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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
2
World War Era Roundup of Conflicts and Politics
A condensed world digest reports a deadly family shooting near Mexico Missouri, war policy shifts under Baker and the War Industries Board, draft plan changes, Meuse battles, anti Semitic unrest in Russia and Elsewhere, shipping and finance updates, and U.S. wartime measures including Liberty bonds and censorship rules. Notable names appear: Alfred Baker, Hugo Lehmidt, Eugen Schwerdt, General Pershing, President Wilson, Japan, Col. Boyd, and King Albert. The item weaves multiple overseas and domestic wartime notes into a single roundup with emphasis on policy, battles, and home-front finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Adkins
Nolan McGowan
Ruby McGowan
Gladys Adkins
Mexico
Deutsches Bank of Berlin
Hugo Lehmidt
Eugen Schwerdt
Alfred J. Baker
New York State
War Industries Board
Wilson
Washington
Provost Marshal General’ Office
Department of Labor
South
Maelf
Department of Agriculture
Irvine J. Lonroot
Superior
Win
United States
Paul O. Hasting
Wisconsin
Joseph B Daview
Victor J. Berger
War Department
Baker
Pershing
France
Rodman Law
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Texas
RF. Ives
Chicago
Carl &, Esktrand
Brooklyn
Russell H. Ewiegine
Waynetown
Ind
Emington Aviation Field
Houston
Otto Ett
Edward Wailer
Henry Williams
New York City
Trenton
N. J
Robert P. Praeger
Collinsville
Ill
Pragger
Oise
Liberty Lown
Baltimore
America
Germany
Monrdy
Treasury
Meuse Heights
Verdun
Japan
Boyd
Order of Leopold
Senate
Britten
Illinois
Pershi Boon
Ing bin Carder
King Albert In
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Dignified North Carolina Farmers Union Remains Divided
A Raleigh dispatch surveys North Carolina Farmers Union internal strife at Winston Salem. Leaders speak of weak local governance, top-down errors, and a plea for a bottom-up successor with stronger local autonomy. The piece notes the recall of Dr. Clarence Poe and hints at broader political tensions within the state’s wartime administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service
Mally
Winston-Salem
Clarence Poe
Progressive Farmer
Executive Committee
Farmers Union
North Carolina
Hein
Farmers Walon
Ite Foundation
J. 7. Green
Wilmington to House Government Concrete Shipyard
Washington reports the Shipping Board will establish a concrete shipyard in Wilmington to build six ships totaling 6,000 tons with two sizes 3,500 and 7,500 tons. Project cost about 6 million dollars, with a million-dollar expenditure for construction and a sizable payroll. The move aims to accelerate steel barge and steamship production to replace losses from American tankers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special
Washington
Wilmington
D.C
Shipping Board
Hurley
2Ley
United States
North Carolina
Uncle Sai
Simmons
Godwin
Motorman Held In Death of Conductor On Track
Winston-Salem motorman John Shackleford faced a preliminary hearing after being charged with causing the death of Conductor Pe when a car struck another as Pe stood in the middle of the track adjusting his trolley. Bail set at 200 dollars for grand jury. Hamlet to have another weekly, The Hamlet Times, edited by Ralph W. Smith. Frank Spear, German native, found guilty of threatening the President and released to care for his family with reporting to the October court session for possible sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Motorman
Winston-Salem
John Shackleford
Petree
Shackleford
Hamlet
Hamlet Times
Ralph W. Smith
Rockingham
New Paner
Roykin
Main Street
WH Lindsey
Charlotte
Frank Spear
Saxony
Germany
America
James E. Boyd
American Troops Rush to France Under Speed-Up Plan
American forces move rapidly to France as part of the government speed-up program. The expedited transport and deployment aim to bolster frontline positions and sustain allied momentum amid ongoing hostilities.
