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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1917
Page
4
A 1917 Wilmington newspaper column mixes modern quips and political jests about war, czars, and politics. It notes the open and closed season for Czars, references Roosevelt and Congress, and mocks language quirks and social norms while skirting serious wartime sentiment.
A Japanese woman travels to the United States to preach religion, noting areas of need but suggesting Americans can do it better. The piece also mentions a La Follette lecture on democracy and hints at the Senate’s last hours with muckraking and a reference to "Gum Shoe" Bill.
Former President Taft speaks in North Carolina emphasizing preparedness and security. He is described as a fine speaker and a popular figure, though noted as a potential presidential candidate.
A public voice recalls a past freedom to wish Germany victory, but wartime bonds require patriotism and loyalty to the United States. Declaring support for Germany now would be unpatriotic and signal disloyalty amid the state of war.
A Wilmington committee of German American citizens endorses strong resolutions declaring loyalty to the United States and urging unity against Germany amid wartime tensions. The piece cautions against anti German prejudice, urges careful scrutiny of rumors, and stresses peace at home while supporting the nation’s war effort.
The piece argues organization politics will yield to a single focus for the next Congress. It asserts all members, regardless of party or region, should act as patriots first to protect America and uphold the flag, forming an American party united for wartime needs.
The piece praises the home garden propaganda as valuable for reducing living costs and improving life. It urges steadfast support, noting gardens can be planted on both large and small plots and that beans and other vegetables are feasible for small parcels.
The article frames the Healdton sinking as a grim wartime incident and warns that more losses will come. It emphasizes the United States is now openly at war with Germany and that Congress will act with a singular national purpose, highlighting a nation dragged into conflict.
The organizer declares the Wilmington live stock show will advance preparedness and counter wartime scarcity. He argues war increases need for such events and that the show aims to alleviate shortages.
Mindsor Ontario March 23 Miss Helen D Avignon Canada s girl sheriff must under the law lead to the gallows and deliver to the hangman John Hogue the American crook condemned for the murder of W Marshall Jackson Canadian deportation officer of Winnipeg The act follows the statute requiring the deputy to receive the prisoner at the foot of the scaffold and signal the trap The deputy sheriff s father J E D Avignon died reportedly from worry over the duty
Effective Monday March 26 train No 90 will leave Wilmington at 3 45 a m instead of the current time announced by the general passenger agent.
On March 23 1916 Russian forces achieved gains at Jacobstadt after earlier northernfront successes. A Russian warship sank the steamship Esperanza off the Romanian coast. French divisions held a twenty three mile front between Arras and the Somme, being relieved by British troops and redeployed to Verdun.
A compact timeline lists notable dates: 1817 birth of Gwynn H. Heap who helped buy camels for the U.S. Army and died in 1887. 1842 birth of Henry C. Miner the theatrical manager and congressman who died in 1900. 1867 Senate passage of a reconstruction act over Johnson. 1892 a Minneapolis milling company donated 22,000 barrels of flour for Russian peasants.
Dr James M Peebles, noted medical scientist, lecturer and peace advocate born in Whitingham Vermont 95 years ago today. Lord Milner a British cabinet officer and war council member born 63 years ago today. Rev Ira Landrith Prohibition candidate born in Milford Texas 52 years ago today. Valentine Everit Macy president of the National Civic Federation born in New York City 46 years ago today. Bishop Thomas F Kennedy rector at home born in Conshohocken Pennsylvania 59 years ago today Cardinal Bourne Archbishop of Westminster born in Clapham England 56 years ago today.
The City of Wilmington Council and City Board of Elections announce a March 7, 1917 joint resolution establishing a primary election on April 11, 1917 for Mayor and Council members from the First Fourth and Sixth Wards, and a May 1 1917 regular municipal election for Mayor and one Council member from those wards. A new city wide voter registration is ordered and existing registrants need not re register. Designated polling places and appointed registrars and judges for both elections are listed.
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