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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1917
Page
9
The piece blends local chatter and humor about April 1 1933 events in Wilmington with editorials on politics censorship and wartime talk. It notes milk prices in Kinston and calls for supporting home merchants while mocking public figures and international tensions. It ends urging mobilization in Wilmington.
A fragmented wartime editorial argues the western states advocate free trade to avoid blocking shipments of wheat and goods, noting economic resilience as the region grows prosperous despite tensions.
The Wilmington newspaper reports a visit by North Carolina suffragists to Congressman Yates Webb, head of the House Judiciary Committee, urging women’s voting rights. Webb did not vow support, yet the delegation is said to have impressed him with women’s grasp of modern government issues.
The article urges Wilmington support for the Y M C A Inter-city membership drive, highlighting civic pride, democratic access for poor youths, and programs from Bible classes to gymnasium. It cites the Charlotte News editorial praising Y M C A influence and calls for united American resolve amid global crisis and possible war with Germany.
The Fayetteville Observer pays tribute to editor Thomas W. Clawson of The Star for his contributions to the packing houses ground work and the preparation for the live stock exposition. We join in praising his fine work.
The city aims to attract a government mobilization camp for North Carolina troops. Officials and businessmen push to present Wilmington as the ideal site with suitable ground, climate, water access, and proximity to a southern fort. A successful bid could bring hundreds of thousands of dollars to the city and benefit local merchants.
City of Wilmington councils call a primary on April 17 1917 to nominate mayor and ward councilors and a general municipal election on May 1 1917 for the same offices. New voter registration required for both elections though those already registered for the primary need not reRegister. Polling places listed with registrars and judges for each ward.
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