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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1917
Page
7
The column derides political figures and officials with nicknames and satire. It notes disputes among Kentucky Colonels and Tar Heel legislators while mocking state politics and economics. It references Wood, Spivens, Hughes, and Wall Street with a conservative, humorous tone.
The article notes Chaplin plans marriage and believes he can fare well in dramatic roles as he does in comedy. It also references Raleigh and Wilmington in a municipal contest, and pokes at politicians including Lodge Ham Lewis Henry and Woody about future roles.
Tom Lawson abandons plans to go to Europe and stays to assist in the peace leak inquiry as Senator Stone remains on his trail. The piece notes a misfortune in a family relocating to an apartment in winter expecting steam heat, only for warm weather to arrive.
A witty remark notes that some people boast about willing to give and take yet always want to be the taker while others are pressured to give. The quip highlights paradoxical generosity in social exchanges and the double standard in such claims.
The text notes Theodore Roosevelt does not favor the League for the Enforcement of Peace. It also mentions the Kurnel dislikes anything that hints at peace, and cites William H Taft as leading the league.
A newspaper copy error changes "the officers were installed" to "the officers were Stalls" causing confusion over intended wording and drawing attention to the editors' slip. The misprint highlights the fragility of typeset text in early editions and how a single letter change alters meaning.
The piece argues Senator Lewis's reading of Secretary Lansing hints at a peace move risking U S entry to war. It notes Germany may open bargaining while entente demands could trigger a broader conflict with intensified submarine warfare and possible violations of international law, complicating neutrality for the United States.
The Anti-Saloon League plans a Raleigh convention as the legislature sits in session to push for a stricter dry measure. National speakers will inspire in a statewide push, risking offense from opponents while aiming to show strong public support for prohibition.
The piece argues that campaign spending totals ocult much of the true outlays by Republicans and independents, noting that independent funds underwrote millions for the presidential nominee. It calls for a stronger corrupt practices act to curb such subterfuge and align reporting with actual expenditures.
A Baltic era humor piece notes Denmark plans standard shoes and government insistence on numbered footwear could trigger revolt among women whose feet and ages are often underestimated.
The piece lauds Senator Overman for introducing a Senate resolution to question Cuba’s possession of North Carolina carpetbag bonds amid a U S Supreme Court dispute. It notes Cuba withdrew the suit, recognizing the misuse by others, and credits Overman for alertness, diplomacy, and decisive action to protect North Carolina and set a warning to South American countries.
A North Carolina editorial urges lawmakers to finish work by the constitutionally imposed January 10 deadline. It argues past sessions suffered from rushed or omitted bills and praises tighter proceedings and the presence of capable leaders in the Senate and House to prevent dereliction and ensure benefits for the state.
The Charlotte Observer pokes fun at Raleigh over a farm loan bank dispute and lingering pride in a modest 8 make-up. It questions a rival's counsel and recalls confusion about local landmarks.
A Fayetteville Observer and Wilmington Dispatch fragment discusses support for Charles Evans Hughes in 1920. The North Sider’s shouting reflects partisan tension inside the Republican camp and lingering disappointment from the last campaign.
Raleigh News and Observer cites editor Jeems Cowan of the Wilmington Dispatch as an expert invited to forecast egg prices and chicken crop prospects, suggesting a likely larger output despite high egg costs.
The Wilmington Dispatch comments on Fayetteville losing the armor plant and Raleigh failing to secure the district farm loan bank blaming geography and those responsible for the district’s outcomes. It argues North Carolina sits on the outer edge due to location and decision making.
A garbled clipping lists terms like tights money booze and chorus girls amid scattered phrases including skin skirts and wads. The fragment hints at sensational topics from multiple papers without coherent context or names.
The Wilmington Dispatch critiques Raleigh’s boastful claims about securing key federal positions including Interstate Commerce Commissioner and Corporation Commissioner. It argues Raleigh also eyeing Supreme Court influence, noting Judge Allen’s Goldsboro ties, and questions what qualifies as a piker in such ambition.
In January 1916 the British Parliament voted for compulsory service. Reports note Mr. Teller of Colorado away as Russians push Austrians westward on the Styr river. The British Labour Congress decided against conscription and minority labor members resigned.
A digest of anniversaries marks events from 1817 revolts in Chile to 1892 Senate debates on silver coinage. It notes Barnabo O Higgins, Clarence King, and Morrill, with dates for each milestone and context for their times.
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