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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1917

Page

4

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

United States 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nora Harrelson 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.

Atlanta Southeastern Land Show National Association of Builders Exchange U.S Pensacola Fla Mobile Ala New Orleans Atlantic Cqgast Standard Railroad South Tampa Alabama Wilmington

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