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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
7
Through an association with many American newspapers The Roanoke Rapids Herald employs about two hundred photographers. More than one hundred work with armies and navies of various warring nations. The best pictures taken will be reproduced weekly for Herald readers.
Lieutenant Commander J T Boone of the Trine corps receives the Croix de Guerre from Acting Navy Secretary Franklin D Roosevelt in Washington for gallantry. Boone, a Pottsville Pennsylvania resident, has been cited three times for bravery.
A collection of brief curiosities notes a man who lives for himself has little to live for and a knife grinder’s happiness with dull work. It mentions tobacco growing in Denmark expanding in recent years and a curved bone tool with a nick used to cut skin by performers.
Tokyo correspondent says about 4,500 German prisoners in Japan remain loyal to the Kaiser and seek posts in the South Seas and China. Narashino detainees may petition for a colony in Hokkwido after release, with authorities weighing the plan due to skilled machinists among petitioners.
A Red Cross official photograph shows a young goat girl of Greece with Mount Vurnusus in the background. The image reflects the war’s impact on central Europe and the Balkans, where Allied blockades and supply shortages crippleed life, industry, and daily sustenance.
The Chinese government burned hundreds of opium cases worth their weight in gold to prevent resumption of the trade. From Shanghai warehouses the drug was ferried across the river under guard and fed to four furnaces, with rakes withdrawn only after prolonged burning to ensure none remained.
A public bond investment program reports six million participants buying bonds. Officials say the exact total amount purchased will not be known until May 26.
Treasury reports show about 15 million buyers for Victory Liberty notes, with totals near 3.894 billion dollars. Districts indicate near full quota uptake without significant bank assistance. final official tally expected by May 26 after banks submit subscriptions by May 20 and Federal Reserve banks report by May 24.
General Pershing commander in chief of the American expeditionary forces arrived in Coblenz for what may be his last official visit to the occupation area. He will coordinate with Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett on the final withdrawal of American forces, with plans to have all or nearly all out of France and Germany by September 1.
Berlin editor Maximilian Hardin of Die Zukunst writes that peace terms are as anticipated though painful for most people. He notes threats of Bolshevik alignment and calls for openness and honesty as essential to rescue Germany amid revolution.
Vice President Thomas R. Marshall, staying at the Selwyn hotel, predicts Germany will sign the peace treaty and the Senate will ratify it with the league of nations. He says the Democratic party has an even break with Republicans for 1920 and urges immigration law revamping to keep the gates tight for years. He warns many admitted men swore allegiance to the U S and may still be German agents seeking to stir trouble among certain populations.
Paris reports President Wilson will personally direct answers to German inquiries about the peace terms as they differ from his 14 points. The step follows instructions given by Chancellor Schiedemann to German plenipotentiaries at Versailles to address a note comparing the treaty terms with the 14 points.
The report states Paris Count von Brockdorff-Rantzan could voice his remarks to the allies at the Versailles peace talks but could not stand due to fear of collapse. His secretary clips Baglith papers to reproach him for remaining seated while delivering comments.
Atlanta reports the Salvation Army reallocates almost 700000 in cash for South department building projects. A Ton Buch Brown of Atlanta is hired by the Salvation Army Home Service Fund to oversee the effort from Southyrm HQ.
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