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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
2
A compact review of major events from around the globe over the past week. Key developments include political shifts in several nations, economic indicators, security concerns, and cultural milestones shaping international relations.
A state of siege has been proclaimed in Hamburg and Altona with clashes in the harbor district and casualties. Bremen faces severe restrictions including censorship, closing of theaters, and forced shutdowns while Italy and Greece shift positions in war relief and diplomacy. Armenian refugees report atrocities on the Russian Turkish border. aviation and naval mobilizations trend amid postwar planning.
A fragment advises on refreshing an old white silk blouse by fist washing, dipping in weak starch, wringing, drying, and pressing. It emphasizes restoring damp stiffness with starch and ironing for a fresh appearance.
Judge Allen urged constitutional limits as the governor and state officials won leave to compel the Tax Commission to issue rules for collecting the twenty two cent per bale tax under the Price warehouse act. The decision hinges on the supreme court review and possible three fourths support. Capt J Gildden urged recruitment for the air service and related aviation trades. Dr Washburn prepares malaria prevention plans and county health work from Lake Village Arkansas. Prison relief probe moves toward report as Governor Rickett faces farm site controversy affecting Mount Vernon school and community life.
Companies from Winston-Salem Greensboro Charlotte and Gastonia represented in the pageant. After days as guests of Winston-Salem citizens the 106th engineers of the 30th division left for demobilization at Camp Jackson. They were reviewed by Governor Bickett Senator Overman and others, with Lt Frederick D Sills of Cohens NY honored for heroism.
Federal road aid under the old commission received approval from the United States Bureau of Public Roads. Project No. 33 in Montgomery County covers 10.78 miles at an estimated cost of 22 dollars with 5 thousand dollars federal aid. Project No. 13 in Wilkes County spans 1 mile with 101686 dollars total cost and 25 thousand dollars federal aid. Project No. 35 in Forsyth County encompasses 1.87 miles with 60 thousand three hundred thirty five dollars overall cost and 25 thousand four hundred dollars federal aid.
The sovereign grand sire calls Odd Fellows to proper ceremonies as James A. Clark son, grand master of South Carolina, urges state commemorations for the 100th anniversary of the order founded April 26, 1819. World wide events mark the centennial with notable figures and preparations underway.
Secretary of Agriculture Dav y K Houston spent four days in Charlotte incognito as he sought family records. He stayed with cousin W F Stevens at 10 North Brevard Street to keep the trip private while dedicating time to genealogical research.
Rutherford monthly notes a new corporation forming to develop a $140,000 hotel project midway between town and Seaboard depot on Laur hill. The facility would include 75 rooms, running water, showers, a lake, swimming pool, tennis courts, and a baseball park, with over $25,000 already subscribed in stock.
Paris reports the peace conference adopts the revised covenant moved by President Wilson with Sir James Eric Drummond named secretary general and a committee to inaugurate the league. Italy is not represented at the session though its name appears in the covenant. nine labor principles are added to the treaty. The session adjourns without the report on responsibilities for prosecuting the former German emperor.
Paris awaits Rome's word on Premier Orlando's plan to break the Fiume stalemate. In Paris the German delegates present themselves as distinguished guests rather than emissaries of a defeated power. An interview with Professor Schuecking declares the era of Bismarck and force finished and voices hope to bury the old regime at Versailles.
A British report collection presented to Parliament details barbarities under Bolshevism in Russia. It includes photographs and witness attestations of murder rape chaos and starvation describing two years of regime excesses under Soviet rule.
Walter Brown and Frank Steed two recently discharged soldiers were placed under arrest in Asheboro charged with assaulting Cephas Bowman treasurer of An dolph county. Brown is held on a $1000 bond and Steed on $500. A preliminary hearing is planned in a few days. Bowman survived painful head wounds alleged to have been inflicted by Brown with the butt of a pistol.
Archangel reports say American troops are gradually withdrawn from the front as harbor openings approach. Replacements by fresh Russian troops are being trained at the front by American and British officers. No Americans remain on the Pinega or Kadish Sremakrenga fronts while relief continues along the railroad corridor.
New York navy department announces aviation crews for Atlantic crossing in three hydro airplanes. Commander A C Read and Lieut Commander P N L Bel linger will command the planes with Read in general charge. A week's wait is expected at the Rockaway station.
The Central Labor Union in regular session demanded the removal of Postmaster General Burleson. The resolution originated from the Telephone Works era TM Union, local 621, and will be copied to Martin and Ewanson with a request to impeach and remove the general.
The piece warns that poisons accumulate in the body from neglect and illness, causing headaches sleepiness and indigestion among many symptoms. It advocates cleansing the system with castor oil or Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets a vegetable laxative made from May-apple aloes and jalap.
A look at the Maine centered spool industry notes annual production around 8,000,000 spools valued near $1,000,000. Birch wood arrives four feet long and up to 2.5 inches square, cut in winter and seasoned until June. Spool barrels in Maine produce about 15,000,000 feet of barrel per year. The machines require skilled operators as spools emerge from lathes at about one per second, needing precision and uniformity.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications, reaches the disease seat only via the blood. Hall's Catarrh Medicine, taken internally, claims to cure catarrh by acting on mucous surfaces through the bloodstream. Composed of tonics and blood purifiers, it asserts a powerful remedy, with testimonials available from Cheney & Co in Toledo, Ohio.
Before the war American telescopes depended on European optical glass. War demands sped up domestic production, signaling that the next giant telescope may be entirely American in material and workmanship.
Dialog-heavy snippet shows a quarrel over marriage motive and money. A Mrs Hine estimates a sum near a million and three quarters while remarking on a swimmer's striking voice. The scene hints at social pressures and moral judgments in a neighborhood setting.
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