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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1916
Page
4
A dense column wittily critiques Wilson Hughes Roosevelt and Taft era figures. It mocks speeches by Roosevelt in Chicago and predicts Democratic party luck in November. It notes Wall Street money backing Hughes and skeptical views on war rhetoric.
The article notes a nationwide Wilson Day with celebrations by Democrats to honor the Wilson administration. It praises protections for workers and business, and credits the regime with aiding farmers through funds and favorable markets. Calls for all classes to unite in support of Woodrow Wilson and his re election.
The discussion centers on Charles Evans Hughes advocating a high tariff while criticizing foreign policy and domestic measures. The piece argues tariff was not the campaign issue, noting a tariff commission will adjust rates and recalling Taft’s critique of the wool schedule as indefensible. It asserts Democrats have other priorities beyond tariff protection.
A gentleman named Sapp announces plans to seek Congress from a South Carolina district two years from now, challenging North Carolina’s long practice of announcing candidacies far ahead. The piece notes South Carolina already lists two 1920 governor hopefuls Cameron Morrison and Max Gardner, paralleling the NC lead in early campaigns.
Disquieting Mexico news hints war weariness rising among people. More citizens resist fighting, fear for lives, and seek peace. Learned men push for peace while some agitators fade, signaling a climactic upheaval and potential civilization seeds through enlightenment. Greensboro and Durham applications noted by local officials. Charlotte Observer issues praised for state progress.
Preparations rush for Wilmington's corn show as organizers promise a permanent home and an annual, elaborately staged event. The fair will emphasize agricultural and industrial resources, expanding glitter while preserving informative, substantive exhibits that have driven its growth and permanency.
The notice urges every voter in New Llanover County to confirm or complete registration by tomorrow. It stresses that unregistered individuals cannot vote and calls on all eligible men to exercise their right, listing steps to verify registration at local offices.
The Raleigh News and Observer notes Durham faces a Hill to climb in securing the Farm Loan Bank. The item hints at statewide interest in farm loans and possible political momentum affecting Durham and surrounding areas as readers await developments.
The speaker critiques Mr. Hughes for vague generalities on American integrity and international policy. He alleges evasiveness on whether Hughes would cut diplomatic ties with Germany after Lusitania, block munitions shipments, or seek withdrawal of Ambassadors Dumba and captains von Papen and Boy-Ed, and asks what Hughes would have done in those cases.
Theodore Roosevelt born in New York 58 years ago today. John L. Kennedy born in Ayrshire Scotland 62 years ago today. Roscoe Pound born in Lincoln Nebraska 46 years ago today. Viola Allen born in Huntsville Alabama 47 years ago today. Harry A. King born in Kansas City 49 years ago today. Courtney W. Hamlin born in Brevard North Carolina 58 years ago today. Sylvanus Vean Gregg born in Chehalis Washington 29 years ago today.
This date in history recalls events from 1816 Simon Bolivar sets out from Haiti in a third attempt to reconquer Venezuela. Fifty years ago 1866 Napoleon III told Washington French troops would withdraw from Mexico. A mortgage sale notice from North Carolina outlines public auction terms for late October.
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