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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1916
Page
11
The column riffs on price hikes for cigars and dining, mocks Republicans and Wilson, notes a Kansas lynching, and satirizes Hughes and Greek elections. It touches on British action on the Somme, tobacco plant moves south, and funeral flowers for Hughes, all in a flippant, opinionated tone.
A local newspaper comments on Republican congressional and state nominees in North Carolina seeking federal favors if Hughes wins. It questions whether Francisco Villa attended the Chihuahua raid and asks him to answer yes or no to ease tension.
A cryptic, sensational note mentions a burglar taking hair from a sleeping girl, with nautical slang and a wary tone about a small, quick theft during a quiet period. The fragment hints at a crime item paired with maritime phrases and ambiguous details.
A reader-consensus note suggests rising cigar prices may push men to cut smoking and allocate funds to home expenses, though it is not presented as formal statutory advice. The remark frames a practical financial consideration within domestic life.
The text portrays Charles Evans Hughes tilting toward multiple audiences with favorable references to Germans and Britons while avoiding core domestic issues. It hints Hughes balancing positions as he campaigns amid political contention.
The piece argues North Carolina’s abundant wood and pulp potential could spur paper mills, creating booming jobs, higher state wealth, and broader business growth. It compares to Alabama’s steel push, urging swift capital investment to capitalize on local resources rather than letting opportunity sleep.
The piece traces Mr. Hughes railing at Mr. Wilson's railway policy while lambasting the eight hour legislation. It notes Cannon supporting the eight hour day and praises La Follette's vote against it. Hughes travels to Milwaukee receiving ovation yet attacks the law, clashing with Republican leaders.
The Wilmington Dispatch and New Bern Sun Journal weigh in on Maine politics and a looming party shift. The Dispatch criticizes charity as mere condensed milk of kindness while noting the Democratic and Republican moves echo past battles.
The piece questions Hughes’s tactics and charges about Southern influence and taxation, arguing his appeals promote isolation and bias. It notes Lodge’s border troop claim and cites Republicans portraying themselves as inclusive while evidence suggests otherwise.
Ex-Judge Cooke of Asheville escapes conviction after being found with nine gallons of whiskey in a trunk. He claims it was for personal use, and the court dismisses the case citing his veracity. The piece questions the fairness of proofs tied to reputation and anticipates stricter laws to curb hypocrisy. It also notes social thresholds around Prohibition debates.
The Wilmington Dispatch aligns with The Observer in urging reform of the seizure system after a young teacher’s trunk was seized over alleged whiskey. It notes officials faced vigilance demands and blunders in identity checks, urging legislature to unify prohibition actions and curb hypocrisy.
An Oregon voter predicts Wilson will win the state by about 10 000 votes and notes Oregon's single electoral vote. He recalls Wilson's previous statewide plurality and the strong Progressive vote, while stressing New York remains the decisive state for Democrats.
The piece notes Britain admitting the steamer Cebu in Philippine trade was held by a British warship within territorial waters. It says apologies were issued and a fog caused the mistake. It questions whether the fog was of mind or heart and argues the officer should be punished for violating national law in home waters.
The Observer notes a hardening public mood toward prohibition and expects future sessions to tighten laws accordingly. Property transfers listed include E Y Davis to H E O Keefe, May Margaret Corbett to H E O Keefe and wife, and others on Chestnut and Market streets.
The Hon. Cameron Morrison was too ill to speak yesterday in Jacksonville. Officials note his absence as a political setback while critics claim Republicans are affected by his illness. Morrison’s condition prevented a scheduled appearance.
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