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Roanoke Rapids Herald

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Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1921

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Shopping list to classify Carolinas manufacturers by product

Charlotte announces a new publication titled the Made in Carolinas Exposition shopping list. It will include names and addresses of every manufacturer in the Carolinas, with concise industry descriptions. Initial edition planned at 31,000 copies, distributed free through chambers of commerce and merchants.

Charlotte N. C Carolinas Hwt Chambers of Commerce Observer Printing House Washington Public Health Service Augusta Otven N.C New York Colorado Mellon Grande River California Arizona Delaware

Dreadful Sea Wreck Alaska Claims Many Lives

Twelve bodies reached Eureka California as rescue efforts continued for Alaska steamer passengers and crew. The coastwise vessel struck a rock at Blunt's reef, sank forty miles south of the city leaving thirty six passengers and twelve crew unaccounted for and missing.

Eureka Calif Alaska Blunt’s Reef Here

Britain to free Sinn Fein members for August Dail session

Dublin report says under new Irish conciliation policy British officials announce the release of imprisoned Dail Eireann Sinn Fein members to attend the session opening on August 16.

Dublin Dail Evin Sinn Fein

Ku Klux Klan executive session in Atlanta on Craven dispute

In Atlanta, members of the Ku Klux Klan imperial council led by William J. Simmons met in executive session to discuss Major Bruce Craven's resignation as grand dragon of North Carolina and his reported move to disband the Klan in the state. Simmons later issued a statement denying Craven's officer status and official connection to the organization. Greensboro stories confirm Craven's resignation and disbanding order, criticizing his charges as fraudulent and self-serving. Bluefield jail crowding prompts plan for bail instead of waiting sentences, with Judge Maynard and Sheriff Hunt coordinating to ease overcrowding. Baseball is described as capable of safeguarding itself from crooks both inside and outside the game.

Atlanta Imperial Council The Ku Klux Klan William J. Simmons Imperial Wizard Bruce Craven Jar and Dragon North Carolina Mr. Simmons Greensboro N.C Craven Bluefield W. Va Mercer Eouny J. Frank Maynard Criminal Court H. B. Lee Sherif Hunt Chicago K. M. Landis

THINGS. GREAT-GRANDMA DID Spinning Wheel and Other Equipment

Exposition organizers in Charlotte aim to showcase women’s industrial roles with a large exhibit drawn by the North Carolina Press Association and the Charlotte Woman’s Club. The display will feature homespun crafts and Civil War era manufacturing equipment, presenting historical and educational value.

Charlotte N. C Buck North Carolina North Carolina Press Association North Carolina Association of Commercial Secretaries Woman's Club of Charlotte Woman's Club

United States Envoy Welcomed at Silesian Talks

George Harvey United States ambassador to Great Britain and Amelen's unofficial representative attended the Allied Supreme Council session opening. Premier Briand welcomed their counsel as experts spoke on Silesian matters. Mannix Will Take the Oath in Australia. Archbishop Mannix expressed willingness to swear allegiance to the King after returning from a world trip. Unemployed Fire Lumber Yard London. Frustrated job seekers set a London timber yard ablaze, burning lumber valued at 1,000,000 pounds. Hawaii Taxes Noted as High Per Capita Income Tax Reach. Honolulu reports Hawaii leads in per capita income and miscellaneous taxes, cited by internal revenue official Colonel Hathaway.

Paria Allied Supreme Council Brand United States George Harvey Great Britain Amelen Briand Mannix Brisbane Australia Ireland London Hawaii Honolulu T. H New York Roward Hathaway Internal Revenue

Pershing Tours Camp Jackson in Columbia South Carolina

General John J. Pershing, commander of the army, arrived at noon and spent the afternoon inspecting Camp Jackson. Cuban leaders urged lower rents while crowds presented their views to President Alfredo Zayas from the national palace balcony.

Great Northern Earnings Report Shows 1920 per Share

Great Northern Railway lists 7.78 dollars earnings per share for 1920 in its annual report. Net corporate income totaled 19,304,097 dollars as disclosed in the public document.

Great Northern New York Northern Railroad Company

Georges Not Coming Back in Ring Proximity

The Daily Mail reports Georges Carpentier has not arranged to fight Tom Gibbons or any U S contest and is unlikely to appear in the United States again. The item reflects boxing uncertainty amid broader news briefs on insurance, government fiscal policy, and international events.

Georges London Georges Carpentier The Daily Mail Tom Gibbons United States Raleigh North Carolina House Means Mellon Washington St. Louis Northwood River Illinois

Denby Backs Dye Embargo in Tariff Bill Fight

Washington reports Secretary Weeks and Secretary Denby endorse an embargo on dyes and chemicals and urge reinsertion of the embargo provision into the Fordney tariff bill, a clause the House had removed.

Denby Washington Weeks House

Forest Fire Threatens Howland Timberland and Plant

A forest fire rages along a 12 mile front in Bangor Maine threatening the village of Howland and the Advance Guard Pulp Mills plant valued at about 1 million dollars. The blaze endangers timber land and local industry as firefighting efforts confront the advancing flames.

Bangor Maine Howland Advance Guard Pulp Mills Company

Bryan backs disarmament plan urged by Harding

William Jennings Bryan endorses President Harding's proposed disarmament conference and urges world leaders to look forward with hope. The former secretary of state criticizes aggressive arms programs and promotes international cooperation.

Bryan St. Louis Harding William Jennings Bryan

Springfield Visit Signals Governor Small’s Springfield Trip

Governor Small travels to Springfield with son Leslie and party, ending the journey in Kankakee by car. James Sharpe, 15, loses left foot when mowing machine derailment. he ferries his team home before fainting from blood loss. China sets November 11 for armaments conference date. Louisville & Nashville seeks $57.1 million capital stock to be distributed as dividends. House mourns for Virginia Rep. Rorer A. James, who died in Danville. Dr. W. E. Stone’s body returned to Banitt after Purde University president’s death. Bulgarian plan calls for army disbandment and volunteer force. Textile sector in Providence shows improving conditions. Beer prescription regulations near issuance. War Department lists 1,000 second lieutenant commissions with 106 applications filed. Curley named successor to Gibbons as Baltimore archbishop. President Harding ends New Hampshire vacation and returns to Washington. Draft evaders’ names, about 17,000, published by War Department.

Decision in Revenue Gases Case Restrains Tax Collector

Federal Judge James B. Boyd permanently enjoined J. W. Bailey North Carolina internal revenue collector from selling property to satisfy assessments under Volstead Act. Ruling requires court review before penalties for violations can be enforced, protecting accused rights. Local notes cover Elizabeth City Raleigh Morehead City Charlotte Fayetteville Wilmington Salisbury Henderson Raleigh and Wilson postings on related matters.

Greensboro James B. Boyd J. W. Bailey Internal Revenue North Carolina Commissioner of Prohibit Boyd Internal Revenue Department Washington

Mecklenburg Fights State Road Right of Way Issue

Contention centers on whether counties may furnish right of way for state roads. Mecklenburg officials argue state highway law lacks county funding provisions and the contract offers no repayment for rights of way or pole removal. The dispute blocks advancing the Charlotte Statesville road project.

Charlotte Ould Movklenburg Highway Commission North Carolina Highway Commission Charlotte-Statesville Mecklenburg Highway Commission J. L. DeLaney Thomas Griffith Mecklenburg Highway Law Mecklenburg

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