Word-Worn Treaty Fight 19 Resumed
A resumed debate on the treaty marks renewed contention between factions. Observers note arguments focus on whether peace is the present fact and what line to take going forward.
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Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
2
Early Peace Effort Aims Across Allies with Turks
An initiative seeks an early peace with Turkey to secure an agreement among allied powers and avoid intervention in Russia, emphasizing coordinated diplomacy and restraint.
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Russia
Senate reopen peace treaty debate and Knox plan
Washington officials report the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will reopen consideration of the peace treaty after holidays. Senator Knox leads possible amendments to preserve U S advantages and pledge intervention in future European wars while another option ratifies the treaty excluding the league covenant. London reports allied leaders aim for early peace with Turkey and discuss Russia, Japan, and Anglo American conventions amid wary prospects.
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Washington
Senate
Knox
Pennsylvania
United States
League of Nations
London
America
Turkey
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Russia
Japan
Great Britain
Japanese Troops Guard Trans-Iberian Rail Line Claim
Stockholm-Bolshevik dispatches relay that sixty thousand Japanese troops are stationed between Vladivostok and Omsk to guard the trans-Iberian railway, according to reports received in Helsingfors.
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Stockholm
Vladivostok
Omsk
Helsingfors
Cottonseed Oil Mills Rush Business Reported
Washington census bureau monthly report shows 1,716,148 tons of cottonseed shipped August 1 to November 30, up from 1,555,422 tons a year earlier. Mills held 777,830 tons on hand as of November 30.
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Washington
Burea
Russians in Germany Claimed Confined After Riga Offensive
Berlin reports eight thousand Russians who returned to Germany with Calo el Avaloff Bermondt have been disarmed and are confined in Grabow Posen. They will be held until a chance to send them back to Russia.
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Berlin
Germany
Caloel Avaloff-Bermondt
Riga
Grabow
Posen
Russia
Christmas Divorces Surge In Chicago Courts
Chicago judges report a Christmas divorce rush as filings rise around the holidays. Court attaches note applications surge and predict demand will exceed last year with as many as near 100 filings in a day under Judge McDonald.
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Chicago
McDonald
Wood alcohol deaths sweep New York city in two weeks
The New York medical examiner reports twelve deaths from whiskey containing wood alcohol in two weeks. Saloon keepers producing the tainted liquor have not been arrested, and a large percentage of wood alcohol is still sold freely across the city.
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New York
Tires Lost Through Weather at Verneuil France Depot
Washington reports that automobile tires valued at more than 35 million dollars were exposed to the weather for ten months at the Motor Transport Corps base at Verneuil France. The tires lay in a buried heap several feet deep covering more than an acre with no coverings.
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Washington
Motor Transport Corps
Verneule
France
House
War Department
Forty Five Lives Lost On Foundered Steamer
Halifax N S Forty three crew members of the British steamer Manzman were drowned when their ship foundered in mid ocean a radio from the British ship British Isles received here says the rest of the crew numbering more than a dozen has been saved by the British Isles the likely casualties include the captain first mate fourth engineer and wireless operator
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Halifax
N. S
British Isles
Attempt on Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Reported
An attempt was made on Viscount French the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. He was driving between the Ashton Gate of Phosaic Park and the vine-regal lodge when a saboteur fired. A civilian bystander was struck and killed or fatally wounded by the bullet. the lord lieutenant was wounded in the incident.
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Dublin
Earthquake Shocks Cause Widespread Excitement in Mexico City
Mexico City reports quake shocks stirring public nerves after rumors that the end of the world was near spread. Officials noted no major damage but many residents sought reassurance as reports multiplied.
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Mexico City
Labor Problems to Be Discussed at Memphis
Labor problems confronting Southern farms and the question of recruiting and retaining Black laborers in the South were identified as key topics at the annual convention of the Southern Alluvial Land Association in Memphis Tennessee.
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Memphis
Tenn
Carranza Action Spurs Tense Mexican Political Stand
Washington reports Carranza blocks General Obregon from civilian presidency bid as tension rises in Mexico City. Advices from the Mexican capital indicate a rising political strain following the refusal to permit Obregon to retire and run for president.
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Washington
Carranza
Alvaro Obregon
Mexico City
Sugar Legislation Faces Senate Setback Again
Washington reports another setback for sugar legislation as Senate debate prevents a vote on house amendments expanding powers of the United States Sugar Equalization Board amid prolonged opposition.
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Washington
Senate
House
United States Sugar Equalization Board
Montfaucon Hill in the Argonne to Be Monument
Paris reports Montfaucon Hill in the Argonne may be made a historic monument by the French government. The hill bears hundreds of graves of American soldiers who fell in September and October 1918.
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Montfaucon Hill
The
Argonne
Paris
Army Officers Probe Spectacular Fire at Arsenal
Dover New Jersey officials investigate the blaze that swept part of the Pleaninay arsenal after an explosion in the research lab late yesterday. Four buildings were destroyed and damages placed around one million dollars. Five men were injured with one fatally hurt. casualties were still unconfirmed.
