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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1921
Page
2
Washington reports that farmers must receive about a 70 percent increase for their toil. Food prices are rising again and the coming prosperity hinges on real price adjustments. Farmers sell for far less than production costs as buyers pay around 20 to 60 cents on the dollar. The push for price relief argues the scale has swung too far against producers.
Massive stoppage halts farm and coal outputs across Britain as wage disputes paralyze two hundred sixty thousand miners and related workers. Prices rise, fuel and food supplies risk disruption while unions threaten wider strikes and government intervention.
Jr Farr is among the new members of Congress representing Pennsylvania's Tenth district. R Farr is identified as part of the contingent in the article, signaling a regional political update.
The Pennsylvania Railroad reported February operations at a loss of more than 8.5 million dollars due to high wages and operating costs. General manager C. S. Krick said wage costs consume nearly 70 percent of revenue, leaving only 30 cents to cover fuel, materials, taxes, and obligations without dividends. War Department notes advancing work to reclaim solider dead at Romagne Francon, while Navy recruiting in the Southeast reports Richmond and Atlanta leading weekly figures with 18 recruits each.
In Budapest former Emperor Charles of Avster Hungary sought to seize the Hungarian throne. He met Admiral Horthy who refused his plea and urged a return to Switzerland. Charles then pressed General Leh for military backing at Steinmanger, but was declined.
President Harding announced the appointment of Charles Ho Burke of Pierre as Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Also named were George N. Carter of Town as public printer and Thomas Robertson of Maryland as Commissioner of Parents.
Driewle Dr. Noll, professor at the University of Dese, announces an absolute cure for seasickness. He states the remedy works by rising bolisdonna and atropine to affect a nerve in the inner ear, eliminating the sensation of nausea and Hiteinens.
In Bristol Virginia Mrs Sullie Lewis was fatally shot by her son Charles Lewis while cleaning a revolver near Copper Creek. The incident, reported as accidental, occurred as the pair were in Bristol area and drew attention to potential legal questions about government liability in similar accidents.
National banks remain the heaviest holders of government bonds with Liberty Bonds and Victory notes totaling 4199,405,000. The report notes Jerome Arie and Mrs Clarence Hopkins, a mining engineer’s wife, connected to a case in Prescott County Jail after an acid attack on wheat teacher Lucilie Gallagher.
Hopies for relief from the homine shortage were shattered by John A. Donlin, president of the building trades union. Fighting has spread in Athens and along the Asia Minor line between Greeks and Turkish nationalists shows no relief in sight. Donlin declined to comment on zone 48 within 30 miles of Ismid as activity continues.
The Werner Journal notes that thirty thousand Yugoslav soldiers have gathered at Var nsitin in Croatia with the aim of marching on Stelnamanger to block any restoration of the Hapa burge by all means.
Provisional demand filed with the Railroad Labor Board seeks a wage cutback or reduction affecting about 26 000 unskilled workers on the New York Central Railroad to take effect April 1. The fight centers on provisional wage reductions and the impact on labor terms amid transportation industry strain.
A fire in Oklahoma City started by sparks from a passing locomotive damaged the Interstate Cotton Co warehouse and nine box cars. About 10,000 bales of cotton were stored, with total damage estimated at 578000 dollars.
Paris resists a restoration of former Emperor Charles to the Hungarian throne. Twinigh reports Southern Bell Telephone property replacement value in North Carolina at about 6.6 million dollars, per figures supplied by the corporation commission's vice president for operations and youth affairs with low charges.
Firefighters fought for over an hour against a dangerous blaze on the 31st floor of a tower in New York City. The incident drew attention as political figures and militia topics surfaced, with reports of a conference between Bert M. Jewell and Harding amid broader labor and anti Bolshevik tensions.
Richmond reports tobacco growers favor the cooperative marketing plan as a wave of cold weather passes. Officials from Virginia's Department of Agriculture say the fruit crop surplus remains largely unaffected nationwide. In Amsterdam observers monitor the Kaiser Wilhelm and crown prince reports on Emperor Charles's coup progress.
Allies reject Germany’s disarmament request and report that Japan knows nothing of it. References to Venizelos and demobilization appear as soldiers and sailors in various leaves, with authorities noting no such imputed visits or commitments. The text reflects uncertainty over disarmament questions and allied stance on Tokyo’s position.
A dispatch reports Panama mobilizing troops amid a Danville tobacco market dispute. Total season sales reach fifty five million pounds with boundary tensions involving Costa Rica. Washington notes terms of a White award enforcement at market close.
The Interstate Commerce Commission refused to allow increased freight rates on shipments from Houston and Galveston to low Russia points, blocking higher charges for stool manufactured articles.
