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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1919

Page

3

Suppression of Sinn Fein groups across Ireland reported

Reports from Belfast quote Viscount French threatening drastic measures to maintain law. Irish Sinn Fein parliament and organizations are proclaimed suppressed. Connections to European events include Allied warnings, Bolshevik dispatches, and unrest in Germany and Syria with broader postwar shaping of the region.

Viscount French Lord Leutenant Ireland Belfast Fiities Sinn Arnheim Haa Germay Rall Wiy Unrecht Herbert Hoover Europe Admiral Kokchak Id Ovik Wirelow Moscow Admilral Kolchak Aktuliskurth Karl Renner Mithan St. Germain Jane Minune Hatntinnige Nation Assembly Cerwin Gatholles Havana Wileh Syria Dymanuus Howell Madeen Hanting Germany

Heralds Review of North Carolina Capitol Events

The Herald presents a review summarizing important state events at Raleigh and across North Carolina. It notes legislative actions, political developments, and notable activities affecting government, economy, and public life for readers.

Herald’s Review of North Carolina Capitol Herald

Railroads Are of Most Importance Says Governor

Governor Bickett emphasizes railroads as vital to state progress urging investment and policy support to improve lines and speeds. He argues a strong rail network boosts commerce, defense, and regional development across municipalities.

Senate talks railroads and public utility control

State lawmakers debate the role of government in railroads and public utilities as a potential strike and wartime logistics issue looms. Discussion touches on transferring vehicles to state control and preserving war history in North Carolina.

North Carolina Lessoy Tx North Cyrstina Department of War Iittories Commission General Assemble

Record of North Carolina Bank Deposits Surges During War Years

North Carolina banks reported unprecedented deposits from 1917 to 1919, with current and savings accounts rising sharply. The Fifth Federal Reserve District notes nationwide growth in savings and waving deposits, totaling over 14.7 million dollars in the state and highlighting 497 banks in operation.

North Carolina Liberty Bunda North Carolin Banks Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Iks Fifth Federal Rescue United States

Insurance License Revoked for New York Firm in North Carolina

The Glone and Rut gore Wire Insurances Company of New York had its license revoked by the insurance commissioner Daniel R. Young after a hearing. The licenses of some ninety year representatives in North Carolina were cancelled, eliminating the firm from writing fire insurance in the state. The action follows a dispute over policies that varied from the standard North Carolina fire policy. An Attorney General opinion states the Governor has no power to initiate such investigations or to create machinery for investments in North Carolina.

Liver Missouri Wilson St Paul Minn Wests Biewort America Nias Mercier Helwiuiy New York City Uringlie Melgium Acrenicun Eynipilly Reiny Delta Gwhitle Yauid Reibure Ning Nirvindts Ning Nirvindts Ue Uhitty Curvdeh Maan Binnie Howton Terre Atlanta TNO Senate Albi Mab Winnow Welch Nivnionill Neago Guodieiet Dloctiing Shen Ny & Vy Muer Standard Star Car Company Tie Potion Macauntiel Wilia Machine Gun Company O Foree Knox County Tennessun Tts Peleus Mary Giatady Maye Souily Lyte Boston Moss Seollay Square Admirel Nodman Magship New Mexico San Franscisco Victoria B.C San Antonio Tex Preas Globe and Rutgers Insurance Comming Henry P. Lane Insuranee Company Paul W. Schenck Greenshore Glone and Rutgore Wire Insurances Company New York Mildstoner Daniel R. Young North Carolina JS Maemning Charlotte

Water systems on farms show low installation costs

Engineering specialist Mr WR Re hoy demonstrates home pumped hydraulic ram water systems on farms with minimal exterior work. Installation costs cited around 45 to 525 dollars. Separate items note a six day campaign to boost American Legion membership in North Carolina and a ROTC drill at North Carolina State College led by Major Harvey and Captain Rodnby with War Department sergeants assisting.

WR Rehoy Servier Vie Pi Nient Te American Legion North Carolina Court Coust Reserve Officers’ Training Corps of North Carolina State Charles N. Harvey Efile George B. Rodnby National Army 17Th Cavalry War Department State College

Shipman Takes Charge Of North Carolina Employment Service

The commissioner of Tab or and printing has returned from Washington after conferring with federal employment leaders. Mr Shipman begins a year long assignment directing the state's employment service and will reorganize it with a free hand. He plans to move state offices to the state building soon.

Shipman Tabor Washington North Carolina

Diphtheria Warning From Charlotte Health Officer

Four types of diphtheria cases have appeared since September 1 prompting Dr. G Hudson to urge strict precautions. He notes early detection and prompt reporting to physicians can curb spread, with the disease showing four forms from skin sores to windpipe onset.

Charlotte G. Hudson Ry Cane Hudson

Automobile Collision Kills Two Injures Three Others

A street crash involving Wikodh Fi resulted in two deaths and three injuries. Emergency crews responded to the scene as investigators began examining the cause. Local authorities did not release names pending notification.

Newspaper Men among Wilson party killed in Columbia highway crash

The Wilson presidential party returning to Portland and two other editors were killed in an autos crash on the Columbia highway. Injured include Robert T. Squall of the Philadelphia Public Ledger and Stanley Raynolds of the Baltimore Sun.

