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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
2
The government outlines procedures for universal military draft registration. Governors and local officials will supervise by county and city authorities with sheriffs and clerks coordinating registration days. Absentees can register by mail or via local clerks, while volunteers are urged to serve as registrars without pay.
Secretary Meadow wires 27015 nation and state banks to receive subscriptions for a 210 million dollar bond offering and to estimate bonds they and their patrons will take. McAdoo appeals to banks to aid the federal reserve with quick telegraphic responses and cooperation for Italy relief loans.
Washington reports a central purchasing committee is to oversee all supplies for allied governments. Sir Hanna Lever, a British financial expert, predicted that Germany will struggle to access credit after the war and that internal charges will force debt restructuring for many nations. He said allies financed the war through gold, selling securities, and other means, and foresee strong postwar finances despite large debts.
Washington conferees approved a plan to pay 100 dollars monthly to men in training camps seeking commissions in the officers reserve corps. About 40,000 men are expected to enroll when camps open in May, with sixteen camps each assured of 2,000 applicants for commissions. The War Department urged more qualified recruits.
Chicago activates naval resources as Capt. W. A. Moffett at the Great Lakes naval training station orders hundreds of small power boats to be outfitted as submarine chasers. The plan aims to rush the craft to the seaboard promptly.
Washington report says Representative Lever introduced a bill for governmental control of food fuel clothing and other necessities of life. The measure would place all food related agencies under the presidency directing production consumption and distribution to prevent waste and hoarding and curb speculation. The president could direct shipments requisition factories and mines and block imports to protect American markets.
The Herald’s Review compiles a record of important events at the Capitol and across North Carolina. It covers political developments, civic notices, and notable happenings affecting residents and state institutions. Documents reflect legislative actions, public discourse, and regional developments shaping state affairs.
Dispatches from Raleigh report western North Carolina cheese factories expanding under cooperative plans. Thirteen plants now produce about 790000 pounds, with at least twelve more expected by fall, likely triggering a production surge toward a million pounds in spring.
Insurance Commissioner James R. Young returned from Durham where he spoke to the Federation of Women’s Clubs urging state cooperation on fire protection. The two state fire prevention motion pictures, The Locked Door and The Story of the Flames, were shown to illustrate waste reduction and safety measures during the sessions.
Secretary Lucas returns from a conference and outlines action plans. The report notes that South must raise its own food and details suggested measures and next steps.
Raleigh reports emphasize food self sufficiency for the South to aid war aims, noting transportation bottlenecks and proposed rail relief by increasing regional production. Departments coordinate with Washington agencies to share data, while 500 National Guardsmen discharge becomes mandatory for dependents. Greensboro College invites Governor Bickett and Bishop Kilgo for commencements May 19.
Craven county home demonstration agent reports a local bank will extend loans to all county canning club members. Loans will be on promissory notes without endorsement to purchase cans for canning surplus vegetables. The program began two weeks ago and has over sixty enthusiastic members.
The service in France is safely passed. A controversy between the Workmen's Council and government has been settled. The report notes nine regiments tied to the issue and confirms compliance with the concluded agreement. Biographies or further details are not provided in the fragment.
Nine new army engineer regiments, made up exclusively of railway workers, will depart for France at the earliest moment to work on communications. Each regiment is led by a regular army engineer colonel with an adjutant, totaling 11 000 to 12 000 men. Recruiting posts will be in New York, Chicago, St Louis, Boston, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Atlanta, San Francisco and Philadelphia. A separate note from Petrograd says the Provisional Government has issued a clear foreign policy declaration accepted by soldiers and workers’ delegates.
Marshal Joffre and French commissioners honor Abraham Lincoln at his tomb in Springfield. They placed a wreath on the Lincoln sarcophagus amid a silent, respectful ceremony with officials and dignitaries in attendance.
In extended session the House Ways and Means Committee rewrote liquor and inheritance taxes in the war revenue bill, aiming to reach a $1.8 billion target but short by about $200 million. Leaders seek immediate completion, with a retroactive income tax proposal and other measures held in abeyance to fill the gap. Some members plan to push changes in the Senate Finance Committee. whiskey tax rose from 1.19 to 2.20 per gallon and beer from 1.50 to 2.75 per barrel, with liquor exempt limits cut to 60 gallons.
Washington proposes using the United States mails as a publicity medium to urge every citizen to subscribe to the liberty loan. A special cancellation stamp will be applied to mail to signal the national call for contributions.
New Orleans figure W B Thompson and other New Orleans Exchange members sent telegrams to Congress protesting a proposed war revenue tax of 2 50 per bale on cotton. Thompson argued a sufficient cotton supply was essential for both offensive and defensive wartime needs.
Treasury reports rapid subscription growth for the Liberty Loan of 1917 with about 100 million raised from banks and wealthy individuals. Officials indicate plans to enable small investors to buy bonds in installments over long periods, with banks and merchants supporting easier terms.
Fort Oglethorpe reports tabulation shows eight more Tennessee and Carolinian enrollees have qualified for admission than the camp can accommodate.
Foreign Secretary Balfour told the Council of National Defense Britain would be overjoyed to see an American force land in France. He said the early dispatch would have a strong psychological impact on both Allies and enemies as Britain formally joined France in urging reconstruction of the western front.
Washington. Administrative officials from 180 leading colleges and universities met with the Advisory Defense Commission to arrange cooperative machinery with the government for wartime efforts. Secretary Haker spoke, noting educators can contribute to key defense work and resolutions were adopted for active service.
Washington D C House Rivers and Harbors Committee approved an omnibus bill aimed at maintenance and continuance of existing improvements. The measure totals about 20,000 and carries authorizations for numerous surveys and examinations to aid future improvements in national defense per War and Navy Department recommendations.
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