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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1916
Page
11
A collection of satirical lines about politicians and public life from the era. References include Wilson, Hughes, Taft, Roosevelt, and the 1916 and 1920 elections, plus a Danville Va. theater arrest over actors appearing barefoot.
The article argues the European conflict will last at least another year with a decisive end in the west. It cites winter conditions, trench fatigue, and strategic aims as factors, noting British and French forces must push Germany toward peace while Russia’s front remains volatile in the east.
The speaker argues the incident where a man jumped onto the President’s car reveals how a single troubled individual can threaten national stability. He notes the danger arises from a fragile mind, not lack of public support, justifying Secret Service protection to prevent a tragedy affecting millions.
Citizens are urged to register to vote in the upcoming election. The piece frames suffrage as a fundamental right and casting a ballot as a crucial duty, noting elected officials shape laws and national welfare. It calls residents to recognize their role as builders of government.
The piece argues that Charles Evans Hughes could not please competing factions from Roosevelt and Lodge to pacifists and German-Americans. It warns that a Hughes victory would trigger internal chaos, with factions clashing over munition shipments, bonds, and Wall Street influence, throwing business into upheaval.
A column argues King Constantine resists Entente pressure to enter World War I, valuing Greece's safety over personal gain. It notes Queen Alexandra's influence, Greece's peril if allied or central powers prevail, and predicts Constantine will lose either way while his people endure turmoil.
London reports the German owners concede the Bremen submersible is lost. The piece argues that wartime bravado and the drive to duty would not deter Germans from future expeditions despite suspected crew losses. It notes new crews are being sent to the front with inexhaustible supply.
The Dispatch reports a revival of shipbuilding at Wilmington with two schooners under construction and contracts for more. It predicts significant industrial development as the American merchant marine grows and capital flows to build various vessels.
A Friday night wrestling event at Greenfield Overlake pavilion drew a fair crowd. Edward Hall versus Wimore Brown ended in a 15 minute draw. Jessie Bryant beat Arthur Smith. Harry Fabs defeated Harry Newkirk with a three minute first fall and five minute second fall. Harry Einmann won after Ben Taylor called quits. dancing followed and the pavilion plans more bouts this winter with orderly conduct emphasized.
Tickets offered by the Atlantic Coast Line to all passenger trains on October 31 and November 1 2 3 with returning limit by midnight November 4 1916 Proportionate excursion fares from intermediate points Children half rate For details call Phone 160 T C Whith General Passenger Agent Wilmington N C.
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