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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1916
Page
4
The piece urges North Carolina to raise 8400 to cover the national Democratic campaign deficit. It cites past large gifts, cites Winston-Salem and Wilmington examples, and argues the burden should be shared by all counties with immediate action and a concrete funding program.
The piece argues for recognizing Progressive leaders including John M. Parker by the Wilson administration and praises unity within progressive ranks. It notes public opinions on jail, capital punishment, and governor's stance, citing Merrick and other cases to defend consistency in applying the death penalty and juries’ discretion.
Subscription prices range from daily and Sunday at 5.00 to annual rates of 5.26. The notice lists carrier delivery costs in the city and prices for six months and three months. A collection of political and social quips follows, commenting on World War I figures and events with a mix of sarcasm and satire.
The piece argues that millions of workers outside unions face rising living costs while wages lag. It urges action from authorities to ease the burden on clerks, laborers, and others, calling them brothers in hardship and noting the historical cotton price context as a broader economic backdrop.
Counsel Thom argued before a congressional investigations committee that federal regulation could lead toward government ownership of railways. He suggested that a government able to enact suitable laws should have capacity to extend control, a position opponents will view as a foothold for nationalization.
One hundred years ago today directors were appointed for Bank of the United States branches in New York Boston Baltimore Charleston and New Orleans. The history note marks the expansion of the national banking network and leadership roles in early 19th century finance.
Alvey A. Adee former Assistant Secretary of State in Washington born in Astoria New York 74 years ago today. Eugene Walter author of Paid in Full born in Cleveland 42 years ago today. Roscoe C. McCulloch congressman born Mullersburg Ohio 36 years ago today. Leslie J. Bush pitcher for the Philadelphia American League born Brainerd Minnesota 24 years ago today. Martin J. O'Toole former National League player born William Penn Pennsylvania 28 years ago today.
A beauty product claims to brighten complexions and add rose to cheeks. Sold at grocers with satisfaction guaranteed or money back on a firm dozen pints. If unavailable, buyers are urged to phone The Elvington Pharmacy.
The State Board of Health urges a Wednesday December 6 observance promoting routine physical exams for adults. The leaflet compares body care to vehicle and farm animal maintenance, noting most people over thirty have some impairment and outlining a thorough, clothing‑optional checkup with measurements, exams, vision, hearing, urine tests, and blood pressure.
Serbian government and diplomatic corps arrive at Scutari. Turks capture a large section of Allied trenches at Gallipoli. Italians breach Gorizia defenses. Main Serbian army driven into Albania abandoning heavy artillery. Canada seizes all high grade wheat in elevators from Fort William to Atlantic coast.
Atlantic Coast Line offers excursion tickets for November 29 on all trains and for those arriving Richmond by 2:10 PM November 30 at 7.20 dollars from Wilmington with return by December 2. Schedules show depart Wilmington 3:40 AM 8:00 AM 6:45 PM and arrive Richmond 2:10 PM 7:45 PM 5:05 AM. For sleeping car and info contact T G White, Gen Pass Agt, Wilmington NC.
The Atlantic Coast Line offers excursion fares for several events. Richmond tickets to the U N C vs U V game on Thanksgiving are $7.20 with return by December 2. Raleigh tickets for A M vs W and L cost $4.00 with return by December 1. Norfolk guests to the Southern Commercial Congress can travel December 8–12 with return by December 12. New Orleans attendees to the Western Fruit Jobbers Association meet may purchase tickets January 27–28 with return by February 5.
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