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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1921

Page

2

Pending Investigation Into U S Agriculture By Joint Congressional Panel

A special joint Senate House commission begins a three month, continuous session in Washington to probe agricultural industry conditions. Some 6 million farm households are cited as key stakeholders as lawmakers press for immediate relief and further legislative work. In Rome, civil war fears rise amid clashes between Pasciati nationalists and Socialist and Communist factions.

Washington Senate House United States Congress Drinahes Lentoot Anderson Silesian Jackson Rain Columbia France Revnall Forcementy le Upper Silesia Camp Jackson Fs Atl Columba

Train Bandits Trailed After Missouri Pacific Heist

A sheriff's posse chased six armed train bandits through Arkansas after they robbed a Missouri Pacific train near Vandale. They looted a mill car from a registered mail sack and the express safe in the heist.

St Louis A_ sheriff's posse Arkansas Missouri Pacific Vandale Ark

Russian General Komtsurin Arrested in Belgrade

Vienna and Belgrade report the arrest of Russian General Komtsurin, famed anarchist, on charges of involvement in the TeCont plot to assassinate Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia.

Vienna Belgrade Komtsurin Alexander Serbia

American Battlefleet Arrives at Callao for Peru Independence Centenary

A special U S naval squadron including the battleships Arizona Oklahoma and Nevada arrived at Callao Peru to participate in the centenary celebrations of Peruvian independence. The delegation marks a notable showing of American naval presence alongside Peru during the jubilee events.

Callao Lima Peru Arizona Oklahoma Nevada

Railroads to Ford petition sent from Hart county

A petition to President Harding asks that U S railroads be turned over to Henry Ford for operation. It is signed by 400 fruit growers of Oceana county Michigan and mailed.

Ford Hart, Mich Harding Henry Ford Oceana County

Global unrest and U S stance on League tensions noted

Washington notes Secretary Hughes is limited by presidential and Senate positions, affecting U S dealings with the League of Nations and the world court of International Justice. Various overseas notices include deaths, labor shifts, and tariff debates amid postwar crises.

Washington United States League of Nations World Court of International Justice League Department of State Tau Lnter Seoroutry Hughes América Senate

Women's Citizenship Bill Passes Georgia Senate

The Georgia state senate passed a measure granting women citizenship and removing civil disabilities to hold office. It allows women to participate in politics but excludes jury duty police work and road work.

Georgia State Senate

No Sidetrack for Senate as Budget Spars with Congress

President Harding faces pressure to curb Congress spending amid saved funds being redirected to new programs. The $1,000,000 finance farm exports bill and a $200,000,000 request by the shipping board highlight ongoing budget battles and tax policy debates.

Washington Harding Capitol Congress G. Dawes Directo National New Shipping Board

Rum smuggling ships seek new Atlantic patrols

Federal authorities along the Atlantic coast intensified watch for tramp ships amid evidence of two large international whiskey smuggling rings. One ring is based in New York and another in Atlantic City, with Navy help sought to build a rum-hunting fleet to counter the covert operations and shore landings. A tramp steamer near Atlantic City taunted agents and sailed at night toward a secluded point to offload contraband, while fishermen reap profits from forbidden cargoes. Additional items note Greek victory follow-up in Asia Minor, taxes on top earners, Linney nomination, the Holkar Maharaja’s U.S. visit plans, and two explorers heading to Baffin Land.

New York Atlantic Coast Atlantic City Navy Department Threeline

Villa Ventures in Oil As Villa Invests Big

Oil venture in Laguna region organized by a company with Villa y investing 200000 dollars. Rome report says Richard Washburn Child, newly appointed American Ambassador to Italy, arrived with family and secretary. Other items note reports of no Franco-British agreement on troops to Upper Silesia and a fatal trolley collision near Burlington New Jersey.

New York Committee American Engineering Council Herbert Hoover Villa Mexico City Francisco Villa Mexico Laguna Villa Y Child Rome Richard Washburn Child Italy France London Great Briain Upper Silesia

General Bowley Opens War on Bootleggers in Fayetteville

A Fayetteville conference led by Gen A J Bowley and Camp Bragg officers vows a united campaign against bootleggers and immoral activities. Local leaders pledge cooperation while Bowley warns soldiers are being supplied whiskey and undesirables at hotels as he plans door guards if needed. The meeting also targets speeding on Camp Bragg road and secures city county support.

Fayetteville A J. Bowley J. B Haceh BR Mucclethan N. H. McGeachy Pyjhe McLeod Omer Larkin Proms Hychey Camp Hragg Hos

Police Solve Car Theft Ring Through Quarry Discoveries

Raleigh police uncover three cars buried near a 90 foot quarry after a tip leads to a wider theft scheme. One car identified, stolen two months ago from Milton Muse, found with water exposure and plate 84 Wake County. Insurance agents link multiple vehicles pushed into the pond for theft insurance payouts.

Raleigh Wake County Milton Muse

Mules Trapped in Old Well Near Rutherfordton

Three mules used by Geer and Wilson contractors fell into an abandoned forty foot well along the Asheville Charlotte Wilmington highway about six miles northwest of Rutherfordton. A witness reported the well had long been forgotten and overgrown with weeds. Rescue efforts followed as workers attempted to recover the animals.

Rutherfordton Geer & Wilson Asheville Charlotte Wilmington

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