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Dover
N. J
Pleaninay Arsenal
Army
Encalling & Less
Iias
Ite
War Brides Arrive in United States by Nation Count
New York reports 2 289 war brides of American soldiers have reached the United States. The group spans 16 nations with 1 505 French and 426 English brides among the totals. Eight hundred ninety three do not speak yet about half have trades or professions.
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New York
United States
Young Women's Christian Association
British Government to hold test election soon predicts move
London rumors say Parliament will be prorogued next February and a general election may be held in the near future. Various newspapers report speculation that the government plans a snap election after prorogation.
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London
Averal Niewmpa- Eva
Fesk
Elieg
Pears Hor & Dingal Ten
Oat Uméat
Ianers
Herald's Review Of North Carolina
A record of important state events reported for Herald readers. Highlights include actions at the Capitol and notable developments across North Carolina, reflecting political, social, and civic matters affecting the state's communities.
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Herald’s Review of
North Carolina
Capitol
Herald
Overman Proposes Memorial and Raleigh Plans Amid Unrest
The article notes Senator Overman introducing a 26000 memorial bill for Sir Walter Raleigh and a 28000 appropriation for the jh Memorial in Raleigh. It also covers protests against anti strike laws, election returns in the ninth district, and other state items including eclipses, tax reports, and university plays.
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Raleigh
Washington
International Association of Machinists of
Wilmington
T. ‘W. Brown
Sims
Overman
Sir Walter Raleigh
Pardons and Commutations Head Christmas Grants
Allen Flo, after serving two years of a 20 year murder sentence, received a conditional pardon from Governor Bickett in the first batch of annual Christmas pardons. The North Carolina division of the American Cotton Association organized at a meeting with 11 cotton counties represented. Speakers included J. B Wannamaker, Col Harvie Jordan, A W Lever, and John B Cannon.
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Allen Flo
Criminal Court
Haywood County
Bickett
C.C. A
North Carolina
American Cotton Association
J. 8.Wannamaker
Col
Harvie Jordan
A.W. Lever
Federal Farm Loan Board
John B. Cannon
Spartanburg County Cotton Association
Wilmington officials pledge 125 monthly to U S Employment Office
County and city authorities in Wilmington agree to contribute an aggregate 125 per month to support the United States Employment Office there until Congress acts on its future. Mr M L Shipman in charge of state work announced after meeting county commissioners and the city council. The status of the employment office remains undetermined.
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Wilington
United States
Congress
M. L. Shipman
Wilmington
Interurban Line for Cumberland Power Company
A proposed Cumberland power company interurban line is outlined as a regional transit plan. The plan emphasizes connecting Cumberland with surrounding towns to boost utility service and regional mobility.
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Cumberland
Plan Advances for Camp Bragg Extension Rail Run
Rail laying and overhead construction for the Camp Bragg extension proceed as G M Weslar of Cumberland Railway foresees a terurban system linking Fayetteville surrounding towns and Camp Bragg. He warns against city restrictions delaying the project.
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Camp Bragg
Fayetteville
G. M. Weslar
Cumberland Railway and Power Company
Kenly
Four Oaks
Princeton
Pine Level
Micro
W de
Watts Hospital to undergo major private patient wing
At the aldermen meeting it was announced that Watts Hospital will receive extensive improvements including a new private patient structure and employee housing. George W. Watts, founder and trustee chairman, has authorized the project at about 160000 dollars and will fund the venture. Additional improvements are also planned.
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Watts Hospital
Darham
Board of Aldermen
Geo. W. Watts
Furmieh
Fundanee
Famine Relief Prepared Amid Government Instability
Several millions face famine as the government undergoes a troubled breakdown. Quick relief measures are promised, with authorities outlining immediate steps to stabilize food supply and support affected regions.
Hoover proposes a remedy to avert famine in central Europe
Washington Star reports Herbert Hoover warning of starvation for 15 to 20 hundred million people in central Europe outside Germany unless relief is prompt. He advocates selling a great surplus held by the Grain Corporation on credit to Finland Poland Austria and other nations using existing capital without new congressional appropriations.
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Washington
Europe
Germany
Herbert Hoover
United States
Russia
Austria
Grain Corporation
Congress
Military committees may reject army strength plan
Washington reports that both Senate and House military committees appear certain to reject the War Departments proposal for a regular army of 576000. Chairman Wadsworth forecast the Senate panel would set strength around 280000. The House committee has tentatively approved a similar program.
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Washington
House
Senate
Wadsworth
Two Mexicans Arrested in Mexico City Over Obregon Plot
San Antonio dispatches report two prominent Mexican political figures were arrested in Mexico City for involvement in a plot to assassinate Lieut. Col. Obregon, a Mexican presidential candidate. General Benjamin Hill is said to have helped in Obregon's campaign after resigning from the federal army.
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San Antonio
Tex
Mexico City
Benjamin Hill
Col. Obregon
Hill
Obregon
Industrial Conference Recess Extended to January 12
The second National Industrial Conference, still in session, voted to recess from December 19 to January 12. Washington.
