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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
2
A compact overview of key events across state, national, and world fronts. Brief notes mark political moves, economic shifts, and major developments, highlighting names, places, dates, and outcomes in concise items for quick reading.
A digest covering fuel ration schemes for coal via spot sales, prison camp escapes in Tennessee, and denials of a flour famine. Also reports of a Pennsylvania railgun attack injuring four soldiers, court martial of Houston riot soldiers, and deaths from grain alcohol. Global fronts feature Russia republic news, Kerensky and Kornilov clashes, and British American wartime notes.
Governor Bickett appoints the North Carolina Liberty War Council to manage the Million Dollar Fund for Libraries for soldiers and sailors. The panel includes Clarence Johnson and multiple regional leaders from Charlotte Greensboro Durham Raleigh and more. The council maps district divisions Charlotte Greensboro Durham Merriet Raleigh Durham Wake Forest and others for state outreach. A Justice Department agent reports papers on T M Stikeleather of Iredell County moving toward arrest for offering $25 to Bribe Dr. Nicholson to exempt a tenant from drafts. Dorsey Phillips gathered testimonies and affidavits.
The Herald reports a record of important events at the capitol and across North Carolina, detailing political developments, legislative actions, and notable happenings affecting state affairs for readers. It chronicles sessions, votes, and public-interest occurrences shaping the state's course.
Information from Washington indicates the cottonseed crushing and refining industry may come under controls similar to those for sugar. A Washington meeting between industry representatives and the food administration discussed regulation, suggesting licensing and hoarding prevention. R H Mason travels to Ohio seeking two carloads of purebred Jersey cattle for dairy farming. Most cattle will be bought for citizens in Harnett and Granville counties. The Harnett calf club is showing strong starts as local farmers order purebred cattle.
Governor Bickett reports Brigadier General Cruse has added Carolina yams and all sweet potatoes to the army ration following his appeal to Congress and the War Department. The exchange centers on ensuring sweet potatoes become a staple supply for soldiers, with Cruse confirming the decision after official consideration.
North Carolina National Guard units no longer grant discharges through the adjutant general. Applications must go through the War Department. The guard ceased Aug 5 when drafted into federal service, now part of national armed forces. General Young notes many improper discharge requests. family members often file for soldiers. Preservation of sweet potatoes urged. Extension Circular No. 30 outlines storage methods and a successful Wil lard storage house. Growers urged to request copies to prepare for fall handling. Prizes totaling 300 for teachers on essays Why the United States Is at War, with state and national contests. Addresses and contest details provided for NC teachers. Charters issued for Piedmont Hosiery Mills Lawn Dale and Lawndale Auto Company Wilson amended charter to raise capital.
Governor Bickett spoke under the Four Minute Men banner in Raleigh urging absolute national unity in the World War effort. He warned that divided support could empower Germany, urged every citizen to choose a side, and praised those serving at the front while calling for unwavering resolve to defeat the Kaiser. Separately, Morganton’s head nurse Miss Nannie I. Kersey has resigned for health reasons after years of service at the state hospital.
J Wesley Helms, 21, was brought before United States Commissioner M L Flow on a charge of failing to register for the draft. He was bound over to the federal court in Charlotte which convenes the first Monday in October. Initially he denied reaching majority, but government evidence compelled admission of age.
Germany issues regrets to Sweden and to Argentina regarding expressions used by Luxburg. The move signals diplomatic caution and concern over wording in international exchanges.
The government declares the Russian Republic proclaimed and outlines steps deemed necessary to strengthen the organization and its authority. The statement emphasizes consolidating power and affirming leadership.
Conflicting telegrams from Berlin and Buenos Aires outline Germany’s regret over Luxburg contacts and a call for safe conduct so he can return to Berlin. Argentina awaits a formal note before further steps, amid broader belligerent communications and a looming crisis.
Legislation to shield soldiers civil and property rights during the war proposes a moratorium on certain actions. The soldiers and sailors rights bill aims to suspend civil suits and enforceable judgments, toll statutes of limitations, prevent eviction of families, and protect military debt and land rights while service continues. The measure, drafted by the Judge Advocate General Crowder and Secretary Baker, seeks early enactment with administration backing.
Greensboro federal judge James E. Boyd granted Mrs. Anna L. Robinson petition seeking a restraining order to stop Gaston Means from disposing of Mrs. Maude A. King property. A receivership order named an Asheville trust company as receiver for the property in the wake of the Concord, North Carolina, killing.
The Surgeon General reports generally good health afloat and ashore. Measles and mumps are present, with mumps more prevalent. around 10 measles cases weekly overall, and San Francisco shows several measles and mumps. General Kal edines resigns as hetman. Don Cossacks council cannot obey due to General Kaidines engagement.
Heavy rainfall in eastern North Carolina triggered numerous washouts and a wrecked train near Wilmington. Roads, bridges, and cutoffs washed away, rail service disrupted with seven washouts on the Atlantic Coast Line Wilmington to Goldsboro segment. A derailment injured the engineer and two negroes, as crews rush from Waycross and Florence to repair the damage and restore service.
Washington sites tentatively chosen for area reconstruction hospitals to aid soldiers wounded in Europe. Major General Gorgas announced the selections of large population centers: Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Chicago, St Paul, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Kansas City, St Louis, Memphis, Richmond, Atlanta and New Orleans.
Washington report states the war credits bill authorizes bonds totaling 11.538 billion dollars, the largest of its kind. The Senate approved without a roll call or dissent, with minor changes to DIN provisions while bond amounts and treasury powers remained unchanged.
Washington announces federal child labor act will govern employment at cantonments and government reservations. It bars under fourteen and restricts hours for fourteen to sixteen, requiring age certificates from employers or federal certificates where state-issued IDs are unavailable. Washington plans for small consumers coal needs include requisitioning pot coal at mines and controlled sale via government fixed prices, with state fuel administrators to determine extra requirements.
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