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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1917
Page
4
A stream of opinions mixes economic woes with tax talk, weather chatter, and foreign policy quips. It touches on prohibition, food politics, cotton, European affairs, and public sentiment, weaving humor with critique in a dated voice.
The report notes a German recapture of Fresnoy signaling a tough defense along the Hindenburg line. It argues the action shows intensified German resolve, with troops risking heavy losses to hold strategic and industrial ground and affect morale at home, even as shifts in a vast war zone remain common.
Dispatches report a defense lawyer moved jurors to tears but warn verdicts hinge on evidence not emotion. The piece discusses potential punishment for Vanter and notes Heth’s death sentence, urging Mrs. Vawter to seek atonement and moral courage amid a harsher double standard that targets women.
The judge argues extravagance and waste drive up costs and crime, urging the New Hanover food commission to promote frugality and cooperative farming. He frames the freight-rate issue as a mathematics problem for railroads to prove profitability without higher prices.
Within weeks Charlotte adopts a commission form and elects a trio of officials. Frank R. MecNinch elected mayor brings vision and county experience from Mecklenburg in the State Senate. If fellow commissioners match his ability Charlotte will move forward rapidly under a capable tandem of leaders.
Southern Congress members oppose a cotton tax arguing it discriminates against their crop and asking why wheat isn’t taxed if revenue is needed. They blame wheat speculators for pressuring policy and contend the stance is fundamentally about fairness and regional interests.
One year ago today reports claim French forces repelled German assaults at Verdun and gained ground while Russians push toward Bagdad after defeating Turkish troops. An allied officer named Robert Fay is said to be a German army member sentenced to eight years.
No. 13 runs at 3 55 P M to Charlotte and intermediate points. No. 19 runs at 5 00 A M to Charlotte and intermediate points. Sleeping car service between Wilmington and Charlotte. Open at 10 00 P M for passengers.
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