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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1923

Page

6

U S Flyers to Circle the World Flight Approved by War Secretary

Secretary Weeks approves a fourofficer fourenlisted air expedition to circle the globe in four Douglas World Cruisers. The route spans from Washington to Seattle then down to Asia and Europe, aiming to test aircraft operation under varied climates and collect data on longrange capabilities.

Washington Weeks Army Ir Service Magon Seattle Canada Hamilton Inlet Canallan Et Lawrence Quebec Montreal Tokyo State Department Meanville Putrick United Stater Aly United States Fers Douglas World

U S Post Office Celebrates 284 Years In Boston

Boston marks the 284th anniversary of the first U S post office in the city with recollections of colonial mailing, the order placing Richard Fairbanks in charge to prevent letter miscarriages, and early postal duties including deliveries to ships and overseas packets as Boston grew. The piece notes Winthrop’s governorship and 17th century postal provisions, plus the evolution of inland routes and mid 1600s postal service practices.

Boston United States England General Court Musea- Fehugerts Legislanire

Nice Gentle Volcano Powers Rich Americans?

A fragment describes a volcano on the Chilean frontier rumored to be sold to wealthy Americans. It hints at futuristic electric power potential of 400,000 horsepower per year and mentions a commerce officer's forewarning about extinction of emissions.

Washington Cern Fenwn Anwelenn

Next War Hinges on Munitions Reserves, Says Army Chief

Maj. Gen. Chirpence C. Williams, chief of army ordnance, stated in his annual War Department report that the next major conflict will be decided by the sufficiency of munitions reserves. The remark was released amid department briefings.

Warshinston Chirpence C. Willams Army Ordnance Nme War Department

Filipino heir claim to seven million in oil royalties

A 13 year old Filipino boy in Newkirk Oklahoma is suspected to be heir to oil royalties from US land tied to late Filipino landowner Dugal Caruitevnel. Guardians and attorneys pursue his share amid a decade long search aided by local lawyers and a U S Army veteran.

Newkirk Okla Dugal Caruitehtel Philippines Gregorio Velasquez Carmichael Greorio Sears

Carmichael Father of Son in Cari Property Dispute

The Comar and Miciryland Oil companies hold leases on the Cari property, with Carmichael identified as the father of her son in the dispute.

Carmichael Comar and Miciryland Oil Cari

Omaha Women Demand Right to Be Arrested Like Men

In Omaha a petition from women urged equal treatment under the law, demanding the police arrest women guilty of offenses as men are. The document contends what is good for men should be good for women and calls for enforcement against violators of the traffic and related laws.

Omaha Neb

Man Recovers Marked Coin After Seventeen Years

Ora Wilts a decorator at ville Mow stamped his initials on a quarter of a dollar and spent it years ago. Willhaas a broker, living here, found the marked coin and traced it to his brother, who kept it until returning it to the rightful owner.

Ora Wilts Ville Willhaas

Hershey founder donates fortune to orphanage school

Milton S Hershey, noted candy maker, gives his entire fortune estimated around 340 million to a school orphanage project. The school, linked to Hershey, was founded in 1908 by Mr Hershey to aid underprivileged children.

Hershey Nebo Mt Hershey Milton S Hershey

All Right Sir That Little Cute New Year

A brief, playful note uses affectionate phrasing to address a person as “All Right Sir” and comments on a “little cute New Year” moment. The fragment suggests a lighthearted greetings tone without clear event details or context.

New Year Celebrations in Belgium Through Daily Customs

The article outlines Belgium New Year customs from New Year Eve exchanges to morning visits and evening festivities. It notes church or family gatherings, public or private meals, and the second day as a public holiday similar to Boxing Day in England, with labor avoidance when January 2 falls on a Monday. images entered into vacus churches around 800 A.D.

Belgium England

Doings in the Tar Heel State News Snippets

North Carolina short items report Salvation Army quota progress, local appointments for state drives, a physician's will filed, Wilmington police woman plan, a bond issue defeat in Charlotte, and various local incidents. Notables include J. Elwood Cox and Dr. Crawford, plus civic plans across Asheville, Goldsboro, Elizabeth City, and Raleigh.

Tar Heel North Carolina Salvation Army High Point Iocat Harding J. Elwood Cox Ashevilln Don Crawford Sly Weaverville Bewen Crawford Wilmington James H. Cow Washington Congress Cowan Cashwell Harlotte Goldsboro Althowsh Som Fem Mtuteh Ahoskie Philadelphia Sherif Mismark Scull Oscar Britton Coast Line Stelock Walter Thomas Kinston Carolina Larmour Jarrett Parrott Raleigh James Bunch J. T. Bunch Hickory Bruce Craven King, Rigby and Company Detroit Greensboro Guilford County J. Spruill Jamestown Greensbiors Rockingham Hannah Pickett Company Monroe Marsh Marshville Eres Burlington Main and Maple Streets New Bern G. A. Barden Craven County Recorder

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