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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
2
A compact digest highlights major events from nations across continents. Leaders address economic turmoil, security concerns rise in several regions, and diplomacy intensifies as governments seek resolutions amid ongoing crises.
The south front reports heavy casualties in Am ericas and warnings of civil disarray as Pro vost Marshal Crowder orders 4060 registrants to camp May 20. Germany Roumania peace terms redraw borders. US warship sinks U-boat. coastwise rescue crews saved two men adrift for eighteen hours. Senate delays equal suffrage vote while British and Japanese financiers shift holdings in Asia. World events ripple through domestic harvest drives and labor tensions.
A compact review of significant happenings at Raleigh and across North Carolina, detailing political milestones, legislative actions, and notable civic developments affecting the state during the period covered by the Herald. Includes summaries of key government milestones and public affairs.
A lengthy Raleigh style dispatch describes food administration actions, police and civic figures, and measures to conserve wheat. It notes a store closure for rule violations, a mural of national effort, and lists officials and officers in North Carolina including local merchants and war labor volunteers.
State Food Administrator Henry A. Page announced new restrictions on sugar sales to manufacturers, enforcing a system of rationing to ensure ample supply for canning by households, clubs, and housewives in Wegortate. The plan distinguishes between consumer and industrial needs to prevent shortages during the canning season.
Janet McKimmon of Home Demonstration Work warns adults to begin canning now to preserve garden produce. She notes delays in buying tin cans jars and supplies lead to vegetables spoiling, and urges readiness before fruit ripens and time runs short.
Washington reports the House adopted the conference report on the draft bill. The measure aims to register youths reaching age 21 and exempts certain medical and theological students from service. Debate highlighted state credits for voluntary enlistments and the President's authority under the draft. The vote on the amendment was 182 to 15.
War department authorized building a refrigerating and washing plant at Camp Greene quartermaster depot. Surveys for quartermaster storehouses were completed, but final construction authorization pending. Hundreds of workers advance additions to lines, roads, and hospital, with hot weather driving output estimates around hundreds of thousands of pounds daily for meat and other supplies.
Prosecution and defense names appear as officials including Prosecuting Attorney Wilmington and Solicitor, plus Parrot man and Williams, before Commissioner Togers. They refuse to answer questions during examination for complaint preps, claiming such questions could incriminate themselves. Judge Lyon to certify verdict and deliver opinion.
Ginninota a former state medical examiner and secretary to the board has resigned and turned the office over to Dr LB McBreyer. He left practice to join colleagues in the profession on the other side after answering the call to service.
Miss Julia Alexander, the first woman lawyer before the Supreme court, fails to win a new trial in the Gaston B. Means murder appeal. The court rules no expenses for out-of-state witnesses, and Charlotte the Railway Co. loses to Grace M Spillie who is awarded $11,600.
Secretary Baker states that American troops will not be used as before, addressing fears of a repeat deployment. The remark follows reports of ANERIGAN troop activity and upcoming security measures. No commitment to future intervention is given.
Washington observers dispute reports from London via Ottawa that American troops would not be used while a large army prepares in France. Lord Reading and Secretary Baker deny any such announcement and say American units will integrate with French and British forces under General Foch. Officials note rapid troop movements to France and question motives behind the rumored war cabinet statement.
Washington officials predict at least a 20 percent rate increase this year to cover fuel, wage, and equipment costs. Directors plan to raise prices by about a quarter, with decisions to be issued by Director General McAdoo within six weeks. Shippers may appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission. final action rests with the president. The rate hike would be the largest in American railroad history, affecting revenue, schedules, and commodity shipments nationwide.
Newark Nd Thirtysive years after Frederick W. Wursterbarth born in Germany became an American citizen his naturalization papers were cancelled by a federal court here Wursterbarth later served as postmaster at Lake View but resigned amid allegations of pro German sympathies Women Granted Lay Rights Atlanta Ga After 40 years of service women of the Methodist Episcopal Church South were granted full membership by the general conference but the discipline restricts women from certain roles and says a woman may be elected a steward or superintendent but cannot be a quarterly conference member
In Jayetteville Mrs Ammir West and her two young sons, ages 5 and 3, drowned when the mother plunged into a well to save them. Workers nearby heard the screams as water reached nearly the top and the trio perished in fourteen feet of water.
A British war committee summary states Germany plans a major offensive while the Entente expects reinforced American aid. The plan seeks to exhaust German reserves, while the Allies, led by Foch, counter with strong reserves and selective retreats. The piece notes German strain, allied reserve buildup, and looming renewed offensive, with victory as the Allied aim.
Washington officials welcomed news that the entente no longer doubts American capacity to field a complete self supporting army. Officers expressed frank delight and keen desire to fight as an all American force once deployed.
Washington announces that every citizen may act as a volunteer detective to aid government officers in ferreting out disloyal actions or utterances. Attorney General Gregory urged cooperation with newspapers to publicize nearby offices of the attorneys or the Bureau of Investigation for citizen referrals.
Good feeding is crucial for milk yield and dairy profits. A well nourished cow performs best, with the milk scale and Babcock tester separating strong cows from weak. Heifer calves should not be sold for veal when beef prices rise. preserve dairy potential.
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