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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1917
Page
4
A collage of remarks on pacifists, submarines, and public figures critiques, noting New York pacifists clashing with peace advocates, an American steamer sighting no submarines, and political jabs at Governor Catts and Colonel Bryan. References to Kitchener, the Dardanelles, and press agents frame the era’s tension.
Today Wilmington hosts a statewide event the North Carolina Live Stock Exposition and Conference. The gathering combines exhibition of livestock with expert talks from government and state officials urging expanded livestock raising to ease the high cost of living and boost farm income and regional prosperity.
The New York World pushes a one billion dollar aid to France arguing it honors Lafayette and helps the Allies supply the French army. Support spans many sectors with sympathy for France and potential congressional action, while noting possible opposition from pro-Germany quarters.
An article attacks pacifists at a New York meeting alleging hypocrisy and denouncing figures Theodore Roosevelt and Elihu Root. It questions peaceful grounds for wishing death and accuses some attendees of clinging to propaganda while opposing government policy.
Officials show misalignment with popular impulses and oppose elements that have earned public hatred. The clash signals political friction as governance faces pressure from factions and dissenting voices.
Chicago health officials predict tuberculosis deaths will drop within ten years if current trends continue. Dr John Dill Robertson city health officer cites less liquor consumption Sunday closing law milk purification and hygienic education as key factors in the public health fight.
The article notes Fred Toney has the best showing among Reds contract pitchers while discussing public health issues. It cites persistent propaganda against disease and critiques of insanitation, communicable methods, public drinking cups, spitting, housing, liquor, and lack of outdoor life as factors.
Letters from Belgian detainees in German camps describe severe starvation with only two meals daily then none, bread water and beets as rations, and growing death tolls. Camp conditions are labeled intolerable as doctors refuse responsibility and morgue counts rise daily.
Staunton Virginia March 28 1930 authorities released the Germans arrested on suspicion of plotting to damage the Crimera Manganese plant near Staunton saying they are convinced of their innocence.
In New Hanover County Superior Court action John W. Neil and wife Matilda Neil and Sallie Jane Neil are to sell at public auction for cash the northwest quarter of Lot 3 in Block 255 in Wilmington. The sale by commissioner C. Bellamy occurs at the New Hanover Court House on Monday April 2, 1917 at 12 o'clock to satisfy a judgment from the November 1916 term.
The City of Wilmington announces a primary election on April 17 1917 and a general municipal election on May 1 1917 to nominate and elect mayor and council members from the First, Fourth and Sixth Wards. Registrations open seven days prior with daily hours 9 am to 5 pm, and Saturdays 9 am to 9 pm.
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