Training British Steps for American Troops in France
Washington reports accelerated transport of American troops to France after Picardy. A British official note says Americans will be brigaded with British units to speed participation, with about 20 days of training before front duty. Americans will later rejoin General Pershing, sharing battles with British forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
Picardy
Crowell
Baker
Weite
General Pershing
German Opinion Shifts on U S War Effort
A Swiss-dispatched review cites Captain Persius of the Berlin Tageblatt saying Germany underestimated Americas role but now expects a rapid U S buildup. He warns against overstated submarine doubts and notes Washington may soon provide millions of troops to aid the allies in Picardy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Picardy
Han
Germany
Persius
Herliner ‘Tageblatt
America
Opine
Switzerland
Persian
United States
Amerie
Decision Delayed in $57 Million DuPont Stock Suit
Philadelphia. A U S circuit court of appeals delays ruling in the $57 000 000 DuPont stock case amid unresolved arguments. The suit stems from DuPont Securities purchase of Coleman DuPont holdings in DuPont Powder Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dupont
Philadelphia
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
DuPont Securities Company
Pierre DuPont
Coleman DuPont
DuPont Powder Co
Wheat forecast pleases U.S. and food authorities
Washington reports Department of Agriculture forecasts a winter wheat crop of about 660 million bushels, with optimism from the Food Administration. If spring wheat keeps the same ratio, next year’s harvest could meet domestic and Allied needs. Forecasts indicate an increase of 142.1 million bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Food Administration
Fifty Million Dollars Planned for Concrete Shipyards
Chairman Hurley of the Shipping Board asks Congress for fifty million dollars to develop concrete shipbuilding. The plan envisions a quick surge at five government yards with site announcements pending. Three southern yards are expected, including one at Wilmington, North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Hurley
The
Shipping Board
Binh
Wilmington
N.C
Hunser Leaves West Command Dream of Victory Crushed
Hunser departs West Command amid shattered ambitions as an overwhelming victory slips away. The outcome leaves his strategic plans in tatters and signals a stark setback for his leadership and goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunser
West Command
Foch Bids Time in Somme Fight as German Offense Lingers
The Somme battle slows after three days of fighting, with French and British forces holding firm. Foch coordinates strong resistance and tactical line adjustments while German efforts push for elbow room at the front. A report from Paris notes the emperor may shift to Romania after the western front crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faroweas de Tri
Parix
Vladivostok
Hfe
Paris
Picardy
Parla Dis
Kent Cecman «UN
Somme
Foch
Ludendorff
Romania
William
Berlin
Noyan
Grivesnes
Oise
Chauny
Marixis
Pershing Urges Liberty Bond Drive To End War
From the American Expeditionary Force HQ in France a Liberty Loan message from General Pershing stresses that every dollar pledged equals American manhood and self denial. He praises home unity and a swift victory, noting many communities have exceeded quotas and earned the Liberty loan honor flag. Lane adds war has crystallized the people's resolve to support the army until civilization is saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
Pershing
Loa
Lane
British Counterattacks Repel Germans In Aveluy Wood
London reports successful British counterattacks against German forces in Aveluy wood on the Ancre river’s west bank near Albert. The war office notes British recaptured all former positions, repulsed a German railroad assault opposite Albert, and broke up another attack south of Hebuterne with heavy artillery fire.
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Albert
Teither
Parle-Amiens
Amiens
Lerthe
Castel
Moreuil
Hamel
Kokand
Russia
Count Czernin
Vienna
Rowmania
United States
Berlin
Provident Wilson
London
Aveluy Wood
Ancre
Abbert
War Office
Hebuterne
Pasha Appeals to President Poincare for Mercy
Paris report that Albert Sales counsel for Bolo Pasha who was convicted of treason and sentenced to death has presented a plea for clemency. Pasha’s last hope rests with President Poincare as a final decision may be awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Poincare
Albert Sales
Bolo Pasha
Memeney
Thin Ts
Bolo
Trial of J. W. W.8 halted by judge in Chicago
The trial of the 111 J. W. W. leaders on sedition charges stopped when the government proved veniremen were approached and questioned about socialist and J. W. W. views by defense figures. Judge Lands dismissed the venue and ordered a new one. Reopening set for April 16.
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Chicago
Veniremen
Landis
Hoe
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