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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1916
Page
4
The column riffs on Hughes, Wilson, Roosevelt, and German U boats while lampooning politics and campaigns. It contrasts temperamental leaders, notes laboring poverty, and hints at election dynamics in Ohio Maine and Florida. A satirical snapshot of public talk during a tense period.
The article lists those who will address the Once a Month meetings arranged by Rev. John Jeter Hurt D D pastor of the First Baptist church. It notes the announcement aligns with The Dispatch’s early prediction of Hurt inaugurating such a course in Wilmington and praises Hurt for contributing to the city’s moral and intellectual welfare.
The article argues German U-53 shows bold, resourceful warfare near New England with potential for wider undersea campaign. It notes the submarine delivered messages to the German ambassador, escaped, and suggests future danger if such craft operate from home ports, risking multiple vessels and global shipping.
The piece argues Republicans would trigger war or intervention to gain power, attacking President Wilson for seeking peace. It questions Roosevelt and Hughes positions on Germany and Mexico and suggests war would boost Wilson’s re election, claiming the public would not reject a war president.
A Wilmington letter-writer replies to James B. Church over mullet fishing. He cites twenty-seven years at sea and ten years handling fish, argues purse seine legality, critiques wreckless claims, and recalls a Compton cargo of mullets. notes birthdays of notable figures.
The Democrats of New Hanover County urge mass support for Woodrow Wilson, stressing that campaign expenses must come from the people. By Saturday night the county had raised over $2,200 with more contributions today as the drive continues, brief yet expected to succeed.
Wilmington graded schools held a program with a clear speech stressing fire prevention. Superintendent Blair and officials are credited for a successful observance expected to reduce fires and save lives.
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