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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1918
Page
2
A seven day global roundup highlights key events across nations led by H-38 and other nations, outlining political, economic, and social developments as reported in early editions. The summary notes ongoing international concerns and policy shifts affecting multiple regions.
A sprawling summary of postwar policy shifts, economic measures, and military planning in the south, noting senile committee actions, cotton fabric price stability through January, and plans to support farmers and industry. It references the arrival of a liner in New York, U S destroyer Himmel, and various department efforts to adjust wartime economies and marketing. The dispatch cites international concerns, Bolshevik threats, demobilization, and political transitions shaping postwar policy.
Fragmented report describes German abdication moves in Holland and the surrender terms. It notes Allied readiness to aid postwar stabilization while outlining occupation and political restructuring plans, including extradition pressures and the anticipated new government. Reports also mention Russia’s Bolshevik influence debates and the November 11 armistice timing.
A marked decrease in Tobagco sales is noted with only 42 percent of October sales levels reported for the period ending in 197. The report highlights a sharp drop in demand and financial impact across markets.
A Mecklenbare Poultry Club meeting at the Mecklenbare hotel in Charlotte outlined prizes for a big show. Winners to receive cash prizes of 42 for first and 91 for runner up in the one mile and tone events, with separate awards for other classes. The North Carolina and American Poultry Associations offer silver caps and medals for finest spins by individual exhibitors. A future meeting will confirm additional prize details and event arrangements.
The report discusses favorable cotton prices for North Carolina growers and samples sent to farmers, with mention of delays and wartime camp activities. It also notes the death of Lieut Henry Johnston in France, a former State University faculty member, who had joined the officers’ training school in 1917 and graduated in 1910.
A wartime notice states allegations of labor and schedule changes at Camp Brie. Major John K Thomas reports no orders extending work into evenings or Sundays. The Eight Hour shift is cited as the current norm, with office staff confirming no reinforcement orders.
The Raleigh North Carolina Synod session, crowded and two hours long, reported on Presbyterian work during the past year, praises for church work, and wartime fundraising. Durham canvassers claim $12,000 raised toward an $170.5 million goal, with daily subscriptions projected to exceed $18,000 as the drive continues and Durham aims to go over the top. In Wilmington city limits officers seize a still during a raid on a residence, arresting James Singletary and two women as a copper still outfit was found nearby.
President Wilson plans to attend a peace conference and, at his wife’s urging, will undertake a European tour. The move signals diplomacy and international engagement as the nation seeks postwar stability.
American forces push toward Germany as a newly organized army moves to head the first major advance. Units from the United States receive honors for their upcoming offensive role in the European theater.
Report outlines President Wilson and delegation plans for the opening of the peace conference in Paris. It notes travel through London and Brussels, reception abroad, and the American army’s secure advance toward Germany. Details include escort, safety measures, and the aim to participate in preliminary discussions among representatives.
Washington estimates the overall war cost for all belligerents to March 1 shows a figure near 10 billion dollars. The fragment discusses war debts, naval expenditures, and imperfect accounts, noting large capital outlays and ongoing annual deficits.
London reports a historic surrender as Germany prepares to hand over a large fleet of ships including battlecruisers light cruisers and destroyers. British and American French observers will supervise the transfer to allied control at an unspecified destination. Sources list vessels such as Kaiser and Konig Albert along with several armoured cruisers.
Washington reports that demobilization will not end aviation work. Officials plan to retain officers and men who have shown ability in operating producing and equipping airplanes balloons and other aircraft within the permanent military establishment.
Washington reports show September operating income at 101,989,953 dollars, up slightly from September 1917 but 26,000,000 less than August. Total operating revenue reached 488,150,000 dollars, about 130,000,000 more than September 1917, with year over year gains despite monthly dip.
American troops in Archangel and Vladivostok are outfitted to resist the northern cold. They have white sheepskin parkas and heavy overcoats provided by the United States Army Quartermaster in England and France.
Paragraph outlines a major late World War II engagement described as involving about 740,000 American troops. It references actions across western fronts from September through a historic front line and names battles linked to Sedan as the turning point that ended the war, noting Allied advances and German capitulation.
Washington reports influenza in the American expeditionary forces caused far more deaths than combat. Official estimates from 46 cities with 24 million people show 85.08 deaths per 1000 in the period September to November. Total epidemic deaths among overseas troops are placed around 78,000, with overall casualties likely exceeding 100,000 when disease and other causes are included.
London reports confirm the Belgian king and queen have not entered Brussels. German forces are pillaging in Brussels suburbs. Although the move is not revolutionary, allied military steps may be needed to enforce the armistice. Advices from London indicate entry into Brussels has been postponed.
Copenhagen reports that many ships demanded by the allies under armistice terms were sunk by their German crews during the revolution. Germania of Herlin Chase notes that 40 ships of the armistice require restoration of merchant vessels belonging to allied and associated powers in ports designated by the allies and the United States.
Washington. President Wilson issued a proclamation taking over the consolidated express business carried on by the American Railway Express Company and designating its operation to Director General McAdoo. The action aims to clarify the transport situation created by the express combination.
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