Important Half and Other Nations for Even Days Given
A brief notice lists half days and other nations for evenly spaced days. The document outlines scheduling considerations and the authorities responsible for confirming the plan.
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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
2
World News Briefs From The South And Europe
Dispatches report Lenin under arrest in Moscow with Russians and Trotsky figures cited amid Bolshevik turmoil. German and Japanese tensions, Atlantic air races, labor strikes, and U S budget and policy debates appear alongside local crime hunts and political maneuvers in the era’s global and domestic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsingfors
Finland
Nikolai Lenine
Moscow
Lenine
Trotsky
Jike Hamas
Himelf
Not Quite So Bad and Fly Escape Auto Tales
The Louisville Courier Journal reports the joke of a man humoring his wife by promising a ten thousand dollar necklace while the Burtulo Express recounts a bizarre crash where a windshield fly blinded a driver, causing a ditch collision and fence damage, though the victim cannot assess the injury due to the fly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerwyn
Waterloo
Burtulo Express
Heralds Review of North Carolina Capitol State Events
The Herald chronicles important events at the North Carolina capitol and across the state, detailing political, social, and economic developments for readers. It provides concise summaries of legislative actions, local incidents, and notable happenings affecting residents and institutions statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald’s Review of
North Carolina
Capitol
Herald
Manning Defends Quit by Kentucky
Manning defends quitting by Kentucky amid strenuous effort to collect tax on Flagler bequest. Officials pursue collection as court battles unfold and local records cite the tax dispute and involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning
Kentucky
Flagler
Strong Point 15 At Issue In Tax Exemption For UNC
A Kentucky inheritance tax suit challenges whether the University of North Carolina counts as a Kentucky-exempt educational institution. The case questions if UNC’s status allows exemption and potential three-year income dedication to taxes if Kentucky wins. Also notes cotton crop outlook, telegraph rule in state, auto theft law, dog licenses, health board, mail field, rail freight cars, and D A R annual conference details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
J . Manning
Louisville
University of North Carolina
Kentucky
Patate
University Carolina
Judie Manning
Incue
Ofth Carolin
State of Kentucky Wits
North Contina
Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Washington
Overman Haa
Post Office Department
Greensboro
Simmons
Hine
Railroad Administration
Grimes Explains Position on Virginia Car Case
Secretary of State J K Grimes clarifies NC stance amid Virginia car seizure and disputed license issues. The piece notes NC treasurer moves against auto dealers, levy actions on suspects, and related state policy. It references fair exhibits, interracial council plans in Wake County, clemency for Burke county inmate and a NC State Literary talk by General Tyson on the Hindenburg line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes
J. Kegan Grimes
Virginia
North Carolina
Commonwealth of Virgin
Roi Lucy
Jicetine
Tanriburg
Witston Salem
Elination City
Secretary of State
Vry Tallent
Burke County Mountaineer
Bickett
Muffhan
Hindenburg
Anilies
Lawrences
Tym
Thermanya
Mindenbure
Tysonly
Aleigh
North Carolina State Literary and Miateriail Association
Bond Prices Climb Indicating Better Market Ahead
Bankers note rising Liberty bond prices signaling the end of low levels and a return to par or better values for all issues. Elizabeth Kelly of the Adult Community Schools movement promotes literacy and citizenship while discussing organizing adult education programs and fair exhibits from the U S Department of Agriculture. Projections on Supreme Court vacancy amid Justice George Brown’s illness at Clifton Springs suggest renewed focus on judicial health and readiness to return to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Elizabeth Kelly
Adnita
Apeotis Billetin
Mish Kelly
Washington
Sperial
Supreme Court
George Brown
Clifton Springs
United Daughters of Confederacy urged to aid world renewal
The United Daughters of the Confederacy urged support for service to improve the world spiritually and morally. Mrs Josephus Law lois spoke to delegates praising wartime opportunities and urging patriotic duty as a national task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Daughters of Confederacy
High Point
TD. C
Josephus Lawlois
Navy
Europe
Daniels
United Daughters of the Confederacy
America
Willyard
UDC
Americanizing Foreign Workers Sparks Language Debate
A large share of steel mill workers cannot speak English prompting debates on assimilation programs. Officials and union leaders weigh language training and policy steps to improve communication and safety across plants.
President Remains in Bed for Prolonged Rest
A formal medical bulletin states the president must remain in bed for extended rest due to health concerns. No further details on diagnosis or duration are provided.
