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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1917
Page
4
In a 1917 Wilmington issue the paper notes nationwide strikes led by fishermen at Southport and harsh penalties for saboteurs. It condemns conspirators against munition plants as fiends and cites Argentinians and Uruguayans opposing Germany. It also comments on Congresswoman Webb’s feelings about shifting woman suffrage to a new committee.
Indications point to an approaching day of reckoning between the Kaiser and the German people. When it arrives, the Emperor will owe a heavy debt for his rule.
Quotations indicate a six dollar per case rise for cham pagne while North Carolina residents face import limits. Local moonshiners reportedly can only produce corn liquor, not better beverages.
The article notes a reduced submarine activity, attributing it either to the smoke box as claimed by the British or to greater efficiency of American warships in the danger zone, resulting in fewer vessels sunk.
The surge in calls for LaFollette's expulsion spreads across the country. Endorsed by the American Bankers' Association and the League of Municipalities of his state, supporters express hope for success soon.
The article argues that Emperor William plans to divide Belgium to gain control of its German‑majority region, though Allies would not consent. It frames the move as a strategic scheme to influence the kingdom’s restoration.
The German soldiers facing the British have weakened and fail against charges while the British improve their fighting as the war progresses.
In a historic moment New York City Republicans nominate two Black candidates for a municipal ticket. The paper questions how New Yorkers will respond if elected and predicts the ticket may face defeat. The piece ends urging readers to support soldiers’ tobacco through donations.
An editorial condemns the rulers of Austria and Germany as deceitful and autocratic. It labels Emperor William a symbol of futile boasts and calls the Hohenzollerns the most despised monarchs, accusing them of crime in pursuit of power.
A dispatch urges full public disclosure of traitors and German plots within the United States. It argues the State Department has documents showing Germany's perfidy and treachery before and after the war declaration and calls for naming guilty residents and publishing names.
An article lauds North Carolina courts and juries for enforcing criminal law and condemns mob violence. It notes lynching stems from ungovernable public passion, not court inefficiency, and argues punishment should follow due process.
The News and Observer announces the appointment of R W Haywood as editor succeeding E B Britton who becomes private secretary to Secretary of the Navy Daniels. Haywood has served on the staff for years, mainly as managing editor, and is praised for strong writing and State loyalty.
The congressman suggested to the Rules Committee yesterday that he holds compelling evidence naming certain House members. The remarks imply potential scrutiny or action pending further inquiry into the cited individuals.
Report notes army cantonments push prices higher in local markets while Mecklenburg farmers say cotton suffers from a labor shortage as many workers accept jobs at Camp Greene. Wilmington reportedly did not lose a cantonment and the impact is debated.
The Henderson Dispatch mocks women who praised the former German ambassador Bernstorff as he sailed home. It argues such bouquets show no shame, even for a man accused of treachery. The paper quips that if he faced jail for conspiring against President Wilson his cell would be showered with flowers daily.
The text describes a bold Roosevelt bluff to Germany over Venezuela arbitration. It argues Germany yielded to avoid immediate war with the United States and suggests Roosevelt would have attacked the German fleet in the Caribbean if arbitration failed, aiming to stall Europe and later threaten the United States.
Editorials from Asheville Times News and Observer Greenville Reflector Henderson Dispatch discuss peace proposals and wartime blame. They urge US involvement, critique Kaiser stance, and note Senator La Follette’s long tenure prospects amid German intrigue exposure.
State news covers draft registration probes in Robeson County with about a dozen cases, Red Cross efforts in New Bern, Davidson County Pilgrim Reformed anniversary, and Scotland County cotton gains. Also reports Camp Jackson discharge cases, Bickett military advisory committees, and a Florence, South Carolina murder of Joe R. Gulledge with Kennedy as suspect in a pool hall dispute.
An advertisement touts Rheuma by R. R. Bellamy claiming rheumatism is worsened by cold moisture and temperature swings. It promises rapid relief from swollen joints and back ache, asserts heart safety, and offers a two weeks’ inexpensive treatment with money-back guarantee.
The article argues that the United States should use a strong iron hand to punish openly disloyal speakers who aid the German enemy or oppose national war efforts, warning that sedition undermines wartime strength.
Fragmented OCR note reports a surge of provocative ads in North Carolina media. It notes two million-dollar mysteries and daily front-page thrillers as the state wrestles with intrusive promotional content overshadowing coverage of European war tensions.
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