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Washington
National Industrial Conference
British Government Expenditures Fall From War Peak
London reports the average daily government expenditure from April 1 to November 30 dropped to 2,099,000 pounds, well below the wartime daily spending exceeding 7,000,000 pounds.
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London
Secretary Lane Announces His Intended Resignation
Washington Secretary Lane states he intends to leave the cabinet when he can do so without adding to the president s burdens or worries despite denied reports that he had submitted a resignation before President Wilson.
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Washington
Lane
Wilson
Fortified London Prison Rumors Linked to Kaiser
London Wormwood prison in West London has been converted into a fortress with barbed wire in the rear yard. Rumors claim the facility is being prepared for the former Kaiser and a wartime defense posture.
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Kaiser
London
Wormwood
Housing facilities of war time fame doomed
Washington reports the house passed a bill to sell government built housing facilities erected during the war to relieve congestion. The measure abolishes the United States housing bureau and transfers properties to the treasury for sale to private buyers with cash or partial payments.
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Washington
House
Senate
United States Housing Bureau
Treasury
Sinn Fein Raiders Hit Cork Railway Terminus at Midnight
About 200 Sinn Fein men raided Cork railway terminus at midnight. masked assailants held up clerks, engineers, and signal men, forcing them to flee offices and locomotives. All railway workers were kept prisoners for an hour, near the main police station.
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Cork
Sinn Felners
Senator Cumming to Withdraw Railroad Bill Protest
Washington action reports Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor and farm organizations urged Chairman Cummins to withdraw the Cummins railroad bill and favor government operation of the roads after a peaceful test.
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Senator Cumming
Washington
Cummins
Senate
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Teotheroads
Pokicrmen
Chalrmar Cummins
Surplus Laur Export Difficult in Ocean Tonnage
Exportation of surplus Laur is currently hindered by scarce ocean tonnage and cannot be obtained at this time.
Kentucky Distillers Face War Time Liquor Disposal Dilemma
Louisville observers report Kentucky distillers and former saloon proprietors wrestle with lawful disposal of about 48 million gallons of liquor worth roughly 400 million dollars as wartime prohibition ends. Export is limited until January 16 1930 due to scarce ocean tonnage, and officials warn prosecutions may follow violations of the wartime act.
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Louisville
Mpreme
Kentucky
Wilson
Elwood Hamilton
Internal Revenue
W. V. Gregory
Charges for Contempt of Court DRC Indicated in UMWA Case
United States District Judge A Anderson continued contempt of court charges against eighty four officials of the United Mine Workers of America with one exception. Alexander Howat, president of the Kansas district, was discharged from the charges related to continued violations of the court's injunction against the strike.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
United States
Anderson
Ft Tn
Alexander Howat
Kansas District
President Wilson Enjoys Sunlit Hour in Cold Washington
Washington. President Wilcom spent over an hour on the south portico of the White House despite frigid weather.
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Wilson
Washington
Wilcom
White House
Outbreak of Bubonic Plague Reported in Constantinople
Geneva reports confirmation of bubonic plague outbreak in Constantinople via telegram to the International Red Cross.
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Geneva
Constantinople
International Red Cross Organization
Havana Central Sugar Workers Strike for Eight Hour Day
Havana reports workers in the Santa Clara province sugar centrals are striking for an eight-hour day and higher wages. The action centers on pay disputes and improved labor conditions across multiple mills.
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Havana
Sugar “Centrals
Santa Clara
Boll Weevil School 18 Established in Georgia
Athena Georgia hosts a boll weevil school to teach cotton pest management. The State College of Agriculture will conduct ten days of free instruction for local farmers on effective routing of the pest.
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Georgia
Athena
State College of Agriculture
Hoey Gains NC Ninth District Seat In Landslide Victory
Charlotte's Clyde R Hoey Democrat former federal official and League of Nations advocate won the Ninth District congressional seat, succeeding E Yates Webb. He defeated Republican John M Morehead of Charlotte, an opponent of the League, by a majority around 1500 to 2000 votes.
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Clyde R. Hoay
Shelby
John M. Morehead
Charlotte
Washington
Clyde R. Hoey
Congress
Cayiness
Morehead
League of Nations
E. Yates Webb
North Carolina
League
Four Thousand Chicago Salons to Close on January 1
Chicago reports that about four thousand of the city’s five thousand saloons will close or switch businesses by January 1. The prediction comes from M. J. McCarthy, secretary of the Minola Liquor Dealers Protective Association, who says wartime prohibition rulings suppressed owner optimism.
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Chicago
M. J. McCarthy
Miinola Liquor Dealers’ Protective Association
Supreme Court
Germans to Offer Material That Can Be Spared
The Morgen Post reports Germany will offer harbor material that can be spared without seriously disturbing its economy. The remainder of the 1919 compensation will be delivered in installments from new shipbuilding production.
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Berlie
Germany
Morgen Post
Local Price Caps Set on Beverages in Atlanta
In Atlanta, hotels, restaurants, and fountains are barred from charging above prewar 5 cent rates for coffee tea cocoa chocolate milk or buttermilk under orders of the fair price committee. The measure also limits other drinks to a nickel. In most places ten cents had been the previous minimum.
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Atlanta
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