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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
2
A compact roundup presents key happenings from state, national, and global arenas. Highlights include political developments, economic shifts, and notable cultural events shaping the week. Entities include government bodies, markets, and major institutions.
Round About the World reports on Wilson and Lloyd George policy rows over the Adriatic, Jugoslavs, and Lenroot reservation, plus Vatican and Ireland remarks. It covers League of Nations actions, Bottenwood clashes, and shortages of mail rates, with notes on Curia, Russia, and Admiral Kolchak.
Two alleged burglars died in a gun fight in a dark cellar at Sound Beach near Rocky Point Connecticut. John Nocela aged 89 was killed by a stomach wound and Anthony Florengo aged 23 died later in Greenwich Hospital after an earlier Stamford residence. Major Alden L Mee Murty, a businessman, was involved in the confrontation.
A concise survey of notable happenings at the North Carolina state capitol and across the state, detailing key political actions, public notices, and civic developments reported for Herald readers. The roundup emphasizes ongoing governance, legislative moves, and regional events shaping the state's political landscape.
Winston-Salem leaders press to reestablish the western internal revenue district with offices in Winston-Salem, arguing the state’s tax volume warrants a western office. Protests arise as Raleigh hosts the central office, with local officials noting Winston-Salem pays 58 percent of North Carolina federal taxes and 70 percent of tobacco taxes. The push includes appeals to Commissioner Roper in Washington.
Raleigh will move several hundred prisoners from Caledonia Farm in Halifax County to the Raleigh state prison until new quarters near the city are ready later in summer. The Caledonia farm will be abandoned and sold to buyers from the auction last December. The prison board discussed abandonment plans and a new Wake County prison, with highway construction work proposed for prisoners. Also notes warn against out of state firms using misleading campaigns and report a labor federation questionnaire on constitutional taxation limits to gauge candidates’ positions.
New influenza cases surge with 1638 in many areas, 34 pneumonia, six deaths. Statesville reports epidemic stage. Guilford County counts about 1000 cases south of High Point and Greensboro. Winston-Salem shows 88 percent new flu, Lexington 206, Concord 147, Smithfield 103. officials seek aid.
Special dispatch reports four passenger coaches plunged down an embankment of a Seaboard Air Line train near Savannah injuring about fifty passengers, with several in serious condition. Listed injured include Mrs. F P Truesdale of Kershaw and J B Mathews of Rock Hill, among others. many without addresses noted. Also announced, Miss Mary Hilliard Hinton of Raleigh elected regent of the Daughters of the Revolution at a state meeting.
The Hague notes restricts demanding surrender of the former German emperor and suggests internment at Doorn. Holland ready to accept responsibility for guarding him and preventing disturbance. Allies likely to approve Doorn as a safe, discreet site away from major cities. Doorn island alternative under Belgian influence discussed by officials.
Washington reports the railroad administration signed a contract guaranteeing $1,829,255 in annual compensation to the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio railroad under government control.
Two North Carolina hostels, the New Central Hotel in Hamlet and the Hotel Aberdeen in Aberdeen, near closure by the State Board of Health if immediate sanitary improvements are not made. The move arises from poor conditions flagged by hotel inspectors. The report also notes a broader mental health survey, census recruitment, and bankers pushing for a branch bank plan in the Carolinas.
The Rosemary Manufacturing Company of Roanoke Rapids seeks to treble its capital stock from 1 800 000 to 5 500 000 and expand its cotton mill operations. The executive move comes as North Carolina reorganizes its income tax efforts under Captain Frank L. Boyd, with new cases and deaths in the influenza outbreak noted by the state health board.
Tokio report states thirteen thousand workmen at the government iron foundry went on strike without warning. The sudden action disrupts operations and draws attention from city authorities. No further details on aims or negotiations are provided in the available text.
London reports officially confirm the execution of Admiral Alexander Kolchak, former head of the All Russian government. The news follows widespread declarations and international coverage of the former leader's fate.
The American Legion conference with congressmen urged compulsory military training and a veteran bonus as principal arms of its legislative program. In Copenhagen the Danish foreign minister asked Parliament to approve Denmark joining the League of Nations.
Dalton Georgia farmer C F O Bryant from Pleasant Grove district claims to have produced cotton with a green staple. The sample called Viridescent cotton shows a vivid green color and fine fibre resembling lambs wool.
Washington The morning session of the auction of 24 seized German ships closed with a total of $32,850,000 offered for 21 vessels. The top bids included $14,050,000 by International Mercantile Marine for nine ships to UK and northern continental ports, $12,100,000 by the same for six ships to Hamburg and Bremen, and $4,500,000 by Moore and McCormack for five ships to South American service.
Washington Wilton Welsh Adams, an American, has been captured by Mexican brigands in Zacatecas and is held for a 50,000 peso ransom. State Department was advised. American representatives say Zacatecas authorities are seeking Adams and his captors, while three Mexican troop columns have been dispatched.
In Detroit the strike of about 300,000 members of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees and Railway Shop Laborers was postponed indefinitely by international president A E H Baker at President Wilson's request. The delay remains in effect until after the February 23 general conference of railway union committeemen, with notice sent to Director General Hines.
Nassau Bahamas reports that U S prohibition actions have boosted the colony’s finances. A surge in liquor restrictions here has reduced deficits and created new labor demand and money circulation, lifting conditions in the small British colony after years of struggle.
Washington reports President Wilson has chosen William Phillips assistant secretary of state for the post of minister to the Netherlands. The decision signals a senior diplomatic appointment to Amsterdam and follows his service in the State Department.
Atlanta Ga Mobilization of all Red Cross nurses in the Southern division was ordered at headquarters to combat influenza spreading rapidly in South Carolina and to a lesser degree in Tennessee and Florida
Phoenix Arizona senate adopts ratifying resolution after house approval making Arizona the first state to ratify the federal woman suffrage amendment in a special session of the legislature.
London reports an allied note to the Netherlands on extradition of the former Emperor William. The Evening Standard says the note appeals to the Dutch government not to grant asylum, calling him the author of Europe’s troubles.
United States Senator Milev Poindexter charges that AFL aims to elect a congress and president friendly to its policies. He asserts a sinister movement of a small coterie of short leaders who have gained power by labor contributions to establish a government within a government.
Washington reports little progress in negotiations over the new article 10 reservation to the peace treaty. Republicans balk at Democratic support and flag a hostile stance by an aide who warned the irreconcilables may form a blocking faction.
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