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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1917
Page
7
The piece mixes eras and opinions noting Persia, Tsar Nicholas, beef prices, Turkish columns, and a wary view of czarist heat. It brushes on war versus matrimony and hints at employment in the army. It ends with a light admonition against dreaming and reliance on alarms.
A collage of paraphrased remarks covers Prohibition Territory tactics in prohit. calls to rally Wilmington’s soldiers. farmer ideals with odd tasks. tonic talk of appetites. Russian melee guesses between skis and popoffs. ex Czar Nicholas’s prudence. a new alliance in Mexico. praise for the capture of Bapaume. advice on returning to Mexico. press and ship publicity by Secretary Daniels. a strike off and Romanoff ended. Wilson praised as a last minute stalwart.
The report from Boston suggests prices may stay high next year, while Doc. Tanner managed only a forty day fast, and nearly ten months remain before the new year.
The speaker states he will command a regiment if war starts and cites two ready regiments including Colonel Roosevelt's to face submarine dangers and aid Europe amid conflict.
Readers are urged to consider the forty eight hour respite as critical. The piece notes the peril of a national railroad strike amid war, high food prices, and potential disruption to commerce, urging pause for discussion and Supreme Court action if appropriate. It praises the temporary truce and calls for extended peace.
The Charlotte Observer urges the Shipping Board to study Wilmington port potential for large scale wooden shipbuilding. It argues Southern labor and nearby lumber favor cheaper production, citing Wilmington Iron Works and past builds as proof and urging policy action backed by public demand.
Discussion notes the recent absentee voters act and its possible applicability to Wilmington's municipal and school bond elections. It explains the process: obtain a registrar certificate, complete it, and mail it so it arrives on or before election day, ensuring nonresidents can have their votes counted. The piece argues the change is just and prevents disfranchisement for those away on election day.
The selection of R. O. Everett of Durham as chief marshal is praised as fitting. He is described as a capable general, skilled lawyer, and popular public-spirited man, with charm and broad appeal.
Senator Works denounces Congress with fiery oratory over the filibuster and cries of democratic decline. He argues the republic must remain independent and follow right over partisan monarchy, defying critics who warn of an American slide. The piece notes his retirement from the senate and reflects on Wilson era alliances.
President Wilson urged railroad managers and unions to avert a strike as Supreme Court action on the Adamson law looms. Analysts weigh court division and timing, while officials stress not to rush the decision. The telegram to conference leaders expresses hope for renewed talks and a nationwide settlement.
Captain Rouark stars for the high school, scoring 25 of 39 points with 11 field goals and 3 fouls as Green and Benton lead the forwards and Rouark dominates the center position. YMCA roster includes Jewell Gore Snakenburg Cavanaugh Brittian.
Tom Bell a half witted colored man suffering with pneumonia at the Har per Tankersley Sanitarium left the institution about 1 40 o clock yesterday morning without clothes. Police notified and Sergeants Larne and Moore found him on Second street between Dawson and Wooster and returned him to the hospital.
The Southern Conference for Education and Industry with headquarters in Washington will hold its 28th annual session in Macon Georgia during the week of March 18 1917. The group unites the Southern Educational Association and others to discuss the South role in national speech and the simplified spelling movement with notable educators from multiple institutions attending.
The Wilmington Optical Company has enlarged and moved its shop to the building rear to accommodate rising business. A new waiting room has been added to improve customer comfort and enhance service capacity.
Mr J C Gibson of Jonesboro Arkansas credits the oil with curing his daughter's diphtheria after two doses cost 20 cents. Letters from Hartford Connecticut and Gadsden Alabama praise quick relief for neuralgia rheumatism and sore throat. Each bottle sold 25 or 50 cents with money back guarantee by Bellamy’s Wholesale and Retail Advt.
City of Wilmington announces a primary on April 17 1917 and a general election on May 1 1917 to nominate mayor and council from wards one four and six. New voter registration applies to both elections with designated polling places and appointed registrars and judges. Registration books open seven days prior and Saturdays during period. day of election requires age 21 or qualification to vote.
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