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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
4
The item lists pay rates for daily and Sunday subscriptions with prices for various terms and a post office notice from Wilming ton North Carolina. It also notes a 1916 December 16 reference and discusses wheat prices, flour costs, and calls for public support for juvenile crime enforcement efforts led by Recorder Harriss and Probate Officer Hinnant.
Editorial notes Wilmington should solicit the next North Carolina Teachers Assembly convention and argues the city offers a fitting setting for the state's public school system. It urges residents to back the invitation amid broader protests against a pardon in the Thomas case.
The article argues Russia aims to keep Constantinople and Poland, while Germany resists. Moscow worries over peace terms after costly fighting, risking allied support if Russia or Turkey falters. The piece weighs whether Russia or its allies desert, affecting the western front.
The letter from E. B. Lewis on behalf of the Kinston High School Committee explains efforts to secure neutral venues for a football contest. It details appeals to University authorities, meetings at Chapel Hill and Goldsboro, and the committee’s stance that Goldsboro forfeited and that neutral ground would settle the issue.
Editor Ed Britton earns further commendation from North Carolina press peers for his role in running the newspaper institute. The praise follows prior appreciation of his significant successful efforts and is seen as richly deserved by colleagues.
The Chadbourn Herald unveils a festive Christmas issue as Editor Kelly enhances the newspaper’s standing in Columbus County North Carolina. The paper pursues stronger community coverage and local pride with renewed effort.
A three member Alumni committee cites alleged unfair rulings by the State High School Championship committee affecting Kinston High School. They accuse the committee of altering rules to favor elimination schedules and demand neutral ground for the Goldsboro game amid protests over an ineligible player.
Peterson and Ruffs advertise Christmas slippers with stock numbers 14 16 17 20 and 22 from their headquarters, outlining seasonal offerings for shoppers.
Washington D C December 16 One of the most widely known officers of the United States Navy Rear Admiral Austin M Knight commandant of the Narragansett Bay Naval Station and president of the United States Naval War College at Newport Rhode Island retires today Knight born at Ware Massachusetts 62 years ago today began service in 1873 after graduating from the Annapolis academy and has risen through sea duty and shore assignments specializing in ordnance and munition.
A Christmas advertisement from Wilmington Shoe Company promotes footwear gifts. The brief ad highlights available styles and encourages shoppers to select practical and stylish shoes for the season.
The sixth annual contemporary oil painting exhibition opens in Washington at the Corcoran Gallery. It features living American artists not previously shown in the capital and seeks Clark prize medals valued from $500 to $2,000.
New York prepares for the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting from December 26 for five days. Nearly 10 000 scholars from across the United States will attend, with 500 specialists delivering lectures on botany medicine mathematics astronomy economics and more. The event may be the largest science gathering in history.
The death of Tommie Thompson, a well known Southport resident, occurred Thursday morning after months of illness. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, with burial in the local cemetery. He leaves many siblings and wife Lucile Reamy, a former Southport teacher, who survives and mourns the loss.
A new boxing club debuts in New Orleans with several notable sportsmen backing it. The opening card promises a 20 round main event between Eddie Coulon and Joe Haley next Monday night.
New Zealand dispatches report Sir Ernest Shackleton sails from Dunedin aboard the Aurora on a second rescue mission for his expedition members left marooned in the Ross Sea since September 1914. Captain Mackintosh and nine crewmen were among those stranded with meager provisions amid grave fears for their safety.
Rev J J Hurt D D pastor of the First Baptist church will deliver the annual sermon to the local division of the Order of Railway Conductors tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock at the First Baptist church. Attendees with the conductors should assemble in the division rooms Third and Princess streets at 19:20 to march in a body.
New York December 16 A prosperous Christmas lay ahead on Wall Street as major banks and brokerage firms plan substantial employee bonuses in cash or gold. The New York Stock Exchange fund for employee distributions has begun and is expected to total about $25 000.
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