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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1917
Page
4
Local front page line lists daily and Sunday edition by Dispatch Publishing Co with business office and editorial rooms identified. No event or named individuals described in readable text.
The Raleigh community weighs the benefits of a packing house amid debates on farm land banks and national diplomacy. A noted shift in sentiment follows Berlin reactions to President Wilson's Senate address as observers concede no side can please everyone in the heated political climate.
A column argues for rapid suffrage gains in North Carolina and praises the commission form of government as the democratic, majority rule choice. It warns against opposition, lauds efficiency, and asserts modern city governance should favor the commission system over existing forms.
The New Bern Sun Journal voices support for a measure allowing verdicts by ten jurors without full twelve, arguing it speeds business and reflects evidence strength. The Dispatch also backs expediting trials amid lengthy deliberations and weariness from jurors.
The piece critiques Senator Oates proposed education bill as complex and partisan. It argues the measure would preserve Democratic control of county school boards while feigning local self government and delaying genuine reform through staged elections and gubernatorial appointment powers.
From Raleigh reports the Australian ballot system statewide is advancing slowly due to lack of support and general lethargy. The piece argues New Hanover County benefits from statewide adoption and that a clear program is needed to avoid legislative confusion as measures move toward a head.
The column notes birthdays of prominent figures including Daniel Willard of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad born in Hartford Vermont 56 years ago today and Rear Admiral H G O Colby born in New Bedford Massachusetts 71 years ago today. It also lists Charles S Barrett born in Pike County Georgia 51 years ago today, William W Allen born in Madison County Ohio 70 years ago today, Henry Augustus Lukemen born in Richmond Virginia 46 years ago today, Tom Hughes born in Coal Creek Colorado 33 years ago today, and William L Doak born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 26 years ago today.
A brisk, promotional line touts a quick relief method for removing rough skin or coins from fingers with no pain. The claim emphasizes ease and immediate results, urging readers to try the technique and see the outcome for themselves.
A Cincinnati chemist’s ether compound named Freezone is sold in tiny bottles for a few cents. Apply drops to a corn or callus and the soreness vanishes, allowing the corn to lift off with the skin without pain or irritation. Works on hard or scuffed corns and between toes. Genuine Freezone bears a yellow label.
The State Board of Health cites North Carolina death rate from alcoholism at 1.4 in 1914 versus 5.9 nationwide in 1913 to frame prohibition as a public health issue. They note alcohol relates to disease poverty and insanity and cite New York data linking moderate or intemperate drinking to 44.8 percent of insanity cases among 6,061 admissions, with Dr Phelps placing 24 to 25 percent of insanity cases as alcohol caused.
New York report says President David L. Feltz of the baseball players fraternity plans a mass meeting with local fans to present the players’ view in the dispute with organized baseball. If successful, similar meetings may follow in other cities and questions loom over reduced league admission. Secretary J. H. Farrell notes smaller clubs operate at a loss due to well meaning towns. Speculation centers on a Federation of Labor charter for the players fraternity.
One hundred years ago Alfred S Barnes born in New Haven Conn died in Brooklyn N Y February 17 1888 seventy five years ago stone of Anglican cathedral at Jerusalem laid fifty years ago France prepared to dispute Germany Luxembourg fortress in Belgium twenty five years ago 1992 Harrison announced settlement with Chili over Valparaiso affair and legislative bills passed in Transylvania Watauga and Person counties etc the Hoke bill mercy for capital cases debated amendment by Grant and critics led to next Tuesday Wednesday adjournment and notes on insurance and corrections in Raleigh morning paper.
British forces repulsed a German assault north of Laos while Russian troops overwhelmed Turkish coal positions near Erzurum. British casualties were reported as 549,467 with January figures. President Wilson urged belligerents to disarm merchant ships and adopt submarine warfare rules.
Eighteen killed and fifty injured in a collision between the Bourges Paris express and a freight train at Chateauneuf Paris details the tragedy. The report also notes a boxing bout lined up in London this spring and a Portland club signing of University of Oregon pitcher Bill Tuerck.
Government leaders press for broad absentee voting with emphasis on turnout. Officials warn of deadlines and urge eligible voters to request ballots. The effort targets expanding participation ahead of elections.
The House opened with prayer led by Rev. Milton A Bar ber Rep Doughton chaired in Speaker Murphy’s absence The medical bill was reported without prejudice Unfavorable reports on the Ray bill to abolish the state board of internal improvements Absent voting bills unfavorable but a substitute filed New bills include Pearson En able public institutions to buy land for water supply Winborne regulate treasurer appointment in Hertford County fix sheriff salary Graham primary elections in Harnett Bowman farmers to obtain phosphate rock at cost Clark Ashe include Ashe in 1915 primary law Dees amend Mont Fre mont charter Dees and Tatum education in Wayne Ward Sampson election of school board and superintendent Roberts Buncombe women suffrage as special order for Thursday February 6 Grier to be heard on bill later Kittrell amend building and loan associations Stubbs call constitutional convention for NC and machinery for it Grier and Matherson compensation for private owners when livestock condemned 100 copies of McRary educational bill printed as minority leader noted
Freddie Welsh the lightweight boxing champion says he will retire before losing his title following Frank Gotch. He has set next July as the target to lay aside his gloves for good.
A health notice warns readers about ineffective corn removers and promotes Rexall Corn Solvent. It advises applying a half ounce to the corn, drying thoroughly, repeating twice daily for four days, then soaking in warm water to ease removal. Stores listed are Rivington's Dependable Drug stores.
An advertisement lists meals at any hour and rooms by the day week or month at reasonable rates. It references 208 North Front Street and the phone 208-W. The text appears as a fragment from a city paper page.
Administrator Itaywood Wilson notifies all creditors to present verified claims against the Nelson Hanks estate by December 80, 1917 or be barred. Debtors to the estate urged to pay promptly. Attorney William T. Smith represents the estate, with dates shown as December 1916.
Notice of foreclosure under a 1916 mortgage by Emy MecClammy and Emma McClamiy with sale set for February 26 1917 at noon on the court house floor New Hanover County North Carolina. Part of Lot 3 Block 542 in the City of Wilmington with a second mortgage from Rural Building and Loan Association for $600. Mortgagee Moore.
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