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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1918
Page
2
A compact synthesis of major events from seven days across nations. Highlights include political developments, economic shifts, and notable international incidents shaping global affairs and diplomatic relations.
The aurora borealis appeared for the first time in the present generation over the northern sky near Tampa Florida with reports of unusual brightness. Multiple cities nationwide described the lights as exceptionally vivid while some early accounts from Dade City were corrections rather than fires.
The New Enterprises Authorized reports the Donnell Farm Company of Washington gains authorization to engage in a general real estate business with capital set at 120 000 dollars and 10 000 paid in. Incorporators include N L Simmons H C Carter Harry McMullan of Washington RR Grant Swan Quarter and J W Ferrari Petersburg Va Proctor Long of Cornalian amends its charter by cancelling 1000 of stock reducing capital stock from 5000 to 4000.
A compact recap of notable happenings at Raleigh and across North Carolina, detailing political developments, public measures, and key state actions reported for Herald readers. Highlights span capitol decisions, legislative moves, and notable local occurrences impacting citizens and institutions.
A North Carolina insurer notes 300 mothers and 300 newborns saved last year through its nursing service. Irene R. Foote cites care and midwife practices as key, with mortality among policyholder mothers dropping 8.5 percent while national figures rose 1.9 percent. A broader call on food and fats follows.
Governor Bickett speaks at the North Carolina Conference for Social Service on state and national efficiency. He condemns the double standard of morality, extols home life and mutual trust in marriage, and argues moral conduct underpins public strength and national progress.
The Democratic State Convention will be held in Raleigh this April 10 as decided by the Democratic State Executive Committee. The session favored only a few changes to conform to the primary law and focused on scheduling precinct county and state conventions with March 30 set for precinct meetings. In Kinston a postcard mailed from Dover after nearly seventeen years finally reached Lovit Hines, with Seth West noting the delay and the card dated March 24, 1901 delivering recent business details.
American and German trench positions are described with notes on fortifications and equipment. The report highlights supply lines and hardships faced by troops, with emphasis on endurance and logistics shaping frontline conditions.
American forces leveled German trenches near Lorraine, capturing second-line positions during three raids. Artillery backed infantry as heavy shells and gas were used effectively. Near Toul heavy guns engaged, British lines repulsed three German road attempts in Armentieres, as fighting widened along Flanders and encounters near St Quentin were noted.
President Wilson sends a telegraphed message through the Russian congress of Soviets expressing deep sympathy for the Russian people. He pledges U S aid to secure Russia’s sovereignty and independence, despite limits on direct assistance. The message emphasizes opposition to autocracy and support for Russia to reclaim its role in Europe and the modern world.
Washington report states that the railroads failed to recover 40 million dollars from the government under the old weights compensation system for mailing parcels. The Court of Claims reaffirmed the government win and also ruled against New England railroads seeking extra pay for parcel post transport.
Washington discussions of the War Department shift toward weekly or semi weekly casualty notices from France. Naval tests on the Austrian steamer Lucia reveal buoyancy boxes may keep her afloat after damage but not prevent torpedo harm, and thus not render her unsinkable.
Secretary Baker is reported to be in France in a diplomatic capacity with five staff members. The move signals a continued U S engagement in European discussions and security matters.
Washington reports Secretary Baker arrives at a French port with Maj Gen Black and Lt Col Le Brett to conduct military inspections. The trip is described as non diplomatic, focusing on inspecting docks, railways, ordnance bases, and overall progress of American forces abroad while ensuring safety from submarines.
Five people are dead and several others injured as a tornado blazed through Van Wert County and surrounding areas. Hundreds of homes and barns were damaged or razed, with property losses estimated between one and five million dollars. The storm traced northeast from the Ohio Indiana line toward Tiffin, hitting Van Wert Middlepoint Convoy Lima Deshler Hamer Continental Ottawa Finding Napoleon Holente Miller City and Tiffin.
Vice President Thomas R. Marshall, speaking at a Daytona forum, criticizes Americans for talking too much and urges focus on winning the war rather than discussing postwar plans. He emphasizes concrete effort and duty in national effort.
Washington reports the War Department will not yield on withholding home addresses of soldiers killed or wounded in France. Pershing objects to the American method, saying it reveals military information. In a separate alert near Toul, an American post engages an enemy patrol as two Germans become entangled in barbed wire.
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