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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1919
Page
2
News of the South confronts military control and world affairs
A sprawling, era-spanning summary covers generals Leonard Wood and Hugh Scott opposing martial law control, U S policy toward Japan and Siberia, peace talks, troop redeployments, and upcoming elections. It also notes land bank loans, rail and freight issues, and suffrage progress in Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leonard Wood
Hugh L. Scott Tretired
Tientsin
Knapp
Navy Department
London
U. S
Wilson
Peiow
Peck
Nea Ta Mars
Europe
Nuebor
W. P. Richardein
Emmanuer
Fies Dliapatel
More Trouble In Peace Conference Obstacle To Progress
Conferees face renewed friction impeding talks as obstacles stall progress toward a formal peace agreement. Delegates urge coordination and clarity, while critics warn delays prolong instability in the region.
Highway Act Funds to Cut Federal Road Costs Statewide
A mailed copy of the Highway Act urges county boards to save about 200 dollars per mile on federal roads under a new ruling by the director general of railroads. The article cites shifts in rates and the potential use of rock and sand in road maintenance, detailing county allocations and the formation of a four-district highway division with county-specific projects. It notes delays, conventions, and personnel changes affecting state road work and related public notices.
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Boards of Commissioners
Mireetor General
Rallroads
Fullis
Me Ballig
Navi
Caroline
Bourke
Ogy
Aintimanes Bey
Rand
North Carolina battles over bonds and local development
Local districts vote on an $18,000,000 bond issue to improve roads water and river facilities amid strong campaigns. Farmers and towns with dam proposals worry about land and flooding while a civic group opposes. In Asheville a socialist mayoral candidate gains attention amid wartime politics as Wilmington police seize liquor from a car linked to a white suspect. Greensboro College receives a $100,000 gift for a new auditorium and music conservatory. Hendersonville hosts a joint meeting to hear power company plans for industrial development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croonsboro
Greensboro College For Women
Western North Carolina Methodist Conference
J. A. Odell
Italy and German peace terms loom at Paris talks
Reports from Paris indicate Italy seeks Adriatic access, with deadlock persisting among Clemenceau Lloyd George and Wilson. A three day delay to Versailles may aid allies as the 100000 word treaty document nears final form and German delegates prepare for a full delegation rather than envoys.
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Paris
Italy
Adriatic
Versailles
Marshal Pooh
Abe
Versalles
Versiilles
Marshal Boch
Germain
Sia
Count von Mrockdor Ranteau
Foch Ready to Act If Huns Refuse to Sign the Treaty
Paris reports allied commanders have agreed on military and naval steps if Germany refuses to sign. The reaction in Paris and London shows growing support for remaining adversaries until peace terms are fully executed. The United States stance remains delicate with possible alliance talk hinging on the league of nations working. The German attitude suggests they expect internal dissension to influence negotiations, especially on financial clauses.
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Amoh
Tof
Delhi
London
Constantinople
Wigord
Cyreuha
Maganeres
Smyrna
Turkey
Young Turk Organizy
Dobradje
Allenby
Egypt
New Zealand
Arli F
Wilds P. Richardson
Waving
Archangel
Thussia
Pubiel
General Pershing
Wilson
Epéiter
Paris
Council of Four
ESS
Goa
British Journal of Astrology
United States
Hugh S. Gibbeon
Poland
Weki
Russia
Parte
Russka Lace
Aary Ehituos Wal
Foch
Mitehat Foch
America
League of Nations
Victory Drive harvest swells as millions work nationwide
On opening day of a three weeks campaign, over two million workers, volunteers, and fundraising efforts mobilize to finish the job. Banks and solicitation committees report heavy activity for Victory Liberty notes, with national headquarters awaiting fuller figures later in the week.
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Washington
Victory Liberty
United States
Sutherin Hank
Treasury
Finch
Soviet Troops Not Yet Occupy Sebastos
Paris dispatch from Salonika states Sebasto pol port remains unoccupied by Russian forces. Report says fighting in southern Crimea has paused as Bolsheviks ease their advance under Allied artillery fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Sebastopol
Journal Des Debate
Salonik
Crimea
Detroit First Large City To Oversubscribe Quota
Detroit which boasted of leading the nation in the Victory Liberty loan drive aims to exceed its quota of 55 million dollars. City officials say the drive continues and workers expect subscriptions to approach ten million more, with daily totals already surpassing sixty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Communists in Lindau Defeated After Siege
Berne reports that Bavarian and Württemberg forces defeated the communists in Lindau on Lake Constance after a brief siege. Lindau was a major communist stronghold in Bavaria aside from Munich, and peasants in the surrounding countryside express satisfaction at the downfall.
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Berne
Lindau
Lake Constance
Bavaria
Munich
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