Americans urged to legislate on language barrier in workforce
Senator Kenyon of the Senate Labor Committee calls for Americanization legislation after an inquiry into the Pittsburgh steel strike. He notes that many foreign born workers cannot read or speak English, urging Congress to consider measures to help them learn about American institutions. Washington medical updates on President Wilson’s health are also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good
Senate Committee On Budget
Wy Peevent
Senate
W. A. Glasgow
Chicago
Cincinnati
Hicks
AL J. Elkin
Bibb County
Georgia
Farmer
Om Sawyer
Sawyer
Protestant Episcopal Church
Detroit
Washington
Wilson
William J. Harrie
Hales
Great Retain
United States
Em Ward
Plume
Rome
Mexico
Ukraine
Doutiers
War Department
Air Service
Col
Rudloph Medek
Mite Reat
CzechoSlovak Ministry of War
Siberia
Wasterington
Cechostovak
Naval Academy
Annapor Lid
Seursary
Daniela
Walt
Daniel
Wny
LaSalle Corbell Pickett
George B. Pickett
Congress
Kenyon
Laws
Pittsburgh
Atvel
American Congress
America
Uae
de Gray
Pittsburgh Steel Strike Sees Slow Progress Toward Normal Conditions
Both sides claim gains as plants in the Pittsburgh district resume operations at a steady pace. No new mills announced for start up locally, though several in other regions reported resuming operations. No large influx of workers returning to plants was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Steel Companies
Pittsburgh
Pitsburgh
Areoliont
Little Change Noted in Presidents Health
A bulletin from physicians reports no significant change in the president’s health over several days. Dr. Grayson says the president remains quiet and fully lucid, with possible days when executive action might require consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilkont
Grayson
Imminent Senate Clash Over German Peace Treaty Amendments
Washington braces for a renewed test of strength as the Senate prepares to vote on Shantung amendments to the peace treaty. Leaders expect decisive action within ten days, with multiple amendments to come before the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Strike of longshoremen denounced by Gompers in letter
New York reports Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor denounced the longshoremen strike as a violation of AFL principles in a letter to T V O Connor president of the International Longshoremen's Union. O Connor says the strike was unauthorized and he urged the men to return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompery
T V. O'Connor
International Longshoremen’s Union
Mr. O'Connor
Clemenceau Says He Will Quit the Cabinet
Paris Premier Georges Clemenceau announced to deputies that he has made up his mind to leave the cabinet after the forthcoming elections. He warned of fresh attacks aimed at forcing him from the cabinet over the government's policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Georges Clemenceau
Adebite
Giant 32 Foot Fossil Revealed Near Vera Cruz Village
Workers report discovery of a 32 feet 10 inches tall fossilized giant near Nanea milpa in Vera Cruz. Locals claim the creature linked to ancestral gods and built a plaza catafalque with towers to guard its state for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Nanea
Milpa
Vera Cruz
Lettish Forces Engage HMS Opposite Riga in Turbulent Action
Stockholm reports Lettish troops clashed with HMS forces opposite Riga as German Russian operations near the Duna river area intensify. Lettish bridges east of the river reportedly under attack, with [the] attacker’s bridgeheads still held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HMS
Riga
Stockholm
Lettiah
Beim
Rodnapois
Eathering
Amehting
Duna
Eathonian
Rien
Lettigh Troppa
Allies to punish Germany as war continues
Dispatch from Berlin dated Saturday reports Marshal Rocharenty signaling evacuation of the Table provinces is imminent. Many newspapers fear Allied measures, including a hunger policy, will be imposed to discipline Germany for recent battlefield actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Marshal Rocharenty
Table Provinces
Wepatehadda
Germany
Montenegrins Wallop Serbian Detachments in Montenegro
Montenegrin forces inflict heavy losses on Serbian detachments in the ongoing Montenegro incident. A Montenegrin foreign ministry statement says Montenegro has again asked great powers to order the Serbians out. In Pennsylvania, steel strikes dominate Senate hearings as unions accuse trust influence in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montenceriq
Monteneriit
Montenerrin Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Montencero
Montenegro
Steike
Senate
J. G. Brown
Pennsylvania
Senate backs postal pay raise amendments in house resolution
Washington Senator Harrison of Mississippi pushes Senate amendments to a house postal salary increase resolution. The measure would grant higher pay to lower class postal employees and carriers, pending House concurrence. Senator Dial of South Carolina supported the Harrison amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harrison
Mississippi
Senate
House
House Shell
Dial
South Carolina
Prohibition Bill Sent to Wilson for Signature
Congress completes the prohibition enforcement bill by adopting the conference report. The measure goes to the president for approval after a failed effort to reconvene and strike a section on state authorities issuing search warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
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Gabriele Hansen
Memphis
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Department of Labor
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Joss of
Walter Clark
North Carolina Supreme Court
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Vericulture
Mijor Grihan
Health Board
John F Gorton
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the Daughters of the American Revolution of
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Fair Association
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CB Witliama
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Western Union Telegraph Company
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North Carolla Cotton
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Lenoir
Cameron Morrison
Charlotte
Cantwell County
Mike Catherine M. Campbell
Davidson County
Reeds
Old Hickory
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