Portland Hen Allen Cleveland Plain Dealer Wilson James A. Patterson Ore Columbia Highway Robert T. Squall Philadelphia Publo Ledger Stanley Raynolds Baltimore Sun Stall Serine Raynoldé Wilton Patterson Hine Tim Arthur D. Salivan Oregon Snail Stamil Suathers

Corpus Christi Appeals for Aid as Flood Strikes Gulf City

The city of Corpus Christi appeals for help after floodwater and storm damage. Authorities estimate up to 25% of the population affected with 4,000 homeless and $8.1 million in property damage. A relief train from San Antonio with tents blankets medical supplies and food is ordered to aid the city.

Nutley Tex Fe Gulf Gulf Corpus United States Army San Antonio Corpax Christi

Force at Fiume Now Numbers Twenty-Five Thousand

Paris reports that about 25 000 soldiers are in Fiume with 26 000 rain troota and other troops on site. The Thruit and Frenel tout have left the city lowering their flags as d Annunzio’s quest loses ground. Reinforcements are said to come from deserters from the rrne, fueling fears the Sit government may fall amid denunciations.

Fiume Paris Hora Tha Thruit Frenel d'Annuneio Rrne Sit d'Annunzio

Non Partisan League Leaders Convicted in Jackson County Jail

Townley and Gilbert, high officials in the National Nonpartisan League, were sentenced by Judge B C Down to three months in Jackson County Jail for conspiring to teach disloyalty. The defendants, A C Townley and Joseph Gilbert, were convicted on July 12.

Jackson A. C. Townley National Non Parthsan Jeanne Joseph Gilert Jackson County B.C Down Townlay Gilbert

McCumber Minority Report on Treaty 18 Rejections

Washington report describes Senator McCumber Republican North Dakota urging rejection of all amendments to the German peace treaty and modifications to reservations. He abstained from the party majority report and aligned with Democrats on several amendments and reservations.

McCumber Washington Senate Ikota Republica

President Wilson and Wife Do Portland Visit Report

President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson arrived in Portland with Tear Admiral Gra son and Secretary Tamulty. The party planned an auto trip along the Columbia highway to Crown Point and back via Gresham to open Multnomah county fair and manufac turers and land products show.

Portland Ore Avian Wilson Grason Tamulty Columbia Highway Crown Point Gresham

Gompers Calls Meeting of Affiliated Labor Groups

Cleveland learns that Samuel Gompers has called a meeting of twenty four AFL affiliated organizations for September 20 in Pittsburg. They will consider his recommendation to postpone the steel strike until after the Washington industrial conference.

Cleveland Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Pittsburg Gompery Washington

Alveston Weathered Storm With Little Loss

A storm swept Alveston again but settled with minimal damage and no reported casualties. Residents remained cautious as winds eased and safety measures stayed in place.

Alveston

Galveston Weathered Tropical Storm With Light Wind

The tropical storm struck Galveston causing seawater flooding in the business district and north island areas. Huge waves broke on the seawall but caused no material wind damage. The Bay Ridge causeway railroad bridge and two thousand feet of track were washed out cutting mainland access. Residents remained calm as midnight brought light wind and no rain while streets emptied.

Galveston Tex Uide Bisinous

Compensation Under War Risk Act Doubled for Disabled Veterans

Washington advances through a unanimous vote to double monthly War Risk Act payments to disabled soldiers sailors and families. Changes set single men at 49 dollars, a son with wife or child at 90, a man with wife and one child at 145, and a man with wife and two or more children at 100, expanding eligibility and amounts.

Washington Tony Pouniry

Food Control Act Passes With Penalty Clause

Washington The food control act passed by the Senate includes penalties of a 6000 dollar fine and up to two years imprisonment for profiteering. The bill, urged by President Wilson and Attorney General Palmer, targets hoarding destroying or monopolizing food and other necessities and extends to fertilizers and agricultural machinery.

Wilson Palmer

Women of the South Led in Red Cross Work

Washington women in Red Cross work produced nearly 104000 snoevlters rolls of bandages and other relief articles for soldiers sailors and refugees during the war. Southern women contributed about 28 percent of the total national value.

RED Cross Washington South American Red Cross National Woemen

Indian Subscribes $200,000 to Baptist Fund

Nashville wires Bonthit headquarters that Jackson Harytt of Henrietta Oklahoma full blood Creek Indian subscribes $200,000 to the $75,000,000 fund. Dr Wiley of Oklahoma reports the donation.

Nashville Wiley Oklahoma Jackson Harytt Henrietta Okla

Strike Deferred to Washington Conference

New York reports that United States Steel Corporation strikes for September 2 will be postponed until after the Industrial conference in Washington, called for October by President Wilson. Information came from Sam Gompers headquarters via a member of the labor leader’s party.

New York United States Steel Corporation Washington Wilson Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor

Steamer Barnstable Sinks Off Georgia Coast

The steamer Barnstable sailing from Savannah to Havana foundered in rough northeast seas off the Georgia coast. Twelve crew members are missing including Captain Moor, while fifteen survived a late night ordeal and were rescued at St Catherine Island before being landed at Isle of Hope near Savannah.

Savannah Que Havanna Georgia Captain Moor St. Cathering Island Isle of Hope

Mooney Case Sparks Northwest Labor Strike Fears

Seattle representatives of the Washington State Federation of Labor warned President Wilson of continuing labor unrest in the Pacific Northwest. They said a nationwide strike in sympathy with Thomas J. Mooney, who sought clemency for 1916 San Francisco bomb outrages, could be hard to prevent.

Seattle Wash Washington State Federation of Labor Wilson Pacific Northwest Thomas J. Mooney San Francisco

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