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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1917
Page
4
The column snarls at Allied politics with lines about Turkey Russia and France while poking at figures like Champ Clark and Colonel Bryan. It notes U S events including the North Carolina Live Stock Exposition and hints at political strategy in the House and general climate of postwar speculation.
Senator Hitchcock of the foreign relations committee was summoned to the White House today. Senator Stone of the same committee was called down by the White House. The YMCA membership drive aims to strengthen Wilmington’s push against Charlotte and Winston-Salem and other Southern cities.
The old town of Wilmington greets its returning engineer corps troops with pride and affection. Citizens praise their courage and grit as they resume life at home while ready to answer the call again if needed. The piece extols duty patriotism and the town’s enduring support for their public leaders and a visiting governor.
An analysis cites painful results of southern black migration to Philadelphia and other northern cities. The piece follows reports of overcrowded housing, disease risk, and destitution as 300000 migrants seek jobs in industry, with 12000 in the Philadelphia area and more arriving from Georgia Mississippi and Alabama.
The article notes North Carolina Governor T W Bickett visiting Wilmington as the state’s chief executive. It highlights his long relationship with Wrightsville Beach and his reputation as a respected, independent figure. The piece emphasizes the audience’s pride and the dual honor of hosting both the Governor and a beloved public figure.
Sir James Alfred Ewing born Dundee Scotland 62 years ago today. Rt Rev Joseph B Cheshire Episcopal bishop of North Carolina born Tarboro North Carolina 67 years ago today. Joseph Coyne actor born New York City 50 years ago today. George F Baker born Troy New York 77 years ago today. Edward F Kearney president Wabash Railway born Logansport Indiana 52 years ago today. Miller J Huggins manager St Louis NL team born Cincinnati 37 years ago today.
A letter from Daniel Drug Co of Hogansville Georgia dated July 22 1916 praises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as effective for rheumatism and health restoration. The firm reports strong sales and favorable trade in the remedy.
Send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer and Company for a sample bottle and booklet on kidneys and bladder. Mention The Wilmington Dispatch. Regular fifty cent and one dollar bottles available at all drug stores.
The City of Wilmington schedules a primary on April 17 1917 to nominate mayor and council from wards one four and six and a general municipal election on May 1 1917. New voter registration is required for both elections with specified polling places registrars and judges listed for each ward. Registration books open 9 am to 5 pm weekdays and 9 am to 9 pm Saturdays. registration closes the second Saturday before April 11 1917.
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