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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
2
Herbert Hoover addresses Philadelphia and the European Relief Council urging Americans to donate 10 to 1000 for child relief. He links Europe’s fate to American welfare and pledges relief funds for 15 million children despite 500000 remaining. A broader plea follows for global postwar aid.
Washington reports the house passed the Pordney emergency tariff bill 196 to 86 after eight hours of debate. Supporters claimed protection for farm products over ten months while Rainey led opposition with sharp attacks as Republicans and Democrats shifted lines in the final tally.
President Wilson toured New Washington with Mrs. Wilson viewing Christmas crowds from a car. The convoy paused near decorated shops as the First Lady joined the outing. A separate item notes Senator France presenting a resolution to the Senate Judiciary Committee seeking the release of state prisoners.
Washington orders withdrawal of 16 vessels totalling 87 000 deadweight tons tied up at Baltimore Norfolk Seattle and in the gulf. Congress hears France resolution for immediate amnesty for prisoners held under the act urged by Samuel Gompers and labor officials. Women now constitute about 35 percent of workers in major industries, per the Labor Department, with growing roles noted by the National Women's Trade Union League. Montreal port sees British ships outpacing U S arrivals. 638 trans Atlantic ships docked, 460 British and 120 U S flags.
Colby arrives in Rio de Janeiro aboard the Morida amid debates over US recognition. A fire endangers the Northern Commercial store in Dawson YT. fatiguing cold hampers firefighting efforts to save food supplies. Reports cover disarmament talks in Washington and various economic and political developments worldwide.
Winnipeg presses report 40,000 Manitoba Mennonites plan to move to the southeastern United States where a 125000 acre land deal has been arranged. In New York Charles E Hughes dismisses rumors of a Harding cabinet offer as irrational gossip.
Twenty four alleged communists aboard the steamship Imperator depart New York bound for England for reshipment to Russia. The group travels under the escort of Pleasure Jourists as deportation passengers on the transatlantic voyage.
The Navy of the United States reports four new vessel types are under construction for the American battle fleet. Details tease capabilities and roles, signaling a shift in fleet modernization plans.
Washington reports 140 ships under construction including six battle cruisers capable of over 40 miles per hour and 25.7 knot light cruisers. Six fleet submarines are under way with six more authorized but not yet contracted.
Reports describe white and black Ku Klux figures parading through Columbus scattering warning circulars about loafers and undesirables. Negro residents fled in fear as notices warned offenders to desist, signed Ku Klux.
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon is resting comfortably in the hospital after an operation. Physicians say if progress continues, a second operation may be done in two to three days to treat his condition.
John L Brets aged 68 longtime Daboi Circuit Court judge and former congressman from the third Indiana district died at his home in Jesper Indiana Ex congressman Brete had served on the Daboi circuit court for years The piece also notes a separate Mexico City Christmas effort by President Alvaro Ohregon gifting to thousands of needy children during holiday celebrations in downtown areas
Greensboro reports the North Carolina College for Women asks the coming legislature for funds to expand dormitories dining rooms classrooms gymnasium and library plus a home for teachers and new music and domestic science buildings. Mentions also elevator accident at Dixie Fire Insurance and other regional notes.
The article notes Durham’s prospective Law and Order League formed by a civic committee of church members with secret methods for evidence collection. A banquet by the Durham Chamber of Commerce honored the Durham Machine Gun Company with Governor Bickett delivering an address on “Law and Order.”
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