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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1917
Page
4
The Charlotte editorial urges a salary increase for city policemen citing rising living costs and stagnant wages. It contrasts private sector raises and union demands, argues police work warrants higher pay, and notes broader city and Southern trends toward higher officer salaries.
The piece argues women have a right to business roles, praising female bookkeepers for their figures skills. It notes Roosevelt criticizing Wilson, hints at 1920 politics with Bryan, and cautions wartime language in Raleigh about a dry drive. It reflects regional commentary and social commentary of the era.
The Observer advocates a meat packing plant for Fayetteville noting the town sits in a meat producing region. North Carolina shows interest in packing houses and the paper urges steady development without oversaturation, stressing proper spacing between plants to avoid harm to any area.
The Cuban bond suit’s withdrawal allows Hon. Cameron Morrison to travel to Raleigh in time to cast his electoral vote for Woodrow Wilson. The piece notes the impossibility of him being in two cities simultaneously and celebrates the avoided humiliation.
A concise Paterson Call aphorism notes that nearly all cranks are self starters, highlighting a stubborn independence in self-directed efforts.
The piece argues the mass meeting targeted a specific bill rather than the commission form of government and notes the need for openness in public affairs. It calls for the adoption of improved municipal governance and cites Buncombe bond secrecy as a statewide warning to officials.
The alleged leak of news about the President's peace note is dismissed as unfounded. Rep Wood's production of an A Curtis letter is called a pitiable showing, with Curtis described as a myth. Prominent figures in politics and business may be summoned to hearings to uncover facts and punish or exonerate as appropriate.
After electing the newspaper men secretaries at Saturday’s meeting, a committee was named to inform the powers that be whether the reporters made true returns. The privilege exists, but who will pass on the committee’s report.
Buncombe County commissioners file libel action against the Asheville Times claiming the newspaper damaged their reputations. Publishers counter that the paper presented only part of the story and dispute the allegations. The case centers on coverage of local government actions and public officials.
Sir Frank W. Dyson astronomer royal born at Ashby England 49 years ago today William A. Clark Montana senator mine owner born at Connellsville Pa 78 years ago today Major General Sam Hughes minister of militia and defense born at Darlington Ont 64 years ago today Augustus Thomas playwright born in St Louis 58 years ago today I Burton Holmes traveler lecturer author born in Chicago 47 years ago today.
North Carolina publishers meet in Raleigh to discuss obtaining news print at advantageous prices. The North Carolina Association of Afternoon Newspapers urges executive committees of the state associations and the news print committee to attend.
Pittsburgh January 8 interest mounts as former Uniontown banker Josiah V Thompson prepares for a federal court trial this week. Once a prominent financier with coal lands and holdings in West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania, his bank failure led to Uniontown's bank closure and marked a sharp fall from influence.
Washington D C Jan 8 a meeting of the National Temperance Council opened to discuss a united front of leading prohibition and temperance groups for the next general election. Practical plans to advance prohibition as a political issue will be considered. Represented are the Prohibition party the Anti Saloon League of America the W C T U and other organizations.
Public sale of William Russ Jr and Charlotte Russ mortgage property in Wilmington New Hanover County to the highest cash bidder at the Court House door on January 18 1917. The parcel lies within block 338 lot 1 bounded by McRee Taylor and Seventh streets and is described in book 79 page 516.
Notice announces that after January 4 1917 an application will be made to the Governor of North Carolina for the pardon of M Humphries and William Robas who were sentenced in November 1916 to twelve months in the penitentiary for larceny. Protests to the Governor are invited. December 20 1916. John Humphries.
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