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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
2
A compact international brief notes seven days of developments affecting various nations. The report mentions multiple countries and ongoing actions on the world stage, highlighting diplomatic and economic dimensions without sensational detail.
A mutilated body found in an old well near Estelle mines six miles west of Lafayette Georgia led to a confession in a jealous murder case. The report links the discovery to a missing farmer Will Cornish and a resolving tale from the suspect.
The Herald reviews significant happenings at the North Carolina capitol and across the state, summarizing notable political actions, public notices, and developments affecting governance and civic life for readers.
Dispatches report Jewish citizens organizing at Raleigh to raise 100000 dollars for relief amid wartime wheat and food shortages. Governor’s proclamation flags North Carolina Jewish Relief Day. leaders pledge loyalty, collect funds, and urge conservative food use while awaiting national aid and policy decisions.
A garbled OCR fragment reports a general directive about obeying orders, references Provost Marshal General Crowder, and mentions the Felcot’ve Service and state boards. It alludes to rotations, duties in the trenches, and a pending revision or removal process, but specifics are unclear.
Fragmentary text discusses wheat harvest projections, acreage figures, and state quotas tied to a national campaign. Mentions CGT based tariffs, 15.7 bushels per acre, 1.297 million acres, and farm collection efforts. References Methodist figures Archard Talmage Abernethy and North Carolina fire prevention notes and a letter from President Taft to Mme. Ro Young.
The State Corporation Commission reviews pending rate petitions across North Carolina. Orders by Chairman Travis and Commissioner Pell address Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph, Raleigh Telephone, Carolina Power and Light, Winston-Salem and Charlotte rail/public utilities, and Durham streetcar and Mt Airy telephone adjustments.
The Secretary of State approved charters and amendments for multiple entities including Rutherford Telephone Company of Bostic with 20 000 capital and corporators Ed Themen KJ Capen ter and W A Thorpeon. Amended charters covered J M Mele Company and Witten Hote. Several name changes and stock adjustments were noted, including Matthews Belk Company, and War PAM With He WO authorizing 6600 subscribed capital. Amended incorporators listed W Z Crump R J Jones and M Monroe for Wagran Produce Company of Smithhew with 50 000 authorized and 100 subscribed. Rowling Company of Durham saw stock rise to 24 000 and home changed to Tar Mee Rosery Company. Aircraft Schems Awardoned references a non materializing plant for Rateleh and discussions by Chamber of Commerce led to abandoning rail project plans amid New York capital prospects and Mr Harry Barwood’s discussions on capital for machine use in a Northern city.
The North Carolina Corporation Commission dismissed Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company petition for higher rates across 12 exchanges including Charlotte Raleigh Wilmington Asheville Winston-Salem Greensboro Hendersonville and others noting the government takeover would render rate increases moot. The decision ends the commission’s consideration of the rate increase.
A Wilmington port commission review of terminal and harbor facilities was conducted by a delegation from Washington. The party included Maj. Gen. George W. Goetz, Gen. William V. Judson, Gen. Frank T. Hines, H. M. Adams, Admiral Williams Benson, Admiral C. J. Pepples, Cmdr. Charles Belknap, Cmdr. Richard Russell, and H. P. Anewall, as they traveled south to inspect other port cities.
The State Board of Health reports many hotels and cafes ignore rules while others comply. A bulletin notes 110 establishments were inspected this summer, with half scoring below 80 and one Raleigh hotel, the Nelmont, scoring a mere 49, signaling sanitary concerns nationwide.
Randolph John W. Gulledge, former president of Southern Saving Bank in Wadesboro, was pardoned by Governor Bickett, shortening an 18 month sentence for mismanaging bank funds. The governor cited good behavior and concerns for his wife’s desperate condition in granting clemency.
German retreat along the ten mile front near the Vesle River and Aisne banks is under heavy pressure as American and Allied forces press the line. Strong defences weaken as enemy troops flee toward safety under intense pursuit.
Allied forces press east of Soissons and north of the Vesle river despite heavy German resistance and floods. German crown prince Ruprecht shifts units to aid frontline cousins, seeking to block advances and protect aims toward channel ports while battles rage across flooded fields and river crossings.
A ship torpedoed on approach to home from France was struck in the after part of the engine room. Three crew members were killed and the dynamo shed destroyed, plunging the vessel into darkness. The ward room held over 100 patients, most of whom perished in the blast or were trapped. Survivors faced exposure in nightwear. the American personnel were evacuated to hospital with pneumonia affecting two officers.
Washington report shows surtaxes on incomes above 200000 increased with a 75 percent top rate for amounts over 5 million. The 200000 to 200000 bracket taxed at 6 percent war tax, while higher brackets rise to 60 percent for 300000 to 600000 and 70 percent for 1 million to 5 million, with 75 percent for over 4? million.
London reports a marked German morale decline due to the surge of American troops. German medical command blamed concealment and misrepresentation as U.S. forces join the front, proving the strength and fighting quality of American troops.
Washington Manning of the American merchant marine announced 100 percent American crews will be included in the Shipping Board program. New training ships will be placed in New Orleans and Cleveland, with 36,000 men expected to be trained in the next year.
Washington reports a proposed draft amendment to conscription. It would make every man aged 18 to 45 available for the army when adopted. The measure would empower the president to mobilize a nationwide force potentially around 12 million troops.
Allied forces push the Germans toward the northern bank of the Aisne after evicting them from Veule positions. American troops report 8400 prisoners and 233 guns seized. Flames taken. French drive east along the Vesle as they cross the river. La Neuvillerte penetration breaks the German hold on Rhelme’s northern outskirts, reducing the threat to the cathedral city.
Washington plans rapid action on extending the selective service act to ages 18 to 45 as urged by the war department. The bill will be introduced in both houses at the September recess, referred to military committees, with hearings to follow after August reconvenes.
Three American schooners were sunk by German submarines off Seal Island in Yarmouth county. The crews landed on the Nova Scotia coast. The submarine commander claimed sinking more American schooners from Boston and Gloucester recently, but he did not provide vessel names.
Paris reports General J. Pershing commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in France has been awarded the grand cross of the Legion of Honor by the French government. Premier Clemenceau sent a telegram conveying the honor and the French republic’s decision.
Washington dispatch reports Provost Marshall Crowder calling twenty nine states and the District of Columbia to furnish 6 060 registrants qualified for limited military training. Entrainment is set for August to the Syracuse New York recruiting camp. Southern quotas include Florida 30 Georgia 50 Louisiana 60 Mississippi 40 North Carolina 100 South Carolina 49 Tennessee 100.
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