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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1918
Page
2
A seven day digest highlighting major happenings across nations. Key developments include political changes, economic shifts, conflicts, and diplomacy efforts shaping global affairs. Reports summarize who acted, where, and the potential impact on international relations and markets.
The article surveys draft rumors amid General Crowder statements and federal policy, notes political figures like Medill McCormick and James Hamilton Lewis, and reports on Louisiana orange yields, narcotics law, and South Carolina politics. It mentions railroad regional classifications, historic Metz, and military mobilization figures, framing a broad wartime snapshot.
Washington reports an ongoing inquiry into the cotton sector by the War Industry Board. Gen Jan Smuts contends that Germans cannot expect better peace terms. London notes Turkish activity near the Bulgarian border amid postwar spoils disputes. The US focuses on protecting troop convoys as French lines near St Quentin hold firm and La Fere gate is near.
Descriptions of Allied and American troops repelling German offensives. Reports mention large prisoner captures, movement of forces toward the Pasifal defensive line, and British Prime Minister Lloyd George urging durable peace. Emperor William and German leaders express war aims, while Allied commanders praise soldier conduct and continued advances across major fronts.
The Heralds Review provides a record of important events across the Capitol and state, compiling developments for Herald readers. It notes political actions, civic occurrences, and notable happenings in Raleigh and communities statewide.
Governor Bickett received a national invitation to speak in Denver Albuquerque and Turton as a peace effort grows with 120 attendees at the Denver event. Food administration tightens price controls while cattle purchases aim to bolster Shorthorn herds across several states. Lieutenant Donald McRae of Thomasville returns from France to train as an instructor at an army camp with North Carolina officers joining Camp Dix assignments.
JM Matthews Mecklenburg county superintendent of education reports on President Wilson urging maintenance of school efficiency nationwide through the present term. The President notes that last year’s school efficiency exceeded expectations but warns that ongoing war could dampen public interest in schools.
Official notice informs exhibitors and public there will be no 1918 State Fair as grounds are turned over to the government for a tank training camp. War Department encampment involves six 15,000 men. Secretary Joseph E Pogue emphasizes plans for the greatest fair in association history in 1919 regardless of encampment.
The state Board of Health announces the appointment of Mrs Kate Brew Vaughn as director of the Bureau of Child Hygiene. The new bureau will tackle infant mortality in North Carolina and advise mothers, especially young ones. The article lists infant death figures and notes ongoing war related concerns amid another section on insurance and fuel conservation.
Governor Hickett appoints nine North Carolina delegates to the American Prison Association congress in New York City from October 14 to 18, 1928. Appointees include Rev N C Hughes of Halifax Dr A B Varner of Lexington Hon J R Collie of Raleigh J Bushes of Raleigh A B Macfarlane of Winston Salem Hon R F Beasley of Raleigh W H Love of Gastonia T J Caudle of Wadesboro Miss Agner McNaughton of Jackson Springs.
Contagious enthusiasm surrounds new military training regulations as UNC fills dorms and prepares for a high influx of students this fall. Administrators expect full housing and campus as students arrive in a moving pattern this year. Coal dealers in Charlotte limit deliveries to one ton per customer to ease winter supply. Raleigh hosts western North Carolina apple show in Asheville November 12 to 14 with premiums around 275 dollars. Liberty loan drive updates indicate Mecklenburg county receiving about one tenth of NC total allotment with Ad Club appointing publicity chief.
General Julian S Carr praised Durham county soldiers at Camp Jackson noting their cheerful demeanor and well kept surroundings. After reviewing camp details he remarked the men seem well housed and cared for, suggesting he might pursue a role with the federal service.
President Wilson quickly rejects a proposed peace feeler from Germany. The terse statement dismisses negotiable terms and signals ongoing U.S. resolve in the war. No further details provided in the readable text.
Americans launch assault in the Mikiel sector along the front amid ten mile depth updates. The opposing Huns are driven back as forces engage in the ongoing battle and report progress.
Washington announces an unconditional rejection of the Austrian Hungarian proposal for an unofficial belligerents conference. Secretary Lansing states the US will accept no peace talks under any other terms and will hand the reply to Sweden for transmission to Russia. Military actions continue with Haig advancing on St Mihiel and American troops pressing near Verdun, taking prisoners and pushing toward German lines.
American headquarters in Lorraine claim the St Mihiel salient is obliterated and enemy strength reduced by four divisions. German high command says it would be glad to be rid of the salient, but may have lost around 15 000 men, over 100 guns, and vast quantities of equipment and supplies.
Washington draft call announced by Provost Marshal General Crowder sends 181,838 men to army camps before October 14. Quotas by state include 142,000 white registrants train Oct 7–11. remainder, 39,? nonwhite, in two groups Sept 25–Oct 2 and Oct 16. North Carolina must furnish 1,974. South Carolina 793. Virginia 1,343.
Washington reports another blow against German fines is momentarily expected as a reply to peace proposals. Military officials anticipate several simultaneous attacks on the Flanders front, around Laon, and the American front at Saint Mihiel, with Foch directing the operations.
Franco American troops attacking the German line on the western flank of the St Mihiel salient overcame heavy resistance. They fought through forests and thickets wedged with barbed wire as part of last week’s offensive, with action concentrated along that front.
In fair weather our aviators aided by the American army carried out extensive operations. There were numerous combats with fourteen enemy planes brought down or driven out of action and seven balloons set on fire. Our airmen attacked with machine guns and bombs, dropping 6500 kilograms of explosives on enemy concentrations.
American troops in France are instructed to kill on the spot any person who surrenders or spreads surrender slogans during battle. Originating with a division and adopted army wide after a German attack at Fismes on August 27, the order declares such alarms to be traits of enemies or cowardice. It states there is no time to verify identity and any disperser of panic should be shot.
The report credits General Pershing's army with success in pushing the enemy from a Verdun salient. Officials note this achievement marks the emergence of a full third American army, joining the French and British forces after months of relentless effort.
New York City voters flocked to registration centers as the city raised a nearly million strong force for overseas service under General Pershing. The process moved swiftly with heavy nighttime registration in areas where employers had not released workers.
Washington measure to stabilize Liberty bonds by exempting larger holdings from income tax was ordered reported favorably by the ways and means committee. Senate action was expected without delay and the bill could be effective before the fourth Liberty loan campaign begins.
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