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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1916
Page
11
A stream of opinions on prohibition papers and Roosevelt backing Hughes, mixed with editorials on the Teutonic war, Texas politics, and public figures like Jeremiah O Leary, Bill Sulzer, Villa, and Charles Evans Hughes. The column blends humor and critique in early 1916 political discourse.
A Bovie note mentions a submarine chase of a steamer but may confuse a boat with a log. A separate family of five faces medical bills with only one appendix left, prompting questions about spending on operations.
News item notes aviator Doc Cook intends a North Pole flight backed by a $1,000,000 pledge. He proposes the risky venture with a condition he will not return, raising questions about feasibility and safety.
The article discusses the Pennsylvania Democrats' visit to Shadow Lawn and favors delegations from New York Illinois Ohio and Indiana as more promising for the party’s chances. It contrasts the Pennsylvania visit with broader support from other states.
The piece accuses Charles Evans Hughes of avoiding direct answers on Huerta intervention Lusitania war Germany and the eight hour law. It says he dodges by detour and that jurors should judge his candor from his courtroom demeanor and the overall performance.
In New York Parker argues Progressives should back Wilson over Hughes, blaming Roosevelt for desertion and urging adherents to stand by principle. He claims Wilson is closest to Progressive doctrine while criticizing Hughes and the old trust-aligned factions.
The Wilson fund committee reports North Carolina contributions totaling 25415 dollars and 75 cents up to Friday. Wilson Salem leads with over 11000 dollars while New Hanover follows, and many counties have yet to report as the campaign continues.
The writer recalls a tale of an immigrant who asks about government and proclaims against it after a yes. He links this to Candidate Hughes asking if Wilson did it or is for it. If the answer is yes, Hughes is “agin it,” but the piece questions whether the people will be buncoed.
The University News Letter argues North Carolina could support many paper mills given abundant raw materials and local talent. It calls for more active capital and better business management, citing regional engineering skill and potential financiers. The piece also praises YMCA gymnasium work and promotes church revival services at Christain and Dock Street churches.
A political diatribe debates whether Wilson kept the nation from war while Theodore Roosevelt’s stance is labeled cowardly showmanship. It argues that mobilization on the Mexican border functioned as a deterrent and proves the United States was ready, keeping the country out of broader conflict.
A commentator praises extensive athleticism and healthy living inspired by public playgrounds. It notes a Chicago workingman as an example of balanced strength and health, and asks how to make exercise attractive and accessible for youths through communal recreation spaces.
St Matthew's at Fourth and Harnett streets led by Rev G W McClanahan offers 11 a m and 7 30 p m services with sermons Be Worthy of Our Calling Saving and Serving Sunday School at 10 a m and a Wednesday 8 o'clock meeting on Charity All welcome to attend
Southside church at Fifth avenue and Wooster street led by Rev W G Hall offers Sunday School 9 45 am, morning worship 11 am, evening 7 30 pm with male quartet and baptism following. First church at Fifth and Market streets led by Rev John Jeter Hurt offers services 11 am and 7 30 pm with sermons on nature revelation and future mortgage, Sunday School 9 45 am, Young People's unions at 7 pm. invites strangers and those without a home church.
Rev. John H. Shore presides with services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Morning sermon titled Consecrational Enthusiasm and evening message The Peace and the Sword of Christ. Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. Epworth League Tuesday at 8 p.m. Bible study Wednesday at 8 p.m. Public and strangers invited to attend all services.
The Christian Science Society invites attendance at 11:00 a.m. Sunday services on the doctrine of atonement and 12:15 p.m. Sunday School, plus 8:15 p.m. Wednesday services. A reading room in the Murchison Bank building offers literature daily 4 to 6:30 p.m. except Sundays and holidays.
Elder J B Gaskill preaches at 10 am and 7 30 pm with Elder J W S Harvey leading afternoon service at 3. Evangelist George Angel, touring from Moulmein Burma India, speaks to the congregation and Sunday school and will again appear at Calvary Baptist tonight. All are invited.
Calvary at Grace corner Fourth and Grace streets invites all to 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services with pastor Rev M T Plyler, morning subject What Thou Doest Do Quickly Mightily Faithfully and evening by Mr George W Angel. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Junior B Y P U 6:45 p.m. Sunbeams Monday 4 p.m. Teachers meeting Tuesday night Prayer meeting Wednesday night Senior B Y P U Thursday night Music class Friday night. EPISCOPAL St Pauls Sixteenth and Market
Rev F B Clausen pastors service at 11 am with There Remaineth a Rest Unto the People of God. Sunday School at 3 30 pm. Evening service at 8 with I Am the Way sermon. Junior Missionary Society meets Monday 3 30 pm for business and social follows. Visitors welcome at all services. Location St Pauls Market and Sixth Streets.
St. John's at Third and Red Cross with Holy Communion 7:30 a m Morning Prayer and sermon 11 a m Sunday School 4 p m Evening Prayer 5 p m Reverend W E Cox rector Also St John's at 1313 North Fourth street holds Sunday School 9:30 a m and service each Wednesday 8 p m All are cordially invited.
A letter to The Dispatch disputes a Wilmington bloodhound account after five men hunted a Watha area house last Wednesday night. The writer says the man escaped into woods, and the dog failed to track despite showing recent footprints and claims the dew hindered scent.
Preston Evans reports a break in at his home at about eight o clock last night. A 38 calibre Smith Wesson revolver and insurance papers were stolen. Police and bloodhounds searched the area but found no clues.
Sergeant Martin Flanagan of Company A, Wilmington Engineering Troops, Camp Glenn, is spending the weekend in the city.
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