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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1916
Page
4
An old Wilmington newspaper page from October 11, 1916 lists subscription prices in cash, mentions second class mail, and carries a string of political quips and war commentary about U S leaders, the Allies, and public figures like Roosevelt and Hughes, reflecting World War I era sentiment.
Ambiguous OCR fragment mentions suffragettes in New York and a campaign tour. Readable facts are scant. no clear names, dates, or locations beyond New York. Provide a concise record of the fragment as a brief item reflecting uncertain notes.
The North Carolina finance committee reports broad support for President Wilson’s re election with donations from diverse workers and businesses. The piece notes opposition to Wall Street backed plutocracy and explains a U 53 submarine incident shaping public opinion. It also covers a Brunswick bridge project and local civic efforts.
The opening sermon of the 44th Triennial Convention in St. Louis by Bishop Daniel S. Tuttle argues for an American flavor in the church. He praises unity, lay participation, and missionary work while noting relations with Canada and England and urging support for missions amid Europe’s war exhaustion.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Portland item noting bread price increases as a leading topic at a convention. Names and full context are unclear, but the issue centers on rising costs affecting residents and debates at the event.
The nation pauses for baseball as the World Series unfolds with Brooklyn in view. Citizens from Boston to Massachu setts follow the game inning by inning while governors and mayors stay tuned. The crowd on shores and fields celebrates with wartime news paused for sport.
The piece notes that Max Gardner and Cameron Morrison appear to be the Democratic contenders for lieutenant governor and potential gubernatorial race in 1920. It calls for public notice of who will race in 1924 1928 and 1932, urging ahead with more timely declarations.
One hundred years ago Richard B. Kimball founder of Kimball Texas was born in New Hampshire and died in 1892. Twenty five years ago George Meirs a Presbyterian preacher died in Argyle New York. Mantua was sold by Austrians to Italians in 1866. Parnell funeral drew crowds in Dublin in 1891. October 11 1915 reports show Austro German front lines and Salonika landings with 14000 Allied troops daily.
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