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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1916
Page
4
The Asheville Times mocks polish over force and urges Allied action in the Balkans as Romania enters the war. It notes potential Russian and Italian aid and warns Romania may regret its move if pressure on the Teutons in the west eases.
The New York World reports Mr. Hughes, silent during President Wilson and Congress averting a railroad strike, finally spoke to say the outcome is wrong. The 100 per cent candidate remains active, while the public sees a deformed form in the situation.
President Wilson added Newton D. Baker to his cabinet and Baker made two speeches in the state this week. Reports from Winston-Salem and Greensboro describe Baker as a powerful, clear thinker whose remarks impressed locals more deeply than Bryan’s early campaign appearance in Winston-Salem.
The piece condemns Republican leaders for meeting to counteract Congress eight-hour legislation and turn it into a weapon against President Wilson. It argues the act should be used on merit, not partisan advantage, and decries perceived hypocritical tactics by prominent citizens.
The Greensboro High Point highway demonstrates a durable asphalt concrete path aimed at boosting trade and industry. Supporters tout long term savings and reliability as the project embodies the good roads movement with Guilford leading the charge.
The article cites University News Letter figures showing high livestock losses from disease and exposure since 1900, with cattle and sheep declines and hog losses peaking in 1914. It notes rising farm cattle but a big gap from 1907, growing meat demand abroad, and retail meat prices rising, prompting Western farmers to ask why profits lag.
The Wisconsin renomination of Senator LaFollette shows progressivism remains alive in the state and may boost Wilson’s November bid. LaFollette’s stand contrasts Hughes, as the senator who voted with Democrats for the eight hour day bill. Fighting Bob embodies progressive identity within the GOP.
The Democratic National Committee warns candidates for electors in South Carolina about preventing Republican tricks and outlines strict elector qualifications. The letter from Chairman Vance McCormick stresses no holding of public or bank director roles and urges electors to be properly registered with tax receipts and required qualifications.
The Hon. Ty Cobb announces support for Wilson and notes that Tris Speaker and Jo Jackson also back him. The trio joins Cobb in backing the Democratic candidate.
A brass band fund collector meets a stern farmer who unexpectedly subscribes a large amount. The farmer explains he loves music mainly to scare cows from his tatters during practice and says he is grateful.
The Progressive Farmer urged farmers to secure export licensed graders in market towns where state grading is unavailable. Citing State Warehouse Commissioner McLaurin, the piece argues for laws mandating licensed, independent graders and suggests combining weighing and grading by a trained official to ensure fair, accurate results.
The fourth annual Better Babies Contest will be a highlight of the State Fair. Organized by the Woman's Club of Raleigh and the State Board of Health, it runs October 17 to 20 with free entry for six months to three years old. Exams by a team of physicians include an eye ear nose and throat specialist and mothers receive care guidance.
Flumley accuses Flimley of demanding a fiver while ignoring a ten loaned earlier. Flimley retorts the ten was a wartime loan to establish credit, framing the matter as a financial dispute over borrowed money.
The Hughes Alliance opens at 221 Broadway drawing 2000 visitors in two hours and enrolling about 250 new members. Campaign dolls, including Wanamaker gifts and khaki boy dolls, are offered with stages featuring Hughes and Wilson. A second shop at Broadway and Seventy fourth street opens Saturday as plans for more stores unfold.
Albert Stern Jr 14 son of a wealthy broker and New York Stock Exchange member was shot in the stomach at Beechwood the Stern summer home in Irvington on Hudson taken to Dobbs Ferry Hospital where surgeons removed a rifle bullet. Police said the shooting was accidental by a chauffeur's son and no arrest was made.
Petrograd reports reveal a plan by Emperor Nicholas to grant broad amnesty to political exiles and prisoners. Minister of Interior A Khorostoff says 120 exiles have been released and more cases are under review, with telegrams confirming Siberian renewals and ongoing consideration.
Justice McGowan dismissed the suit after evidence in the case of F. H. Krahnke Jr against Tidewater Power Co over money and jewelry stolen from Lumina bath house on Labor Day. Krahnke’s attorney J. C. King said an appeal to the Superior Court will be filed.
An elderly visitor touring Nelson’s ship Victory is shown the brass plate marking where Nelson died. She reacts by quipping that she nearly tripped over it herself, much to the amusement of onlookers.
Tokio reports the island of Niijima in the Kazan group, about 600 miles south of Yokohama, has recently disappeared. No further details on cause or fate are provided.
Seaboard Air Line announces sale fares to multiple cities including Lenoir Raleigh Jacksonville Chattanooga Cleveland and Savannah with specific sale dates limited return deadlines and contact info. Prices range from 4.30 to 33.05 and office details list H R Pleasants and the Orton Hotel Building.
A long listing of excursion fares from Tryon Cleveland Washington Chattanooga and Jacksonville with return limits and dates for national rifle and pistol matches and other events. Tickets priced and sale dates noted along with reduced party rates and proportionate fares from other ACL points.
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