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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
'NEWBERRY loses
in BRIBERY TR|A
SENTENCED TO IMPRISONMENT
FOR TWO YEARS AND ALSO 4
is FINED $4,000.
BROTHER SHARES HIS FATE
The Senator win Retain HIS Seat In
Upper House Unless that Body
Decides Against Such Action. "a

Grand Rapids, Mich.-Truman H.
Newberry junior United states sena
tor from Michigan, was convicted by
a jury OF having conspired criminally
inl91S to violate the election laws. He
was sentenced by Judge Ciarance w
Sessions to two years Imprisonment
and fined $4,000, released on bond
pending an appeal, and at once is
sued statement declaring his in
tention to retain his seat in the upper
house, unless that body decides other.
wise, or the supreme court upholds
his conviction.
Sharing the fate of the senator were
his brother, John S. Newberry, and
10 campaign managers, including
Frederick Cody, New York, and Paul
H. King, Detroit. sBoth these men re.
ceived the limit sentence with their
chief
Charles II. Floyd, Detroit, was also
sentenced to two years in the peni
Tertiary, but was fined only half as
much as Newberry.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26

Fayetteville, Mrs. John w. Cross,
Of New York city, met with . fatal
accident near Manchester, when in
some manner unknown to her friends
she lost her balance and fen from =
horse. n
n. A. Rocksfeiler. of New York city.
q nephew 81 John D. Rockefeller, was
a little IN advance Of Mrs Cross when
the accident happened. Rockefeller's
opinion ii that Mrs Cross was thrown
from tho horse ~ reason o. some
quick moyennent On the part q the
animal
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
Divorces to Feature Court.

Lenoir. Especial term Of court has
been called for Caldwell county for
week beginning April for trial Of
both criminal and civil cases with
Judge Adams presiding. Z
This term is called for trial Of all
cases that were docketed for trial at
the February term which was called
of on account Of influenza Criminal
cases are calendared for the first
four days OF the week. These are to
be followed by civil cases, Of which
divorce cases make up a great ma
jority. -
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
FINAL REPORT PRESENTED ON
COTTON PRODUCTION IN 1918

Washington. Cotton production
amounted to>1l.S29755, equivalent 500
pound bales in the 1919 crop. the n.
nal ginning report of the census bu-
reau announced.
The crop of 1918 amounted to H.
04O.532 equivalent 500 pound bales
and that OF 1917 was 11,3O2,S75. The
department of agriculture. in Decem-
Der. estimated the 1919 crop at H.
100000 equivalent 500 pound bales.
Glnnings Of sea island by states
were:
Florida, 2,77s; Georgia, $50; South
Carolina, S,445.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
THE ANTi.sALooN LEAGUE N
IS suEoFoR 4.6os,5s

Atlanta, Ga.-Weddx& Vary Co,
printers, filed suit for AZ SO. against
the Anti.Saloon Leas bf America
here, alleged the ORD 4tion Is In.
solvent. " "a
The petition names defendants
THE Anti,Saloon League Of Anerica,
which also trades as ne information
al Anti.saloon League of America and
also the Anti-saloon League d Geor.
gia." and Ave individuals connected
with the league.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
BRYAN SAYS DEFEAT OF
TREATY is COLOSSAL CRIME.

New Haven, Conn-William Jen-
nings Bryan, who was on his way to
Boston from New York, in discussing
the rejection of the peace treaty, de-
clared:
1.-THE defeat of the treaty is CO.
lossal crime against our own coun-
try and the world. II we allow mi.
nority of the senate to dictate the pol.
icy Of the senate on this momentous
question we betray democracy and
turn our faces backward toward arbi-
trary power
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
New Flu In Only Two Counties

Only two counties in the State are
continuing to report influenza. and
health authorities believe that the last
OF the epidemic has been seen until
next fall when recurrence is expect
ed. Counties reporting were David
son with II cases and Wilson with
eight. Many counties have reported
that the epidemic is definitely over,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
Scale Committee on Coal
to Decide on Suspension

New York.-The anthracite mine OPP
orators were notified that the general
scale committee representing the mine
workers of the hard coal regions will
decide whether there shall be sus-
pension OF work April / pending the
outcome of negotiations for a new
wage agreement.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
Injured by street ear.

Durham Henry Radford, 17-yeaz-
old son Of c. H. Radford. is in the hos
pital minus the big toe on right foot
and the second one broken and bruis-
e. about the head. DR.. Che6tham's
automobile was wedged iengthwise be
tween two other machines, and man
In the rear was helping to get the car
bout when Radford, on bicycle,
swerved around the rear car from the
opposite side. struck this man, knock
ing him down and the boy was thrown
from the blycle and fell near pass
ing street car. which did the injuries.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
Simmons in The .llmeIlahs

Washington, (speciaf--Senat
Simmons is holding the limelight on
the German peace treaty. His pluck,
perslstency and good sense in deal.
ing with the unusual situation in the
senate is attracting nationwide at
tention and admiration.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
Conveys Band is Coming

Pat Conway's band and soloists, a
musical organization of international
fame, has been booked as the feature
attraction Of the Carolina Automotive
Exposition in this city April 1917.
The management of the big motor
exhibition considers itself very fortu-
nate in booking this musical at.
traction.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26

\3ItLU2 q, I1tIlcot baN Vhsh# A~sss'
po,is, Grover c. Cleveland, Bessemer
City, Sexton G. Rankin, McAdenville.
James R. Father, Callahan, George
H. Loflin. Salisbury, Van c. Hols-
houser. Rockwell, James II. Marshall,
Thomasville; VIM. F. Bowles, Mocks-
vile.
The farming interests alone OF this
state easily could finance the refund
ing, including interest, Of $4,000, 1000
issue of bonds for permanent highway
construction, It is indicated by fig-
ures made public by Col T. l.. Kirk
patrick. president Of the Charlotte,
Observation-Disclosures highway asso-
citation, the leaders Of the movement
to secure the enatment Of bill, au-
thorizing sub an Issue, during the spe-
ial session Of the legislature to be held
this summer.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
Physician Breaks the Law

