Submarine Warfare and Prohibition Debates In Raleigh
The column quotes a range of debates and editorials on submarine warfare, wartime policy, prohibition bills, and political rhetoric. It notes bitterness over the California senator’s remarks, British war concerns, and local reactions to waves of national policy amid a cold spell and local plumbing issues.
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Wilson
Belief on Thaw and a Pierced Brain
The Charlotte News humorously notes it would be worthwhile to read about Harry Thaw if a toe-nail problem revealed brain trouble, implying a sharp jab at his mental state. The remark treats Thaw as a source of sensational speculation rather than serious analysis.
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Charlotte News
Harry
Representative Grant Advocates for Women's Rights
In New Hanover county Representative Grant emerges as a strong advocate for women's rights fighting daily against discrimination rooted in male weakness. His determined voice and logical arguments bolster a major public effort for equality.
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Representative Grant
New Hanover County
Prohibition Bill Faces House Committee Fallout
The Anti-Saloon League measure failed in committee and fuels a renewed push by prohibition supporters. Debates center on the Webb-Kenyon bill and calls for careful, just action as legislators weigh minimum controls versus broader bans.
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House
Germans in America loyalty cited in wartime debates
The piece argues German Americans remain loyal to the United States amid the war crisis. It cites The Charlotte Observer and The Sun on German sentiment, notes Catawba County and Charlotte examples, mentions the German consul’s resignation, Germania Society aiding Red Cross, and concludes with inaugural parade details and wife escorts for the president and vice president.
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America
Great Britain
Charlotte Observer
Missouri
Union
Kansas City Commercial Club
Washington
The
Post
Germany
Baltimore
the Sun
Sun
Uncle Sam
Catawba County
Hickory Record
Charlotte
J. G. L. Gieschen
Germania Society
Wilmington
American Red Cross
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Capitol
Taft
Marshall
Senator Jones Pushes Australian Ballot Reform
The Buncombe senator introduces an Australian ballot bill in the Legislature. Advocates say it promises honest elections and voter secrecy against manipulation by ward bosses, though passage faces resistance from complacency and omitting opposition. Proponents insist secrecy in ballot preparation and casting protects every voter.
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Jones
Buncombe
Trinity College Wilming ton banquet to feature Prof R L Flowers
The Trinity College alumni of Wilmington announce Prof R L Flowers of the college will be the guest speaker at the annual banquet this month. He is noted as an excellent speaker and a diligent, capable man.
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Trinity College
Wilmington
R. L. Flowers
Prof. Flowers
Election on chamber plan merits public vote
Supporters of the chamber and ro tarians plan to buy factory sites argue for a simultaneous election with the regular ballot. Citizens deemed worthy urge letting the people decide, and the council acted to place the issue before voters.
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Chamber of Commerce
Rotarians
Wilmington German Americans Show Loyalty to Outside World
The piece asserts Wilmington Germans are many and progressive and ready to demonstrate loyalty to the broader public, emphasizing evidence of their stance to outsiders.
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Wilmington
Public Auction Notice of Home Building Assoc Property
Public sale for cash of real estate in New Hanover County North Carolina by the North Carolina Home Building Association on March 3 1917 at noon at the courthouse door Wilmington. Property is Lot 5 Block 242 part of Hankin Street area described as 177 feet west from Bay Street and 155 feet east from Wood Street with 33 by 66 feet dimensions. Attorneys John D Bellamy & Son are handling the sale.
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New Hanover County
Wilmington
North Carolina
W. N. Harriss
Mattie Woods
John Woods
North Carolina Home Building Association
Court House
N. C
Hankin Street
John D. Bellamy & Son
Mortgage Sale Notice for Edward Nixon Property in Wilmington
Mortgage sale announced by Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association under a 1917 New Hanover County mortgage. Property in Lot 4, Block 36, bounded by Seventh and Dawson streets, to be sold at public auction for cash on March 3, 1917 at noon at the New Hanover County Courthouse. Attorneys listed.
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