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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1916
Page
4
A Wilmington newspaper column from October 5 1916 mixes fashion quips about Palm Beach suits and overcoats with sharp commentary on political figures Taft Roosevelt Hughes Wilson and La Follette. It notes labor unrest on Long Island and mocks public figures while observing national debates over Mexico policy and prohibition.
The rivals, once pallbearers at a funeral, again acted as pallbearers for Mr Hughes in a political ceremony on Tuesday night. Their presence underscores the era’s sharp partisan theater and symbolic rituals in Frank Hughes’s proceedings.
The Raleigh Evening Times argues that Hughes would follow Roosevelt and bow to Wall Street interests. It says his ties to leaders like Penrose and Lodge would limit his independence and that German Americans err in backing him. The piece warns a duplicitous candidate plain risks as president.
The writer accuses Republican plutocrats of using economic pressure to frighten voters and suggests plant closings or price hikes could be temporary tactics if Democrats win or keep power. The piece urges citizens to resist such tricks and endure short-term pain over prolonged harm. It later compares political manipulation to enduring a painful tooth extraction versus neglect.
The nation’s press dedicates space to baseball as the world series nears, eclipsing politics. Brooklyn and Boston teams draw fan fervor, with many preferring game results to presidential news.
President Wilson, greeted along the route to Omaha, received a large tribute from the public. The masses showed frank, sincere support, signaling a choice against Wall Street and toward Wilson as representative of the people. The writer urges more public speaking on government policies, while noting the president avoided speeches.
The Raleigh paper urges a wood pulp exhibit at the State fair to showcase North Carolina wood and its value. It advocates hiring W H Crocker to explain pulp and paper making, believing his attendance would educate the public and spur investigation and profit. The piece stresses timely action and public engagement.
The Mullins Enterprise urges a standard flour mill as a good community investment. It notes South needs such mills to boost wheat production and diversify the economy. Farmers meet Saturday to discuss the proposal, with Mullins as the likely site for a new up to date roller mill.
Breslau reports 248 toadstool poisonings in 1915 with 85 deaths including 52 children. Causes cite unusual harvests and an influx of nonexperts eating wild mushrooms. A quoted exchange notes a didactic remark about kissing.
Democrats from Craven and nearby counties will hear Hon. Tasker Polk of Warrenton speak in New Bern next Friday night. The program includes several other speakers and invites all Craven Democrats to attend. The Craven County Board of Education met to review school progress and term prospects for 1916 17 noting strong performance and bright outlook.
New Bern Oct 5 A pair of deer and a doe were shot in one day by A M Williams and companions Mack Wetherington J R Bryan and Henry Edwards on H A Browns land. Bryan killed a large rattlesnake. James Hansley, a colored man, was arrested en route to New Bern for alleged involvement in A Aman's store robbery. Henry Harper was also arrested and turned over to Hampstead authorities. About 127 dollars were stolen. Lloyd Toler, a ten year old sentenced for larceny, is at large and believed hiding in the area.
Southern Pines reports tourists from the North arriving as the season opens. Hotels and rental agencies in Southern Pines and Pinehurst say this could be one of the most successful winters yet and note new cottages built during the summer will improve guest experiences.
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