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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
3
Market review notes cotton opening firm on York market with March at 16.75 and July at 21.08, sparking some realization by recent buyers. Prices later eased slightly, closing barely steady as declines and spot figures from New York Wilmington and Liverpool are reported along with naval stores values.
A mix of social visits and holiday travel among Southport and Wilmington residents is reported, with several names visiting Goldsboro and Norfolk for Christmas gatherings. The article also lists a stock market summary from New York with notable gains and losses across major issues, plus brief weather notes and legal-judicial commentary on mandamus and election procedures.
The court cautions against treating ballot stance pressures lightly. The ruling stresses careful consideration of how public positions influence voters and the integrity of the electoral process.
The court explains the mandamus reach in election disputes, noting judges determine facts when no jury trial is demanded and that mandamus cannot settle conflicting claims to office. It states reviewing findings is limited and cites Judge Bynum on the judiciary's role.
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