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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
2
Washington reports a Bureau of Internal Revenue decision easing the bone dry law by allowing nonintoxicating cider and fruit juices to be made at home or sent to a custom mill without permit or bond. The ruling clarifies that one may produce and consume home crafted beverages up to a mild level, delaying enforcement until a stronger kick is reached.
Rene Viviani, former French prime minister, arrived in Buenos Aires for an extended visit to strengthen Franco Argentine relations. He was greeted with an enthusiastic welcome by local officials and residents.
Fragmented report describes French and Syrian forces amid upheaval with mentions of Mexican and Mexican officials, General Calles, and unconfirmed terms. No clear dates or events are supported. readers should treat as incomplete and speculative.
Washington reports that retail food prices rose about 2 percent in the 30 days to mid June while wholesale food tariffs fell 23 to 4 percent. Clothing dropped by roughly 3.12 percent in June, with fuel and lighting costs up over 4 percent in wholesale food budgets. Meat production declined by 400 million pounds over four months from the previous year, with 2.6 million fewer cattle, hogs and sheep slaughtered at 69 markets in six months.
Rail commission orders 25000 additional box cars from eastern and southeastern lines to western hubs to assist in handling the new grain crop. The move aims to boost capacity and expedite grain transport across regions amid harvest.
Parley P Christensen telegraphed Senator Harding and Governor Paris urging Debs release. William K Vanderbilt dies after long illness. Kent Wilson calls for immediate Debs release from prison amid Denver talk of a Press 1 family founded effort.
Railroads ask the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise passenger rates by twenty per cent from eight to ten per cent and freight tariffs from 24 to 31 per cent to cover a $626 million wage award by the railroad labor board. They seek an extra 50 per cent surcharge for Pullman car passengers. These proposals, plus hearings on earlier increases, would yield about $1.017 billion, with an additional $26 million due to overtime costs cited by Alfred P. Thom, counsel for the executives.
Norfolk report states Seaboard Air Line planned wide scale cuts in its workforce. Vice president M. J. Caples denied any such plan or consideration, asserting no reduction had been contemplated.
Poland asked the U S state department to formally announce the moral support of the United States for Poland in its fight with Russia. A similar expression from President Wilson was suggested as welcome.
The Zionist conference at its closing session decided to inaugurate a foundation fund of 25,000,000 pounds to establish Palestine as the Jewish national home. The plan envisions extensive financial support to back national infrastructure and communal development in the area.
Officials argue Austria’s prisoner exchange accord with Bolsheviki breaches the Saint Germain treaty provisions. The deal allegedly commits Austria to neutrality in wars with the Soviet and bars troop and material movements through Austrian territory, opposing postwar obligations.
Belleville and southern Illinois mines faced a shutdown risk due to an unauthorized day laborer strike. About 20,000 idle workers blamed the walkout of day men, including drivers, pump men, and timber men, for stopping operations.
The Anti Saloon League forms a special committee to inspect records of candidates as part of a prohibition effort. The protest urges railroads to prioritize coal shipments from western Pennsylvania and nearby states to the Northwest, under new emergency orders.
London reports Lloyds Register of Shipping shows Britain with 18 3578 000 tons under construction, surpassing the United States by 1 762 000 tons. The total tonnage now building in the United Kingdom is the highest on record.
New Yorker Erwin Bergdol, brother of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, has finally surrendered after two years on the run from Philadelphia. Judge James Romig, a Bergdoll family friend, aided the case connected to Grover Bergdoll’s escape as authorities pursue draft evasion charges in Pennsylvania.
Salt Lake City. Parley P Christensen former Labor candidate for President charged that secret relations between the United States and Poland led to billions in war material deliveries to the country. He said the materials were used against the Russian soviet government and paid for with long term Polish notes at 5 percent interest.
Pittsboro Mississippi man Charles H Ivy aged 65 was hanged after a governor reversed a prior commutation from life imprisonment. He murdered Love Bagwell in 1919 and in his last statement said he did not regret the killing.
At a conference of Anti-Saloon League leaders the committee selection was finalized and it was decided to endorse no candidate.
Chicago rail unions after a three day conference decide to accept the wage award from the United States Labor Board. All except one union voted in favor of the wage agreement and referred the issue to their memberships for final action.
Foster of Houston Texas was elected president of the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association at the closing session here. Other officers chosen were W A Elliott of the Jacksonville Times Union first vice president Charles R Stewart of the Lexington Herald second vice president and W C Johnson of the Chattanooga Banner. Year elected vice directs named.
Soviet agent Ludwig C. A. Martens private secretary Washington to England reports indicate a deportation occurred after he arrived in the area aboard a merchant vessel in Riap land.
Representatives of the Coal Operators Association urged President Wilson to use his influence to prevent a miners strike in the central competitive field.
Mexico City reports a general strike in Vera Cruz per Excelsior. Unloading of several ships will be suspended. Following strikes in Vera Cruz and Tampico and on the Mexican Railway, a government investigation into alleged radical activities has begun.
Allies move to ready aid for Poland if needed. A French mission led by Jules J Josserand and a British mission led by Lord Abernon travel to Poland with authority to promise military or financial support and supplies should Bolsheviks advance into Polish territory.
