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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1916
Page
4
A satire on political and social topics notes nature faking, Hughes as the latest run-about, and a critique of suffrage and Roosevelt. It mocks wartime politics with jabs at Bryan, Ford, and Wall Street influence while remarking on eggs prices and Carranza. The piece surveys public sentiment toward Wilson and Parker.
The text notes Harry Thaw calling for Roosevelt but failing to back Hughes, suggesting that Thaw’s public stance would reinforce the view that he is not truly insane. The remark frames Thaw’s reactions as a gauge of public perception and sanity in the political debate.
The piece notes October weather in Wilmington is considered ordinary and compares it with Japan producing baseballs for the United States. It remarks on the potential reflection on American industries and contrasts with fears of Japan making cannon balls for a future conflict.
The people of New Hanover county back the Woodrow Wilson campaign fund as donations rise toward a $5,000 minimum goal. Since inauguration funds have climbed to about $4,000, with small gifts from workers and backed by Democratic support the Wilson Club commits to meeting the target to oppose trusts and fund necessary campaign work.
Tonight voters in New Hanover county may attend an oratorical event featuring Cameron Morrison of Charlotte the Democratic elector at large nominee. Morrison is described as a stirring eloquent speaker who will present a masterful discussion of the day’s issues at the Court House. All eligible voters are urged to attend if possible.
A packing house committee urges strong community backing for a timely development project. Promoters praise the opportunity, urging residents to invest and help the section grow rather than fall behind others. Time and participation are emphasized to seize the chance.
A columnist notes cotton rising after a government report shows conditions above fifty percent. The 17 cent per pound record is repeatedly broken, and predictions of 20 cents become less fantastical as local calculations shift with each new high.
Secretary Cashwell of the New Hanover county executive committee leads a Democratic push urging registration and a large turnout for the November 7 election. The piece frames voting as a simple duty, links it to increased county influence and a silk banner prize, and signals strong support for Woodrow Wilson.
The piece mocks Charles Evans Hughes claiming he would avert disasters by magic, mocks his past statements and asserts the public demands a practical, flesh and blood leader not a supernatural figure. It questions his capacity to explain past decisions and warns of exaggerated abilities.
The Federal Trade Commission urges large Sunday papers to reduce edition sizes to conserve paper and cut costs without harming readers. The proposal aims to ease print shortages while maintaining access to news.
The writer notes that promotions are discarded from the reader’s view to cut costs. By trimming content while keeping essential lines and images, resources can be redirected to improve quality and value.
A 1816 celebration at Yorktown Virginia honors the 35th anniversary of General Cornwallis surrender, with public events noting the historic division of forces and commemorations in town.
Seventy-five years ago today in 1841 General Hugh McLeod led Texans who were captured near San Miguel by Mexican troops and marched under guard to the City of Mexico.
Fifty years ago today in 1866 the cornerstone was laid for the Kansas State capitol in Topeka. Twenty five years ago in 1891 biographer James Parton died at Newburyport Massachusetts born in England February 9 1822. One year ago today in 1915 Bulgarian forces captured Egri Palanka and cut the Nish Uskub railway while Britain declared Bulgaria the Aegean coast blockaded and German forces in Russia held defense and repulsed Russian attacks at Dvinsk Smorgon and Wessolovo. French aviators bombarded Metz railway station.
Brigadier General Frederick W. Sibley born in Texas 64 years ago. Robert Lansing born in Watertown New York 52 years ago. Earl of Selborne born today 57 years ago. James R. Garfield born in Hiram Ohio 61 years ago. Childe Hassam born in Boston 57 years ago. Dr James R Day born in Whitneyville Maine 71 years ago. Thomas Fortune Ryan born in Nelson County Virginia 65 years ago. Thaddeus H Caraway born in Stoddard County Missouri 45 years ago. J Otis Crandall born in Fowler Indiana 28 years ago.
A Wright Company report notes growing aeroplane development for passenger and freight use. President Magar cites a request for ten three ton freight planes to move ore from inaccessible mines to shipping points. The piece links wartime aviation advances with future peacetime expansion.
Mifflin County rattlesnakes are reportedly moving from mountains into open areas in M’stown Pennsylvania on October 16. Woodsman Boone Oro of Ireland farm cites multiple incidents of rattlers killed or stripped of rattles by laborers and residents, including a four footer with nineteen rattles and a four footer with fourteen rattles along spring trails and wood piles.
Huntington hosts heads of police departments from across the state for the annual West Virginia Police Chiefs Association convention. Sessions run two days with entertainment interludes as crooks are said to be fighting a city here today.
An advertisement claims rheumatism is painless and promotes St Jacobs Oil as a harmless liniment that quickly relieves sore stiff joints. It asserts most cases need no internal treatment, warns against drugging, and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from any drug store for rapid relief from rheumatic pain, neuralgia, and backache.
Des Moines reports a major push by brewers to undermine Iowa prohibition with loaded trains of beer and whiskey. Raids seized five agents and documents revealing a statewide bootlegging campaign implicating prominent families in pressuring repeal at the next General Assembly session.
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