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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1916
Page
4
A satirical column from Wilming ton dated November 13 1916 notes Thanksgiving mood and political quips about Roosevelt Wilson Ford and Hughes. It jokes about Quinines oil torchlight processions and a Cincinnati duel while imagining post election reactions and party fortunes.
The piece argues democracy remains strong as a principle despite party scars. It states western voters use Progressive labels rather than traditional Republican, while Democrats hold Senate supremacy and the presidency. It warns of a divided Congress but asserts Democratic power persists.
The piece argues Republican leaders blame each other for loss to Wilson, citing O Leary and others, but contends the Democratic victory came from its own record not Republican missteps. It notes regional voting patterns and internal party failures rather than enemy omission.
Tribute to Cyrus B. Watson of Winston-Salem a leading lawyer and Confederate veteran revered as a Christian patriot. The obituary notes his 1860s Civil War service and postwar efforts shaping state affairs as a devoted public figure. Also mentions Wilmingtonian Hugh MacRae's role as Wilson campaign treasurer aiding North Carolina's support for re election.
The border states and New Mexico backed Wilson in the election, electing a Democratic senator despite Republican opposition figures. Minnesota soldiers showed little anti Wilson sentiment, indicating the border vote did not view the Mexican situation as an issue.
A fragment cites a mock description calling Mr. Blue a prophet of the real I toll you so brand. The remark frames him as a provocative figure in a satirical context.
Notables born on this date include Louis Brandeis in Louisville at age 60, Joseph F. Smith in Far West at 78, Monaco's Prince Albert aged 68, Consuelo Vanderbilt’s husband born in Simla 48 years ago, actor John Drew from Philadelphia at 63, Italy’s Princess Giovanni born in Rome, and Sloat Fassett born in Kimira at 65. Also Charley Fa Courtney, Cornell rowing coach, born in Union Springs 67, and Bud Goodwin, famed swimmer, born in New York City 34 years ago.
Washington experts advise planting bulbs after the first frost to color the outdoor garden in spring. Tulips hyacinths narcissus crocus and jonquils should be set in light rich soil with specific depths and spacing. naturalized lawn plantings may return yearly if cutbacks occur after bloom.
German mission arrived at Athens as Germans and Bulgarians pushed Serbians from the Morava valley. Russian offensive on the Riga Dvinsk front gained momentum while the Shah of Persia welcomed Allied ministers and declared himself friendly to the Allies.
In Wilmington a remarkable coincidence occurs as Judge Henry G. Connor leads the Federal Court while his son Judge Geo W. Connor sits in the State Superior Court. This father and son pair hold parallel judicial roles in the same city.
Raleigh News and Observer reprints a Philadelphia Record condensed bio by Horace C. Blue from Danville Pennsylvania dated September 6. It states the sketch will be appreciated after November 7 and identifies Hughes as an ex judge with further details to follow.
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