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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
2
Round About the World World News Roundup
A sprawling digest reports on the Edwardsville acquittal of eleven defendants linked to the Praeger lynching, the storm cloud caused balloon incidents near Camp John A Wise, and a massive Red Cross war mercy fund total. It covers war news from Europe, military mobilization, and U S home-front measures, including price controls, thrift drives, and public notices amid ongoing global conflict.
Herald's Review Of North Carolina Capital State Events
A concise record of notable happenings across North Carolina, detailing key events at the capitol and in communities statewide. The Herald summarizes political actions, public meetings, and significant developments shaping state affairs for readers.
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Herald’s Review of
North Carolina
Capitol
Herald
Physicians Convicted For Quarantine Violations In Rockingham
Dispatches from Raleigh report two Rockingham County doctors convicted of violating state quarantine laws. The cases, investigated by Attorney General A. L. Men Crouch and the state board of health, mark the start of a campaign to enforce quarantine rules. It notes Dr WH Meftrly of Beldeville treated diphtheria and meningitis without reporting, and Dr De Taylor failed to report a whooping cough outbreak. The piece also covers North Carolina Summer School at UNC, its schedule, courses, and faculty. It discusses typhoid fever risks, prevention by sanitation, fly control, and screening, and emphasizes efforts to lower June typhoid deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockingham Ounty
K A I
Crouch
State Board of Health
Vate Board of Health
Beldeville
Focal Mill
de Taylor
University of North Carolin Simmer School
Wo Walker
Amd
Nahin
Rio
Walker
Shania
Seth Shaxe
North Carolina
Boar of
Thero Hax
Ate Board of Health
Hyeline
Saultury Lev
Fire safety overhaul aims to protect state asylums
North Carolina moves to harden facilities after a Columbia fire tragedy killing many inmates. Plans include fire walls shutters compartmentalization and fireproofing in existing buildings to slow spread and allow evacuations. Mrs. Cowles urges continued remodeling without delay as Gen Pershing reports Allied thanks from France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolin
Columbia
South Carolins
Mnin
James Tt
Young
North Carolina
Josiah Evans Cowles
General Federation of Women's Club
Three Graduates at Blind School Diploma Ceremony
Three graduates of the State School for the Blind received diplomas from Col. Joseph B. Rogue. The honorees were Miss Ava Lee Strickland of Clinton, Miss Mabel Fisher Miller of Morganton, and Mike Gertrude Elis Laster of Winston-Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
For the Wind
Joseph Brogue
Ava Lee Strickland
Clinton
Mabel Fisher Miller
Morganton
Mike Gertrude Elis Laster
Winston-Salem
Prominent minister and inventor Baylus Cade dies in Philadelphia
Rev Baylus Cade, about 70, a noted Baptist leader in North Carolina and inventor of the Cade typesetting machine, died in Philadelphia after serving as Governor Russell's private secretary and a long ministry. Funeral held in Louisburg where his wife and daughter reside. he had lived in NC for 25 years after arriving from West Virginia and earlier pastored Soulk ure and Franklinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Rey Daylas Cade
North Carolina
Philadelphia
Sonate Law
Ernest Martin
Louisburg
A M. Simms
Dr Johnson Not Guilty in Murder Trial Acquittal
Richmond Va Dr Lemuel Johnson was acquitted of murder by a jury after ten minutes retirement. State attorneys accused him during trial stating he tried to fool the jury. The defense claimed Johnson loved his wife and there was no proof he sent poison to end her life for remarriage. An airplane with an engine missing arrived at Charlotte, plans for Liberty motor installation discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie
Tekiah Tania
Holemia
Viena
Hohemia
Choren
Bohemie
Gormar
France
Ines
Marne River
Fereeit-Tarishols
Joffre
Marne
Paris
Leasowe Castle
Pritish Admiralty
Mediterranean
Lewtowe Castle
Bir Konhead
Union Castle Mail Steamehiy Company
London
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Lalhach
Grats
Prague
Clemenceny
Dr. Johnson
Sperial
Richmond
Lemuel Johnson
Allen Knight
A. T. Hopkins
Smith
Johnson
Mina Ollie White
Zevulon
N.C
Mina White
Misa Koight
Mind White
Charlotte Charlotte
Camp Greene
Third Motor Mechanical Regiment
Kirtland Commanding
Charlotte
Visiting Relative Store Money Kinsten Case
Mrs. Louis Garvey of East Kinston is held to bail for trial in superior court on a larceny charge involving 78 dollars from Rev. F. Noble, a minister she visits. A gold piece worth eight dollars accompanied the money, and Garvey claims the coin was given in change by a negro merchant after her child offered a penny for cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsten
Louis Garvey
East Kinston
F. Noble
Garvey
Refusal of Division Proposal by Chat ham County Democrats
The Democratic executive committee in Chat ham County rejects a Republican proposal for a division of the county office. The plan would give Republicans one General Assembly member, one of three offices, and a seat on the county board of commissions and the board of education. Public sentiment remains divided with political energy focused on the war.
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Pittaboro
Democratic Party
Chatham County
Republican Committee
Republicans
General Assembly
Submarines Off Atlantic Coast Sink Nine Ships
German U boats strike off the American coast in heavy numbers, sinking nine ships in a declared wartime patrol. Authorities report Alarm over maritime losses, with Allied ships clashing and escort vessels attempting to repel the submarine menace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jermany
German submarines prey on Atlantic shipping off New Jersey coast
The article reports German U boats sinking several vessels near the southern New Jersey shore during the Atlantic war. It notes the loss of the 8000 ton Caro ling with 350 aboard and survivors from other ships taken aboard or afforded escape, while most crews were saved or later rescued.
