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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1922
Page
3
A compact recap of regional and global happenings. Highlights include political shifts, economic indicators, and notable events across government, industry, and society. Readers gain quick insight into key developments shaping the week.
A compact digest of notable global events, highlighting political developments, economic shifts, scientific advances, and cultural moments from various regions. It provides brief, factual updates on ongoing conflicts, leadership changes, treaties, market trends, and notable achievements shaping world affairs.
Reports from Piraeus state twenty one people were killed and forty two injured when an explosion occurred on the Greek torpedo boat destroyer Leon as crew members handled a submarine bomb. The blast happened during activity on deck, with casualties reported among the crew.
The federal reserve board notes modest European improvement aiding foreign trade but cautions on bank credit expansion. Washington reports purchase of over three million bushels of corn for Russian relief, and a yearend economic outlook shows business gains and a return toward normal conditions since 1920. Ex Senator Marion Butler offers to discuss nitrate plant at Muscle Shoals with War Secretary Weeks. A major in the third battalion denies shooting at troops overseas. Five powers unanimously approve initial terms of the Root resolutions on submarine warfare, adopting Article II. Weevil fears prompt attention to Texas infested regions ahead of a national agricultural conference. A Harris bid seeks uniform rediscount across Federal Reserve districts. Grade crossings to be replaced under the federal highway act. acceptance demand softens in yearend survey.
Reported incidents include a deadly powder explosion in the Shandaken tunnel near Ashokan reservoir injuring and killing workers, a major fire in the Wufawla Hardware building in Eufaula causing $200000 in losses, and a hotel orchestra sparing a federal agent from harm by performing the Star Spangled Banner. Additional items cover a Tenn fire killing W Hi Sproul, a train collision injuring J D Smith and family, prison escapes from USS Henderson, a Maywood bank payroll robbery, Debs delaying a speaking tour, and various political and economic notes including anti-toxin standard unification talks and tariff debates.
Government discusses freeing about 50 WW prisoners under war law violations. Naval experts submit a report to the naval committee at the armament conference. A Far Eastern tariff plan raises Chinese duties to five percent. Senator Newberry to speak on his senate status. France accepts the submarine prohibition in principle pending wording details.
The Washington arms conference nears a ten year naval holiday among the United States Great Britain Japan France and Italy with tonnage limits and vessel types defined The deal trims American and British tonnage while allowing limited capital ships for France and a submarine and auxiliary vessel regime The agreement strengthens the US navy and signals a step toward world peace but prompts debate over submarine use and German reparations discussions at Cannes and in Dublin over the Irish treaty and De Valera's rival proposals
The commission announces that freight rates on farm products must be reduced at once within the state. The move targets lower transportation costs for farmers and shippers, aiming to stimulate agricultural trade and relieve market pressures.
The North Carolina Corporation Commission ordered Atlantic Coast Line and other railroads to implement the six month experimental reduction on agricultural products and livestock and refund any overcharges within ten days. It requires removal of supplements restricting the rate cuts and asserts that reductions apply to all shipments in and into North Carolina from January 1, 1922. Wake County opens a detention home for delinquent youths at Major Wilder Place. Tobacco growers across North Carolina Virginia and South Carolina organize a cooperative marketing association and begin district delegations and director elections with a February convention planned.
New York based observers including Vraneats de St Mhalle of Baldwin Locomotive Works emphasize Poland’s potential to rebound as a central European leader. They cite a planned 1922 surplus in food oil cotton textiles steel and timber for export and note cautious optimism about Russia’s future governance and wartime impacts on regional trade. They warn recovery hinges on stable contracts and the balance of Poland's resources and industry.
Robert W. Wallace of Morehead City designated first alternate for West Point entrance exam set for March 7 with aim of entering July 1. National Guard members Dick H. Arwin and Don W. Hamilton named in related notice from Charlotte and Raleigh units.
J D Norwood, Salisbury banker and manufacturer, was elected chairman of the democratic state executive committee succeeding Thomas D Warren of New Bern who held the post eight years The committee also elected W A Graham Jr of Lincoln to replace the late Edgar Love no other business notable session lasted about 30 minutes A resolution expressed regret over former Governor Bickett s death and the Woodrow Wilson foundation was endorsed
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