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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1917
Page
4
The notice notes AP copyright and newspaper publication terms. Dated Wednesday September 5 1917 Wilmington N C discusses Charlotte's railroad convention via Seaboard Air Line from Monroe and wartime remarks about Riga and Columbia. It remarks on Congress during long sessions and short recesses and the pay earned by lawmakers.
The Piedmont notes Italy’s participation in the war has ceased to be a joke with the Austrians likely agreeing. The article suggests no immediate boasts of prosperity from cities that secured cantonments, but acknowledges potential gains may come later.
The report suggests Germany cannot rely on large German forces in Russia as winter approaches, implying limited manpower available to subdue the Russians.
The government acted as a buyer in the wheat market yesterday. The piece questions how the Hoover administration will respond to flour price reductions and what steps will follow to ease costs for consumers.
State Food Commissioner urges NC farmers to double wheat production citing wartime needs and potential for successful effort. The piece notes competition drives efficiency and hints at reforms seen in wartime, while contrasting new women’s clubs with tasks historically done by men and touching on political intrigue involving the deposed Czar’s brother and alleged German counter-revolution.
A Wall Street Journal critique notes German sympathizers in the United States spread the claim that Britain avoids fighting and compels colonial troops, a false accusation. The Charlotte Observer counters, urging understanding of the English war effort and dismissing libel against soldiers.
The discussion denounces Germany’s War acts in Belgium and asserts peace terms cannot restore the Belgian suffering. It argues wealth cannot recompense the slain, orphaned, or damaged churches and cities and praises Belgium for resisting a hostile invasion three years earlier. It also criticizes Americans who oppose Wilson’s wartime policies.
The New York Times editorial argues the Senate Military Affairs committee rejected Hardwick’s draft troops abroad bill. It claims the measure would not pass or be favorably reported and suggests it would harm Georgia's reputation and aid German aims by undermining support for the war and boosting hopes for a separate peace. It criticizes the senator from a Southern state for his wartime stance.
A newspaper opinion argues that black troops will be stationed in southern encampments and urges white residents to show fairness without challenging racial superiority, claiming fewer clashes depend on whites avoiding provocation.
Capt Durwood Wilson recently returned from the Philippines and is gravely ill with pneumonia and pleurisy at his father's Greenville home W B Wilson Friends in the city hope for his recovery Thornwell Haynes former city schools superintendent was named United States consul at the Russian capital on August 30 Mrs Haynes and Miss Sara Haynes will stay in the United States with Miss Haynes resuming studies at Birmingham Louis Compton seminary
Richard Oxendine, an Indian, died instantly at the R. W. Massey saw mill near Pembroke when a boiler exploded on Friday. Duncan Graham, Indian, was slightly hurt. The workers reportedly delayed repairs to finish the week, causing the blast. Oxendine is survived by his wife and seven children.
The Lumberton tobacco market will close Friday after its largest season yet. Market officials and warehousemen are pleased with the results and effort to establish Lumberton as a tobacco center. Prices for the season averaged 25 cents per pound.
Sheriff R. E. Lewis and Deputy A. H. Prevatt arrested W. W. Williams and W. S. Canada yesterday afternoon as deserters from the U S Army. They belong to Company A North Carolina Engineers and left the camp at Greenville several days ago. Captain Geo W Gillette wired for their capture and the pair were jailed with Gillette notified. Williams said he left voluntarily while Canada claimed discharge.
The Greensboro News reprints Vorwaerts editorial via AP noting a contemporary claim about translation quality. It argues a translator should be familiar with one language to do a truly good job, reflecting on cross language accuracy and state department translation practices.
The Wilmington Dispatch reprints a Castle Hayne case report about Kay charged with assault on a girl. Local residents challenge the article, defend the accused and allege false statements about defense counsel and medical advice, calling for clarity from the newspaper.
In Minneapolis a labor and democracy conference gathers under union labor leaders and ex Socialist members to rally 2,000,000 organized workers for continued war until autocracy is crushed. Backed by AFofL officers and railroad unions, critics of the People’s Councils aim to neutralize pro-German signals abroad. Notables include Rose Pastor Stokes John Spargo Charlotte Perkins Gilman Charles Edward Russell Joseph Barondess and James P. Holland.
The Beaufort and Morehead City ship yards plus strong potato prices are cited as factors to endure the winter amid war. A Robeson County editorial brands Chicago Mayor Thompson as a disgrace to any town and calls for his removal.
Greensboro official Colonel Osborn reports the fiscal year ended June 30 1917 saw the cost of collecting internal revenue at 9.53 per 1000 or 0.05 percent the lowest in bureau history despite new anti narcotic and cotton futures laws. He notes repeated frauds exposed and state efficiency in collections.
W J Craig of Wilmington North Carolina passes away in a traffic related incident. The notice provides terse details about the deceased and location.
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