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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1919
Page
3
Through an association with many American newspapers the Roanoke Rapids Herald is represented worldwide by about two hundred photographers, over one hundred with the armies and navies of the warring nations. The best and most interesting pictures will be reproduced weekly for Herald readers.
A new flag marks the headquarters of the American Fourth Army Corps. The castle sits beside the Moselle River in Cochem, Germany, with a long history of flags flying over its towers.
A playful mock scene unfolds as guests hesitate to quit after the mystic hour. The host proclaims time is of no account and the czar here welcomes longer play. The mistress interrupts with a witty reminder that it is bedtime.
An English man recalls his grandfather being honored by Queen Victoria who touched his shoulder with a sword and made him a lord. An American boy counters that an Indian once touched his grandfather on the head with a tomahawk and made him a “Janget.”
Mrs. Ernest P. Bicknell in charge of a Red Cross bureau in Paris receives decoration from the queen of Belgium for distinguished service. Mr. Bicknell led Belgian roller work for the Red Cross and their daughters assist in canteen duties.
Italy’s delegates receive invitation as negotiations poised to restart at the point where they halted, signaling renewed effort to bridge gaps.
Paris dispatches say Italy will rejoin the peace conference after an invitation from the council of three aims to remove personal elements and push a territorial settlement. In Belgium, a petition seeks King Albert to withhold signature on the treaty while government delegates reassess offered terms. Munich remains under government troops, with one city district still resisting.
The Omsk administration, led by Admiral Kolchak, transformed Siberia from a fragmented, weak regime to a centralized authority with control extending beyond the Urals. Observers note Kalchak’s power covers a vast population of about 70 million, with only foreign interference limiting full recognition by remaining elements.
Report notes German delegates did not press for Italy's role at the peace negotiations. Germany remained cautious, with Bavaria's status in question, and a credential exchange was proposed but did not prompt confrontation. A planned visit to Trianon and historic apartments was vetoed, ending the excursion plans.
Paris authorities report a 19 year old youth named Cornillon arrested near M Clemenceau's home. He carried a stiletto and anarchist literature and said he wanted only to make a gesture, not kill the premier. He hails from Venay.
Washington reports the war department has rescinded the prior requirement for AEF members to seek military channel approval to receive parcels. Effective immediately, parcels up to seven pounds containing mailable items including books may be sent to American expeditionary forces members.
Washington reports the Internal Revenue Bureau will enforce the child labor tax provision despite a North Carolina federal district court ruling. Twenty women agents will issue age certificates to aid communities where records are not adequate.
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