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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1918
Page
3
The Roanoke Rapids Herald showcases photographs taken by about two hundred associated photographers worldwide, over one hundred of whom serve with armies and navies of various warring nations. The page will reproduce some of the best images each week for readers.
Inventor Mr Pomeroy and his daughter Mary test a new anti Zeppelin bullet during a London air raid. The projectile, unlike prior shots, pierced and set aflame the sky raider, bringing it down. Mary holds a model airplane as Pomeroy works on the device.
A fragment reports an item about a British airman helmet in use by the Royal Flying Corps, noting it is warmer than previous helmets. The text is garbled but suggests wartime gear and comfort considerations for pilots.
An official dispatch from France reports that Turks, who seized Jerusalem for the British, carried off the Holy Sepulcher treasures valued in the millions and sent the Church’s famous insignia to Berlin. A central circular room photo shows a decorated edifice of warble with giant candlesticks and countless lamps surrounded by worshipers’ gifts.
News notes compare American natural bridges led by Rainbow at 908 feet and claim Utah hosts three higher spans. A government ruling requires shipbuilding nails to be locust wood and mentions electric headlights rolling out to Baltimore & Ohio locomotives at 75 to 100 engines monthly.
In a office moment Beryl asks about her beauty and if others mirror Sam’s eye. He responds that no single girl matches her, but parts from the crowd could combine to equal her appeal, leaving her unsure yet flattered.
A fragment recalls a two word cipher for perfect weather and health aboard a mid Atlantic crossing. A woman communicates to her husband at poker time with the message Royal flush indicating the best poker hand as the elusive link.
The Navy Department announced that armament of merchant ships under the American flag had been completed. A gun crew of 16 to 22 men per ship was provided, with training to occur when the armament took effect and gun crews yet to be supplied. In Algeria the tobacco industry is highlighted with 1915 production of 86 million cigarette packages for domestic use and 64 million for export, mainly to French Indo-China. The cigarette output rose from 598 metric tons in 1901 to 1,874 in 1916, indicating a large local market for cigarette machinery.
Germany rejects all peace proposals offered by Wilson and declares the Oasis of Peace plan unacceptable, signaling a hard stance amid rising tensions. No other visible context or dates are provided in the readable text.
German and Austrian leaders outlined positions on postwar borders and settlements. Czernin and von Hertling asserted Alsace Lorraine, Belgium, Poland, the Balkans, and Italian frontiers depend on peace talks with the Allies. They favored Russia peace on equal terms without annexations, while Turkey’s security tied to Dardanelles.
Washington report reveals confidential senate military committee testimony on home and abroad war efforts. Notably Premier Lloyd George urged Major General Leonard Wood to be the American military representative abroad. Several high officers in General Pershing's command pressed for changes, including not Crozier or Sharpe.
Forty armed Mexicans crossed the Rio Grande near El Paso, Texas. Soldiers and police, armed with rifles, moved on station and outpost duty. A private was wounded by a bullet, and after several hundred shots, the Mexicans retreated back across the river.
Washington. Fuel Administrator Garfield declared that any increase of normal hours on non Monday days to compensate for lost Monday holidays will be treated as evasion of the Monday closing order and against the decree. Samuel Gomper a proposes a seven hour day.
Washington reports Secretary Baker will reply to Senator Chamberlain's speech on war department shortcomings before the senate military committee. Baker asked Chairman Chamberlain to arrange a briefing for a summary of American actions in the war.
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