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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
1
Edward W. Pickard reports on diplomacy in Europe as France and Great Britain settle the Upper Silesian dispute, while Britain cautions Germany and Italy over potential Ruhr actions amid Austro‑Polish tensions and the Silesian council’s plans. The piece covers Washington conference hints, Japan's stance, and ongoing European alignments.
Three North Carolina groups including the NC Press Association and the Charlotte Woman's Club back a major exhibit at the Made in Carolinas exposition. The Woman's Club will organize items showing women’s roles in industry, focusing on Civil War era homespun goods and manufacturing processes.
General John J. Pershing chief of staff arrived in Columbia at noon and spent the afternoon inspecting Camp Jackson and the citizens' military training camp.
Secretary Mellon authorized purchases of the Public Health Service hospital sites at Augusta Georgia and Oteen North Carolina for use by disabled soldiers. In other dispatches, American prisoners freed in Russia. London reports all U S prisoners released and leaving Russia via the American Relief Administration.
The Senate passed the agricultural credit bill backing loans by the War Finance Corporation to aid farm product exports. A monster British dirigible named R-2 will sail from Howden, England, August 25, bound for its station at Nakehurst, New Jersey.
Twelve loaded tank cars from El Dorado Arkansas were destroyed by fire after a derailment wreck near Bentley Louisiana. The incident caused an estimated loss of thirty thousand dollars and involved a train accident in the area.
Gold imports totaled 32 million dollars in the ten days ending July 20, marking the peak for any comparable period in the past three months. The figure reflects a strong upturn in demand and shows continued activity in Washington's gold market. The report highlights the seasonal rise and the sustained import of precious metals by the sector.
Montreal reports Italian steamship lines rerouting passenger traffic to Canada due to the United States restrictive immigration law. The shift reflects changes in transatlantic travel patterns as travelers seek alternatives to U.S. entry.
Army transport Camigny docked at Hoboken with 1400 American soldiers' bodies aboard. Memorial services planned at the pier to honor the fallen.
Washington officials discuss whether Almeri can claim a fair share of the world’s commercial tonnage as part of the Egypt cot on dispute. The London conference weighs the issue amid broader debates on mercantile access and naval power.
Washington officials say the War Finance Corporation may issue short term bonds soon to fund agricultural and railroad relief if Congress approves enabling legislation. They anticipate $50 million to $100 million initial issues in six to twelve months at the lowest prevailing rates, possibly as low as 6 1/2 percent.
Negotiations are underway with a group of ten German farmers and their families who plan to migrate to the United States this fall to settle on a tract of cut-over timberland in the Mississippi Delta, officials announced.
West Palm Beach Florida Lieutenant W Milton Farrow aged 72 a former world champion rifle shot staged a comeback before the local rifle and revolver club by making ten successive bulls eyes a perfect 50 at 400 yards and thrilling spectators.
London to Daily News reports Giovanni Martinelli will succeed Hurico Caruso as lead tenor at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Also notes guerilla warfare by Bolshevik forces along eight fronts near Riga Latvia per official Bolshevik report.
R Dun & Co. reports 1,444 commercial failures in the United States last month totaling 42,774,163 dollars, a rise of 120 from June. Rail service between Moscow and Kiev is cut to about one train weekly for freight and passengers. The first bale of new Georgia cotton sold at auction on the cotton exchange for 50 cents per pound, with proceeds going to charity.
Poston known as Kid Gleason manager of the Chicago White Sox asserts none of the players tied to the World Series conspiracy charges will ever play for any club under his management. The stance undercuts potential forgiveness or return to major league duties.
Washington reports the investigation of Internal Revenue Bureau affairs has been completed. Commissioner Blair announced alleged leaks of tax information are under scrutiny.
In Uniontown Pennsylvania the Du Pont powder mill near Orienm suffered a violent explosion that wrecked the plant and nearby homes. Four men are confirmed killed and windows miles away were shattered by the blast.
Unconfirmed reports allege former Emperor Charles of Austria has left Hertstein and is in Hungary awaiting an opportunity to launch a coup against the Allies. The claims describe a secretive movement and potential preparations, with authorities cautious about the veracity of the rumors.
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