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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
3
A morning water race occurred yesterday in the Cape Fear River near Fayetteville North Carolina. The event involved Teer as the primary participant and began around eight o clock.
Thomas A. Ames, chairman of the Corn Show parade committee, announced the second day feature will be a large industrial parade with more than forty entrants. He placed soap-shot display windows at Woodall and Shephard’s drug store on Front and Princess streets showing last year’s Rotary Club parade.
The Deisel-Wemmer Company announces a price increase for the San Felice cigar due to higher quality tobacco costs. The consumer price will be 5 cents straight, instead of 6 for a quarter, reflecting the ad campaign’s note of maintaining an unequaled standard.
The cotton market opened soft with a 27 point drop on December to 18.75 and later deliveries up 9 to 10 points. Overnight selling pushed January to 18.90 after the call while May stood around 19.16. The market later steadied as shorts covered and rallied back toward last night’s close with regional quotes: Wilmington 18 1 4, Charleston 18 3 4, Savannah 18 3 4.
Fragmented OCR style notes show irregular open and close figures with entries like 11. 16,000. ee Open Close 10.92 2 10.91 1-2 10.94-11.00 .11.09 11.02 11.10 and references to sales receipts.
Spirits priced at 43 1 2 cents, Rosin 5.60 and 5.35, Tar at 2.60 and 10 1 2 cents, Crude ranging 4 to 3 dollars. Market notes indicate bid values for naval stores materials in Wilmington.
The bulletin lists prices and notes for several items. Spirits at Savannah Naval Stores show 44 1-2, Rosin 6.07 1-2, while Chicago Market reports Pork 25.92, Wheat 1.80 1-2, Corn 87 1-4, Ribs 13.87, Lard 14.92, and Oats 53 5-8 with various grades and units.
A list of deeds recorded today with A J Moore and E L Hinton transferring 20 by 80 feet in Carolina Heights to Thomas W Davis for 10 plus, and A B Lynch transferring half of Wrightsville Beach extension lot 19 block N to James F Post Jr, with C B Parmele transferring the other half of the same lot to Mary B Lynch.
A debate over compulsory health insurance spreads through New York newspapers. Critics accuse backers of impractical, paternalistic plans targeting workers earning under 109 dollars, while claiming labor groups and medical associations are not united in support. The piece notes a surge in soldiers’ mail and wartime postal traffic.
Wall Street opened with declines of 1 to 3 points in low priced rails and specialties, weighing on overall sentiment. Gains were shown in sugars and papers while many major names including American Can American Car and Foundry and United States Steel posted variable moves amid a broad list of industrials and utilities.
Newark court hears defense for Margaret Beutinger accused of fatally shooting her husband after years of alleged brutality. She contends the killing was to stop his attack and protect herself, with five children to testify about their father's treatment.
Atlanta reports kid Jones, a remarkable boy golfer, beating national amateur champion Chick Evans. Jones finished 2 up and 1 to play on Evans on both eighteen hole courses at East Lake and Druid Hills, earning praise from friends.
Two young men from Brooklyn North Carolina named M Humphreys and J Robas are in jail awaiting a preliminary hearing before Justice George Harriss on charges of stealing Dr Harlee Bellamy s Ford. The suspects were arrested in Mount Olive by H Mack Godwin and Frank George after the car was recognized there. Dr Bellamy accompanied officers during the transfer back to town. The pair reportedly confessed the theft saying they wanted to get home.
Mrs. Cuth bert Martin, president, reads the Wilmington Red Cross annual report noting four boxes shipped to Washington to aid a base hospital for the U S Army and Navy during the European conflict. The chapter protests embargo on hospital supplies to warring nations and calls for 130,000 Christmas seals. Other reports come from Mrs Mendelssohn Solky and nurse Anna Bentley.
Mrs. Mary Fels of Philadelphia, independent and Stockholm Peace Conference delegate, urges re election of Woodrow Wilson. She argues democracy rests with Wilson, sees him guiding the country through difficult days and serving the people rather than special interests.
The New York Evening Post on September 8 judged Hughes and Roosevelt as a bungled campaign pair, stating it cannot readily recall a worse effort and signaling strong criticism of their efforts so far.
A major merger among leading Pacific Coast fruit and salmon canning interests is expected to exceed 25 million dollars. Market observers cite a broad consolidation across several firms, with the deal centered on Narrowsport and related packing houses.
A doctors group urges voters to assess compulsory health insurance by its effect on democracy and institutions before adopting a European style plan. They warn propaganda from faddists and warn legislators against unintended labor side effects and cling to practical study before rushing to policy. They also call for contributions to the Wilson Campaign Fund.
An open air Democratic rally is planned at the corner of Fifth and Castle streets tonight with band music and speeches in support of democracy and Woodrow Wilson. Secretary C C Cashwell organizes the event aiming for a large crowd and promises brief, engaging addresses.
Advisory storm warning from Washington D C on October 26 1916 notes abnormally low pressure over the Caribbean and West Indies extending into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Observers report definite evidence of an independent disturbance off the east Florida coast and caution advised.
A call to back the campaign of Wilson by adding names to a growing donor roster. The appeal emphasizes public support and seeks participation from supporters to boost fundraising momentum.
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