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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1917
Page
4
The Feb 2 1917 Wilmington N C issue lists subscription rates and notices, then columns on war sentiment. It quotes Charles Evans Hughes urging calm bipartisan support for President Wilson, stressing unity, patience, and measured action during the looming conflict.
The article argues President Wilson must consider the grave stakes before any move, delaying action to uphold international law and avoid haste. It praises his measured leadership, contrasts with jingoistic pressure, and stresses the United States bears responsibility for over a hundred million citizens.
The House heard a strong speech by Majority Leader Kitchin defending the revenue bill. The speech aimed to counter Republican criticisms and rally support on the opposing side of the aisle.
The article discusses tangled education agitation over how school boards are formed. It notes varied reports on status and predictions of outcomes, warning against a mongrel system and favoring a mixed approach or full appointment only if lawful and democratic. It urges Democratic leaders to align the system with law.
The House passed the immigration bill containing the literacy test overriding President Wilson. Senate support is anticipated though it may be delayed by other emergencies, with the measure likely becoming law despite the veto. Both parties show partisan shouts as the vote indicates cross party backing.
This column recalls events from 1817 Oliver M Langdon born in Columbus Ohio who later founded Cincinnati s first asylum for insane Negroes and died June 15 1878 a century ago. It notes a 1842 Boston Dickens festival seventy five years ago and a 1867 Washington Hunt NY death born Windham NY August 5 1811 a quarter century ago amid a Harris murder conviction case in 1892 New York end.
Premier Goremykin of Russia resigned and was succeeded by M Stuermer. Allies swept east of enemy from Kamerun coast. Germany reported to be moving by convoy.
Knute Nelson born in Norway 74 years ago today. Robert Owen born in Lynchburg Virginia 61 years ago today. Huyshe Yeatman Biggs born in England 72 years ago today. Edmund Dunne born in Chicago 53 years ago today. Fritz Kreisler born in Vienna 42 years ago today. Mathew Hughes born in Doddridge County Virginia 54 years ago today. Jack Dillon born in Frankfort Indiana 26 years ago today.
Mortgagee Samuel Blossom will sell at public auction for cash on March 3, 1917 at noon at the New Hanover County Courthouse in Wilmington North Carolina. The property in Cape Fear Township begins at R Casteen's corner and runs along Bordeaux and Casteen lines for about 62 acres. Attorneys John D Bellamy & Son announce the sale per deed registered in Book 71 page 357.
summons issued January 4, 1917 returnable April 9, 1917 in the Superior Court of New Hanover County for C F Greenamyer and Lou B Greenamyer seek judgment from Bank of Pembroke debts totaling 2500 and 2800 dollars plus interest. A writ of attachment and a deed void action are noted with a request for a receiver to collect rents and insure property during litigation. January 24, 1917. W N Harriss, Clerk.
A diary confession by Mrs Esmeralda Colle after marrying Bernard Colle in 1906 frames her view of matrimony as a masculine rule over feminine rights. She testifies to Supreme Court Justice Giegerich during her husband’s divorce suit and her counter action, reflecting on marriage and domestic power.
The article discusses a poem by Mrs. Colle found via J. H. Hallheimer, chief counsel for Colle. It recalls a woman who believed she had found her ideal husband, expressing regret at fate preventing their union and lamenting heartache and lost possibility.
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