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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1919

Page

2

Acquittal Reported In Capt. Chamberlain Case

London reports a court martial acquitting Capt. Edmond G. Chamberlain of San Antonio Texas who claimed to have flown over German lines. The dispatch covers peace terms, Greek and Turkish actions at Smyrna, and Wilsons program while noting Japan plans a submarine cable and America debates suffrage and tax policy.

London Edmond G. Chamberlain San Antonio Texas Germany Charles Zita Chateau Prangins Geneva Great Britain Constantinople Japan Pacific Ebert Berlin Adlon Paris Temps France England America Clemenceau Foch Wilan Count von Brockdorff Rantnau German Peace Commission Spa Versailles Versailles. He Was Accompanied By Herr Landsbergard Herr Giesherts Smyros Paris

Herald's Review Of North Carolina Events

The Herald reviews important state events from the capitol to local towns, outlining political developments, legislative actions, and notable happenings across North Carolina for readers. It highlights key figures, dates, and places shaping state affairs.

Herald’s Review of North Carolina Capitol Herald

North Carolina Debates Suffrage Amid Political Shifts

In Raleigh and Washington, North Carolina politicians clash over woman suffrage. Representative Kitchin congratulates Mann on his changed stance while Weaver and others vote for or against the Susan B Anthony amendment as war casualties, tax returns, and regional notices fill out the day.

Raleigh Washington Specifl North Carolina Weaver Asheville Small Kitchin Brinson Paul Stotman Godwin Robinson Dougherty Webb Messrs Republican Party Wil Susan J. Anthony Congress Democratic House Democratic Rules Committee Mann Fne House Pennsylvania Avenue

Discovery of new dyes signals major South roots in chemistry

Chapel Hill professor Dr A S Wheeler of UNC has discovered three dyes with potential patents, hailed as among the era’s notable scientific advances. He expects three more in development, while summer school opens June for eight weeks under Superintendent Harding and Prof Williams.

Chapel Hill A. S. Wheeler University of North Carolina South Wheeler H. P. Harding Wade H. Williams Fannie Moore Bertha Donnelly Jessie Henderson Malorie Washburn Filen Bryce Professor Williams

Lost airmen picked up at sea by Danish steamer

A Danish steamer rescued two airmen lacking wireless aboard a hawker and grieve rescue occurred at sea with the crew taking them aboard after distress signals were received.

Hawker Grieve

British warship rescues missing Atlantic aviators off Orkneys

Harry G Hawker and Lieutenant Commander Mackensie Grieve, after six days lost at sea, were picked up by the Danish steamer Mary 1 100 miles from Newfoundland and 800 from the Irish coast. They were taken to the flagship Revenge after confirmation by a destroyer.

Douglas Starch Cedar Rapids Midi Mobile Ata America Cleveland Ohio Newfoundland Atlantic Horta Fayal Congress Wilson Paris Senate House St. Johns N. F Harry G. Hawker Mackenzie Grieve Julius H. Barnes Federal Wheat Director L. F. Gates Chicago Board of Trade A. M. Frater Staunton General Assembly Presbyterian Assembly Presbyterian Church In United States New Orleans Southeastern Presbyterian Church Princis Burton eSee Mippine London Mackensie Grieve Hric Atlantic Ocean Orkneys New Foundland Coas Mary Norfolk Aarhuus Denmark Butt Lewis Hawker Grieve Admiralty Revenge

Hawker Reports Smooth Landing Despite Fuel System Blockage

London. Hawker sends message from the Revenge stating his machine stopped due to a water filter in the feed pipe from the radio to the water pump being blocked with refuse. He denies Rolls Royce motor fault and notes the engine ran perfectly from start to finish even when the water boiled away.

London Hawker Revenge Daily Mall

Germany Rejected Most Saare Basin Proposals

Paris reports that with one minor concession all German suggestions and counter proposals on the Saare basin have been rejected by the allied powers. Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau’s call for an oral discussion was ignored. The only concession allows Germany to create a prior charge on its assets for mine payments if the plebiscite favors France.

