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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1916
Page
4
A collage of wartime musings and social quips critiques Wall Street politicians Rome Romania and Carranza. Notes on Red Cross goodwill Spain Mexico and Prohibition highlight public sentiment. Witty asides touch on censorship optimism and Thanksgiving themes amid global conflict.
Rotarian W D McMillan Jr urged Wilmington expansion through manufacturing plants, becoming a winter resort, or a trade center. He argued unity and action by citizens can seize waterway advantages, lowering freight via water and rail, while noting Charlotte’s suburban growth as a prosperity indicator. He also discussed the Chemung sinking case with caution on international law and submarine conduct.
The piece notes women in New York and Durham initiating egg boycotts amid rising living costs while men offer bluster. It observes varied regional chances for success and argues broader cost-cutting could teach those in power a lesson. It also references the Madison County murder trial of David Overton and questions the defense strategy.
The legislature will grant a delay to Governor elect Bickett for his inauguration. The delay is considered a privilege to allow Bickett time to appear before the United States Supreme Court on behalf of North Carolina, keeping him on the firing line until the end.
The Greenville editor notes the Greenville sedector has fallen to a receiver but will be rehabilitated for the town's need of a live newspaper. He hopes the property will be managed well and trusts D. J. Whichard will remain in charge, praising him as a good newspaper man and clever fellow.
Henry Ford asserts he has no intention to revolutionize the auto industry. He claims to be a man of peace and rejects any notion of revolutionary change.
The North Carolina senator Lee S. Overman declines seeking Senate leadership roles, favoring Western strength and unity. He urges that Western and Southern loyalties support a united Democratic administration, praising the Midwest and South for backing Wilson and calling his stance broadminded and gracious.
The column notes several figures born on this date in history. William G Lee from La Patrie Illinois and Joseph B Davies of Watertown Wisconsin are among leaders cited as turning older. Dr Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg born Brandenberg province turns 60. Ellen C Sabin of Milwaukee Downer College reaches 66. Trixie Friganzie the Cincinnati actress is 46. Edwin P Morrow Kentucky Republican leader is 38 and Carl E Weisman of the St Louis club is 27.
World war notes from November 29 1915 report the German emperor consulting with Austrian war chiefs in Vienna. Snow halted fighting on the Allied Serbian front while Paris said French forces advanced north of the labyrinth area. Earl Kitchener is said to have met French leaders in Paris as the Allies push the Dardanelles assault by land and sea.
The editor of The Robesonian owes thanks to Mr. W. H. Inman of East Lumberton for a half bushel of fine yam potatoes. Inman grows many potatoes and even has one weighing 912 pounds. He displayed excellent produce at the county fair in Lumberton from November 15 to 18.
Mr. H. Haney fell from a log during possum hunting last Saturday night and broke his arm, as reported from Marshville Home.
Atlantic Coast Line offers excursion tickets for the U N C versus OW Thanksgiving game at Richmond. Tickets from Wilmington are $7.20 with return by December 2. Train departures from Wilmington include 3:40 AM, 8:00 AM, and 6:45 PM arriving Richmond at 2:10 PM, 7:45 PM, and 5:05 AM. For sleeping accommodations and details contact T C White, Gen Pass Agt, Wilmington NC.
Atlantic Coast Line announces excursion fares for Thanksgiving football games. Richmond passengers can buy tickets for all trains November 29 and the 3:40 a.m. train November 30 with return by December 2. Raleigh travelers to the A M vs W&L game may buy November 29 tickets with arrivals before 12 30 P M November 30 and return by December 1.
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