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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1920
Page
2
A concise overview of significant events from around the world captured in brief form. Major developments, political shifts, and key incidents are summarized with emphasis on clear facts and identifiable entities.
A sweeping digest notes deportations to Soviet Russia on the Buford, Cuban sugar arrivals to New York, war bride totals, anti trust actions against meat packers, and political shifts in Italy and Mexico. It also reports New York riots near Ellis Island, prosecutions of industrial workers, and diplomatic notes between Washington and foreign governments.
A compact survey recounts key happenings at the North Carolina Capitol and across the state. The review highlights notable political developments, leadership actions, and public affairs shaping the year for Herald readers.
A Raleigh report cites a federal appropriation of 50 to 7000 dollars per year needed to equip and maintain a school for officers and enlisted men at Camp Bragg near Fayetteville. Manchester district already overflows with camp children, with 40 to 50 extra pupils, and funds to expand are unavailable.
Complete election returns show Clyde R. Hoey winning the ninth district special election by a net 1193 votes over Morehead. Hoey carries Cleveland Gaston Lincoln Mecklenburg and Yancey with strong showings, while Avery Burke Catawba Madison Mitchell favor Morehead. Result includes specific county majorities and overall district totals.
Striking workers at the Filet Cotton Mills must vacate mill village houses immediately or face return-to-work conditions in the new year. The company says the houses are not for profit but to aid plant operations. A union meeting will discuss the eviction and possible injunction actions.
The British premier rigidly argues in favor of the voting arrangement within the League of Nations. Officials from London defend the framework amid mounting criticisms from allied states and domestic opposition.
London premier Lloyd George defends the League of Nations voting plan at Llanystymway Wales stating Australia suffered 48 times as many casualties as the United States and has equal voting rights while reserving no vote on issues between Britain and the United States. He calls the US fight over the treaty a folly of American partisan conflict delaying postwar settlement.
Paris Marshal Foch informs the Republican committee that he will not run for the senate. The decision, reported by Matin, declines the recently offered candidacy.
New York report states the Aero Club of America seeks nine top airmen to represent the United States in international seaplane contests next year. selections target the best pilots lined up to compete in upcoming events.
Washington reports President Woodrow Wilson reached 63 on December 28. Rear Admiral Grayson said the president's progress continues and he remains in good spirits.
Vladivostok reports Admiral Kolchak, who led the All Russian forces opposing the Bolsheviks in Siberia, has retired due to ill health and named General Semenoff as his successor as commander in chief.
Philadelphia officials demand a bond totaling 12 5 million dollars for exporters shipping 30 00 barrels of whiskey from Louisville to France. The bond aims to prevent the return of the Negro to the United States in any form, according to customs officials.
An 82.2 percent rise in living costs for American wage earners from July 1914 to November 1919 is reported by the National Industrial Conference Board based on its recent investigations.
Daytona Florida June James Levy wealthy automobile dealer and his pilot Goodrich were rescued off the Florida coast after motor trouble and exhausted gun supply forced their plane to land on the water.
Seattle reports Governor Thomas Riggs says the I W W plans a general strike in Alaska to paralyze industry, with positive evidence he cites as proof. The warning follows noted unrest caused by the organization in other Northwestern states.
New York reports seventy one deaths in the past 48 hours with many others paralyzed or blind from wood alcohol whiskey. Death toll highest in New England with sixty fatalities. two women in Chicopee Falls and one in Springfield, Massachusetts, are among the victims.
Wichita Kan Will Kansas wonder never cease A typewriter claimed to write music by H P Flauth composer of this city The machine writes on a flat printing surface and Frauth worked 48 years on the invention which can hold 185 characters written below or above the star.
Physicians promote Calotabs as a fast remedy to purge the body and prevent influenza, claiming one tabotab at bedtime cleanses the system and restores appetite. The ad touts a 35 cent price and refund if not delighted.
The text presents a fragmented quotation about a talker described as tireless and one of the “first-and-the” conversationalists. It references Inllingham Age-Herald and Mrs, indicating an era or publication context with incomplete attribution.
An old advertisement warns that California Fig Syrup is a laxative for children and criticizes corrupt behavior, suggesting it can purge the stomach liver and bowels. The tone disparages those lacking conscience and implies it is strong enough to deter wrongdoing.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick fix for indigestion and stomach discomfort. It promises rapid relief from belching gas sour stomach and headaches without drastic drugs.
In the Bahawa islands Cockney speech remains strong. The advertisement touts Halls Catarrh Medicine as a systemic remedy to prevent and relieve nasal catarrh and eye strain. It claims internal action on mucous surfaces and offers testimonials, from Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
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