Paris Germany Saare Count von — Brockdorff-Rantzau France

Model Town of Truxton built for Negroes only

Portsmouth Virginia reports a government constructed model town named Truxton opened for African Americans. The project aims to support the Hampton Roads naval base with 224 buildings to be rented for 16 to 18 dollars monthly. It is part of the U S Housing Corporation’s nationwide effort, comprising 6000 houses and 64 apartments worth over 26 million dollars.

Portsmouth Truxton Hampton Roads Naval Base United States Housing Corporation

Three Americans Slightly Wounded in Train Attack

In Siberia near Vladivostok the first American expeditionary force casualties occurred May 21 as three Americans were slightly wounded while pursuing Bolsheviks who attacked a running train. The incident happened forty miles northeast of Vladivostok near Shkotovo at the head of Ussuri Bay in the Maritime province amid disorder.

North Carolina Casuattien Washington James Jackson Dunn Rvin V Marton Farmville Owen Wiliams Middleton Charlie A. Pritchard Piizabeth City Alone G. Pack Vladivostok Siberia Shkotovo Ussuri Way Maritime

Lodge Packs Committee Against Peace League

Washington Senator Lodge has packed the foreign relations committee against the League of Nations. If his program passes the United States will maintain a war footing with Germany after Britain France Japan and Italy are at peace. It will hurt business nationwide and the public will force Mr Lodge and his associates to answer.

Washington Lodge League of Nations United States Germany Great Britain France Japan Italy Prare

Clemenceau Denies German Boundary Shifts Claim

Premier Clemenceau replies to German notes on western boundaries denying Count Brockdorf Rantsau’s claim that German territories change sovereignty like pawns. He asserts the inhabitants’ wishes should guide any changes and stresses firm, lawful borders.

Paris Clemenceau Germany Count von Brockdorf-Rantsau M. Clemenceau Secs A Sh

Bitter Senate Debate Over League Covenant And Treaty

A three hour senate debate focused on the peace treaty and the league covenant. Senator Johnson claimed there was concealment while Senator Hitchcock defended the President’s handling of the treaty text. Senator Sherman criticized the league covenant and urged separate consideration of the treaty and covenant.

Sherman Hilinole Washington Senate State Department Johnson California Hitchcock Nebraska Foreign Relations Committee Wilson Illinois

No Interruption to Sale and Manufacture of Beer in War Period

New York reports that Federal Judge Mayer granted an injunction preventing government interference with beer production and sale under wartime prohibition rules. The decision hinges on views of President Wilson's statements and Judge Hand's prior ruling, allowing uninterrupted 23 4 percent beer while appeals proceed.

New York United States Brewers Association Mayer Wilson Congress A. Hand United States Gaffey Circuit Court of Appeals District Court

Navy Board to Decide on Capital Ship Type

The Navy General Board discussed recommendations for capital ship types Congress will authorize. Secretary Daniels and three chief advisers Rear Admirals Griffin Taylor and Barry attended to share Europe observations on naval development directions abroad.

Navy Board Washington Navy General Board Congress Daniels Griffin, Taylor and Barry Europe

Three Indictments Lie In VPI Hazing Case

Three sophomores at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and one former student were indicted on malicious assault charges by a Montgomery County grand jury. The indictments stem from the hazing incident involving freshman John Fox of Roanoke on May 15 and 16.

Christiansburg Virginia Polytechnic Institute Montgomery County W. W. Moffett John Fox Roansoke

Northern Methodists Pass 70 Million Mark

Chattanooga Tenn records indicate the centenary drive of the Northern Methodist Episcopal Church has surpassed 70 million dollars. The nationwide goal is 105 million to fund home and foreign missionary work worldwide.

Chattanooga Tenn The Methodist Episcopal Church

Revolutionists Reinforced on Nicaraguan Frontier Attack Planned

Reports from the San Juan Del Sur front claim revolutionists have been reinforced and provisioned across the Costa Rican border and are preparing to strike Liberia Santa Row. Discontent grows among Costa Rican government troops over pay failures and inadequate supplies.

San Juan del Sur Liberia Santa Row

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