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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1919
Page
3
A compact round up of major global developments across politics economics and conflicts reported over the past week. Key nations in focus include leaders grappling with elections reforms diplomacy and security challenges shaping international relations.
A sprawling summary notes Pierre Le Noir’s dramatic escape from a firing squad near Vincennes. It also covers Canadian bandits robbing a mail train near Hatake Quebec, Mexico paying a ransom, and Allied tensions over the Shantung settlement. U.S. President Wilson tours California to promote the peace treaty and American Legion incorporation. Debates on Germany’s treaty, Japanese return of Kino Chan, and relief actions after hurricanes are also described along with drafts of labor talks and a fatal freight explosion in Tennessee.
A brief survey of notable happenings at the North Carolina capitol and across the state as recorded for Herald readers. The roundup highlights political developments, civic actions, and public affairs shaping the year.
A brief note states the price of cotton seed at 15 100 for a low cost option and calls for remedy of the situation.
Gov T Bickett faces a protest over low North Carolina cottonseed prices as Dr Clinener Poe cites Alabama and South Carolina offers. Alabama’s cottonseed oil mills plan to pay $1 per ton in December, with South Carolina mills following after a conference with farmer representatives. Protests say even these rates are too low. A portrait hunt for Governor Caswell’s likeness resurfaces amid the Historical Commission effort to verify an authentic image. Col William Caswell of Knoxville claims a Caswell portrait exists in Philadelphia and a copy was made, sparking discussion on the governor’s legacy and the early republic.
Six members of the state board assign counties to groups with each member in charge of a set. A T Allen oversees five Raleigh area counties and the headquarters. Miss Mattie Parrott covers 21 northeastern counties. Dr Giles has 22 western counties. Dr Highsmith takes 19 east central counties. Mrs Johnson handles 18 west central counties. BR Hodge, son of the state historians, returned from a Washington conference on preserving war records. Governor Bickett names the reconstruction commission to study postwar needs and coordinate with authorities. Bart Gatling, Wayland Cooke, and J J Purriss appear in Washington before a congressional committee on postal conditions and salaries.
The North Carolina Wholesale Grocin Association is chartered with home in Goldsboro. Prominent incorporators include T. H. Holmes of Goldsboro and F. E. Mantagen of Wilmington. The association aims to promote fellowship and ethical business among wholesale grocers and to minimize questionable practices. A short course for fertilizer sales and managers will run September 20 to October at the College under Dean De Williams, covering fertilizer use, farming relations, and crop needs.
The Animal Industry Division plans peanut experiments at Loft Park to measure how peanuts soften hogs and how quickly body firmness returns. Dan T. Gray announces a joint arrangement with the federal bureau for this line of study. Geran resigns from the Barend of Vital Statistics as Dr Register takes charge of epidemiology. Dr. Register, ex Jamestown physician and former legislator, advances to deputy state registrar. The scope includes aligning vital statistics with epidemiology. Electric control conformity efforts resume as State Electrical Inspector Cannady tours cities for standard status.
The report covers the Corporation Commission traveling to Washington for hearings on proposed freight rate increases, with Attorney General Manning as counsel. It lists new North Carolina corporations including Barnesfarret Co. of Tarboro and Albemarle Coal and Ice Company of Albemarle with their capital details and incorporators. Also noted is Governor Bickett commuting Will Davis Heate’s death sentence to one year in prison following race riot events in Winston-Salem, amid doubts of guilt from officials and prosecutors. Finally, the Pen der County state experiment farm reports beneficial grape culture demonstrations, especially for scuppamong varieties, attracting visitors from across the region.
The Cumberland Railway and Power Co operates its first street car in Fayetteville and plans lines toward Haymount Camp Bragg Raeford and Cape Fear river docks. The company bought power plants in Benson F Oaks Kenly Micro Princeton and expanded its franchise and operations across the region.
Reporters note no decisive progress as labor strikes continue with widespread concessions and a prolonged battle ahead. Analysts warn the outcome remains uncertain as unions and employers negotiate amid mounting pressure.
The coast tour ends in Los Angeles with hearty approval. Officials and supporters celebrate the successful culmination as attendees praise the event's impact and future prospects in the region.
The opening day of the steel strike sees 254000 workers reported in opposition to management while seven injured in New Castle, Pennsylvania. President Wilson headlines a Pacific coast tour urging ratification of the peace treaty amid large crowds and strong cross party support.
London reports say the Italian government appeals to Allied powers to send an Allied force excluding Italians to oust D Annunzio from Plame. American naval authorities in control of the Adriatic reportedly declined aid as final decisions from Washington or the Paris peace delegates loom.
In Athens Georgia a group of black residents adopted resolutions endorsing white lynchers of Obe Cox, a Black man accused of assaulting and murdering a white farmer’s wife. A mob of about 1,000 men conducted a 24 hour manhunt, capturing Cox and burning his body after he was shot. Cox had been under indictment for attacking a white woman and is said to have confessed before death.
Washington reports Senator Overman returns from Salisbury where he visited the ailing Mr Overman and finds North Carolina broadly for the League of Nations with limited local opposition. He cites encouraging sentiment among the people he met.
Key West Cuban consul Milord reported no trace found after searches for 40 twelve ngers and 88 crew members of the Valbanera, the Spanish passenger steamer sunk off Rebecca Shoal about 40 miles from Key West. Divers reported no new evidence as investigations continued.
Chattanooga Tenn The Southern railway system opened a three day conference here with attention on a possible strike by the Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks. Strike ballots had been distributed and clerks were told not to ballot until the conference finishes its deliberations.
Washington report notes a freight car shortage jeopardizes road construction. The civil clue shows the shortage hinders movement of gravel and other road making materials, risking delays to the year's work. M. L. Cunningham chaired a committee including W. T. Fuullis and R. T. Pennell, state engineers in North Carolina and other southern states.
In Freeport Pennsylvania attorney general Palmer calls for an absolute six month armistice to ease postwar economic restructuring. He says a war pause would lift stresses, boost production, and lead to easier living, warning against class demands that use coercion to gain advantage.
Reports from the storm center show Corpus Christi suffering more than 20 million dollars in property damage and a rising death toll. Efforts to recover bodies in the bay continue with little progress despite ongoing search work.
In Savannah former Macon fireman J. Sullivan was seized by Police Chief Woods on Mayor Stewart’s orders and shipped to Macon. Sullivan planned to call a firefighters meeting to advocate unions. Mayor Stewart warned unions are banned in Savannah police and fire departments and any joining member will be fired.
Watertown N Y. Secretary of State Lansing urges ratification without delay or change in his first public remarks since Senate hearings. The report quotes Lansing claiming the public would defeat the treaty if its contents were known, linking to William G. Tul Hitt’s earlier testimony.
Parla proposes a peace time army of 350000 and a shortened three year service to one year. The plan calls up 200000 conscripts annually and 150000 volunteers, totaling 4 million in a war footing for the French army.
Washington sources say Villa intends a fresh push against Carranza, with a strategic shift away from the border to avoid provoking U S forces. The report notes a buildup from his recent Juarez headquarters and hints at continued aggressive movements.
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