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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1916
Page
11
A scanned full page shows paid notice lines for daily and Sunday subscriptions with prices in advance, plus a cache of political quips and editorial doodles referencing Lodge, Hughes, Roosevelt, Wilson, and other figures. It juxtaposes ads with partisan jabs about the war, economy, and party loyalties.
A North Carolina reader honors Dr Owen Kenan of Wilmington as he serves on the European front. He braved shellfire to aid wounded soldiers and was decorated with the Croix de Guerre for valiant conduct, earning enduring pride among his home community.
The article discusses the heckler as a new political figure popularized in debates. It notes how audiences assist speakers, how hecklers are answered, and how a bold question can shift momentum, with the 1916 campaign highlighting the phenomenon and its uncertain durability.
The Republican National Committee says it has received 1,667,757.29 in campaign contributions from 22,226 individuals averaging about 75 each. It notes the end is unknown and spending could be influenced by Wall Street and other groups. The piece contrasts with the Democratic party’s smaller average gifts from the masses.
The piece rebukes Theodore Roosevelt for attacking Wilson’s Mexican policy and castigation of soldiers on the border. It argues soldiers defend the United States and border towns, citing Funston Pershing Bell and Scott, and warns Roosevelt risks treason by sowing discontent among troops.
The speaker argues many are better off today than under Taft and criticizes the 1907 panic. They claim many still prosper despite some personal hardship, crediting the Democratic administration with sound policy and new opportunities that could yield more money in the future.
The article notes record attendance at county and state fairs with near doubling on some days. Farmers spend money, access credit, and market products profitably, signaling prosperity and stronger fairs next year as diversification and sound finance enable travel.
A conference notes railcar shortage but argues the few idle cars signal prosperity. It says railroads thrive under the Democratic administration and credit for high business activity goes to farmers, factory workers, and rail officials who support Wilson.
The Wilmington Y M C A announces division club organization for the 1916 fall, with eight to twelve boys per club, captains and assistant captains, weekly Bible study, indoor athletics, and a points system linking club activities to school and church work. Nearly 150 boys are enrolled in Bible study, aiming for 75 certificates. clubs include Dartmouth Pendleton Wood captain Henry Gieschen and others such as Cornell Edward Koonce, Columbia Geo Shepard, Princeton Hugh Hardison, Lee Club Howard Penton, Lawyers Harry Merritt, Bankers Edward Snakenberg, Engineers Walter Bradshaw, Mechanics Cecil Appleberry, Merchants Julius Wenberg, Manufacturers Victor Gore, among many.
Strong efforts by the Wilmington Rotary Club have produced a premier downtown lighting system for North Carolina. Last night the remaining blocks of the New White Way were activated, signaling near completion of the project.
The district plans remove nonfunctional poles as the new lighting system is commissioned and replace wooden poles with steel ones. Mr. Little will continue his law practice at No 1 North Second Street, while Mr. Cashwell and Mr. Washwell establish offices in the Pythian Building room No 2 on Princess Street. Mr Washwell earned a Wake Forest College L J F degree in May 1915.
The law partnership of Joseph W. Little and C. C. Cashwell formed May 24 1915 will dissolve November 1 of the present year. The firm known as Little and Cashwell will end its business as a legal partnership on that date.
Rev W McC White DD of First Presbyterian Raleigh will address the men of Wilmington this afternoon at Andrew's Church. He is described as an outstanding speaker with a valuable message for the gathering.
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