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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1917
Page
4
The Wilmington Dispatch notes Colonel Bryan favors saving peace and comments on current Senate obstinacy and pacifist attitudes. It critiques Senator Stone and foreign relations leadership, questions the wartime policy shifts, and wonders about Lloyd George’s influence and the armed neutrality bill.
The piece comments on Count Zimmermann and the note rumor, LaFollette delaying a speech, the Dardanelles campaign verdict by the English commission, Roosevelt's debate stance, Stedman’s retirement, O Gorman's stance on majority rule, German praise of US Senators, Simmons signing the Round Robin, and questions the Round Robin label.
Critics argue the bone dry bill would not increase harm beyond current hypocritical rules and would keep liquor money at home, even as supporters claim it would curb illegal distilling.
The editor of the Charlotte News calls for a fashion decree favoring barefoot summer. Visit Wrightsville Beach during warm months to roam in sight of the ocean and have your wish fulfilled.
Senator Stone denies conspiring for a filibuster and Senator Norris also rejects the accusation. Senator Vardaman asserts he was not involved.
The article notes Major Charles M. Stedman plans to retire at the end of his term in March 1919. It highlights his long service as a representative and Confederate veteran, and discusses potential successors including A. H. Eller of Winston-Salem. The retirement is seen as a significant loss to national politics.
The Atlantic Coast Line plans a through New York Pullman via Wilmington with Pennsylvania cooperation. A night service leaving Wilmington around 8 pm and returning next morning is proposed to benefit merchants, families, and local business mail, without disrupting the current morning local train.
The death removes a world wide figure and one of Germanys most patriotic citizens. His inventive genius gifted Germany the aerial craft and his generosity backed many achievements. His work, though turned to destruction, does not detract from his glory or Franklin's discovery as a pivotal idea in humanity.
The Wilmington company of engineers and local boys in the service, including Colonel John Van B Metts of the Second North Carolina regiment, are due back home in a few days. The Rotary Club plans a large reception to honor the returning troops and will finalize details soon.
The article notes the United States Senate adopting a rule to limit debate with a two thirds vote, aiming to prevent gridlock while preserving minority rights. It argues the change marks a crucial shift toward majority rule, limiting obstruction without silencing dissent and maintaining an hour per senator for debate.
Congratulations pour in for President Lacy Hunt Admiral Struthers General Jesse Roache and others after the YMCA financial campaign success in Wilmington. The piece lauds the Y's work, its safe environments and mental and physical benefits for boys, and notes the community’s noble response and resource limits.
War news from March 9, 1916 reports Russian advances toward Trebizond, French forces recapture a village west of the Meuse in Verdun, a Norwegian bark Silius torpedoed near Havre, and the Italian Chamber grants Premier Salandra a vote of confidence for conducts of war against Austria.
In New Hanover County North Carolina the sheriff will sell on Monday April 2 1917 at 12 oclock noon at the court house door Wilmington to the highest bidder for cash all the right title and interest of William Nutt in a tract of land in Wilmington described as beginning at Princess street and Eleventh street then west 132 feet south 138 feet east 140 feet to a point on Eleventh street then north 132 feet to the beginning the property being parts of lots 1 2 and 3 in Block 174 of the official plan Dated March 1 1917 George C Tackson Sheriff.
Insurance Commissioner James R. Young issues notice to claimants against the Supreme Lodge Knights of Honor fund or bonds held by the state to file verified claims by April 1, 1917. Referee John M. Robinson will hear claims and publish hearing dates after April 1. Public notice dated February 20, 1917.
The City of Wilmington announces a primary election on April 17 1917 to nominate mayoral and ward council candidates for the First Fourth and Sixth Wards. A regular municipal election for mayor and one councilman from those wards is set for May 1 1917. Registration rules and polling places across wards are listed with registrars and judges and hours for registration and voting.
State of North Carolina invites involvement in a Superior Court proceeding in New Hanover County. The notice specifies action under court authority and outlines required parties or responses within set deadlines.
The Hanover Building and Loan Association as mortgagee under a 1910 deed by J. W. Yarborough and others will sell at public auction for cash at the New Hanover County Court House door on April 2, 1917 at noon. The described property lies in Wilmington city blocks 136 parts 1 2 3, bounded by Fifth and Campbell streets.
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