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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
2
A compact roundup highlighting key happenings this week from state affairs and national events to international developments. Major policy shifts, economic updates, and notable geopolitical moves are summarized with emphasis on figures, dates, and places.
A wide selection of wartime notes from around the globe. Nat Wills dies from gas in a New Jersey garage while preparing a drive for a friend. Halifax suffering as a major British base is ravaged by disaster, with estimates of thousands dead and a vast outpouring of aid. Bolshevik and allied maneuvers unfold as Portugal, Spain, and other nations report political and military upheaval. The war's reach touches Russia, Romania, and Latin America with armistices, revolts, and troop movements shaping the news.
Guidance for land restoration advises eradicating quack grass by planting to reduce next year’s crop, digging out stray plants, culling poultry, and avoiding feeding grain to unproductive fowls. For small patches cover with tar paper, for large areas plow and disk weekly, then harrow if needed. Consider selling or advertising heifers to avoid waste.
A concise survey of significant happenings at the North Carolina state capitol and across the state. The record highlights political developments, public affairs, and notable civic occurrences reported for Herald readers.
Dispatches from Raleigh summarize Burlison's rural carrier report with NC figures on routes, mileage, and patrons. Also cited are Internal Revenue data for NC, tobacco production and taxes, soy bean flour use, new Forest City mills, savings stamps campaign progress, health and court appointments, and Norris's conditional pardon in Raleigh. The item blends federal statistics with state news and local notes.
A lengthy roll of Methodist appointments across the Durham Burlington and Fayetteville districts listing current presiding elders and assigned pastors. Names include Cy Wooten, J A Russell, H McWhorter, A Martin, GW Starling, Theodore Westcott, J T Gibby, and many others, with circuit and church assignments and notes on temporary supply.
Mrs J R Chamberlain named county food administrator for Wake replacing J M Broughton Jr who resigned to devote more time to Wake County Council of Defense duties. Also reports charter filings for Highland Terrace Fruit Company Raleigh capital 25000 authorized 1500 subscribed and for Southern Pines General Bindery Company capital 10000 authorized 7000 subscribed with Richardson and Mrs F S Hert listed for 1 general orchard business.
Reported assault in the war zone describes Jerusalem captured by British forces on April 9 after a destroyer was sunk. The Holy City previously faced German U-boat torpedoes and infidel rule, with twelve ships reportedly sunk amid the conflict.
General Allenby reports British forces surround Jerusalem and force surrender after attacking positions south and west of the holy city. British French and Mohammedan guards move toward Jerusalem to protect holy places as troops occupy the Deriche road and Shechem road positions. The fall ends centuries of Muslim dominance and Turkish efforts against the Suez Canal and Egypt.
Halifax fears a blizzard as a third storm hits the devastated city four days after the munition steamer blast left 25 000 homeless. Soldiers withdraw as winds surge and relief efforts stall, halting hospital supply runs and plunging the ruined city into darkness.
President Wilson plans to ask Congress for special legislation to unify all railroads during the war. He discussed the move with Senator Newlands, chair of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, and may present the proposal before Christmas holidays.
Washington. In a brief the government asks the Supreme Court to dismiss cases attacking the constitutionality of the selective draft law. The government argues that Congress power to declare war includes authority to compel military service at home or abroad. Compulsory draft is described as a normal method of raising armies since the government was established.
Madrid reports that a revolutionary movement in Portugal succeeded. Premier Cists was overthrown and Dr. Bidonio Paes, former Portuguese minister to Germany, named president of a provisional government.
The destroyer Jacob Jones was sunk by a German submarine near the war zone on Thursday night. Lt. Cmdr David Worth Bagley and Lt. Norman Scott were among the survivors, with five line officers saved aboard the boat and landings reported at Scilly Islands. Vice Admiral Sims released the update to Secretary Daniels. several other crew members and relatives are identified, while the fate of the rest is under ongoing review.
Halifax officials stood by an estimate of four thousand dead from Thursday's munitions ship explosion, while others doubt the figure. Mayors appeal to Canadians for relief funds as reconstruction costs rise to twenty to twenty five million dollars. Rain delayed body searches but nine more bodies were added to the morgue by night. The relief tents housing six hundred homeless held up under alarm with occupants in reasonable shape despite the devastation.
Geneva dispatch reports Marshal von Hindenhure and General vor Ladendorff moved to Cambrai. German troops and artillery are being rushed to the front, causing congestion on Rhine rail lines. Civil travel restrictions restrict lone passage through the Rhine frontier.
London reports a Russian proclamation announcing KaleD ines and Korniloff have raised a revolt in the Don region and declared war against the people. It states that constitutional democrats and bourgeoisie back the revolt with millions in resources.
Greensville notes that six mess halls of the Thirtieth division National Guard at Camp Sevier were burned. The fire began in a kitchen janitress and, fanned by a brisk wind, spread rapidly. A heavy rain aided by two hours later helped quell the blaze, with Vaiuab's aid from soldiers. The flames occurred in the infantry regiment largely composed of North Carolina personnel.
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