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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1918
Page
2
A compact roundup of seven days of significant events across nations, highlighting political developments, economic shifts, and notable international actions shaping global affairs. Key leaders and regions are referenced to provide context for the week’s major happenings.
War updates from New York to Georgia note increased prices and supply shifts. It reports on wartime profits, labor actions, and finance, with references to Treasury loan plans and civil mobilization. It mentions President Wilson and Burleson directing wire service control and plans for U.S. aid in Russia, plus Japanese-Russian Siberian intervention talks.
War updates show selective drafts delaying calls until enough registrants qualify. Major Hamilton Smith dies after a gun wound in France. Reports detail Allied offensives near Montdidier, Solennons Rheims, and Marne sectors with gains south of Soissons and near Chateau Thierry, plus German positions holding firm east of the Marne.
A fragmented report notes a push for a new military highway and rail corridor linking North Carolina to Virginia and beyond. It highlights the Raleigh and Gurnem route, Cameron, and Seefolr extensions, with emphasis on shorter segments and regional ties to Richmond, Newport News, and the Roanoke River watershed.
A garbled report mentions a group of six men seeking an important war industry site. The government weighs a major army plant choice near Goldsboro, Durham, or Fayetteville, with Haleagh and prominent capitalists involved in the discussion.
Additions to the Western Board including JA Bell of Char lie and W R Sloan of Statesville have been referred to Provost Marshal General Cooder for appointment to the western district exemption board at Statesville. Governor Blebett forwarded the names to Washington. The two new members will raise the district’s exemption board personnel to eight. Mr Floan, previously chief clerk, will be promoted to create a vacancy.
A Raleigh gathering at the Presbyterian church drew representatives and church friends from the state to launch a campaign for 125000 to 150000 for the Peace Institute. Attendees expressed strong interest and resolved to fundraise via building and loan subscriptions.
A compact survey of notable happenings reported for Herald readers across the Capitol and throughout North Carolina, detailing political developments, civic milestones, and regional updates shaping the state's course.
A damaged OCR item notes land acres in Moore County and a home citizens plan for a state school for women. It mentions wartime timing, a potential new plant, and a public sale or auction action with officials and dates unclear due to legibility.
Editors praised a surprisingly large program showcasing diverse work from the newsroom with several standout pieces. The event highlighted collaborative efforts across departments and included brief remarks by senior staff.
The North Carolina Press Association met in Archeville on the 24th and 25th for a two day convention. George Creal chaired the meeting with speakers including Senator Overmar and Beatrice Cobb of Morganton Herald. Sherrill was elected secretary as the association marks its thirtieth year.
Public Health Service urges vaccination against smallpox and typhoid fever for workers in war material production and labor camps. Quarantine and vaccination checks at service stations to prevent disease spread amid wartime needs. Am Ry. & Express Co chartered with a million capital. Granville Iron Corporation chartered in Durham with 1 million capital to buy and sell iron and iron products.
The United States Employment Service organization in North Carolina is about perfected for mobilization after August 1 of unskilled labor to aid employers contractors and industries in war work employing over one hundred men.
Nine counties cooperating with the state board of health through county health work reported 46 typhoid cases in the past month. The large, populous counties with sizable African American communities showed the effort active against the summer scourge.
North Carolina colleges have sent many of their men to the front. The University exceeds one thousand, State College about 700, Trinity over 600, Davidson about 400, Woodrow Wilson 400, Elon roughly 400, indicating the state’s strong contribution to aviation service.
Allied troops breach the Soissons Rheims salient advancing west of the Oureq as American French British and Italian units press the retreating German defense. Sergy and Fere En Tardenois change hands multiple times while Bavarian troops reinforce near Lergy. Crossing the Oureq signals a broader advance toward German supply bases as heavy air and artillery activity intensifies.
A Copenhagen report via the Exchange Telegraph says Germany pressed Turkey to surrender the cruiser Hamidieh as compensation for the Belgain wreck amid Turkish protests. The Hamidieh, Turkey's only large ship, left port despite objections.
Washington officials expressed little surprise at a Copenhagen dispatch noting Germany and Turkey severed relations. The note suggested Austria was involved with Germany in the Ottoman dispute, reflecting Germany’s attempt to serve both Turkey and Bulgaria amid post war spoils.
Franco American troops uncovered vast stores of German ammunition in forests near Fere and Ris north of the Marne. Officers believe the find disrupted a planned German drive toward Epernay, as the woods and surrounding lands proved to be a large arsenal of varied munitions.
Washington reports French and American forces driving the offensive as they advance beyond half the Aisne Marne salient. Berlin announces continued German withdrawals since last Friday night, leaving the final position uncertain.
Dispatches to the navy department report three encounters between US marines and Dominican and Haitian bandits in Santo Domingo. One corporal and two privates were wounded, plus one Dominican guard officer. About 20 bandits were killed, several wounded, and others captured.
Washington reports the formation of the fourth and fifth American army corps in France amid ongoing Aisne and Marne battles. General March notes the 30 divisions in five corps are assigned to higher units but not yet drawn into operations. Senate military committee learns July troop movement may reach 400,000, a new record, with last week’s shipment about 50,000 men and total embarkations reaching 1,260,000.
Washington reports the committee backed a graduated excess profits tax ranging from 30 to 80 percent on net income beyond exemptions. Treasury experts say doubling the current levy on liquors tobacco soft drinks admissions to amusements transport clubs and certain excises could double the existing revenue of 961 million dollars.
Washington feeding soldiers in cantonments and abroad consumes a large share of farm output. The August army demand, from the department of agriculture, calls for 26,1000 pounds of potatoes 1,7331 pounds of bacon? one-third of canned tomatoes 26 percent of canned pears corn and string beans and one fourth of dried peaches.
Washington reports America's great chain of ship manufactories nearing completion with 118 fully equipped yards and 44 partly completed. About 2 percent are over 75 percent ready to begin building tonnage, with many yards rebuilt or enlarged from the ground up.
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