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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1921

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Italians Second In Number In Foreign Born Population

Washington reports 19,708,987 foreign born whites in the United States from the 192 census. Total U S population stands at 105,710,020. Italians rank second among foreign born, with 1,607,458 individuals. England leads Ireland for native-born to the United States, with 144,000 English natives listed.

Washington United States Census Bureau Joelgen Poland Ireland England

Cabinet Crisis Looms Over German Reparations Row

Berlin reports a cabinet crisis as discontent grows over not consulting the Reichstag before handling reparations talks with the United States. Foreign Minister Walter Simons’ position is under threat amid rising pressure from Britain to enforce Germany’s debts and press for compliance with January Paris agreement.

Berlin Reichstag Marding United States Germany Walter Simons

Farm Bureau urges congress to repeal transport eval tax

The American Farm Bureau Federation proposed to Congress a program urging repeal of the eval section of the transportation net, lower railroad rates, equal tariff protection for agriculture, and adequate credit facilities for farmers. The recommendation was announced as the association’s legislative agenda.

Congr Washington American Farm Bureau Federation Congress

Paris Germany debate on Reichs gold transfer to Allies

The article discusses whether Germany will agree or refuse to transfer its gold reserve from occupied territories to Allied reparations. It notes demands for export permission and references a deadline around Velober 1.

Paris Germany Etern Satce Het

Harding Handies Spaude. Washington memorial ground

President Harding turned a flat spade to plant earth for a national Baptist memorial honoring Roger Williams, funded by Baptists nationwide. The project carries a half million dollar price tag.

Harding Washington Roger Willama

Davis Named Director General of Railroads by Harding

James Cox Davis of Iowa was appointed director general of railroads by President Harding to succeed Judge John Barton Payne. Davis, then general counsel for the railroad administration, previously served as solicitor for the Chicago and Northwestern railroad.

Harvey Washington Harrison Miaisaipa Senate George Harvey Harding Britain Wilson James Cox Davis Iowa President Harding John Barton Payne Mr. Davis The Railroad Administration Chicago & Northwestern Railroad

Washington's stance on German reparations mediation

Washington reports show Germany urged President to mediate in the reparations dispute. President Harding declined to act as umpire, drawing mixed reactions from Allied diplomats. The U S government emphasizes resuming negotiations promptly and urges Germany to present proper proposals to facilitate a swift settlement.

Washington Harding Germany Drossel Berlin United States

Plan to Aid Southwest Men Boost for Stock Breeding

Everett G Brown president of National Livestock Exchange advocates aiding livestock producers via profits from federal land banks. Legislation would channel funds to stock cattle producers to ease business pressures, with consumers benefiting from lower prices. The proposal follows views from M Mech former NSC leader and ties to the International Farm Congress at Wilmington. Avision of prison reform and workhouse practices is noted near Castle County in a separate remark.

Chicago Treasury Federal Federal Land Pathe Womg Govarade Everett © Brown Brown Dcrease Bn. Proidues Ton M. Mech International Farm Congress Wilmington Telapiso Dleley

Pie Hunters Grow Anxious In Postmaster Appointments

Congressmen face uncertainty over postmaster appointments as anxious letters and telegrams from home prompt questions they cannot yet answer. The ongoing delay stirs concern about timing and political implications for local offices.

Washington

Defy Death Injury and Arrest in Vague Newport Report

A fragmented notice describes injury and arrest events near Newport with reference to death, a pact, a jury, and a Danube ship route. Mentions Hungary ratifying a peace treaty and a waterways administrator seeking a route from Canada to American waterways.

Newport Vienna Danube New England Canada Hungary Walker D. Hines Canad Ryiet Stites

Meteors Light Georgia Skies Trigger Panic Across Regions

A meteor or series of meteors streaked over central and southern Georgia causing loud explosions and bright trails. Witnesses reported fear and sightings across Macon and nearby areas as fragments and glowing debris possibly fell. Local authorities urged calm while meteor trackers studied the event.

Macon Georgia

Soviet visas required to enter Russia by emigrants

Riga Latvia report states Soviet authorities will not honor transit for emigrants or deportees bound for Russia without Russians visas and prior negotiations with the Soviet government. Latvia has informed its New York consul and Britain of the ruling, limiting deportations from the United States to Soviet Russia. The decision follows unrest caused by Americanized Russians among deportees. Japan adopts American game as baseball spreads nationwide with clubs forming and coaches training players.

Riga Latvia United States Russia Ths New York

Panama shifts stance in dispute with Costa Rica

Government of Panama drops defiant attitude in long running border dispute with Costa Rica and signals compliance with terms of a tentative settlement. Officials indicate readiness to move toward resolution and normalize relations after weeks of tensions.

Panama Costa Rica

Swiss Chief Praises Rhine Troops As World’s Best Army

A Swiss chief of staff and officers visited Coblenz and General Allen’s command to study American training and equipment. They reported the American army on the Rhine as the most up to date best equipped and best organized military force among the world’s armies.

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Negro Unemployment Leading Nation in Calumet District

The Calumet district centered in Chicago reports the highest number of unemployed Negro workers, about 15,000, with the Pittsburgh district in Pennsylvania listing roughly 4,500 unemployed Negroes.

Washington Calumet Militiols Chicago Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Harding selects two Democrats for Shipping Board

President Harding has reportedly chosen former Oregon Senator Chamberlain of Portland and Frederick L Thompson of Mobile as members of the Shipping Board. Both selections are described as definite and Democratic.

Harding Washington Chamberlain Portland Oregon Frederick L Thompson Mobile Shipping Board

Congress weighs grain exchange regulation at hearings

Washington lawmakers opened public hearings as the House Agriculture Committee considers bills to regulate grain exchanges that permit training in futures. The move aims to curb practices within the grain trading system and protect market integrity.

Washington Congress House Agriculture Committee

Raleigh Printers Threaten 44 Hour Week Strike

Raleigh printers plan a large walkout over a 44 hour week as state labor leaders report similar actions in other cities. The strike would disrupt heavy state printing contracts and impact highway and tax department work during peak season.

Raleigh Aleigh

Cocaine Found on Ship and Stock Yards Closed

New Orleans report records cocaine valued at twenty five thousand dollars found in bunkers aboard the American Steamship West. Customs inspectors uncover the haul as stock yards in New Orleans are ordered closed by authorities, with Crescent City facility described as the South’s largest.

New Orleans Crescent City South

France Forms Secret Offensive Pact With Czecho Slovakia

Washington reports France has concluded a secret offensive and defensive alliance with CsechoSlovacia aimed at forming a Slav bloc around Germany and Russia as part of its ongoing policy with smaller nations.

France Washington Germany Russia CsechoSlovica

Hendersons campaign for college funds shows progress

Henderson reports strong campaign momentum for a new college owned by the Methodist Protestant Church. Campaign institutes were held for ministers in Littleton Duslington Charloste High Point and Greensboro as part of fundraising efforts.

Henderson Methodist Protestant Church Littleton Duslington Charloste High Point Greensboro

Vote on Roads Bond Carried by Wide Margin in Charlotte

Result credited to women voters in Charlotte Mecklenburg with a 2 161 majority from 8299 cast, aiding a 2 701 city bond win 8804 to 1103 while county results split six townships to eight against. Greensboro notes Good Roads push at convention urging Congress to fund highway aid. other towns report wind damage and local incidents.

Cameron Greensboro Hennehan Cameron Stagville Hawkhead National Highway Association Cameron Morrison Durham Rountree Charlotte Mecklenburg County Good Roads Advocates Congress Convention of the United Sates Good Roads Association

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