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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1916
Page
11
Southport North Carolina December 30 reports a heated contest over the postmaster’s office. The incumbent, in office 17 years, began as a Democrat before switching to the Republican side amid the renewed battle. Democratic hopes ride on the outcome.
President Wilson walked with a limp after slipping on a golf course embankment in Washington this morning. He struck his left leg, causing a wrenching injury while playing golf with Mrs. Wilson and friends.
The race kicked off with several contenders and Howard Curtis taking the victory. Upon his death R S Newton, longtime clerk of court, had just lost re election and resigned after a short term. Active candidates include Will Davis D O Daniels and J W Ruark as the field reshapes. Wilson and Godwin had previously influenced candidate selection.
The President pressed for immediate railroad legislation despite labor opposition and a potential Senate filibuster. He met Senator Newlands who will start hearings Tuesday and warned that delays could force an extra session. The AFL criticized the strike prevention plan, but the President vowed to push the program through Congress.
Opposition to the railroad program is led by Senator Cummins of Iowa with the Progressive-Republican bloc backing him. A filibuster could block the session’s legislative agenda, while the President’s stance remains unclear though he may urge restraint until the Supreme Court rules on the eight hour law.
An item advertising Wilmington Business College offers shorthand, typewriting, bookkeeping courses day and night with affordable monthly rates. Contact A. M. McFarland at 204 Front Street. A Lady with four boys seeks a furnished house for three months. F A Lord handles insurance and real estate. A carpenter and general repair work wanted. call 1825.
Classified ad offers solid gold jewelry with emphasis on line quality and prices. J. T. Burke the Jeweler advertises at 27 South Front Street. Short notice invites inspection of merchandise.
An advertisement lists several fruits and vegetables including Winesaps Baldwins York apples and oranges. It notes delivery or pickup at 6 South Front Street and provides phone numbers 452 and 453 with a Christmas season emphasis and a December 30th expected restock.
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