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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
2
World War I Roundup From May Front to Home Front
A condensed world digest reports 56 dead and 94 wounded from a mine explosion at Oakdale, notes President Wilson in New York, and outlines Allied and German posture. It cites shipbuilding orders, troop movements, air actions, and British and American casualty tallies, with references to Ireland, Pola harbor, and a broad war mobilization.
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Aetna Chemical Company
Atlantic
Pirie
France
United States
Lemat
Quartermaster's
London
Briglam
Food Control Net
Conse Nest Jones
Ay Xoun
Snail
Aethy
Washington
New York
Pen Mayittar Ae
Tyron
Southern Baptist
Interret
Paris
Accortance
Rayionds
Pershing
War Department
Lorraine
Wilson
Charles B. Hughes
Gregory
Ubonis
Chamber of Deputies
von Hindenburg
von Mackensen
Ottawa
Canada
War Committee
America
Germany
Teta
Ameri Hicans
Moscow
Deepartment
Rasalan Aovicte Rovertment
Neolios
Zaamland
Stites Gouirament
al Vinnie Sneaedd
Poni
Tony
Milton Stoltere
Great Britain
Améeriont Nnes
the Observer
Kent
Ohio
Chile
Nur
Anei
Hadvik
Azoom
Hatthfielde
Arthir P Rolfour
Cave Fneland Haa
Berindale
England
Laneville
Tonkiv
St. Mikiel
Meer
Montindier
Porta
Pola
Herald's Review Of North Carolina Capitol Events
A concise record of important happenings across North Carolina compiled for Herald readers. It surveys actions at the capital and notable state events, presenting a period overview with emphasis on governance, public affairs, and regional developments.
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Herald’s Review of
North Carolina
Capitol
Herald
North Carolina registration circular on voter age and procedures
Public notice outlines state registration rules for voters aged 21 and over, detailing duties of officials and timelines. It references Secretary of the Treasury and Governor, stresses supply of forms, and urges adherence to lawful registration practices across counties.
War Savings Plan in North Carolina and Meat Economy Debate
A North Carolina War Savings plan was launched in Winston Salem with about fifty workers from four counties, aiming to meet a June quota. The piece notes rail transport constraints, addresses potato and meat shortages, cites officials and local growers concerns, and discusses meat economy messaging alongside a dramatic claim of six hundred percent investment in pig farming, with references to Mr. Graves of Wake County.
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North Carolina
Winstolem
Fftyex
Fourtem
Vanherlip
Nebraska
Dan T Griy
R. F. Graves
Wake Portal
Governor Bickett Proposes Vagrancy Cure in North Carolina
Governor Bickett calls for a statewide meeting on May 28 to discuss vagrancy cures and job opportunities for able bodied idle men. A state convention in Raleigh June 4 will set vagrancy measures with federal interest and a special legislative session debated for remedies. The Medical Society supports wider draft exemptions for physicians aiding wartime work.
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Northy
Carolgn
Raleith
Bickett
Tharemimthelst
Mmckett
Cyrus WM Thompson
Sieh
Stewella Ashrilley
Medical Society
Ite Mvenne
Pinehurst
Ite
United Suita
Expell Trinity Council Special from Washington
The National Judiciary of the Junior Order of the United American Mechanics seeks a proclamation expelling Trinity Carolina officers and members as a follow up to the April 20 Greensbor o special sitting. The officers are charged with violating sections of national laws forbidding press exploits of grievances.
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Trinity Council
Washington
Order of the United American Mechanics
The
Trinity
Carolinx Cael
Greensboro
Coumet
Episcopals in Convention in Salisbury NC
The one hundred second annual convention of the diocese of North Carolina met at St Luke's Episcopal church in Salisbury with Bishop J B Chester of Raleigh presiding. More than one hundred clerical and lay delegates attended representing central eastern to western churches.
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Salisbury
Dioso
North Carolina
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
J. B. Chestre
Raleigh
Dioces? Ém
Wilson
Rocky Mount
Statesville
Dexomi
Wilson Beging Acadusthnent Wilson Beging Acadusthnent
President completes reorganization of the T.1 air service of the Army in a major postwar restructuring effort.
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Wilson Beging Acadusthnent
Washington reorganizes air service under new law
The White House announces a sweeping reorganization of the air service creating a dedicated aircraft production agency under Julian D. Ryan. The move places full control of airplane and equipment production for the army under a director, transferring funds, lands, and personnel from the signal corps and formalizing military aeronautics leadership.
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Washington
Witty Air Service
Wilwon
Dirphine
Ander
Aircratt Production
Aircragt
Julian D. Ryan
Walt Gles
Aircraft Board
Sim
Stgnal Corps
Willan Leys
Signal Corps
Witi
Sidnal
Ate Pro
Walter Sienal
German Press Reports Grim War Ration Pictures Rise
Government controlled papers voice pessimism over rationing as June 15 return date nears. Swiss dispatches and Austrian reports warn of scarce food and mounting hardships in Germany and Austria, with officials fearing wider world reaction and signaling willingness to sacrifice to push victory.
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Germany
Switzerland
Austria
France
Viera
Knowle
Sinn Fein Delegate Confronts Americans in England
A Sinn Fein delegate to the American mission in England loudly accused Americans of unfair treatment of Sinn Fein while hotel staff intervened. The American mission members said they would listen to all sides and study the Irish question without prejudice.
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Dublin
Sinn Fein
England
City of Wilmington Destroyed by Accident
Norfolk crew survivors recount the explosion and fire that destroyed the off tak at sea in April. H C McIlvaine and his brother G Melivaine described the incident as accidental and spoke of hardships endured after the disaster.
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Wilmington
Norfolk
H.C. Mclivaine
G Melivaing
Supreme Court Won't Dissolve Shoe Machinery Trust
The Supreme Court, in a four to three decision, refused to dissolve the United States Shoe Machinery Company of Massachusetts and its subsidiaries amid a so called shoe machinery trust. The court noted the conglomerate’s growth stemmed from good management despite its size.
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Washington
Supreme Court
United States Shoe Machinery Company of
Massachusetts
Shoe Machinery Treat
Thrift Stamp Scene Reported In Suburban Encounter
A suburban sidewalk incident involves a woman and a man discussing thrift stamps as the man explains watching for stamps. The Philadelphia Telegraph is cited in the dialogue, with a neighborly exchange about trust and security amid a casual afternoon setting.
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