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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1916
Page
4
The piece notes Virginia transitions to a dry column at midnight amid expectations of enforcement challenges and public unrest. It cites parallels with other Southern states, warns of blind tiger activity, and highlights Theodore Roosevelt and John M Parker linking national politics to the local dry movement.
The article urges an embargo on wheat exports to curb rising bread costs. It argues price movements reflect speculative corners and wartime risks, noting submarine activity and potential Dardanelles access affect supply and prices. Citizens would pay a fair price, while farmers gain, but consumers should not be squeezed.
A digest of political jabs and wartime notes from October 31 1916, including sparring between Wilson and Hughes camps, remarks on Roosevelt and Taft, and social commentary on aviation salaries and parades. The piece mixes humor with partisan commentary and daily life quips.
Delegates from across the country gathered in Louisville for the General Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star opening sessions. Mrs Emma Oeabock of Hartford Michigan serves as Most Worthy Grand Matron presiding.
The Sixth District race features Major McCaskill of Fayetteville and Representative Godwin in a joint debate. The piece argues McCaskill lacks a clear platform and relies on humor, while predicting a large victory for Wilson and Godwin in the district.
Peking reports Chan Chin-tao the finance minister has repeatedly offered his resignation after a $5,000,000 Mexican loan backed by Anhui and Humans mines provoked protests. Japanese bankers of the Asiatic Development Company sought copper rights and a broader loan, while parliament and officials argue over loan approval powers. The note ends with a separate item about America’s first national convention opposing woman suffrage set for December in Washington.
The piece contrasts hypothetical actions of Roosevelt and Hughes with President Wilson’s cautious approach to sunk ships and war entry. It praises Wilson for weighing evidence before verdicts, citing his measured, lawful method as safer for the nation. It notes the Kansas W C T U plans a drinking fountain memorial to Carrie Nation in Topeka.
Heavy fighting reported on the Riga front and Varna bombarded by Russian fleet. Italians launch offensives along the Isonzo front with focus on Gorizia mountain forts. Petrograd reports Russian successes near Tarnopol.
Fare table shows tickets on sale for multiple regional events with limited return windows. Locations include Sanford North Carolina New Bern North Carolina Raleigh North Carolina Atlanta Georgia Washington District of Columbia Norfolk Virginia and La. Fares range from 3.90 to 18.35 dollars with return limits from four to twelve days after sale dates.
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