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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1919
Page
3
The Roanoke Rapids Herald is represented worldwide by about two hundred photographers. Over one hundred work with the armies and navies of the warring nations. Each week the best and most interesting photos taken by these photographers will be reproduced for Herald readers.
Fragmented notes describe a deer forest near Messin west of an acres area, with hints a general or colonel figure named Horne and a discussion of deer feeding, sheep, cattle, and income from rents. The garbled text mentions war honors, a photograph, and a plan to convert deer holdings to other uses amid hard times.
An elderly man on a New Haven trolley totters from a corner seat and argues with the conductor over paying fare, insisting he paid upon boarding at New Haven, while a bystander recalls a boy on the car. The exchange reflects a chaotic moment aboard the car.
Twenty year old Flora Hayne Whither daughter of New York millionaire Maria Taxi Whitney travels from New York to Europe seeking work. She heads to headquarters of the Requblenty wati ons titlend executive vemratiter amid rumors of secretaries.
A quarrel erupts when a repair returns late from a head garage. The owner confronts the shop, insisting the customer’s wife will be cremated, as heated exchanges reveal a tense dispute over service and intentions.
A romantic youth presses his suit to wed Gwendolyn, seeking consent from Mr Cumrox. The elder denounces the request as inappropriate for matters of dignity, questioning the couple’s claim of a settled intention and the need to seek approval.
A reading on the loan shows a total amount far below what analysts anticipated. Officials note the discrepancy and promise further clarification as discussions continue.
The Victory Liberty bond issue to be offered April 22 details four year maturity with 4 and 3/4 percent notes convertible at holder option. Amount set at 4.5 billion dollars to retire existing debt while tax exemptions apply to estate and inheritance taxes. Subscriptions and allotments under the general plan to be announced, with payments starting May 20 1918 and maturities through May 20 1922.
A fragmented German dispatch reports the Saxon war minister killed in Dresden by a mob. Demonstrators stormed the ministry near Tepter Square, dragging the minister into the street where he was struck and dragged away, amid protests over a wartime pay order by Herr Nethring. Hospitals reported casualties.
The record shows only three of Wilson’s fourteen points not endorsed. The debate centers on three items: freedom of the seas, telegraphs, and trade outlets, with the rest reportedly accepted by the conference. The fate of the treaty remains unsettled as nations weigh domestic and international pressures.
Washington reports the battle fleet grew last month with one destroyer and one submarine joining Admiral Mayo's squadron en route from Guantanamo. Five auxiliary ships were completed in March and officials expect over 150 more ships to be delivered before year’s end.
Eugene Debs, longtime Socialist presidential candidate, surrenders to federal authorities in Cleveland and heads to the federal prison at Moundsville Virginia to begin an MK year sentence for espionage act violations. The party expects arrival late if transport can be arranged.
Pleasanton Calif Mrs Phoebe Ap Person Hearst widow of Dan Hearst and mother of William Randolph Hearst publisher died at home after several weeks illness She was 78 known nationally for her philanthropic work Mr Hearst was with her at the end
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