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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1919
Page
2
A digest of significant events across nations over the past week. Political shifts, economic developments, diplomacy, and notable crises shaped international headlines. Communities, leaders, and organizations responded to evolving challenges and opportunities on the world stage.
European peace conference notes reveal the council of four's tense mood as Allied fleets, including British French Italian and American ships, gather at Smyrna with Greek mandate. Germany faces pressure over war reparations and leadership splits while Poland stakes claims on surrendered ships and US plans for postwar rail and industry advance shape the day's reporting.
The Herald reviews significant happenings across North Carolina, detailing moments from the Capitol and key statewide developments. It canvasses political moves, public notices, and notable occurrences affecting governance and civic life during the period.
Representatives of every industry in the state converge in Raleigh for a major Interstate Commerce Commission hearing against rail rate reductions. The session will feature North Carolina shippers, railroad defenses, and Virginia city interests, with state chambers and the Corporation Commission presenting evidence and witnesses to illustrate the impact of freight rates.
About 60 Charlott e public school teachers heard L. D. Lamson of the National Teachers Federation speak on organizing and joining the federation. No action was taken. Lamson noted federation support from the American Federation of Labor and ongoing unit formations in Atlanta Chicago and New York.
The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of North Carolina reconvened as additional representatives arrived. Wilmington was chosen for the next meeting on the second Tuesday in May 1920. Officers appointed include John H. Anderson as grand high priest Fayetteville and J J Phoenix as deputy grand high priest.
One of the region’s largest textile deals in years transfers ownership of Loray Mills Inc to Jenckes Spinning Company of Pawtucket Rhode Island. Messia F S Jenckes and J B Merriman hold controlling interest. Loray valued around two and a quarter million dollars. price not disclosed.
German delegates face a difficult duty with uncertain fate as reports indicate they may not return. Officials weigh obligations and possible departures amid tensions impacting postwar negotiations.
Independent socialists push toward signing while non socialists oppose. Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau discusses terms with Ebert government and technical experts in Spa. A majority opposes submission, and the head negotiator may return to Berlin. unofficial reports say he seeks relief from the arduous task.
Widespread Chinese dissatisfaction with the Shantung decisions sparks protests in major cities. Efforts now aim to organize a boycott of Japan targeting Japanese bank notes, goods, and shipments across Nanking, Wuhan, Hankow, Hangzhou, Foochow, and Changchow plus other cities.
Washington Henry J. Lindsley announced his resignation as director of the treasury's War Risk Insurance Bureau saying excessive red tape and treasurer supervision over minor routine matters made administration impossible. The resignation had been requested by Secretary Glass.
Richmond Va. Robert Spence, 32, a Buckingham Court House businessman, was shot four times and died at a private hospital. The wounds were said to have been inflicted by Rev. C. T. Boall, pastor of Baptist churches at Dillwyn and Buckingham Court House. Surgeons pronounced the wounds fatal.
Former Nicaragua leader Zelaya who served as president for 16 turbulent years died at his New York home after a long illness. General Joseph Santor also listed as deceased at the same New York residence.
Crowds in San Francisco bid farewell to the battleship Oregon during the Victory Liberty Loan campaign. Within weeks the ship of a quarter century will be decommissioned and fade into history as a memory of its service.
Southern Baptist Convention president J B Gambrell of Fort Worth asserts opposition to any church union plan as war era efforts to break denominational lines are challenged. He warns against Methodists Baptists and Presbyterians uniting and stresses each denomination attend to its own affairs.
Nashville report says about 418 million subscribed on day one of the centenary campaign of the M. E. Church South. Ten churches from Charlotte North Carolina Huntington West Virginia Houston Texas Shreveport Louisiana Dallas Texas McComb Mississippi Muskogee Oklahoma and Ovis California reported their quotes raised within ten minutes after the drive began.
Washington reports updated casualty figures for the American Expeditionary Forces. The Twenty-Seventh New York division and the Thirtieth Tennessee South Carolina North Carolina troops show 1791 and 1662 battle deaths respectively, with 9427 and 9429 wounded. Total war casualties reach 286,044 with 48908 battle deaths and 297,126 wounded, noting about 7,000 duplications from repeat injuries.
Paris reports Maxmillan Harden in the German Free Lance argues Germany invited its own blockade by rejecting the Hague proposals in 1907. He notes Bismarck and Caprivi warned of such measures if war came, and claims British famine risk would hit Britain before Germany in a broader Anglo German war.
Mount Clemens jury to hear Ford claim against The Chicago Daily Tribune over a 1930s campaign for military preparedness. Attorney Alfred J. Murphy states Ford will prove the Tribune sought to embroil the United States in a war with Mexico to divert American munitions to the continent, shaping jurors’ views.
London reports that if he desires, Sir Douglas Haig could become commander in chief of British forces in India. The appointment would be the highest unitary honor in peacetime within the government's gift.
Coblenz reports that once Germany signs the peace treaty the American army of occupation will be reduced to three divisions the First Second and Third remaining on the Rhine until further disposition of the bridgehead. General Pershing hopes to bring back the first and second divisions with him when he sails for home in July.
In line with Attorney General Palmer's opinion the Internal Revenue Bureau will continue to collect taxes on malt beverages with alcohol above legal limits and will not prohibit beer production pending a ruling. Revenue stamps covering beer taxes will be issued and no prohibition action will be taken at this time.
Geneva reports indicate the Rumanian delegation may withdraw from the peace conference unless Banat is not divided between Serbia and Romania. Advices from Paris, issued by the Romanian bureau at Berne, cite Premier Bratmannia and the Rumanian delegation as ready to leave if terms remain unacceptable.
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