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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
3
The Supreme Court declared the finance act invalid and ordered it to be re passed by the assembly. The decision cites constitutional issues requiring legislative action to rectify the measure before it can take effect.
Raleigh special dispatch reports Chief Justice Clark reading a Supreme Court opinion that the municipal finance act is unconstitutional as passed. Senate moves to reinsert the bill, with eighty nine members present to stay in session through Monday to ensure passage. Debate follows in the house as plans to restart the bill are issued and a local exemption for Madison county is noted.
The Washington conference nears completed work on a naval reduction pact while stirring debate over the Far East. China seeks abrogation of Japan 1915 treaties and a Shantung railroad deal spurs talks, as Russia protests the Eastern railway and Japan and China pursue outside negotiations.
San Francisco exports climbed in October to 914,595,468 dollars, up from September. Major items topping four million dollars included oil, dried and canned fruits, and barley, with cigarettes and cotton near a half million. Gold and silver imports differed from last year, with gold at 1,252,047 dollars and silver 121,858. Duty-free imports reached 3,518,000 while dutiable goods totaled 2,114,604, led by seed oils valued at 126,248.
German budget officials boost President Wilhelm’s salary amid inflation. Austrian minister rumor denied. German film makers seek European market with new “screen humor.” U S troops to be withdrawn from Guaba proposed as friendly act. Hungary peace ratified with praise for America’s help. Tacna and Arien dispute plebiscite may move up to end heavy military standoff. France to forgo some reparations. Newtownards Belfast shooting reported. crown prince plans return to Germany. Irish and British parliaments begin Irish peace treaty talks. Peruvian rebels reportedly defeat government forces. Mexico’s Obregon witnesses Popocatepetl eruption via aviators.
Secretary Hoover seeks twenty million to feed starving Russians while praising a voluntary plan as failing and the need for government action. A four power Pacific treaty is signed by the United States Great Britain Japan and France amid flood and damage in Western Washington.Japan’s Yap agreement and naval six six three plan with the United States Great Britain and Japan progresses toward final settlement. Reports cover political clashes over the treaty, wartime financing aid for agriculture, and various crimes, accidents, and disasters across the United States and abroad.
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