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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
2
Reports detail Mexican border actions with Villa's forces, American troop movements at Juarez and El Paso, and concerns for American citizens. Veterans and labor leaders react to tariff talks, daylights saving repeal advances, and defense staffing plans as Hears and Ways Committee, Navy, and state department discuss border security and international disputes.
A record of significant happenings across North Carolina detailing events at the state capitol and various regions, compiled for Herald readers to capture the pace of political and civic developments.
Miss Mary Shotwell, now with the War Loan Organization of the Fifth Federal Reserve District, tours North Carolina urging public schools to promote thrift and economy. Dr. B. C. Brooks calls directors to support a campaign teaching children to conserve resources and build public thrift sentiment.
The musk rat, a distinct American species, has a rat body but a short, rounded head, thick reddish brown fur, and webbed feet. Despite awkward movement on land, it swims well and is lively in water.
Some piles in Amsterdam are three to four centuries old. The submerged sections avoid worm damage as walls with large heads are driven in to create an iron coating. This coating, transformed by water, shields the wood from worm attack. The process must be repeated regularly.
Major W A Graham, North Carolina agriculture commissioner, cites alumni day at State University noting class of 1860 with 93 members, 92 entering Confederate service and 31 killed. List of surviving veterans and their locations appears, highlighting archival reflections on Civil War era connections. Also reports state bank gains and Senator Overman's land purchase amendment for Appalachian Park development in western North Carolina.
North Carolina soldiers listed include Private Luther Dalton of Statesville wounded in an accident and Private Lore G. Underwood of Jonesville wounded severely. Sergeant William James Croom of Villar d wounded slightly. Also Bulger rmea Rudd of Beldeville reported as having died in an accident or other misfortune.
The report lists severely and slightly wounded North Carolina service members from various towns and roles. It also notes Reynolds estate inheritance tax progress, with North Carolina approaching one million dollars and the estate valued at about fifteen million, plus updates on nurses exams, home nursing courses, and a new UNC president selection.
Wilmington The People’s Savings Bank financed a carload of blooded Guernsey cows in Castle Hayne county area following a pik club financed by the Wilmington Savings & Trust Company. The venture, run under the farm extension service directed by County Agent J. P. Herring, proved financially and otherwise successful and increased the local milk supply.
A city federation of women clubs demands an immediate investigation into local dances described as immoral and dreadful. They cite a hotel crowd being turned away for dancing and a later hours’ gathering at a public hall. The group asks commissioners to act. Burlington fire devastates Sellers hosiery mill amid severe storm causing $20 000 to $40 000 damage and leaving machinery ruined. Lights out hindered firefighting. High Point to gain a modern hospital soon with a central city site near Greensboro road. details of the deal not disclosed.
R J Reynolds outlines a plant sharing plan expected to boost earnings. Overseas servicemen report travel freedoms with Brussels and Paris popular. Asheville hosts the seventeenth annual Southern Newspaper Publishers Association convention July 7 to 9 at Grove Park Inn alongside AP and advertising groups. Southport honors veterans with a large turnout as Lt Governor Gardner delivers a stirring address to Confederate and World War II veterans.
Allied and German leaders debate war end terms as Germany's government signals willingness to sign without accepting full responsibility. A German vote of confidence approves the premier’s stance, while a council of four rejects further treaty changes. Allied troop redeployments near the Rhine set stage for potential invasion and plan to expel German civilians in retaliation if orders are issued. About 100000 American troops stand ready to advance.
Senator Simmons warned against executive overreach hindering cotton trade and price, citing reports Germany may buy up to 1.5 million bales after peace. He urged scrutiny of any department actions to curb cotton trade, and noted freight-rate discrimination against the South in Atlantic port dealings. The exchange with Senator Fletcher preceded further remarks.
Washington, Henry Breckenridge of the Navy league appealed to Sherman Butler of the house naval affairs committee for protection of his group from Secretary Daniels. Breckenridge said there is no malice toward Daniels and cited the right of petition, seeking protection from perceived abuse of executive power.
Washington officials received news that the German delegation had been instructed to sign with relief. Earlier reports of dissensions among German elements and powerful forces aiming to reject a treaty had caused concern that negotiations could fail and possibly lead to an entente military occupation of Germany.
Thurso Scotland report says German sailors were shot by their own officers when ordered back to their ships and they fired at the seasacks. Lieutenant Nuttall of the steamer Alouette, arriving from Scapa Flow, corroborates the claim.
The Senate tentatively approved a 55 million dollar army air service appropriation, an increase of 40 million over prior votes, as the 888 million annual army bill was examined at night. Many committee amendments were deferred with little progress reported.
Atlantic City N J The American Federation of Labor closed its annual convention pledging a general 44 hour week for aircraft workers and government employees to curb unemployment, citing the 48 hour week as a key factor in reducing layoffs.
Fergus Falls Minnesota dispatch notes a recent tornado causing heavy damage with about 400 homes and stores devastated. Adjutant General W F Rhinow states zero deaths from the twister, while search efforts continue in the stricken territory as communications are restored.
Washington D C Senate leaders opposed to the league of nations set aside a test vote on the Knox resolution and shifted effort to Blinn Root's plan to ratify the covenant with reservations. The league fight is expected to stay quiet through the week until the treaty is submitted for ratification. Senator Hitchcock said he never expected a roll call and blamed the Knox defeat on disappointment among its supporters and party division.
Berlin dispatch notes the new cabinet faces a precarious life once peace stabilizes. A single accident or abstention could topple it as centrists and socialists largely control 255 of 423 seats, with minority support remaining fragile.
London report details the surrender of the German High Seas Fleet last November and its confinement at Scapa Flow. The group includes nine battleships, five battle cruisers, seven light cruisers, and 60 destroyers, with names listed for the battleships such as Kaiser and Friedrich der Grosse.
Atlantic City Samuel Gompers was reelected president of the American Federation of Labor at the convention and voted a salary of 10000 a year. One radical voted against his re election while a handful of delegates protested in their chairs as the rest saluted their leader who called his election organized labor’s answer to its producers and opponents.
Vladivostok action leaves Chicago resident Walter Kellerman dead while others C H Batebe Olen of Kaity, Chester Bur of Antixo Wisconsin, are captured in a clash between 25 troops and 200 Bolsheviks on June 12. Bur released later after a note promised Bolshevik prisoners’ exchange. Batchelor to be freed upon broader release.
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