenly dark in a day or two with La Creole Hair Dressing. Advert asks readers to compare unfavorably with other paints or dyes and guarantees money back if not satisfied. Sold by Jarman & Futrelle and Van Vleet Drug Co Memphis Tenn. Get a bottle today.
John F. Hout and BR F. Hollis file entry 9192 for a three acre vacant tract in Masonboro Township New Hanover County described as marsh land off Masonboro Sound near Jennett's Creek and Shell Bed Creek. Entry filed August 27 1917 at 10 15 am by John Haar register of deeds acting entry taker.
On Monday September 16 1917 at 10 o clock the County Court House front door Wilmington will offer for sale to the highest cash bidder subject to Referee in Bankruptcy the accounts books of accounts notes and bills of exchange of the late bankrupt firm C F Howell & Company Inc Auction set by Joseph D Smith Trustee with notice dated August 27 1917 and published September 3 1917 21.
The Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association will auction the property of Thomas Payne and wife and Charles Payne for cash at the Court House door in Wilmington on September 19, 1917 at noon. The lot sits on Sixth Street and Bladen Street with precise boundary lines described in the notice.
The Atlantic Coast Line offers a through sleeping car service from Wilmington to Asheville via Florence Sumter and Columbia, in connection with Southern Railway, starting July 8. An additional through line to Atlanta via Augusta continues with schedules from Wilmington to Atlanta and back, with return times and depot details.
Southern Railway announces the Winston-Salem Morehead City Beaufort Sleeping Car will be shortened to Winston-Salem to Beaufort. Sleeping car service will run on trains 232 and 237 with details via railway agents or address.
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