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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1917
Page
4
A Wilmington 1917 page contains ad rates and a column of political quips and headlines. The notes reference bread prices, submarine news, public figures, and international affairs, including Wilson, Villa, Carranza, Roosevelt, and Germany, with skeptical views on policy and peace prospects.
The case centers on James W. Osborne denials of a liaison with Rae Tanzer. Safford was convicted of perjury for falsely accusing Osborne and was reconvicted after a retrial. The verdict safeguards an honest man’s character against blackmail and conspiracy claims.
Opinion argues prison authorities are right to force feed Mrs. Ethel Byrnes and others when needed. The piece contends law must stand or fall and questions if starving prisoners could undermine society’s safety.
An editorial argues for higher teacher salaries over old age pensions for educators, noting pay is too low in New Hanover County and elsewhere. It warns pension benefits should apply to all workers if pursued and contrasts with pensions for hazardous occupations like soldiers and police. Daily birthday list follows.
The piece argues the Oates bill risks wrecking the educational program by entangling Insurgent Democrats and standpatters in a flawed compromise. It calls for direct county elections as true democracy and notes the bill’s six year board term while preserving party control.
The Russians continue in the war demonstrating persistent manpower and stamina. They have sustained constant fighting since the war began, alternating between offensive moves and retreats. Their impact helps the Entente, complemented by Britain's naval blockade that disrupted German commerce.
The speaker rails at Representative Bennett a Republican for alleging a leak without specifics. He condemns rumors over facts and urges Bennett a citizen and lawmaker to disclose any evidence and take responsibility in the national debate.
A Cincinnati advertisement promotes Freezone to treat corns and calluses. It claims direct application relieves soreness and removes the corn with a small amount of the drug, noting it as a drying ether compound and affordable for readers, especially women in high heels.
January 29, 1916 reports say more than twenty people were killed in a Zeppelin raid on Paris. German attacks south of the Somme and near Neuville pressed French lines while Turkish forces faced reverses at Erzurum and Austrian infantry struck Russians on the Stripa River. French counter-attacks recovered trenches south of Lens.
Coast Line Hotel Cafe offers rooms by day week or month at reasonable rates and meals at any hour. Located at 208 North Front Street with phone 208 W. This item appears as a rental listing with extended stay options.
One hundred years ago: William Ferrell born in Bedford county Pennsylvania, meteorology pioneer. died Maywood Kansas in 1891. Seventy five years ago: Nathan F. Dixon died in Washington DC, born Plainfield Connecticut in 1774. Fifty years ago: President Johnson vetoed Nebraska statehood bill. Twenty five years ago: Col. Henry A Barnum died in New York City, Civil War veteran and recipient of the largest pension for his officer rank.
In a letter to The Dispatch Iredell Meares misstates the effort. The Board of Health urged septic tank work, the Board of Education funded some, and Dr Nesbit and the author authorized contracts for remaining schools. United States Public Health Service officials later found all county schoolhouses equipped.
The 1915 16 Biennial Report shows the state spends about two cents per person on disease prevention while spending far more on cure and after effects, including $131 500 more for syphilis and alcoholic insanity care than for prevention. The Health Bulletin costs six cents yearly, but publication was paused for six months due to funds.
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