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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1917
Page
4
The February 26 1917 Raleigh News and Observer column riffs on Congress and the dry measure. It mocks the Senate’s nuttiness praises President Wilson seeks armed neutrality and notes Utah Senator Smoot’s stance. It covers parole on prohibition and the state prison question with wry political commentary.
The passage portrays Senator Lodge pushing for war at any cost while Representative Mann favors peace at any cost, labeling the partisan attacks on President Wilson as inevitable and regardless of his actions.
The article argues that North Carolina Representatives may oppose the bone dry bill on State rights grounds yet remain consistent. It contrasts lawmakers with Congress as a whole, noting Congress can act morally even if perceiving a good law as undesirable for states. It asserts States declaring prohibition bear the burden of honesty and public scrutiny.
Opinion piece arguing that Germany’s submarine policy shows a drift to unrestricted warfare. It criticizes North Carolina’s prohibition stance as hypocritical and claims neutrality harms moral safety and economic welfare. It references Dutch ship losses and the danger to neutral vessels in danger zones.
The North Carolina Legislature supports dependent families of convicts and provides funds for wives when husbands are imprisoned for abandonment. The Dispatch argues this costs the state nothing since payments come from convict earnings and condemns the paradox of convicting for non-support while leaving families in need.
A editorial condemns filibustering in Congress as wasteful and harmful. It argues that a minority should not block majority legislation after ample debate and warns that partisan tactics threaten the American system and the power of the Democratic majority in directing government.
Bavarian ministry of war tests show alcohol impairs shot accuracy within twenty five minutes of use. The piece warns alcohol dulls vision and the mental eye, reducing life success and aim.
Czar Ferdinand of Bulgaria born in Goburs 56 years ago today. Camille Flammarion born at Montigny le Roi 75 years ago. Thomas Wy Lawson born in Charles town 60 years ago. Ernest Twitchell born in Cincinnati 54 years ago. James F. Fielder born in Jersey City 50 years ago. James Sturgis Pray born in Boston 46 years ago. Dr. Charles M. Sheldon born in Wellsville 60 years ago. Grover Cleveland Alexander born in St. Paul 30 years ago.
Hundred years ago today 1817 England faced industrial riots prompting parliamentary measures to curb public meetings and suppress seditious publications. The feature notes anniversaries tracking key events including Texas defense against invasion and Kentucky political conventions with Governor nominees.
February 26, 1916 reports say Germans seized Fort Douaumont at Verdun after fierce artillery duels on the Belgian and British fronts. Russian forces reportedly captured Kermanshah in Persia as Italians began evacuating Durazzo following withdrawals of Balkan allies.
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