Boston reports that General Pershing, in civilian clothes, drew no attention as he walked Boston streets. The commander of the American Expeditionary Forces rode through the city unseen by most, recognized by only one person during a visit en route to Natashon Island as guest of W Cameron Forbes former governor general of the Philippines.
Lincoln Neb several hundred telegrams and as many letters poured into W J Bryan's office urging him to accept the Prohibition party nomination for president. Messages came from across the country with the keynote that Bryan could sweep the country as people grew disgusted with both major parties.
William C. Redfield president of the American Russian Chamber of Commerce writes to Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby urging that any negotiations with Russia or its successor be conditioned on reimbursement to American businesses and individuals who lost millions through Soviet confiscation.
The United States railway labor board awards a 21 percent boost to about 2,000,000 railroad workers, rejecting demands for roughly one billion dollars in increases. The 60 percent of the proposed sum deemed just will raise current pay, while railroads warn of higher tariffs to cover gains. Union leaders and 16 unions watched the ruling before briefing 1,000 general chairmen. presidents declined comment pending referendum.
Colorado delegates to the national prohibition convention will carry a plank calling for prohibition of the manufacture and sale of tobacco products. The stance was declared at the state convention in Denver.
London announces large reinforcements from India to Mesopotamia to cope with the Arab revolt. Winston Churchill, the secretary of war, declared the move in the house of commons.
Benson Minn Rev O J Kvale disqualified as Republican candidate for seventh Minnesota district and Constensman A J Volstead author of the prohibition enforcement act is declared to be the duly nominated candidate in a decision filed here.
Paris reports Premier Lloyd George pledged Britain and allies will defend Poland with all forces if armistice terms fail. Millerand told the chamber France will keep its word, and Britain would do likewise.
Captain Arthur Kaljly of Richmond Virginia, a pilot with the American squadron, vanished after a flight over Bolshevik lines six days ago. No word has been heard since from him or his aircraft, raising concerns for his fate.
London reports the British public fears the Allies may be drawn into another European war to defend Poland. Lloyd George signaled in the house of commons that Poland’s fate could widen England’s role beyond supplying munitions if invasion progresses.
President Howat declares Kansas mine workers leaders will resist testifying before the Kansas industrial relations court stating they are not seeking confrontation but will not abdicate duty. He emphasizes readiness to face jail if required and frames the issue as enforcement of court rulings in Crawford county.
Havana bankers and the California Rice Association committee discussed the credit crisis caused by alleged Cuban importers who accepted rice shipments valued at more than 420,000,000 now in Havana harbor. No statement was issued, but merchants were urged to safeguard their paper.
Railroad chiefs convened in Washington after the wage award announcement to craft recommendations for the Interstate Commerce Commission. They aim to justify rate advances to cover the added $600,000,000 cost burden facing carriers amid ongoing applications before the commission.
Washington reports the fiscal year ending June 30 showing a surplus of 291,221,547 and a debt reduction of 1,185,184,692. Secretary Houston announced ongoing steps to cut the public debt, noting the peak national debt reached 26,596,701,648 on August 31 and a net drop from the higher level.
Marion Ohio report states Senator Harding, while backing generous amnesty for political prisoners, refused to comment on Eugene V Debs the socialist candidate for president. Debs is imprisoned in Atlanta for attempting to obstruct the draft.
Premier Millerand told the Senate that the French mission to Warsaw aims to gauge the Polish government’s situation, offer support in materials and instructions, and advise on the army’s needs, munitions, and instructors. The delegation travels now to assess conditions and determine France's aid.
Governor Cox may be notified of his presidential nomination at the Montgomery county fair grounds instead of Prail's End near Dayton. The change was reviewed with local interests, with possible relocation aimed at a central venue for the event.
A damage suit seeks 8926 dollars for whiskey lost from a warehouse. W. B. Stokes sues Importers' Warehouse Company Inc over 95 quart bottles valued at 357 quarts of whiskey. The case centers on an 8 thousand dollar loss as the basis for the suit.
Berne reports Swiss newspapers express satisfaction that President Wilson called the league of nations assembly at Geneva rather than Brussels. They note the United States preferred Geneva and argue that neutrality is needed for universality of the league, implying the seat should be in a neutral country.
The Department of Agriculture warns farmers in North Carolina Virginia and nearby states that fall army worms may damage crops in the coming weeks. The pest has already caused substantial damage in South Carolina and Mississippi, especially to corn alfalfa and sorghum.
Thomas E. Watson, former congressman and 1900 populist presidential candidate, paid his entry fee for the Democratic primary for United States Senate. Announcement dated September 8 notes Watson will oppose incumbent or likely candidate Hoke Smith, who has not formally announced.
New Haven editor Arthur J. Sloane of The New Haven Journal Courier was sentenced to 10 days in jail with execution suspended by Judge Charles J. Martin for alleged contempt of court. The contempt related to four days of last week’s Aquor raid case reports at Savin Rock resort.
In Mount Airy a 14 month old boy was bitten twice on the hand by a venomous snake that entered the Venable home while parents were in the garden. The child was rushed to a local hospital, where doctors hold out small hopes for recovery amid ongoing peach crop shipments and market activity in the region.
British Ambassador Geddes urged closer US Britain cooperation during the 18th session of the Southern Newspaper Pubs association. He warned misread reports distort nations and urged press to boost world peace as long as America and Britain endure. mentions census data and various regional items.
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