Official quarters confirm martial law declared in West Hungary by supporters of ex Emperor Charles. Government circles show intensified gravity amid the announcement as tensions rise across the region.
The explosion at a Chicago fireworks factory killed at least six people, destroyed multiple buildings, and rocked a densely populated district. Investigators have not determined the cause, leaving the case unresolved.
Miss Charlotte Boyle of the New York Swimming Association won the national A. A. U. 100 yard swim for women at the Cleveland Athletic Club in one minute six seconds and sixteen hundredths, narrowly missing the record.
Rioting broke out in North Queens street and New Lodge Road areas of Belfast. Police fired on the crowd wounding a man in the former district while a woman in the latter was shot in the head. Meanwhile in New York, Supreme Court Justice Hillar denied a certificate of reasonable doubt to Robert P. Brindel, labor leader, convicted of extortion linked to the building trust investigation.
Rene Viviant former premier of France arrived in Washington on an official visit of courtesy to President Harding and presented credentials as envoy extraordinary to Secretary Hughes.
The bulk of the $7,000,000 estate of Robert Pringle who died a bachelor went to his only brother James Pringle of Milwaukee. The distribution was disclosed with the final accounting in probate court.
In a Washington State Department release the United States affirms allied blame on Germany for the war and supports reparations up to Germany's ability to pay. Secretary Hughes calls German position equivocal but states the United States stands with the Allies in holding Germany responsible and pushing for reparations where possible.
Bisbee post master L. BR. Maley reported being held up by two Mexicans who forced him to open the vault. The pair fled with about $40000, Maley said, and the incident was conveyed from Douglas to Bisbee.
The American Ta bor Alliance for Trade Relations with Soviet Russia endorsed a delegate from Richmond chosen by the Potters' Union to attend an international industrial convention in Moscow on May 1.
Secretary Denby returned to Washington aboard the destroyer Pruitt after a two week voyage to the Atlantic fleet stations in Cuba and the Dominican Republic. He visited navy and marine shore facilities including Cuba Halt and San Domingo during the trip.
Western Union Telegraph reports gross operating income of 119,992,895 dollars for 1920, up 17 percent from 1919. Other income brings total to 121. Operating expenses total 106,828,713 dollars, up 20 percent.
Reports say Hugo Stinnes, the German capitalist, is buying Austrian media on a large scale. He is said to own three Vienna papers, one in Linz, and one in Graz, and has started a new paper in Klagenfurt.
Flying columns of the republican army operate in Fermanagh Armagh Tyrone Kildare and Queens counties with extensive road destruction and disruption reported amid ongoing border tensions and clashes.
Constantinople dispatch reports Prince Andreas of Greece brother of King Constantine died of wounds from fighting near Brusa. The Greek royal family confirmed the loss as Turkish action continues in the region.
American radical Gale, arrested here, has been deported from Mexico via Vera Crug. The report says the deportation was carried out by Mexican authorities and Vera Crug’s maid was involved in the process.
In Constantinople the allies refuse the Greek request to transport troops through Thrace to Asia Minor by using the Temid railway. In Frederickburg Virginia two men are injured and freight cars destroyed when 40,000 pounds of black powder explode in a freight yard, blocking the RF&P railroad for hours.
Four hundred hens entered to date in a three year national egg laying contest beginning November 1. The race is recorded in Illinois as the first of its sort ever held. Daughter Sees Father death by own action in Miami Florida. C. Williams, former deputy sheriff and Dade county official, shot and killed himself in his home as his daughter witnessed from the doorway.
Alfred Griffin Field known as Al G Field premier of American minstrels died at his Columbus home from Brights disease after several years of illness. He was 73 and was born in Leesburg Virginia.
London reports figures from the International Labor Office showing union membership across Europe and the British Empire reaching 32,080,000 in 1919. The data highlights the scale of organized labor after the war and reflects broad regional gains in trade union activity.
The Union county road electorate resigns en masse except W B Lemmond of Vance township, to be voted on at the next board meeting and take effect April 26. Debt concerns and unpaid claims fuel discontent as debate over road administration continues alongside bond issues and local reforms. The article also notes Mason district appointment for Tr P Austin and new school bond plans in Hamlet and Lenoir area.
Charlotte County officials outline how salaries are funded under a new law. The state covers six months for county superintendent and assistant and three months for elementary and standard high school principals. remaining three months paid by local taxes. Local teachers are funded by county taxes at the request of the county board. The article also reports a North Carolina Y.M.C.A. meeting, a Farmington special school tax vote, and various local tax and bond items.
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