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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1922
Page
2
The Reserve Board president urges resumption of work as delays loom over arms conference and pending legislation. Several troubling issues threaten progress as talks continue and lawmakers weigh responses.
Washington reports Harding and Hoover clash over a Harris amendment delaying federal reserve bank building. Governors halt unawarded contracts in major districts while awaiting Congress action. Hoovers note urges public works. Harding says building plans await regulatory action. De Valera resigns amid Irish treaty doubts. Naval limits talks near agreement. Shantung and Chinese tariff progress cited. Miners plead for aid as West Virginia families face starvation. Hays to lead TV industry group for 159000 yearly.
The senate began final consideration of the Newberry case spurred by Ford's contest against Truman H. Newberry of Michigan. Senator Spencer of Missouri said Newberry would defend himself on Monday as the committee keeps the matter before the chamber until a vote, likely next week.
Representative Byrnes charged the Federal Reserve Board planned an elaborate New York headquarters cost 26 million dollars with a gymnasium club and auditorium, saying it would incite bolshevism. Separate items note bids against Ford for Muscle Shoals lease, Major Opie’s denial of shooting charges, wage cuts by steamship owners, tariffs harming southern farmers, American Legion protests, Shoals project reopenings, and rising business failures in 1921.
Philadelphia Governor William C Sproul stated he will not resign to fill the late Senator Penrose's vacancy. He added that if he ever sought the United States Senate he would pursue the normal nomination and election process through the people of the state.
Washington hosts a national agricultural conference urged by President Harding to relieve farmer distress. Gary Wallace called the meeting in Washington for January 28.
A board of arbitration announced settlement of a wage dispute involving 11 large independent piper manufacturers and their employer. The parties agreed to a 25 percent reduction on the companies proposal.
Senator Owen of Oklahoma argues for a four European federal reserve bank tied to the U S system to back a gold currency and aid global recovery. He calls for delaying war debt payments, extending terms for Europe, and a 3 percent interest rate on US debts. He also proposes amending the Federal Reserve Act to allow foreign bank establishment and a US owned European bank drawing $500 million in gold reserves.
France accepts the United States proposal limiting submarine warfare on merchant ships. an accord reduces hostilities at sea as negotiations continue.
Washington reports that France has accepted the proposed prohibition on submarine warfare in principle. Britain already approved, Italy and Japan may not object. Rome and Tokio likely acquiesce if France seals full agreement. The plan aims to shield merchant ships from submarine attack and define terms, with possible immediate effect among five great powers.
The German flag reappeared among nation flags on Broadway marking the reopening of the German republic consulate offices. From the flagpole at stop No 11, the flag had been hauled down in 1917 and is now part of New York's financial district skyline as officials, led by Consul General Karl Lang, resume diplomatic functions.
Cutbacks on farm product freight rates, voluntary and Commission mandated, will shrink nationwide revenues by about 80 million dollars. The Interstate Commerce Commission orders lower hay grain grain products and alfalfa rates for trans Mississipp territory, adding 6 1/2 percent to the 10 percent voluntary reduction.
Mrs A Mitchell Palmer wife of former attorney general died suddenly at her Washington home after illness. Born Roberta Bartlett Dixon of Easton Maryland she married Palmer in 1898. She is survived by Mr Palmer and a daughter.
Washington reports a possible delay of a week or more on establishing a vocational training university for former service members in the south. At Camp Johnston Jacksonville Florida officials indicated favorable consideration of a south cantonment site to host the new institution intended to begin operations in a former army post.
Ottawa plans five cent coin production linking Canada’s nickel to coal mining figures. A Northern West Virginia field record shows 389,960 tons mined in 19, original estimates indicate minting will begin this week by the Virginia Coal Operators Association, reflecting a similar design to the U S dime.
The Dail approves the Ish Treaty after a close division in London casting. Delegation action leads to ratification with a narrow margin and public endorsement follows.
Dublin reports the Irish Dail Bireann ratified the treaty creating the Irish Free State by 67 to 64. Eamonn de Valera announced his resignation as president of the Irish republic amid emotional celebrations outside the university. Michael Collins opposed partisan meetings as de Valera urged continued factional struggle, while Dublin cheered the ratification and future control of the Irish republican army sparked speculation.
Forestry interests in the South will be discussed at the fourth Southern Forestry Congress to meet in Jackson February 6 7 and 8. Prominent speakers will outline timber protection needs and tax measures in brief accessible talks.
Caswell Training School in North Carolina will expand to about 450 juveniles with 1,000 to 2,000 applications on file. Superintendent Dr Banks McNairy said occupancy awaits completion of new buildings and plans to admit more from orphanages jails and counties, with a cap of two children per county.
Hickory Home Guard to be mustered out after payroll sign off and related details. They patrolled Charlotte during the car barn riots, with limited state service. Pay is small but men must sign up or stay in the reserve militia life until dishonorable discharge. In Warrenton J A Smiley, 22, died after drinking carbolic acid. He left a note to a woman and had been lively at an entertainment. Hickory Chamber Joins Protest Over Virginia Freight Rates. The Hickory Chamber of Commerce backs protest to interstate commerce commission against new freight charges, urging rate adjustments and removal of perceived local discrimination.
Two general and nine field men were added to the tax staff, with additional appointments to be named. Deputies to Gallget tax personnel expanded the enforcement unit and broadened field coverage.
Budget commission authorizes the appointment of sixteen division deputies and two general deputies for the department of revenue. J R Collie and C H Haynes named general deputies. nine division deputies named with several more to come. Salaries set at 3000 and 2500 dollars respectively.
Reports from New Hern. residents describe four blasts shaking buildings in Pollocks ville and stirring excitement as officials try to determine the cause. In Kinston, a large female wildcat weighing 10 pounds was trapped by J D Lockyear in the lower Pamlico river area. Lockyear has refused offers to sell the animal and may attempt to tame it. Also in Kinston, authorities say eastern NC will see a surge of dairy cattle importing due to economic and health considerations, addressing local milk shortages and potential dairy industry growth.
Asheville story describes Biltmore Village once privately owned under Vanderbilt influence and later transformed by city commissioners after a petition from residents to buy the water sewer and light systems for the town. Kinston raid uncovers morphine labeled bottles at Kraie Hall home. police detain a woman in bond as Leo Kornegay investigates suspected drug activity.
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