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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1918

Page

16

Webb A Leader In Lower House

Washington reports from North Carolina say Rep. Edwin Yates Webb faces potential primary opposition but Democrats concede he has strong support from the White House and party leaders. Opponents include Charles A. Jonas and ex-Judge W B Council, yet Webb’s record against war and loyalty to President Wilson bolster his renomination prospects.

Washington National North Carolina Congress Edwin Yates Webb Charles A. Jonas Jonas Webb Germany Col T. LeRoy Kirkpatrick Charlotte Cam Morrison Morrison Clyde Hoey Yates Webb Hoey W. B. Council Hickory Judge Council Wilson

Webb's Wartime Legislation Highlighted in Coming Election

The article praises Congressman Webb for guiding key war measures through Congress. It notes his role as judiciary committee chairman and cites the espionage bill, the vessel take over act, the allied enlistment act, the Webb export bill, interstate shipping regulation, and the soldiers and sailors civil relief act as major achievements.

House Congress Webb Democratic Party Judiciary Committee United States Senate Soldiers’ and Sailors Shepinietes i OE

Hon Edwin Y Webb War Leader in Congress

Hon Edwin Y Webb of North Carolina’s ninth district chaired the House Judiciary Committee and led key war measures. He steered the passage of longshoremen benefits, food control amendments, a national prohibition bill, and the sedition law, with praise from President Wilson for the Overman bill and other administration backed wartime statutes.

Congress North Carolina House Judiciary Committee Webb Senate Mr. Webb United States Department of the Treasury Department of Justice Atlanta Woodrow Wilson

Young girl learns men’s promises need deeds, not suits

A perceptive note reflects on a young girl discovering that a man who appears dapper in a dress suit may still be a poor provider, emphasizing lessons about character over appearance.

Watson Granted Absolute Divorce in Superior Court

In the May term of the superior court three divorces were granted in the morning with Judge C. C. Lyon departing in the afternoon. One white case involved Bertha Grohn Watson of Ocean View Virginia and her husband 8S. J. Watson, who was reportedly under bond in Norfolk.

Superior Court C. C. Lyon J. Watson Bertha’ Grohn Watson Ocean View Watson Norfolk

Walker Family Disputes Highlight Split Split

Other cases involved Joe Walker versus Gertrude Walker and Adrian St George against Clara St George, signaling ongoing domestic or civil contest among two sibling pairs.

Joe Walker Gertrude Walker Adrian St. George Clara St. George

Castle Hayne Wins Fourth Straight Over Coast Line

Castle Hayne defeated Coast Line 10 to 4 at Hilton, rallying from a three-run deficit. Seven runs came in the fourth inning as the visitors hammered three Railroad pitchers and secured their fourth consecutive win.

Castle Hayne Coast Line Hilton Railroaders

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