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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1917
Page
4
January 22 1917 issue notes headlines and editorials about hearings on German raiders Roosevelt Villa Carranza politics and peace signals. It comments on public figures and events including Roosevelt's bid for 1920 nomination and the ongoing war discourse in Europe and at home.
The piece argues elected school boards are democratic and should replace legislative selection. It warns of caucus pressure and factionalism, urges Democrats to back voters choosing board members, and cites Governor Bickett’s push for uniform policy. It endorses Cranmer and Grant supporting local choice.
The article highlights Kinston surpassing 15 000 residents as industrial expansion drives population growth and bigger business. It credits factories for income and trade, notes surrounding farm land support, and urges continued progress without relying on luck.
Get at the source of your skin troubles and learn that pimples boils and rashes signal blood problems. The ad promotes Swift's S S S as a blood cleansing tonic that builds and purifies the system, urging readers to send for information from the Swift Medical Department in Atlanta.
The passage notes oil or ore brings occasional prosperity, but real progress comes from the town’s enterprising people. Industrial Kingston grew rapidly thanks to Enterprising Kinston, illustrating a moral about initiative and hard work driving development.
The legislature considers a bill to weaken divorce laws, but supporters say only stronger reforms should pass. Voters rally for stringent measures to protect homes and the nation.
The column recalls events dated exactly a century ago, including San Martin’s Andes march beginning in South America. It lists other anniversaries such as Aunt Betty Dole’s death in Troy New York in 1842 and Sir William Harris’s death in Plymouth England in 1867 along with a 1892 Indianapolis fire tragedy.
On this day celebrates anniversaries for Prince Christian of Schleswig Holstein born 86 years ago, Charles S. Osborn former Michigan governor born 57 years ago in Huntington county Indiana, Rt Rev Louis Sebastian Walsh Catholic bishop born 59 years ago in Salem Massachusetts, Joshua W. Alexander congressman born 65 years ago in Cincinnati, Terence W. Alexander former Knights of Labor head born 68 years ago in Carbondale Pennsylvania, Francis L. Patton former Princeton president born 74 years ago in Bermuda, Amos A. Strunk Philadelphia outfielder born 28 years ago.
Allied bombardments hit German lines in France and Belgium. Russian forces captured an Austrian position in Galicia and attacked in Bessarabia. Greece acquiesced to Allied occupation of Corfu as Austrians moved through Montenegro to disarm locals.
An act authorizes the City Council to add two percent to all city taxes due and unpaid on February 1 1917, plus costs and interest. A half percent per month or part month will be added to taxes unpaid after February 1 1917. City Treasurer Thos. D. Meares and Tax Collector W. H. Blair urge settlement now.
The Dispatch announces final count Wednesday night with results in Thursday paper. Nomination and voting deadlines are set for January 29 9 PM. Ballots submitted by mail or in person must be sealed with name and address and delivered or postmarked in time. Ballots kept in a bank vault until Tuesday evening and judges will count votes publicly to determine winners.
Atlantic Coast Line offers excursion fare of 38.10 to New Orleans La for the Western Fruit Jobbers Association annual meeting. Tickets on sale January 27 and 28 with limited return by February 5.
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