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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1916
Page
4
The snippet covers subscription rates and post office status, then shifts to editorials and political commentary. It notes Theodore Roosevelt backing Hughes, George Harvey opposing Wilson, Wall Street tactics against Wilson, and a cheeky critique of campaign rhetoric and circus bluster. It ends with questions about Hughes and Mexico and references to Bryan and Parker.
The piece notes Taft and Roosevelt would be heard with interest but are defeated presidents. It laments oil discoveries in Mexico prompting calls for U S intervention to avenge American honor. It mocks German census and Edison prophecy about poverty fading in a century.
The author claims to have foresaw a fiery exchange in the Godwin versus McCaskill debate, noting the heightened interest from the Charlotte Observer and Greensboro News. A confident tone underscores prior predictions.
President Wilson creates a commission to study the eight hour workday for workers. Major General Goethals chairs with Clark of the Interstate Commerce Commission and George Rublee of the Trade Commission, praised for experience and integrity.
A broad attack on public duty and lawmaking amid a New York milk shortage shows how blocking essentials harms innocent bystanders. It argues for state power to compel delivery if needed and condemns allowing babies to starve as murder, stressing the public’s right to life over private disputes.
The eight hour day measure draws fire from candidate Hughes who calls it a force bill. Senator LaFollette defends his vote and honors President Wilson while opposing Hughes. The rift widens as Hughes travels in Wisconsin, while LaFollette, GOP renominee, defends party stance.
Former Congressman James Kennedy of Youngstown Ohio announces support for President Wilson over the Adamson bill. The move reflects Ohio’s pivotal role in electoral math and signals opinion in the former McKinley district about Wilson’s handling of the national crisis.
New Bern Sun notes competition between Wilmington corn show and Norfolk poultry exhibit. Readers face choosing between sister counties as both events spark local interest. The piece playfully muses on swapping shows and the lively Wilmington street scene.
Former President Taft will visit North Carolina to deliver a non political speech. The piece notes a past Taft address in the state that attacked the North Carolina Republican party and implies the same group remains in control.
O'Leary's telegram and the President's courageous answer appear to swing sympathies toward Wilson. Observers long inclined to the Republican side now show surprise at the turn and predict strengthened backing for the Wilson cause.
A health ad claims meat eaters suffer kidney problems from clogged kidneys and urges taking four ounces of Rad Salts in water before breakfast. It praises Jad Salts made from grape and lemon acids with lithia to cleanse kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent bladder issues.
Vienna October 6 The latest Austrian levy targets betting at race tracks adding a special win tax on wagers of 50 crowns or more per 10 bet The state expects about two to two and a half million crowns extra income from this new tax plus another 1 5 million crowns from bookmakers in track rings The overhaul raises the overall take from betting to 24 crowns in larger payouts and strengthens a profitable government revenue source.
An advertisement urges readers to test kidney health before life insurance risk. It claims sluggish kidneys cause backache headaches dizziness and lumbago and promotes Anuric tablets from Dr. Pierce of Buffalo New York. Trial offer 10 cents and full treatment 1.00.
A clipped phrase sets Roosevelt in Caesarite terms and Hughes as a hard collector of power. The remark frames two public figures in stark, ancient-metaphor contrast. It reflects contemporary critiques of leadership style and fiscal or political force.
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