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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
4
A newspaper page lists daily and Sunday subscription options with prices for various terms and carrier delivery, followed by a string of satirical and political jabs about Greece, Wilson, Bryan, Stone, Admiral Peary, Tammany, and other wartime topics. It mixes ads with humorous commentary on politics and current events.
The Wilmington Red Cross branch mobilizes in a wartime style with two campaign tents on the plaza, nurses in charge, and Uncle Sam buglers. A mass meeting at the Academy of Music will explain the Red Cross role as a national relief force in war and calamity.
The piece defends President Wilson for delaying disclosure of the alleged German plot to avoid war. It argues timing influenced public and Congressional reaction less toward conflict, suggesting immediate release would have spurred a war stampede. It criticizes opponents who favor Germany for pressing premature conclusions.
The piece argues Senator Bankhead resists the bone dry amendment to the postal bill claiming wets seek it as a trap. It questions whether prohibitionists are strong enough for a true test and contends hypocrisy risks the cause, urging both sides to stand for real prohibition or strict regulation.
Caesar Cone of Greensboro dies leaving a legacy of munificence and enterprise. The influential donor and community booster supported both local and state efforts, inspiring others and bequeathing a valued name beyond his wealth. His passing is widely regretted for the impact he made on people and communities.
The Raleigh scene notes the Senate passing a bone dry bill after prior lethargy and error by the Tar Heel Legislature. If approved by the lower house and enacted, it heightens credit for courage while Congress debates postal and filibuster issues in its final hours.
Dr. Thomas D. Wood of Columbia University argues rural health can be improved by turning 250 000 country schools into community health centers. He calls for better teachers on health, pupil health clubs, school lunches, directed play, annual health exams, and full-time school nurses or inspectors to raise home health standards nationwide.
Major Raymond W. Pullman, superintendent of the Washington police, will head a mounted squadron to police the presidential inauguration parade from the Capitol along Pennsylvania Avenue in cooperation with Chief Flynn of the Secret Service. The operation covers the public square outside the Capitol and the protection of Senators, diplomats, Congressmen and other dignitaries.
General John W. Foster born in Pike county Indiana 81 years ago today. Prof George F Swain of Harvard born in San Francisco 60 years ago today. Edwin Milton Boyle author born Lexington Missouri 55 years ago today. Samuel Untermyer corporation lawyer born Lynchburg Virginia 59 years ago today. Prof Henry Marion Howe metallurgist born Boston 69 years ago today. Tom Cowler heavyweight pugilist born Cumberland shire England 25 years ago today.
James R. Young as Insurance Commissioner and Receiver notifies creditors against Supreme Lodge Knights of Honor to file verified claims by April 1 1917 with Referee John M Robinson at the Charlotte Law Building. Appeals or participation in the fund are barred after the deadline. notice will be mailed with hearing details.
In a year ago today war report Russians captured Bitlis in Armenia. Two ships were sunk in a new submarine conflict. German forces suffered heavy losses in a Verdun drive. Earl Kitchener and other British leaders urged strict economy at a Guildhall meeting.
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