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Germany
Atlantic Ocean
United States
New Jersey
New York
North Atlantic
France
Porto
Delaware Capes
Innonatanen
Supreme Court Invalidates Federal Child Labor Law
Washington declares the 1918 federal child labor law unconstitutional and invalid. The court sustains injunctions halting the statute and a Charlotte cotton mill order restraining discharge of children, with Justices Holmes McKenna Brandeis and Clarke dissenting. Juation Day writes that interstate transport falls under federal power, but production for interstate commerce is locally regulable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Charlotte
Holmes
McKenna
Brandeis
Clarke
German Drive Slowed as Offensive Loses Pace in The War
The German offensive shows a marked slow in speed and gains after initial advances. Unofficial observers note stiffened defenses where gains were claimed, with heavy casualties reported as the drive encounters firmer resistance.
Air patrols expanded as warplanes sweep Long Island coast
New York reports fifty or more airplanes patrolling the Long Inland coast with hydroplanes assisting. Observers search for submarines while authorities withhold details. Additional air units from French British and Italian crews may join from training camps nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Campa
Coast Defenses Adequate Daniels Tells Committee
Secretary Daniels told the House Naval Committee that Atlantic coast defenses against submarines are adequate and no vessels from the war zone should be recalled. He said Germany aims to frighten the American people into demanding the return of ships abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Naval Committee
Daniels
Atlantic
Western Union Declines Terms and Recommendations
Western Union has declined the suggested terms and offered no recommendations. The decision affects ongoing negotiations with clients and partners, signaling a pause in proposed conditions and prompting review of alternative payment arrangements and timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Western Union Refuses War Board Jurisdiction in Labor Dispute
The War Labor Board report shows Taft and Walsh proposing a platform recognizing union rights while Western Union insists on employees choosing either continued work or membership in the Commercial Telegraphers Union. The company cites service continuity for the government and public as essential and offers a company panel for grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Western Union Telgraph Company
National War Labor Board
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
Western Union
War Board
W. H. Taft
Frank P. Walsh
Newcomb Carlton
Ihs
Wetlon
Taft
Walsh
Den
Carlton
C. TU of A
United Sta
United States
Walah
Magnificent Opposition Forces Halt German Advance Near Paris
The German crown prince’s troops face strong French resistance in the Paris sector. German forces advance from Soissons toward the forest of Villers Cotterers, recapturing some villages while losing others. French counterstrokes reclaim Longomt, Corey, Favorellees and Tro esnes as the battle lines shift along the Marne corridor.
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Foch
Paris
Chateau Thierry
Lang Pont
Corcy
Favorelles
Troesn Pointe
Villers Cotterets
Souchon
Vaurezis
Solasons
Laconin Et Breau
Chaudun
Licy
Houresches
Chateau Thierry Litte
Marne
Tvo
Samsone-Rheims
Moscow
Petrogud
Sirethan
Kisii
Ruskin
Ukraine
Pooh
Solo Sons
Longont
Corey
Favorellees
Troesnes
Villers Cotterers
Vausevin
Soissons
Laconin Et Freuil
Chandun
Livy
Bouresches
No Hope Entertained For Fairbanks Recovery
Indianapolis report that Charles V. Fairbanks former vice president remains gravely ill at his home. Dr J A McDonald, his chief physician, says his condition is more critical than at any time during his illness. He has been seriously ill for about four weeks and shows little prospect of improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Charles V W. Fairbanks
J. A. McDonald
McDonald
Fairbanks
Mercy Fund Nears Record Total In War Drive
The American Red Cross war relief fund nears 166.44 million dollars with reports suggesting a final total around 236.44 million after a week more tabulation. Henry P. Davidson notes that about half the U S population contributed. The piece references meat, egg and milk provisions and a joke about a leek in a vegetable trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross Second War Mercy Fund
Henry P. Davidson
Red Cross War Counsel
America
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Robert Paul Praeger
Edwardsville
Camp
John A. Wise
San Antonio
Texas
American Red Cross
United States Arsenal
Ise
Inga
St. Louis
Wormkee
Frank Woods
Industrial Workers of the World
Navy
Dagiess
Wilkenbarre
Mies
Theodore Roomsvelt
Detroit
First
Virginia
St. Bland
Newport News
William A
Grace Lusk
Mary Newman Robart
Wauwenhi
Mins Lala
War Industries
United Startes
Mexico
British Cotton Control Board
Borah
Idaho
Senate
House
Senate Railroad
McAdoo
Europe
Wilson
National Army
War Department
Gordon
Georgia
Lee
Pike
Arkansas
Jackson
South Carolina
Taylor
Kentucky
Chemin der Dames
jMe
Trem Lury Department
Products and War Industries Board
Raleiga
Fueu
State Hospital
Avery County
Crosanore
Mountain
D. R. Noland
Dairy Field Office
Caylus Cade
NASA
Russell
Carolina Coast
onco—Daniels
Fedral
Cougtess
Telegraph Company
Labor Board
Taft-Walsh Board
Fairbank
Mercy Fund
Bacon
Exbert
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