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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1917
Page
4
A 1917 front page style column discusses wartime sentiment and public opinion. It references soldiers returning home, the National Guard training on the Mexican border, and political figures like Colonel Roosevelt and Champ Clark. It notes a peace meeting in New York and mentions a Virginia stockpiling before prohibition.
Senator Stone of Missouri notes the steamer named for his state’s metropolis gained freedom of the seas only through a real and span order, signaling a symbolic achievement in maritime policy.
President appeals for navy recruits as the service faces a crisis and must be raised to eighty seven thousand. The call urges immediate action, highlighting patriotism duty and sacrifice to safeguard seacoasts and merchant convoys with Allied aid. Thousands are ready, but enrollment must start now.
House leadership faces clash over how to assign committee chairmanships with seniority as the long rule. The article argues for chairs based on ability and experience, not sectional balance or pressure, warning reform could harm the country unless the best leaders are chosen.
The analysis suggests German retreat in the west was partly forced by food shortages, likely strengthening their defense by shortening fronts. It contemplates a future German offensive, possibly in the west or against Russia, before a new anti German regime builds up forces, with attention to Petrograd developments.
The article praises President Wilson as a prudent captain who orders full preparations as war looms. It argues Germany cannot wage war on the United States beyond the submarine zone, noting American advantage and the need for continued readiness to weather any storm.
The town pledges a robust public greeting as Wilmington’s soldiers return home late tonight and tomorrow. Flags will fly as crowds from all ages gather to honor the “grim old Warriors” and the soldiers with enthusiastic scenes and a strong turnout.
The piece argues that the so called wet faction within the Democratic ranks threatens to shake up the upcoming House. It claims wets opposed the bone dry bill to tighten prohibition, with Senator Bankhead citing fears of drastic policy provoking sentiment revulsion. It notes DC governance is a Congressional function.
W G Evans of Wilmington defends Councilman Merritt amid a dispute over a signed article in Sundey's Dispatch by Citizen. Evans asserts city water and sewer workers are not Merritt relatives and that Merritt bears no responsibility for Dr. Smith being related or for a council candidacy.
T D Hall of Wilmington denies in a letter to The Dispatch that his sister the Water Department stenographer and he are cousins of B A Merritt and W K Merritt. He clarifies they are related to P Q Moore instead and addresses the newspaper's reader “Citizen.”
Reading hosts the annual Third District Rotary Clubs convention starting today for two days. Delegations come from Philadelphia Washington Baltimore Allentown Altoona Pottsville and many other cities. Elaborate local entertainment has been prepared for visitors.
Report notes heavy cannonades but no infantry fighting at Verdun and claims Russia announced successes against German positions. Mentions leaders of France Britain Italy Belgium Serbia and Russian forces with unclear phrasing and fragmentary details.
A commemorative digest highlights December 14 1905 as seventy five years ago with Peele's corn duty bill in parliament. fifty years ago Detroit formed its first five member commission. twenty five years ago Walt Whitman died in Camden New Jersey and was born May 31 1819 at West Hills Long Island.
Brief birthday notices list notable individuals born on this date including Dr James K Patterson of Kentucky born in Glasgow Scotland 84 years ago Eleanor Axson Sayre youngest grandchild of President Wilson born in Philadelphia one year ago Rev Hugh Black Union Theological Seminary born in Rothesay Scotland 49 years ago Dr Flavel S Luther Trinity College Hartford Conn born in Brooklyn Conn 67 years ago Gerald Du Maurier famed English actor and manager son of the late George Du Maurier born 11 years ago today
United States Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, chairman of the Senate Committee on Military Affairs, plans to rush defense measures after Congress convenes on April 2. He will reintroduce his compulsory military service bill and other steps to raise volunteers, boost the regular army, and prevent equipment shortages.
The Council and City Board of Elections order a primary for mayor and council seats from the First Fourth and Sixth Wards on April 17 1917 and a regular municipal election on May 1 1917. New voter registration is required for both elections but those already registered for the primary need not re-register. Polling places and registrars are listed for each ward. Registration books open seven days a week with specified hours and close on the second Saturday before April 17.
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