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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1916
Page
4
The item lists subscription prices for Daily and Sunday editions and includes a stream of political quips and satirical remarks about Woodrow Wilson Roosevelt Hughes and others. It references rabbi Wise, a critique of war policy, and assorted mock headlines. The tone is editorial and humorous with political commentary interwoven.
A harsh characterization accuses Kentucky authorities of preparing lynch actions, claiming fear that masked New York dairymen could seize the blue ribbon for mob lawlessness.
The piece argues Charles Evans Hughes will stumble against the voters on November 7 and be isolated to an elite Wall Street faction. It notes the Erie Railroad head backs Wilson and mocks targeted Democrats while Republicans reportedly push Hughes College clubs amid ridiculing Wilson as a professor.
The report notes Democrats plan a push in Indiana for the Prohibition vote. It references Hughes denying an invisible government and cites Frank Hanly’s testimony alleging substantial influence, casting doubt on the campaign narrative and highlighting political maneuvering.
The text argues that if the Republican party gains power and involves the country in a foreign war it would provoke domestic trouble. It presents a warning that wartime policy could destabilize internal affairs.
The piece cites Vance McCormick saying the middle west is safe for Woodrow Wilson and that Democrats are enthusiastic and militant from coast to coast. It lists Edison Ford Wise Pinchot Gompers Walsh as supporters and contrasts Democratic vigor with boss politics and plutocracy.
The state board chair explains that primary law does not bind voters to party nominees and permits ticket splitting. He argues the moral duty to honor a vote, while noting the primary fixes policies, not individual loyalties, and that punishment for breach comes from conscience, not law.
Eastern Carolina fairs expand and attract attention with events in Greenville New Bern Rocky Mount Goldsboro and Kinston and a corn show in Wilmington. The gatherings promote regional resources cattle grazing timber and rich farmland while encouraging local interest and wider advertising of the garden spot of the country.
The Hon Cameron Morrison gave a vigorous address in New Hanover county praising democracy. He urged listeners to register and vote on election day to energize the party and overcome apathy.
A historical notice recalls 1816 birth of Gen. William H. T. Walker in Georgia and his death from battle wounds near Decatur on July 26 1864. It also marks 1841 Thames flood caused by northerly gales destroying significant property in England.
Fifty years ago this date 1866 Philipp Frenz von SieVold famed German botanist and explorer died in Munich. He was born in Wurzburg on February 17, 1796. Twenty five years ago this date 1891 dedication of the Beacher Memorial Church in Brooklyn occurred.
On October 18 1915 Gen Sir C C Monroe was appointed to command the Mediterranean expeditionary force replacing Gen Sir Ian Hamilton. Austro German forces seized Obrenovatz on the Save while France and Britain attacked Strumitza. Russian attacks before Divinsk were repulsed. Bombardment raged at Tahure Champagne.
Dr. David C. Barrow chancellor of the University of Georgia born in Oglethorpe county Ga 64 years ago. James B Frizer former U S senator from Tennessee born in Pikesville Tenn 60 years ago. Dr. Harvey W Wiley originator of pure food propaganda born in Kent Ind 72 years ago. Dr. Robert S Hyer president of Southern Methodist University born in Oxford Ga 56 years ago. Frederick S Snodgrass Boston NL outfielder born in Ventura Cal 29 years ago. Bert E Shotton St Louis AL outfielder born in Brownshelm Oh 30 years ago. John B Lobert NYN infielder born in Wilmington Del 34 years ago.
Men from across the country gathered in Indianapolis for the fourteenth annual social order meeting of men in various branches of the Series. They discussed business affairs in volts and watts and amphores and exchanged opinions on common interests to get acquainted.
Paris reports a new relief group named Brothers and Sisters of the War formed from American child involvement with the Orphanage of the Armies. The auxiliary, attached to Union of French and Allied Families, aims to match child adopters with war orphans, teaching charity and responsibility to youthful participants.
In Atlanta on October 18, Mrs. John R. Elliott testified in a divorce case that she drenched her sixty year old husband with ice cold buttermilk when he bent to fetch something from the refrigerator. She said the incident followed his carrying a picture of another woman and that she acted in self defense.
The article portrays Hughes opposing war and peace alike, but strongly supporting the protective tariff under Republican leadership. It notes his stance reflects priority for tariff policy over foreign conflict or diplomatic outcome.
In a sweeping season of titles Evans, Chick Jr., Chicago, secures National Amateur Open and Amateur crowns, becoming the first to hold both simultaneously. Miss Alexia Stirling, Atlanta, dominates women’s events by winning the women’s national, Southern, and Berth Ellwyn cup, defeating 1915 holder Mrs. C H Vanderbeck.
A restored apothecary ad extols a digestive tonic to renew vim and vigor in elderly users. It claims rich red blood flows into tired veins and sound flesh tones the bones with each pint consumed with meals.
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