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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
4
A collage of quips and jabs about Congressmen Fitzgerald Rankin Roosevelt Hughes Wilson Taft and Roosevelt era politics. The piece mocks campaigns prices honesty and publicity stunts with humorous asides about turkey shoes candy and tooth products. No single narrative dominates.
In Rocky Mount turkeys are scarce and locals joke about the shortage while suggesting practical help for holiday shopping. The column lampoons pessimists and references political matters, noting reactions to cabinet changes and an inaugural ball as a future topic.
In injunction proceedings Judge Hook finds the Adamson eight hour act unconstitutional but orders a quick Supreme Court review. He requires railroads to keep accounting so employees can be paid promptly if reversed, reflecting a cautious, consequential approach.
The piece attacks Charles Evans Hughes for sending a telegram of congratulations to Woodrow Wilson after the close of a tight election. It condemns Hughes for insincerity and suggests he could have publicly conceded, calling his stance rude and hypocritical.
An author argues the death of Francis Joseph does not change the war’s course. He notes the dual monarchy’s resilience, Austria’s early struggles, and the monarch’s waning influence as the conflict continues.
Jack London author traveler socialist and soldier of fortune is dead. His stories stirred the blood with virile, vivid writing born from harsh travel and risk taking. Critics may differ, but book houses will republish his magnetic tales for future readers.
A list of prominent individuals born on this date across fields from literature and politics to sports. Sir Gilbert Parker, Henry R. Joy, Rear Admiral Frank Fletcher, Frank Morrison, Rt. Rev. Edward J. O'Dea, Hobart Henley, Rt. Rev. Edward J. Lines, Dr. Henry J. Waters, and James S. Sheckard are noted with birthplaces and ages, reflecting a cross section of public life.
Year ago today in war news dated November 23, 1915, reports claim the fall of Mitrovitza and Prishtina and capture of the first German trench line in the Duina district by Russian forces. Italians also noted involvement. Serbian actions referenced.
One hundred years ago today 1816 Evert A. Duyckinck who compiled the first cyclopedia of American literature born in New York City Died there August 13 1878 Also notes 1866 Seward protested French delay in Mexico troops withdrawal and 1891 revolution in Rio de Janeiro prompted President Fonseca resignation
Hundreds of wrestling fans in Woolvin Hall expect a high order bout between Ludwig Ress and John Kelonis tomorrow night. Kelonis is in top form. Ress has impressed locals after last Friday. The match officials will be Hither Fritz Hanson or Gunner Mc Gurley and festivities begin at 8:30 PM.
Atlantic Coast Line offers excursion tickets for trains on November 29 for the U N C vs A V game at Richmond and returning by December 2. Fares are 7.20 dollars from Wilmington with schedules: leave 3:40 A M, 8:00 A M, 6:45 P M and arrive 2:10 P M, 7:45 P M, 5:05 A M. Contact T C White for sleeping car info.
Mortgagee Joseph Tate will expose for sale on December 11, 1916, at the Court House door in New Hanover County, NC, the described real estate in Wilmington. The sale follows a mortgage dated October 26, 1914, by Walter H Swepson and wife to Joseph Tate, recorded in Book 83. The parcel covers parts of Lots 4 and 5 in Block 41, along Twelfth Street and Dawson Street, with specifics: 199 feet south from Dawson, 53 feet along Twelfth, 165 feet west, 33 feet north, and 165 feet east to the starting point.
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