28 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1919
Page
1
The Shipping Board today reduced trans Atlantic freight rates from $22.50 to $7.50 per bale, signaling a dramatic cut to cotton transport costs. The action aims to ease shipping expenses for exporters and bolster trade activity across Atlantic routes.
Cotton mill owners convene in Raleigh to settle on an equitable form of legislation regarding the child labor issue.
Government forces seize Wilhelmshaven Germany occupying banks and public buildings including the courthouse in a bold action. Details on casualties or international responses are not provided in the fragment.
Southern senators announced a shift in trans Atlantic freight rates on cotton cutting costs from 22.50 to 7.50 per bale, effective immediately. Senator Pollock of South Carolina says the order raises the price of cotton by about three percent penand.
Paris Jan 28 The French press credits President Wilson with proposing, during yesterday’s German colonies discussion, a plan to place the territories under the guardianship of the League of Nations which would appoint a minister to oversee them.
German volunteers halted Bolshevik forces marching on Libau on the Baltic coast of Courland. Bolshevists reportedly forced back across the Lindau River with heavy losses, according to a dispatch picked up by the Zeitung Ammittan.
Representative Heflin of Alabama asked the House to direct the Justice Department to investigate the New York Cotton Exchange. He argued the exchange harmed cotton prices by driving them from 37 to 24 cents, claiming the South has suffered millions. He warned spinners and growers against current prices and noted governors urged holding cotton until it reached 30 cents.
Berlin rumor claims Rosa Luxemburg was shot on January 15 and remains alive at a friend's home. Dispatch notes she would be concealed there to await a chance to flee the German capital.
Dr Brown Ayers president of the University of Tennessee died today in Knoxville after a brief illness. The news comes from The Associated Press and reports his death on January 28.
The House Immigration Committee approved a bill prohibiting general immigration for four years after the peace treaty is signed. This AP report from Washington notes the action taken on January 21.
Paris reports that General Pershing plans to dispatch American troops home by April at a rate of 300,000 per month. Miss Claude Knight has traveled from Rocky Mount to consult a specialist regarding Mr. J. C. Riddick’s condition this morning.
The Third American Army, based in Coblenz, adopts a blue circular insignia with a red inner circle and white AT letters. All officers and enlisted men in the army of occupation may wear the patch as part of their uniform.
In Raleigh mill owners push to inspect factories under a state program with child labor controls while opposing Shipman plan. Senate proposes automobile license tax to fund highway building, aiming to replace bond needs for federal highway funds. Billy Sunday to speak in Raleigh with Navy secretary chaperone. soldiers overseas and parade plans face timing and approval uncertainties.
London reports say about two hundred thousand workers across the United Kingdom and Ireland are idle due to strikes with Belfast bearing a large share of the action. In London workers demand shorter hours while keeping existing wages and privileges from the era of longer shifts.
The Daily Mail Belfast report says 100000 workers across 26 trades join a citywide strike. The shutdown hits theatres saloons bakeries laundries and tram services while electric and gas workers demand a forty hour week and grave diggers join the walkout.
Trustees studied whether to open the Scotland Neck Graded School on Monday or close until fall. They instructed RD Jenkins to gather patron opinions and report by Wednesday evening for a final decision.
Spartacan forces seized Wilhelmshaven Germany occupying banks and public buildings. Leaders ordered court martial of opponents and a slaughter is anticipated. Railway traffic to and from Wilhelmshaven has been stopped.
Congress passed the one hundred million dollar famine relief bill requested by President Wilson. The conference report was adopted by both houses without debate and the measure now proceeds to the president for signature.
The Associated Press reports President Wilson signed a Paris proclamation easing near beer production rules. The order removes prior restrictions on manufacture stimulating relief for the brewing industry and related trades.
Religious services were held in the castle chapel yesterday for the birthday of William of Hohenzollern. Except for the ceremony the former emperor and empress spent the day in their usual quiet manner.
The Associate in Paris reports two full corps have assembled to march against the Poles. German units are marching and eight train columns are moving through Frankfurt daily under orders, per a Zurich dispatch quoted by Petit Journal.
Market bulletin lists cotton prices and indices with figures such as 21 2 2st and 2E.01 2H.51, offering a nominal snapshot of current activity and listing entities involved in the exchange.
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