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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1921
Page
2
Brief world and domestic notes compiled from Washington reports. Highlights include late happenings in governance, foreign and domestic events, with concise items on sports developments and notable interest pieces.
Director Forbes reports to President Harding that about 62,000 disabled veterans in remote areas will be cared for by the government. In Washington, William Simmons collapses as a committee chair struggles to control applause during the Ku Klux Klan investigations. Senate passes Borah tolls bill 47 to 87. measure moves to the House amid expected delays after armament talks. Chief Deputy Mays resigns to join the federal marshal staff. state and federal tax moves loom. Former Senator Gore’s sight revived hope. Knox laid to rest at Valley Forge. Global tensions, labor news, aviation mishap, oil price moves, and international affairs wrap the day.
National Labor leader Samuel Gompers endorsed President Harding's employment conference results as farmers face low elevator bids for No 4 grain while Iowa crop data shows price relief during tough times. Steel orders rise while U S Steel reports improved demand. food prices fall in most cities and October crop reports show declines in spring wheat and corn, with gains in white potatoes and tobacco.
Exoneration of Captain A J Randall overaid failure to aid three men at sea announced by the United States Steamship Inspection Bureau. Hu declines attendance at Tennessee Society of New York banquet. New York mayors plan unemployment conference in Albany. Simmons refutes Klan hooded band allegations before Washington committee. Elizabeth plant employees drop 19 percent bonus plan after company talks. Japanese military delegation arrives in Washington for conference in Honolulu. United States may offer aid to prevent China Japan split. Steel industry hampered by lack of railroad demand. Briand insists France must stay armed until security assured. Moorish base taken by Spanish troops announced from Madrid. Izumo and Yakumo schoolships arrive at Balboa with 260 midshipmen including two princes.
Mixed boxing and baseball notes report Dominick Tortorieh offering Johnny Wil 20000 for a tattle with Pete Herma on Thanksgiving Day. Judge Landis says he will recommend a seven game world series amid baseball’s high hopes.
United States Ambassador Harvey to lay the Congressional Medal on the Unknown British Warrior tomb with General Pershing and Admiral Niblack attending. London and other cities faced unemployment protests with over 20,000 in London alone. France’s Barthon urged cutting military costs while Spain reports new potash discovery. Paris to fund 2 million francs for radium in hospitals. Bank of France notes 5.623 billion francs gold on hand. Yutel won Cesarewitch Stake at Newmarket with Charleville second and Market third. Berlin October beer festival exhausted 1,804,000 quarts at 13 to 14 percent alcohol. Amundsen courting two Norwegians and two planes for final North Pole trip. Peru revolts in Pla ra and Tumbes. New Zealand to attend Washington arms talks. Surplus obsolete warships to be sold for breaking up by British admiralty.
America's delegation to the disarmament conference held its first meeting in Secretary of State Hughes's office with Basil Miles appointed secretary. President Harding released a letter rejecting universal disarmament while urging practical steps and a constructive policy as the talks proceed. The agenda centers on program, policy, and advisory options to advance U S aims.
Prohibition agents seized books listing thousands of bootleg liquor purchasers in Long Island City after the arrest of six men. Deliveries went to clubs restaurants cafes and upscale apartments. Whisky priced at 24.50 a case yielded about 87 per buyer on average.
Washington reports a renewal of the contest over the late Senator Knox’s committee role with Senator Poindexter of Washington seeking Knox’s Foreign Relations post and Senator Wadsworth of New York also considered. The dispute brings treaty issues back into discussion.
Des Moines reports elevators across Iowa are paying farmers 20 cents per bushel for No 4 corn, the lowest price since 1897. The drop comes as farmers struggle with drought and a hard October freeze. crop yields are described as excellent in places, though cribbing has begun on over half the farms.
A joint conference of railway union chiefs and executives failed to agree on wage reductions. Executives urged a 10 percent wage cut to be passed as lower freight rates, while unions threatened further strikes after last July's 12 percent cut. Key leaders from trainmen engineers five men conductors and switchmen attended the talks.
Five robbers who drugged a bank manager and two clerks in Manitoba escaped with 40000 to 60000 dollars in cash and securities. A citizens posse surrounded them near Kile, leading to their capture after a rapid trail.
Washington reports the National Conference on Unemployment adjourned after debates between a majority manufacturers committee led by James A. Campbell and a minority led by Samuel Gompers. The majority urged repeal of the Adamson eight hour railroad rule and tax cuts, while the minority demanded no wage reductions and called for higher wages to sustain demand and full production.
In Washington Republicans in caucus voted to back a bill to increase the House of Representatives from 483 to 460 members. A sizable majority supported the measure while a sizable minority opposed it. Strong opposition emerged during the session.
An Anglo-Irish conference ended a two hour session with agreement to strengthen the truce. A joint sub committee proposed steps to curb sporadic disturbances in Ireland. No indication given on progress toward a general settlement.
The administration blocked House action on the Borat canal free toll bill until after the disarmament conference adjourned. Fear of embarrassment in international relations negotiations prompted the delay and grant of the postponement.
London authorities prepared for a possible revolution as unemployment protests in Trafalgar Square led to clashes with hundreds of mounted and foot police. Police could mobilize 16,000 officers within 30 minutes, with underground and omnibus services commandeered if needed. the public mood remained tense despite quiet conditions the following day.
Representative Hicks of New York declined a minister post offer. Prohibition costs top the federal outlay at 6 280 095 dollars last fiscal year. A House bill bans mails carrying betting odds on races and contests. Senate concurrence awaited. Prohibition officials warn against bootlegging liquor at public events. Administration officials debate foreign loan funding under a special commission. Senator Philander Knox honored by Congress with unprecedented joint adjournment. Director Forbes cites 62 000 disabled servicemen needing government support. Harding approves war loan refunding to allies and tariff extension to February 1. Ku Klux Klan leader William Simmons collapses after long interrogation.
The lesson reviews Paul’s three years of ministry, humility, faithfulness, and preaching repentance and faith. It covers his journey through Macedonia and Troas, the Eutychus incident, farewell to Ephesian elders, and his voyage delays at Tyre, Ptolemais, and Caesarea. It notes the Spirit’s guidance amid suffering and the charge to elders at Miletus, concluding with Paul’s reception in Jerusalem and his stay with Philip the evangelist.
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