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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1917
Page
2
Round About the World Condensed Happenings
A roundup from around the globe notes a post office ruling on exemptions for postal workers from military service and the Emergency Fleet Corporation requisitioning all merchant ships over 2,500 tons under construction. Oklahoma unrest, draft rioters north of Ada, and a violent incident near Holdenville are reported alongside political critique of war tax fairness by Chairman Kitchin. A Roslyn murder by a former diplomat’s wife is cited, plus labor leader Frank Little’s death in Butte. Federal judges challenge cotton futures contracts while a secret military invention promises new artillery shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Lala
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Oklahoma
Holdenville
Okla
Ed Blaylock
Jack Paige
John L. de Saulles
United States
Uruguay
Roslyn
S. 1
Banquitta Erraguria
Santiago
Chile
Kitchin
North Carolina
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Ada
Williams
Oklahoma City
Okelahomia
Butte
Mont
Frank Little
W. W
Sam
Little
America
F. A. Youmans
Fort Smith
Ark
New York
New Orleans
German Emperor Appeals for Support as War Presses On
Excerpts from the German emperor's proclamation emphasize not conquest but defending strength against Entente advances. Reports describe the great Allied offensive in Flanders from Dixmude to Warneton as French and British forces push along the Aisne front, with cautious gains and notable reticence from British officials on future policy. The article also notes Russian women soldiers facing capture with cyanide, and the rapid growth of women regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Austria
Serbia
Belgrade
Washington
Flanders
Dixmude
Ypres
Warneton
Tewtons
Belgium
Aisne
Hurtebise
Cerny
Balfour
House of Commons
Europe
Womn
War talk and political turmoil across nations
A national press recap notes Heflin accusing rivals in Senate sparring over war measures. Britain and Russia faces leadership shifts. Argentina-Germany tensions escalate. Prohibition amendment moves. U.S. emphasizes censorship and conscription enforcement as heat waves cause casualties and fatigue.
Herald's Review Of North Carolina Capitol Events
A condensed chronicle from the Herald records key happenings at the Capitol and across North Carolina. The review captures notable political actions, legislative moves, and civic developments impacting the state’s governance and public affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald’s Review of
North Carolina
Capitol
Herald
Resigning NC Veterinarian Joins U S Forces in France
Dr B B Flowe state veterinarian of Cabarrus County has resigned and will join the U S Army’s veterinary corps in France within two weeks. His departure follows long standing disputes with the state chemist Dr Kilgore. Mrs Flowe also sails for France to accompany him as he serves the national war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
B. B. Flowe
France
Leutenant
United States
Doctor Flowe
B. W. Kilgore
Flowe
Plowe
Cabarrus
Uunteer
Planning Big State Fair for War Time Conservation
Secretary Joseph FE Pogue announces plans for the fifty seventh state fair to run October 15 to 20 with a conservation wall and agricultural progress focus. The women’s building will cost 12000, and grandstand receipts will go to the Red Cross. executive resolutions push food production and wartime cooperation with state government. A telegram to the President pledges support until the war ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph FE. Pogue
Red Cross
J.C. L. Harris
Farmers Convention to draw 1000 plus at State College
Arrangements for the Fifteenth annual Farmers and Farm Women State Convention at the State College of Agriculture and Engineering run August 28 to 30, with estimated attendance of not less than 1,000. Sessions cover food production and conservation, with lectures, demonstrations, and evening talks plus motion pictures. Rail rates set, dormitory rooms free, meals 25 cents, attendees to bring bedding and toiletries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Farmers’ and
State College of Agriculture and Engineering
Blue Ridge
North Carolina
North Carolina draft quotas revised county by county
Governor Bickett sent letters to exemption boards noting a miscalculation in the state totals for the selective draft. Revised net quotas will be published, with only minor changes in most counties such as Forsyth and Buncombe. J J Mackey will finalize figures. Mecklenberg and Charlotte unchanged. several counties show small shifts. Redditt of Beaufort county received a full pardon for a 1913 second degree murder conviction. Farm school teachers appointed for coming term with States College leads in agricultural staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of State
North Carolina
C. Rt. Hudson
Mitchell
Raleigh
J. Frank Mitchell
Norfolk Southern
A. L. Fletcher
Field Artillery
Joe Mackey
Bickett
J.J. Mackey
Adjutant General's Department
Laden
Iredell
Pasquotank
Pitt
Mecklenburg
Charlotte
Buncombe County
Forsyth
Winston-Salem
Durham
Doris Mr
T. E. Browne
College of Agriculture
Vancoboro
Red Oak
General Wood Declines Troop Training Roles
General Wood will not train troops and Major General will have no involvement with the training of men. The statement clarifies command assignments and removes Wood from troop preparation duties.
Nerensky 15 Regains Lead as Crisis Grips Nation
NERENSKY 15 RETURNS TO POWER amid a national crisis as Ruggia steps in at the people’s request to tackle mounting challenges. The pair faces intense political pressure and rising unrest across major cities.
