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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1916
Page
4
The Durham Herald notes a bulky fair edition from Durham County and discusses public interest in the world series, the Wilmington corn show, and a Wood exhibit by W. H. Croker. It promotes Fire Prevention Day centered on schools to teach fire caution and save lives and property.
Writer argues that a presidential bid by Woodrow Wilson requires money, noting Wall Street will not fund the Democratic effort and urging the masses to donate to support Wilson’s campaign. The piece frames money as a practical necessity for achieving political goals.
The Virginia Republican campaign committee stretched a Hughes Fairbanks banner across a Richmond street. The action appears wasteful of material though Virginia Reps may aim to impress at a forthcoming pie distribution if Hughes and Fairbanks win.
President Wilson will include many Progressives among his voters during the event. The piece argues the Democratic party upholds real Progressive principles and notes the shift shows Progressives valuing principle over greed, a pleasing trend for the Democrats.
Dispatch notes many telegrams congratulating the president on appointing a commission to investigate eight hour day operations. The piece predicts Mr. Hughes will denounce the move, unless Republican leadership persuades him to speak cautiously.
Hon. E. H. Cranmer of Southport earns favorable notices in New Hanover for touring the district and meeting voters. The piece highlights Cranmer's accessible approach, expected strong support, and a pledge to represent district needs with broad, thoughtful doctrine.
Henry Ford breaks with Republicans praising Woodrow Wilson. He cites Wilson's appeal to independents, predicts party realignment, and supports the president's peace policy and domestic record. Ford notes conversations with Republicans joining Wilson and endorses Wilson’s handling of labor issues and foreign policy.
The Raleigh Times critiques the Godwin McCaskill joint debate planned for Wilmington later this month. It predicts a fiery event if tensions remain high and notes the overall spectacle may not elevate public discourse.
The Greensboro Daily News notes ongoing national issue discussions are scant and muddied. It reports Mr. Godwin may need to confront political danger with decisive action.
King Nicholas of Montenegro exiled ruler born in Niegush aged 75 today. Senator-elect Frederick Hale born in Detroit 42 years ago. Father Vladimir Ledochowski Jesuit head born in Poland 50 years ago. Senator Joseph E. Ransdell born Alexandria Louisiana 58 years ago. George P. McLean born Simsbury Connecticut 59 years ago. Wallace G. Nye mayor of Minneapolis born Hortonville Wisconsin 57 years ago. Congressman Patrick H. Kelley born Cass County Michigan 49 years ago.
A daily history note recalls events from 1816 to 1891. Edmund Hammond Hargraves, discoverer of Western Australia gold fields, born in England and died in Sydney on October 29, 1891. Also notes 1841 Don Diego Leon’s failed Madrid palace attack, 1867 US Catholic National Council in Baltimore, and 1891 Grant statue unveiling in Chicago.
On October 7 1915 Russians halted a German drive toward Dvinsky. Greek premier M Zaimis assumed office. Russian cruisers shelled Varna in Bulgaria. Greece protested Entente landings at Salonica. Bulgaria rejected demands and sent Serbia an ultimatum on Macedonian affairs.
New Bern on October 7 reports that Tasker Polk of Warrenton was ill in Kinston and canceled his address before local Democrats. Polk plans to visit New Bern at a later date as Dover Cove City and Vanceboro hold Democratic speeches tomorrow.
A humorous exchange has a worried lady asking a doctor about her complexion and face. The doctor bluntly replies that she should diet, prompting the woman to wonder which color would best suit her.
A health advertisement promotes an inside bath by drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the digestive tract and improve skin, claiming rapid health and complexion benefits for those with pallor or digestive issues. It also includes a brief anecdote about strict cleanliness and a humorous aside about factory safety and pigs.
Dr B H Greenwood of Waynesville says society neglects the animal called man and calls for premiums and efforts to raise healthy men and women. He cites fairs rewarding animals and crops but not human physical development and warns of hollow chests anemia and general deficiency across the state.
Mike recalls an exchange on the way home in which he asserts the last word with a woman by offering his seat and noting the expected but absent thanks. Ike probes how it happened, prompting a quick reflection on courtesy.
By power of sale in a May 26 1915 mortgage Robert Tucker Junior defaulted. On October 9 1916 at noon the highest bidder can buy cash at the Wilmington courthouse for land described as Lots 4 5 and 6 in Block 473 with a secondary mortgage in Book 78 Page 560. Mortgagee Winslow W. Smith attorney William Smith. Sept 8 16 23 30 Oct 7.
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