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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1917
Page
6
A compact digest summarizes key happenings from state, national, and world events. This brief roundup highlights notable political developments, economic shifts, and major incidents shaping the week across regions and beyond.
The roundup notes advances and setbacks in World War I as Italian gains in the Adriatic are reported and air raids prompt reprisals by Britain and France. British offensives in Ypres area progress while Serbia and Eastern fronts show activity. Domestically the War Revenue Act is signed, expanding taxes to fund the war effort, and military leadership contemplates rank changes for Pershing.
Commissioner James Bo Young urges NC drivers and parents to protect children as schools reopen. He warns that vigilant driving is vital, especially on crowded streets, and recommends accompanying youngsters to school. Public schools back food conservation and a state fair.
The Herald presents a concise review of key happenings at Raleigh and across North Carolina, highlighting legislative actions, political developments, and notable state events for readers seeking an overview of the period. The piece emphasizes governance, public concerns, and regional activity shaping state affairs.
North Carolina cheese makers push for recognition as a booming infant industry alongside soybeans. Wisconsin rivals praised by judges for superior quality, as Stanly Combs finalizes a two year milk-cost study across 18 farms with the U S Department of Agriculture and the state Experiment Station. Findings due within three months to aid dairymen amid wartime feed costs.
Federal Food Administrator Herbert Hoover unveils a nationwide October 21 28 effort to enroll households, hotels, and food dealers in a war time food conservation program. The plan urges substitutions and waste reduction to free supplies for Allies and export needs. Nearly 2,000,000 housewives have pledged already and the drive aims to extend to all states and territories.
A wartime item notes the league endorsing a unity movement on its last day in office while occupied in defense. It stresses teamwork and criticizes La Follette, reflecting political rhetoric of the era.
A large campaign to rally public opinion for the war launched with the formation of the League for National Unity. Leaders include Cardinal Gibons Dr Frank Mason North and Samuel Gompers with support from industries and farms nationwide. President Wilson urged united action against Germany and warned against early peace talks, while noting democracy and liberty as America's core aims. The move coincides with a pivotal Congressional session marked by La Follette’s fiery defense and intense debate over war policies.
Washington consumers report wide differences in bread prices across the nation. A 16 ounce loaf sells for as low as 8 cents in several western cities, while 16 ounces cost 14 to 16 cents in Pleasantville Rock Falls Enatport Red Bank Miami Nashville Laramie Newport and other locations. A 12 ounce loaf is sold for five cents in a few cities.
Washington reports an American patrol ship fired on an Italian submarine that did not answer recognition signals. One officer and one enlisted man were killed. Secretary Daniels expressed deepest regret and sympathy to Italy and the Italian navy.
Washington reports contracts to implement the $260,000,000 destroyer program approved by Congress. Secretary Daniels signed ready contracts with shipbuilding firms for boilers and engines. Preliminary agreements aimed to start work within 18 months, though minor changes were anticipated.
Chattanooga Tenn Call has been issued for the twenty fourth annual convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in this city November 12 17 The organization has a membership of 100 000 scattered through out the country from California to Massachusetts and already many delegates have secured reservations for accommodations Mr Frank G Odenheimer of Maryland to president.
Uruguay severs relations with Germany after a presidential decree and parliamentary vote 74 to 2 to 2 percent in Montevideo. The German minister is expelled with passports, despite no direct German act against Uruguay. President Viera says action defends justice democracy and small nationalities.
Eight thousand Russian troops at Gomel in the Motyl region refuse to proceed to the front after a meeting, according to a telegram from Gomel. The incident reflects discipline strain amid wartime mobilization.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Dr. Karl Helfferich, German minister of the Interior, telling the Reichstag war aims will be debated in a big session next week. The Rheinische Zeitung notes the debate is set for Monday.
The Navy Department released an account of action between an American destroyer in European waters and a German submarine. It avoided claiming the U-boat was destroyed, though indications pointed to that result. The report was provided by Vice Admiral Sims, who commanded American destroyers in the war zone.
Washington reports coal jobbers nationwide must register with the Federal Fuel Commission by October 27. The filing should disclose financial interests of all holders and partners of loading concerns in mines. Officials say the measure aims to uncover dummy jobbing companies and absorb jobber fees.
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