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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1917
Page
4
A compact column notes political squabbles from Tom Lawson’s bluff to Taft and Roosevelt, plus international tensions with Greece and peace moves. It also riffs on crime trials, Armenian Kellerman rumor, and New York headlines, ending with a quip about silent picks in the White House.
The Senate yesterday passed the Sheppard prohibition bill for the District of Columbia, with support from diverse states though some dry Senators opposed. Amendments by Underwood and Smoot failed, raising questions about referendums and interstate shipment limits. The vote, highlighting regional divides, shows dry states backing stricter laws while wet zones opposed.
New Bern press lauds Judge W P Stacy of Wilmington and Craven Superior Court for stern charges against pistol toters and concealed weapons. The Daily notes strong stance may reduce homicides if laws impose heavier penalties. Also lists birthday anniversaries of notable figures including J Reed Smoot and Derrill Pratt.
Martin S. Willard former county commissioners chairman argues for consolidating city and county expenses to save money. He says the topic deserves deep consideration and discussion beyond traditional routines.
One hundred years ago today 1817 Enoch L Fancher born Red Rock New York eminent jurist and president of the American Bible Society died in New York City February 9 1900 Seventy five years ago today 1842 Jesse Hawley original projectors of the Erie Canal died Lockport New York Fifty years ago today 1867 United States Senate began discussion on the Tenure of Office bill Twenty five years ago today 1892 University of Missouri main building at Columbia destroyed by fire One year ago today in the war January 10 1916 Herbert Camuel appointed Home Secretary German assault took trenches in Champagne Allies alarmed by Austrian victories in Montenegro and Bulgarian advance in Albania French artillery destroyed German trenches on the Meuse From what we have observed the life of a dentist seems to be just a daily grind Philadelphia Inquirer.
A Milwaukee News item notes the tongue in cheek idea that marriage reforms few men, though it tries to regulate many.
The defendant John Bowman is commanded to appear in the Superior Court of New Hanover County Wilmington NC on the sixteenth Monday in January 1917 to answer or demur to the complaint for absolute divorce on the grounds of adultery. Clerk of Superior Court V N Harriss notes the action and date.
A Wilmington boy, H. C. McGowan, son of Mr and Mrs W A McGowan, is gaining high rank in Baltimore as he completes his musical education. He is an accomplished violinist and his native city expects much from him in the years ahead.
The incoming governor will take office tomorrow amid prosperity and strong leadership. He commands a large following, is popular across the state, and is regarded as able and nonreactive. His oratorical skills please citizens who take pride in a strong, capable chief executive.
A South Carolina movement seeks to extend the governor’s term from two to four years to promote stable government. Proponents argue that a shorter term invites campaign distractions before inauguration, causing unrest and hindering calm governance. They claim longer terms would allow better focus on state affairs.
Stockholm reports Prince William second son of King Gustave has issued a 32 poem collection titled Slackla Fyrar Darkened Beacons written during his torpedo boat destroyer service. Critics rate the work high and it marks his third book following Indian Love Poems and Where the Sun Shines.
Defendants in a superior court action are ordered to sell at public auction on January 18, 1917 at 12 m at the New Hanover County Court House door. The sale covers land described as a 33 by 132 foot parcel on the Gwynn street south line near Wood street, comprising Lots 1 and 2, Block 213 of the official Wilmington plan. Officially signed by M. Empie, Commissioner.
Australian boxing champion Les Darcy begins the American vaudeville tour at a Trenton theatre. Darcy is slated to earn 5000 dollars weekly, a record salary for a pugilist on stage. The run includes stops in Philadelphia Boston Providence Pittsburgh Cleveland Detroit Chicago Cincinnati St Paul and other major cities.
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