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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1917

Page

4

New Administration Takes Office In North Carolina

Governor T. W. Bickett and Lieutenant Governor O. Max Gardner assume state duties as the new Democratic regime. The populace shows strong support, readiness to cooperate, and hope for reforms, aiming for four years of official triumph and public trust. Good luck to the administration.

T. W. Bickett O. Max Gardner North Carolina Bickett Gardner Nortild Carolina New Hanover William Russ Charlotte Russ New Hanover County Court House Wilmington McIfee and Taylor Streets Taylor Street Ellen P. Gafford

Prohibition and public figures in a Septic Era Commentary

A rail of loosely connected quips mocks Prohibition and leaders like Thomas W. Lawson and Colonel Wattersoon, notes on Senator Wilson and the Webb Kenyon decision, and touches on Wall Street factionalism, Irish peace notes, and the public gaze on virtue and violence. The column blends political satire with cultural references of the era.

Senate Snag Threatens Federal Pay Raise Debate

The editorial argues federal employee salary increases face Senate resistance. It contends wages should reflect living costs and comparable pay across sectors, urging fairness without extravagance or unjust disparities. If current pay is adequate, previous overpayments should be reconsidered.

Senate

Governor Bickett Sets Modern Agenda for North Carolina

North Carolina’s new governor T. W. Bickett delivers an inaugural address outlining farm tenant to landlord reform, rural development, water power, road upkeep, and expanded health and education. He proposes a seven member state educational commission, hospital consolidation, and labor protections for women and children. The speech emphasizes modernization and public needs as a foundation for future growth.

North Carolina T. W. Bickett Bickett

Governor’s Address Frames Room for Thought and Work

The new Governor’s address stresses a larger hope and ample room for reform. He describes opportunity for work across the platform and invites active public engagement in policy directions.

The Farewell of Buffalo Bill

A memorial tribute recalls Colonel William F. Cody as a national figure who bridged the wild west and industrial politics. The piece honors his life from frontier exploits to Congress service and laments the passing of the famed showman as he "hits the long trail."

Buffalo Bill William F. Cody Uncle Sam United States Congress Cody

War year reflection on Allied fronts and German offensive

A year ago today in war reports say Austrians captured Montenegrin stronghold on Mt Loveen while Paris notes the German offensive in Champagne had been repulsed. A British relief column was blocked near Kut el Amara as Russians renewed attacks on German and Austrian forces in Galicia and Bukovina.

Mt. Loveen Paris Champagne Kut-el-Amara Galicia Bukowina

Telephone Troubles Report Prompt Attention

If your telephone is out of order call us on another telephone and the trouble will be given prompt attention. If you have difficulty in getting a call or trouble with your service report it promptly with details.

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