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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1918
Page
6
A compact roundup highlights notable state and national happenings along with key global developments. The week covers political shifts, economic signals, and major incidents shaping public affairs.
The article notes a major earthquake affecting southern California and western Arizona, with widespread damage in Hemen and San Jacinto. It also reports election results from Belarus, political and war updates from Washington, and military movements as World War I continues with Allied and German forces in Europe.
The Lake Moor was sunk by a submarine with five officers and 89 men missing. five officers and twelve enlisted men landed at an English port. The Florence H wrecked in a French port with probable loss of 81 crew. Germans claim advances near Toul and Lechepr with American prisoners and guns captured. Reports from Budapest note Baron Burlan to head finance and foreign affairs. U.S. troops in Lorraine take No Man’s Land patrols, while rail and industrial orders urge compressing cotton shipments. War updates include air force leadership changes and British ambassador appointments. European actions also mention Armenian and Turkish developments and Arctic landings.
The Herald presents a statewide record of notable happenings across Raleigh and other sites, detailing political developments, public notices, and civic milestones shaping North Carolina during the period. It highlights legislative actions and regional affairs with an eye toward informed citizen readership.
In Raleigh and Southern Pines, medical leaders discuss wartime service acts and state commissions to oversee doctors. Governor Bickertle plans a five member panel, with Dr J P Monroe and Dr Cyrus Tinmanow noted among speakers and organizers.
General Julian 8. Carr, of North Carolina, reappointed assistant to Food Commissioner Hoover, will chair a Southern Commercial Congress committee to stimulate shipyard work. He and Dr Clarence J Owens will tour Southern ports to rouse citizens and workers, recruit labor, and speed timber deliveries if needed.
President Wilgon remains firmly opposed to a court martial bill as efforts to push the measure are halted. Unalterable stance signals no immediate passage.
President Wilson declares unalterable opposition to the Chamberlain bill to send espionage and disloyalty trials to military courts. Senator Overman releases the letter prompting Chamberlain to suspend hearings and drop the measure for now.
A historic warning-style ad urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and even adults. It claims quick relief from constipation, outlines safety and dosage, warns of counterfeit syrups, and directs readers to buy from the California Fig Syrup Company.
A severely wounded American soldier urges comrades to tell home they are only beginning. He and fellow troops praise the fight against the Huns while a hospital ward holds a captured German with concealed bombs and defiant swagger amid grim conditions.
Wake Forest students exposed a disloyal member within the body and promptly shifted him to a benign role with Uncle Sam's accredited agents. They warned faculty there was no room for both the critic and the loyalist and insisted one must vacate the position.
Nashington In compliance with a frequent of the railroad administration the interstate commerce commission authorized carriers to file rate schedules increasing joint rail and water and all water tariffs to a level not higher than existing all rail rates Carriers are authorized in a supplemental order to establish the new rates without observing the long and short haul provisions of the commissions regulations
Washington reports indicate American and French forces in the Toul sector endured more than 200 casualties as German losses are estimated between 300 and 400. Officials withheld confirmation and details pending further review.
Early dispatches describe extreme casualties among German troops in a brutal clash with American forces. The article notes higher enemy losses than anticipated and emphasizes the engagement as the fiercest Americans have faced.
A health advertising scheme in Indianapolis aimed at doctors failed to attract interest. The mail campaign, with stamps and dense copy, was torn up or discarded by physicians who returned to bed, failing to spark the hoped for response.
A satirical piece argues cats spread disease and endanger birds while allegedly causing fires by generating electricity in fur. It references infant illness and a claim of spontaneous combustion then shifts to a safety bulletin about Italian laborers trapped in deep mud with a comical rescue exchange.
Promises a free booklet explaining piles causes and cures without doctors. Encourages sending postal to Reed Dix Trading Co at 146 Godwin St Paterson NJ and mentions Eagle Pile Remedy as internal treatment. Claims harmless ingredients and a one dollar weekly box price. Ad note about poets writing jingles for yeast makers.
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