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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1917
Page
4
A collection of sardonic observations from Wilmington on Prohibition, naval arms, politics, and daily life. Jokes reference President Wilson, Villa, Carranza, Bryan, and local costs of living. The piece riffs on ships, gum chewing women, and backyard gardens amid wartime austerity.
The Maxton Scottish Chief supports a public defender after twenty years as a justice of the peace and urges both public defenders and prosecutors. Captain Thomas D. Meares backs the plan and cites substantial reasons, predicting close scrutiny from other places if New Hanover leads.
A fragment hints at approaching weather with scattered signs of a coming storm. The text notes readers might have spotted horizon cues as clouds gather and the weather turns ominous.
The article weighs the looming railroad strike risk and urges heads of railroads and unions to avoid a walkout, arguing a disruption would harm domestic life and international relations. It also discusses the fate of Senator William J Stone as Foreign Relations Committee chair amid wartime policy.
The State Department clearance for the French liner Rochambeau shows the administration’s strict armed neutrality stance. The ship is armed fore and aft, raising questions about International law, defense versus violation, and potential entry of warships to American ports without a formal declaration.
The National Special Aid Wilmington branch plans to boost home gardening as a wartime and peacetime benefit. It argues food supply is a major war issue, with Germany most affected and Britain relying on imports. Home gardens offer cheaper food and aid families during high prices.
The Concord Tribune lauds Governor Bickett for naming three women to state institute boards in Raleigh Mor ganton and Kinston and predicts a larger share of women on such committees. It cites past examples of women on school committees proving capable and urges broader balance between men and women in leadership roles.
Rev William H Roberts presents brief addresses highlighting leadership themes and public concerns. The column frames rhetorical guidance and civic responsibility through concise public speaking samples.
The article discusses a forthcoming overture by the Presbytery of New York on reuniting the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America and the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America South. It cites church membership figures from 1916 and notes regional strongholds and cross-border ties as momentum grows toward a single reformed body.
In Indianapolis on March 12 the Indiana Retail Shoe Dealers Association opened its annual convention showcasing feathered pumps. The stylish footwear features natural feathers and a bird’s bill protruding from the front in various styles and colors.
One hundred years ago today the Marine Bible Society was formed in New York City to supply sailors with Bibles. Also noted are events from 1842 and 1867 including a Revolutionary War veteran dying in Andover and Princess Louise of Glucksburg passing near Copenhagen.
General Sir James Murray, prominent western front commander, born 64 years ago today. Fairfax Warrison, Southern Railway president and wartime transport director, born in New York City 48 years ago today. Oswald G. Villard, New York editor and publicist, born in Wiesbaden 45 years ago today. Rt. Rev. Joseph S. Glass, Salt Lake City Catholic bishop, born in Bushnell Ill., 45 years ago today. Charles S. Haskell, first Oklahoma governor, born in Putnam County Ohio, 57 years ago today. J. Franklin Baker, third baseman for the New York Americans, born in Trappe, Md., 31 years ago today. George Sutton, veteran billiard player, born in Waverly, N. Y., 93 years ago today.
The report notes Verdun attackers battering Le Mort Homme to breach defenses, Rome claiming gains by Italy on Corso Plateau, and Constantinople alleging British losses of 5 000 in a Mesopotamian battle.
The City of Wilmington announces a primary on April 7 1917 to nominate a mayor and council members from the First Fourth and Sixth Wards. A regular municipal election will be held May 1 1917 for mayor and council from those wards. A new citywide voter registration is required for both elections.
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