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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1919
Page
2
Northern Europe turmoil and US warnings in chaos
A chaotic dispatch currency of world events reports anarchist occupation in northern Rus sia and food and grain shifts. Allied relief fleets sail to the Nechangel front as violent confrontations erupt near Vienna and Berlin while American diplomats urge unity to restore business.
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Ansiety
Arle
Russia
Hungirione
Heltich House OF
Wiets
Vienna
Britain
Daeeeldort
Hwente
Berlin
France
Bas Vogtle
Dtomils
Romer Abmeneau
Algo
Bat
Peters Wei
Madgetare
Saxony
Altark
War Crews and Trials Dominate National News
A jumble of World War I era items covers military actions, detentions, and policy moves. Notes state officers detained for contraband searches, calls for international labor regulations, and claims of unrest in Mexico. The piece also discusses wheat forecasts, price guarantees, reparations terms, and the Allied council’s plan for postwar punishment of Germany.
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Washington
Galveston
Chestur
Murhawak
Ruseta
Avehangel
War Department
Department
Eliert
Maine
Irving Dmider
Canute
Wilson
Palpier
Ednamatariin
Committee On International Labor
Faris Eich
Cabot
Tire Department
Tamgien
Mexico
de Hent
Trhope
State Department
Railroad Administration
Department of Suites
Vidlenis
Attor
Eral Palmer
Atneral Frierson
Department of Agel
Congress
Rial
Belgium
Council of Four
Germany
Herald's Review Of North Carolina Capitol Events
The Herald surveys important happenings at the State Capitol and across North Carolina, tracing political actions, legislative notes, and notable civic events, and examines their implications for readers statewide.
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Herald’s Review of
North Carolina
Capitol
Herald
State War Policy and Rail Charter Motions Prompt Debate
legislative and railroad policy debates dominate duties as Attorney General Moore and Wake County officials discuss taxation features in a proposed cotton war effort. The North Carolina Public Service Board and highway commission outline budgeted road work, worker training, and essential infrastructure over the next year.
Change in lunch period at Liberty Ship Company sparks dispute
Washington report notes the Information and Education Service of the Department of Labor says Liberty Ship Company of Wilmington shifted noon lunch from 30 to 45 minutes. Workers refused the new period and a conference was ordered. men are willing to resume work under oil schedule while the dispute proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Snectal
Information and Education Service
Department of Labor
Howe
Liberty Ship Company
Wilhington
N.C
War Preparations and Recruitment Amid North Carolina Efforts
The state weighs wartime medical and ethical measures to form Adenaid elute and remove pitelle and adunoide swiftly, with central facilities and guided by withering rushers of elit iron. Volunteers are urged for Foreign Service, with Lieut Col. Flwin Ratcher in charge and officers ready to extend terms for foreign service. Governor Thomas Walter Jea led Better Babies Week calling May 11 to promote child health, while War Motion Pictures The Price of Peace will tour North Carolina for the Victory Loan drive. Lieut. K. Burgens resumes law practice and coordinates as State War Loan chair.
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Staten Army
Nylees
Tarhom
Payerteyille
Gastonia
Winston Salem
Charlotte
Ashe
Greensboro
Flwin Ratcher
Chas
Foreign Service
Govermor Thomas Walter
North Carolina
Lieut
K. Burgens
113Th Field Artillery
Re Joled
W. T. Joyner
Lien. Burren
Reidavite gold reported near Reidaville and Mine plans
Reports place rich ore at the Taylor property in Henry County with signs of gold and traces of platinum. Martinville miner Johnson has returned to study the mine near Miyobureh and work is expected to begin soon. Armaments mills resume full time amid worker cooperation. Mooresville mill dispute resolved with reinstatement of discharged workers. Two telephone linemen injured when pole broke. one dies. Road bond election planned in Lamberton. Wake Forest hotel project proposed with $40,000 outlay.
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UGE Settlement Moves Toward Final Agreement
Four plenipotentiaries converge on Versailles with the aim of completing a settlement by April 24. Key negotiators, including principal figures from participating states, gather to align terms and finalize a historic accord.
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Versailles
Adriatic Question Precedence Shapes Peace Drafts
A presidential statement prioritizes the Adriatic issue, especially Italy, in postwar talks. It notes Germany will be invited to Versailles on April 26 for final drafting while other questions move toward rapid settlement. Details outline large reparations and commissions, with figures cited for claims and payments.
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Wilkon
Vehill
Germany
Hod
Thorn
Cent
Versailles
Italy
Adriatic
No Legal Authority for enforcement of dry law
A historical note discusses lack of clear legal authority to enforce wartime prohibition. It questions whether the Internal Revenue Bureau could police liquor under executive transfer powers, noting potential funding and manpower gaps for a large federal police force.
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Ashington
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Kaiser's Youngest Son Seeks Emigration to America
Seneva reports former Prince Joachim Hohenzollern hopes to emigrate to the United States after peace. He is the youngest son of the former Kaiser and arrived from Merlin, with plans to stay in Switzerland until after the peace settlement is signed.
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Seneva
Joachim
Hohenzollern
Amerie
Mas
Merlin
Switzerland
Heavy fighting in Munich streets reports say communists fight on
Reports from Horlin claim communists in Munich have not been crushed and heavy fighting continues in the streets between fed guards and loyal troops. The central railway station post office telegraph office and several public buildings are again in communist hands using heavy mine throwers.
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Horlin
Mumich
Munich
Credentials of Delegates At Paris Peace Conference
The credentials committee of the Paris peace conference held its first meeting and elected Jules Cambon as president. It found many delegates’ credentials inadequate and incomplete. Henry White of the American delegation said the issues arose from misinterpretation of requirements and could be corrected to conform to the rules.
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Paris
Jules Cambon
Henry White
Washington to Carolina Booze Carriers Safe
Washington reports a Supreme Court decision affecting transport of alcohol between states. The text notes controversial bag searches and mentions recent incidents involving opened containers and disreputable conduct, reflecting a tense clash over enforcement and propriety.
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Carolina
Washington
Supreme Court
Homer Gadger
Virginia
North Carolina
Dms Dominion
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed for Blood Health
A 19th century advertisement touts Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery as a temperance remedy for impure blood and skin blemishes. The text claims impurities are expelled and vitalized blood improves liver stomach kidneys and overall health. Customer testimonial from Mrs Lucy Beach of Lenoir North Carolina praises its strength and flesh building effects.
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Dr. Pierce
Lenoir
N. C
No Difficulty There. New Mistinss Py aft Script
garbled OCR text appears to describe a faulty script title and unclear content. no definite people places or dates are readable. summary cannot extract meaningful entities or events from the fragment.
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Boston
Danderine Promises Hair Restoration With Dandruff Cure
An old advertisement claims Danderine cures falling hair by soothing the scalp and shrinking roots. It asserts quick results, reduced dandruff, and “soft, glossy, and twice as thick” hair after several applications, urging readers to buy at drug stores.
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