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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1920

Page

6

Executive Council Criticized for Inaction in Polish Russian War Debate

George Nicholl Barnes of the British delegation urged immediate admission of Germany and other former enemy states to the League of Nations. He said Britain’s people demand co operation with former enemies to rescue the world from ruin amid Polish and Soviet hostilities. Jamaica ginger enters prohibition regime with 90 day enforcement window.

Geneva Germany League of Nations Assembly of the League George Nicholl Barnes Great Britain Barnes League Gret Britain Trepro Rin Executive Council Poland Soviet Russia

Denial Clears Rumor of 1917 US UK France Treaty

State Department denied a Washington publication in Mexico City claiming to print the 1917 treaty among the United States Great Britain and France regarding Mexican rights. Officials stated no such pact exists.

Mexico Washington Mexico City United States Great Britain France State Department

Allies May Intervene Over Greek Throne Return

Paris report says Allied nations likely will intervene to stop the return of former King Constantine to the Greek throne, according to Charles C A Jonnart, former French high commissioner in Greece.

Paris Constantine Charles C. A. Jonnart Hich Greece

Veiled Threat to Western Union Telegraph Company

Unclear OCR fragment references a veiled threat to Western Union Telegraph Company and demands rate parity with other carriers. No concrete event, date, or location specified.

Western Union

State Department warns on cable landings and rates

Washington declares the legal principles for landing and regulating cables in the United States are firmly established. It cites executive authority in foreign relations as the basis to govern cable messages in the absence of new congressional laws. The dispute with Western Union centers on payment terms and reduced overseas rates.

Washington United States State Department Department Telegraph Company

Federal Ruling Guides Interstate Rates Across States

The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that railroad rates within states must align with higher interstate tariffs when such rates affect interstate commerce. The decision signals vast potential impact, with similar actions pending in many states as the commission asserts federal reach over intra state commerce.

Washington New York Congress Eastman

Large Bank Dividend Declared in South Carolina

Farmers' Bank of Simponville paid a 48 percent cash dividend to stockholders, believed the largest ever declared in the state. The payout demonstrates strong financial health and signals investor confidence in the bank's earnings.

Greenville South Carolina Farmers’ Bank Simpronville

Berlin Allied Occupation Forces Questioned by Simons

Foreign Minister Simons in Cologne argued that occupation armies in Germany are kept at excessive strength and not for defense but offense. He criticized the high state of readiness as unnecessary and pointed to strategic aims behind the maintenance. Doctor Hoover is Called In and other labor talks follow in Washington. Hoover, ex-federal food administrator, becomes involved in discussions with the American Federation of Labor on economic and industrial conditions. In the Pacific states California Oregon Washington the Japanese population grew at a rate slower than 1900 to 1910 according to census figures.

Brownsville Tex Mexico Wuthern Harding Vera Crux New Poland Ileane Berne Switzerland Mexico City League of Nations Darel Swise Telegraph Agency Elina L. Torres Alvaro Obreron Texas Torres Etalon Obreron Ifriends Ag Berlin Germany Simons Cologne Doctor Hoover Washington Herbert Hoover Enue American Federation of Labor Pacific States Callifornia Orezon Showal

Dempsey Brennan Title Bout Set for December Night

New York heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey will defend his title against Chicago challenger Billy Brennan in a fifteen round contest at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday December 14.

Dempsey-Brennan New York Jack Dempsey Hil Bil Brennan Chicago Madigan Square Gardenberg

United States Opposes Secret British French Agreement

A fragment notes U S disapproval of a secret accord between Great Britain and France. No date or context provided, but indicates official objection by the United States to a hidden diplomatic treaty.

Great Britain France

US protests secret Mesopotamian oil pact with Britain

Washington protests a secret Anglo French accord linked to Mesopotamian oil supplies. London replies the agreement aimed to facilitate oil for both nations and did not bar others from exploitation under mandate, raising questions of equal rights in former Turkish territories.

Washington United States Great Britain England France San Remo Italy State Department Mesopotamia United

Looking For a King and Conditional Pardon Made News

The report notes a king search in a chaotic text with a conditional pardon granted. It mentions Powpafolk and Pedants as given for governance and references Senator James Fo Crane from Hills horanzh county being sentenced for embezzlement in November 1918 and receiving a tenal pardon by the state board.

Tacksonvill Fla

Amber Search Seeks Fortune in Mexico City Region

Amber exploration spreads through Amber Mexico City region as authorities test ten sites in Chiapas state. Authorities report potential amber quantities amid early surveying and prospecting efforts.

Search For Amber Mexico City Fortune Seakers Mexico Chiapas

Struck Family in Mount Vernon Fatal Tragedy

Sam Lee, a 25 year old farmer and World War veteran from Mates Texas, fatally struck the entire family of a local woman who refused his marriage proposal. Lee then died in a personal crisis.

Mount Vernon Texas Sam Lee Lee

Plans Framed for War in Case of Global Conditions

Gen Peyton March, chief of staff, outlined in his annual report that complete plans have been framed for war in response to evolving world conditions. The note signals readiness for potential military contingencies and strategic flexibility.

Washington Peyton March Army

Wilson Walks Without Canes on Long Washington Visit

President Wilson strides with improved footing in Washington as he continues his long journey. White House officials report his walking is notably steadier, marking progress in his recovery from illness.

Wilson Washhngton

Democratic National Committee Receipts and Expenditures Reported

The Democratic National Committee reported to the secretary of state in Albany New York receipts of $1,221 5554 and expenditures of $1 308 007 32.

Cox-Roosevelt Fund Albany N.Y Democratic National Committee Secretary of State

Twelve Arrests Made Dublin Raid Report

British troops and Black and Tan police carried out raids in Dublin resulting in twelve arrests. The report notes a broad police operation with multiple detentions during the campaigns.

Dublin

Campaign to improve North Carolina higher education and care for unfortunates

Governor Bickett spoke at Greensboro banquet as J B Latham of Greensboro led a $500 per person fundraising plan for a statewide campaign. The effort aims to inform the public through newspapers and meetings to spur demand for better higher education and welfare for the state’s needy. Rewards totaling $3,000 are offered for the capture of two unknown African Americans who killed Jin Ford and injured others in Gastonia. Other items note a divorce suit nullification, a threatening notice in Pee Dee, and local incidents in Goldsboro, Durham, Lamberton, Fayetteville, Charlotte, and Albemarle including censorship debates and Pythian Lodge reorganization.

Greensboro Bickett North Carolina Gastonia Nekroea Jin Ford Lincolnton Essie Batty Lincoln County

Harvard plan debated as Baptist convention adjourns

The Baptist state convention adjourned after voting against adopting the Harvard plan for payment. The executive committee will choose a meeting site and consider offers for a hospital from Raleigh Winston-Salem and Salisbury. The Moravian group held a three day session with Bishop Randthaler presiding and urging more ministry students.

Harvard Raleigh Winston-Salem Charlott Salisbury Whitehead High Point Edward Randthaler

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