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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
4
A compact collection of light items and quips from The Wilmington Dispatch noting jokes about weather during New Year plans, political barbs on Carranza and von and other figures, plus tongue in cheek lines about prohibition and public life. It strings Together miscellaneous observations from Associated Press dispatches.
The article notes Columbia winning the farm loan bank location over Raleigh and Charlotte in a tight regional contest. It discusses Raleigh’s vigorous lobbying, potential appointments including Interstate Commerce Commission and Corporation Commission, and hints at Judge W. R. Allen’s possible prefered ties to Goldsboro.
The Greensboro spirit of investment backs a forthcoming large hotel project in the Gate City after months of agitation. Citizens subscribe stock and expect indirect community gains through heightened business, property values, and city advertising, even if direct profits are uncertain.
The Asheville discussion centers on a secret county bond issue and the need for public scrutiny. The Citizen argues for transparency, recall in Buncombe County, and voter assessment of bond purposes amounts and spend plans. Representative-elect Grant is praised for aligning with public wishes and accountability.
The piece suggests Governor Locke Craig may leave politics for a Federal judgeship within four years. If a bench vacancy arises, Craig could fill it, ending his political career due to judgeship rules and election history. He would return to Asheville to practice law and adopt a waitful stance.
A citizen urges the government to consider Wilmington as the site for a new paper mill. The area offers raw materials and transport links, and the writer asks the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club to prepare a memorandum to ensure Wilmington's claims are presented if the project moves forward.
The writer notes that many non neutral people long for peace while insisting soldiers remain ready to fight. They argue millions in the trenches seek an end to the slaughter and the useless tragedy, urging a resolution without surrendering patriotism.
Back pain and kidney discomfort are linked to meat intake claims a respected authority. Jad Salts, four ounces daily in water before breakfast, allegedly flushes clogged kidneys and neutralizes urine acids, preventing bladder irritation and promoting normal kidney function.
Senator Borah of Idaho blocks a Senate resolution to endorse President Wilsons note to belligerents on peace. Senator Slattery or Slithcock of Nebraska sought immediate consideration, arguing the measure reflected overwhelming U S sentiment. Borah said his stance was not a rebuke of the President but a call for caution.
A brief note recalls 1816 death of Baron Rosky, famed Russian field marshal from the Napoleonic wars, said to have died in Prague.
World war era items report Russians capturing Kashan in Persia. Paris notes French trench hold. Swedish forts fire on German torpedo boats pursuing a steamer into Swedish waters. A world court league to avert future wars is launched in New York.
The United States National Lawn Tennis Association reports a 26 percent rise in sanctioned tournament play in 1916 from 1915 and a 67 percent jump in players considered for the First Ten. The expansion includes city court use permits in St Louis, Washington and Cleveland, and international participation with Kumagae and Mikami in American events. Maurice E. McLoughlin misses ranking after not competing enough, ending a long run at the top.
TheNational Association emphasizes youth development with Junior and Boys championships, grown to about ninety tournaments and 1,700 players. A national championship for public-court users, under the National Municipal Recreation Federation, began sectional play with twelve cities entering in 1916. St Louis defeated New York in finals and holds the trophy for one year.
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