Announcement shifts war training duties to division officers
An order from the War Department relieves Maj General Leonard Wood and other department commanders of training duties. Training camps will be supervised by division commanders as troops arrive, while department headquarters remain supply depots. The change signals a major shift in command structure during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ger. Leonard Wood
Department of the Southeast
United States Army
Germany
War Department
Yarrows
Wood
Bell
Barry
Parker
Regular Army
Government Acts to Punish Draft Resisters in Oklahoma
Federal authorities moved against about 200 men resisting the selective draft in central Oklahoma. Warrants on treason charges were served as prisoners were taken to McAlester prison or Muskogee jail to await trial where the death penalty may be sought. Posses hunted leaders across Seminole Hughes and Pottawatomie counties amid dynamite seizures and clashes injuring several. two objectors killed and a traveler shot after warnings to halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Okla
United States
Ary Reat
McAlester
Muskogee
McGianis
Seminole
Hughes
Pottawatomie
Sasakwa
Seminole County
Powse
Money in circulation reaches new record in United States
Treasury department statement shows money in circulation at $4,552,184,469 on a date in August, an increase of nearly 23 percent in a year. The total includes gold, silver and all currency forms, excluding large sums held by the treasury that would raise the figure to $6,613,392,804.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Treasury Department
Treasury
Four Men Jailed for Failing to Register for Selective Draft
Hartford court convicts four men from across Connecticut for failing to register on June and imposes jail terms from one to six months. Anthony Grasnitski of Bristol receives a six month sentence after declaring he would rather be jailed than fight for the United States. he was born in Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Anthony Grasnitski
Bristol
United States
Russia
Anglo French gains in Flanders and Lens push
Forces of Anglo French troops report success in Flanders and near Lens as Canadian units tighten their grip on Lens outskirts. Hollebeke saw brief German foothold before counterattack drove them off. French repelled German raids near Arras and Juvincourt while holding Aisne defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lens
Flanders
Crown Prince
Hupprecht
Hollebeke
Ypres Comines Canal
Ypres
Warnton
Beitinh
Bixachoote
Olte du Moulin
Arran
Aisne
Platonu
Juvincourt
Her
Noordam Strike By Mine Aboard Holland American Ship
The Holland American Line steamer Noordam, returning homeward, hit a mine west of Texel with no casualties. The vessel was afloat after the explosion. A German plane forced to land on Ameland. its occupants were interned following an engine fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Holland-American Line
Noordam
Texel
Ameland
Cable Far East 18 Breaks Mid-Pacific
New York reports a Pacific cable fault interrupting communications with the Philippines and China via San Francisco. The Commercial Cable Company says logs will be forwarded only via Europe. The break lies between Guam and the Philippines and a repair ship will be dispatched to restore the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Phillippines
China
Hong Kong
San Francisco
Europe
Guam
Philippines
Russian Leaders Vote Confidence in Kerensky
In Petrograd a joint meeting of workmen and soldiers and peasants councils backed Premier Kerensky by 147 to 46 after a night political conference reaffirmed support. The Maximilists protested and 42 abstained. The data committee also confirmed the vote of confidence in Kerensky.
Argentine Threatens Break With Germany Over Demands
The Argentine government has broken off talks with Germany and sent a final note to Bertin demanding a clear reply to its demands within eight days. The situation follows pressure related to the sinking of the Argentine steamer Toro and ongoing discussions with the German minister in Buenos Aires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardupp
Buenos Alton
Gor
Toro
Kentine
Alea
Bertin
Submarine funding prompts sinking fund joke
In The Source a quip asks where funds will come for many submarines. The punchline: from the sinking fund, of course, reflecting a satirical take on defense spending.
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Thomas J. Heflin
Alabama
Senate
Representahives
Tom Hardwick
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Loyd George
Queen's Hall
London
England
Premier George
Great Britain
Vicory
Biker
Winstoner Tudson
Flying Corpa
Tritieh Bindman
Kerensky
Petrograd
Russhia
Tarnopol
Ketonsky
Inbert
Ator
M. Terechenko
Nowthei
Endeltl
Mimafy
Zbroeg
Taiester
Odeesa
House
Smith
Hardwick
Admiral Capps
Wblnet
Arthur Henderson
War Council
Paris
State Department
Les
Yim
States Services
DR. Kilgore
Stat Office
First Field Artillery
A. L. Pletohor
Hera
New Bern
Wadenboro
Lenoir
Mooresville
Royster
North Carolina Field Artillery
Department of the Adjutant General
Don B. Scott
Third Infantry
J. J. Bernard
W. A. Graham
Chambers
E. 0. Price, Jr
A.W. Linor
W. J. McCullen
Phoenix Store Company
Kings Mountain
W. W. Shuford
W. A. Smith
A. A. Whitener
Overman & Company
Salisbury
Aleigh
Washington, D. C
Pen
Legation
McAdoo
Pow
Congress
Caldwell County's Fair Association
Greensboro Y. W
The
Young Women Christian Association of Greensboro, Incorporated
Christ
Sayfor and Lord
Adeline Cleveland Blair
Mabel Tuck Millikan
Mary Tomlinson Petty
Jeanna Barnard Wright
Grace West McClamroch
Nerensky
Ruggia
M. Koronsoy
Uncle Sam
Netherlands
CABLE
Far East
Mid-Pacific
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