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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
5
A seven nation snapshot highlights ongoing global events and major developments across politics economy and culture. Key leaders markets security and diplomacy shape the week as nations respond to crises and opportunities.
The article reviews the launch of a formidable British battleship amid wartime legacies and questions on surface fleets. It notes Dutch hesitation to harbor the ex Kaiser, clashes near Fiume involving d Annunzio forces, shifts in peace protocol from Versailles, and political moves in Germany, Italy, and the United States.
A review compiling important events at the Capitol and across North Carolina, presented for Herald readers. It highlights notable political occurrences, statewide developments, and civic happenings shaping the state's timeline.
In Raleigh a dispute swirls around Colonel Boyden's resignation and Colonel Wood's position on the Soldiers' Home board. Governor Bickett appointed Martha Haywood to the board at a Gen. Carr and Col. Jones's request, while Wood claims Boyden's resignation was not accepted. The issue may embarrass Wood as the governor believed Boyden's successor appointment proper.
A legal action seeks recovery of ten thousand dollars from an individual described as a bum. The complaint alleges financial loss and requests court intervention for restitution and related damages.
City and county schools would share equally if the plaintiffs win. The suit against the city seeks $10,000 in recorder's court fines and forfeitures allegedly not turned over to the county school board. Plummer Stewart and John A. McRae represent the board. The case centers on how fines are divided each January based on a summer school census.
The North Carolina Society of Public Accountants based in Charlotte received a charter from George C. Scott and associates. The Deep River Lumber Co of Chatham County was chartered with $50,000 authorized capital. The Young Men's Shop of Gastonia was chartered with $30,000 authorized capital. The American Cotton Mills Inc of Bessemer City was chartered with $250,000 authorized capital, $158,000 paid in.
A White House statement says Republican leaders in the Senate bear sole responsibility for the treaty impasse. Democratic leaders back possible compromises while Republicans insist the President must initiate any move. Bernsters express satisfaction at aiming to kill the treaty.
Trieste reports Gabriele D’Annunzio remains in Fiume with no confirmation of an unofficial agreement to leave immediately with his troops. British mission members are said to have originated the rumor. Officials in the government palace denied information on the Fiume situation.
Knoaville Tennessee Idelmore, winner of the Aberdeen Angus championship, perished from burns after the car carrying him from Chicago caught fire. Owned by Dr. J B Huggins of Dandridge, Tenn, the bull valued at $50,000.
Emma Goldman abandons her legal fight in the New York Supreme Court to avoid separation from Alexander Berkman and to prevent deportation to Soviet Russia with Berkman and about 80 other radicals.
Senator Hiram W. Johnson of California formally announces his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. He states his intention to pursue the presidency in the forthcoming election period.
Washington reports exportation of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes will not be permitted after January 16 when the prohibition amendment becomes effective, according to the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
London reports the British Treasury and Bank of England prepared for a silver hoarding shortage by printing many five shilling notes. The rise in river barer value makes token money worth more than its face value, despite legal restrictions on melting coins. Hoarding and melting of silver money are noted as occurring.
Miami reports Submarine chasers and Airplanes search for the yacht Grey Duck which departed for Nan sau with David W. Griffith, a motion picture producer, and 36 motion picture actors, camera men, and others. Advices say they have not yet reached Bahamo realand capital Tas. Yacht motors troubled on leaving port. Also includes unrelated notes on water needs for hogs and pork product market.
Local authorities issue an order lifting previous limits on fuel usage. Officials state the measure removes prior constraints to ease supply and support economic activity. Citizens are advised to follow general safety guidelines and monitor further announcements.
The southern regional coal committee announced immediate resumption of E train service and lifting fuel restrictions after the nationwide miners strike. The move will revive industrial activity in the south, allow longer store hours for Christmas shopping, and enable railroads to handle holiday travel.
Washington lawmakers hear a delegation of five American aces arguing for a government aeronautical depot to coordinate all aerial activities. They claim the pilots have downed more than 60 German aircraft and press the plan before a house sub committee.
London report says George F. Rand an Amore jean was killed when the airplane he rode as passenger fell during a flight from Paris to London.
New York reports the Canadian government plans to ship 10 million dollars in gold to New York to meet obligations and to stabilize the Montreal exchange. The move aims to curb currency depreciation and support financial stability in Canada.
Tallassee Florida state railroad commission denied applications of the Southern Bell Telephone Company and 44 independent telephone companies for continuation of high rates fixed by Postmaster General Burlewen during government control.
Washington senator Jones Democrat of New Mexico introduces a bill taxing newspapers with more than 24 pages at five times the current postage rate. He says publishers, especially large city papers with their own mills, seek relief and can obtain all the print paper they need.
Washington report notes mine operators in the central Pennsylvania district call the government plan a postponement of a showdown, not a settlement of the coal strike, stressing that the principles at stake remain unresolved and eventual confrontation is inevitable.
Washington crop report estimates total value of the nation's farm crops at 14.09 billion dollars for the year, down from 12.6 billion the previous year. Area planted in principal crops totals 359,124,473 acres, slightly less than last year’s 366,497,162 acres.
Washington report notes the McNary bill extending government control of sugar for another year passed the Senate and moved to the House. No record vote, Louisiana senators Ransdell and Gay opposed, Day offered a brief opposition address while debate touched on profiteering and industry protection rhetoric.
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