For failure to comply with prnvi'
sions OF state vital statistics DR.. Hen
derson Irwin, of Eureka. Wayne coun-
ty. was convicted In court at Free
mont in two cases. and fined SIS In
addition TO costs Of $3.50.
DR.. Irwin had Professionally refused
to file berth certificates In cases
where he had been the attending
physician.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26

Raleigh Five miles Of hard sur
faced highway between Raleigh and
Garner, the first to be built in Wake
county under the supervision Of the
State Highway Commission, passed
the final inspection OF Vernon M
Peirse, division engineer of the Blu
reau of Public Roads and was accept
ed as completed.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26

Kinston.-The largest portable as
phalt mixer in the United States has
arrived here to prepare the top coat
ing for Lenoir county's concrete-as-
phalt roads, now being built on all
sides OF the city. The machine is to
be set up short distance beyond the
northeastern corner OF the city.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
Cat leads the Way

Z Grangemouth, Firth Of Forth, Scot
land Nine men Of the crew OF the
American cargo steamer Lake Eliko,
were saved from drowning recently
by thss instinct OF the ships cat to
swim toward the steamer in a storm
and darkness when their small boat
fioundered at midnight between the
ship and the shore. John Shortne. 80,
a sailor, Of Marlboro. Mass. and c.
mer Stroud. II, messroom boy, Of
North Carolina, were drowned.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26

Greensboro. --Manufactprers, bank
ers shippers, freight rate experts and
foreign trade specialists s,f North Car
olina, South catolina. Georgia and
Florida. arr gathercp here for the
opening Of the forsian trade confer
snce, called TO devise plans for ths en-
pansion Of the 94bort trade Of the
South Atlantic s{dies through their
ports IN general Adj through Whining
ton chsrIeston. Savannah, Brunswick
snd JacksenyIlle An particular. Thirty
elfes are REPRESENTED BY delegations
here.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26

Winston-Salem-Seven capital cases
are on the docket to go on trial at
the term Of the superior court. Six
of these are for murder and one for
burglary. There are nine defendants
in these seven cases. In addition
there are no less than 20 highway
robbery cases on the calendar.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
Ford Declines to Discuss
the Conviction Of Newberry

Detroit. - Henry Ford, democratic
opponent Of Truman H, Newberry in
the 1918 senatorial campaign, declin-
ed to discuss the conviction OF Sena-
tor Newberry and his associates. Ask.
ed for statement, Mr.. Ford said he
had nothing to say at this time.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
College Base Ball Schedule

The North Carolina State college
base ball schedule announced by
Manager R. p. Stacey. calls for "a
games, With II contests scheduled on
foreign soil.
In addition to the usual games
with other North Carolina institu-
tons, state will play the Baltimore
Orioles" at Goldsboro and Raleigh
and Yale, Maryland States and the
University Of South Carolina at
Raleigh.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
College EnreIIsment Large

The enrolment At state College
for the current year mas established
a new high mark in attendance at
the States technical institution. A
tabulation Of the registration BY
courses shows that 1896 young men
are preparing themselves for indus
trial pursuits.
This is the largest enrolment III
the history or the college.
The Freshman class Of s67 d larger
by y per cent than any other inconl-
ins class.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26

Lumberton,- The new county fight
is already being waged in "the State
OF Robertson" wv county advocates
have nominated ticket, the csndi-
dates being 1t is said in favor Of di.
viding Robertson into three counties.
The two new counties would be
known as Liberty" and Lafayette.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
smithnsId Sale Of Hogs

North Carolina hog raisers from
nine different communities bought
most Of the registered Poland Chinas
cold at Raleigh by the American Pc.
land China Record Association on
March 8, although livestock men
from South Carolina, Georgia, and
Florida were on hand and took some
OF the. animals offered.
Thirtythree head we're sold bring
ing in total OF $3,572.5o.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26

Sanford-At union meeting Of
the Presbyterian. Methodist and Bap-
list congregations Of this city at the
Methodist church, Chaplain W. s.
Golden delivered certificates OF hon
or awarded by the French govern
ment to the families OF those who
died in the service In France during
the World War.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
A Demonstration Is Planned
In Behalf Of Eugene Debbs.

Chicago.-A spectacular but digni.
fed effort to secure the release of
Eugene V. Debs from the Atlanta, Ca,
penitentiary will be made In Wash.
ington, d. c., April 10. the national so.
cialist headquarters here announced.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
10000 Newcltizens

During the year 1918 there were
69,7s1 little Tar Heels ushered into
the world, the mountain section Of
the stats leading In percentage,
Clay county claims the banner with
ALA per hundred thousand. while Cur
ri-uck is 11.6e
Mecklenburg shows 217; Cabarrus.
31.2; Davidson. 1914; .Gastons 327;
Union, 2s.s; Iredell, 26.s: Lincoln. 80
81 Cleveland, 1873 Wakes percent
age was 2s.6. The other counties ii
the state show q gradually decreasing
proportion.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
Value Of Our Farm Lands

Market values OF farm lands In
North Carolina, particularly in those
sections where tobacco is grown,
have advanced tremendously In price
during the past year, according to a
bulletin issued by the Cooperative
Crop Reporting Service, some of it
bringing as high as $50 per acre.
Lands everywhere have shown en-
HANGED values and there Is a demand
for farm lands that has never been
equaled in the States history,
The unprecedented demand and
the unprecedented prioeA that are
paid for farm land Is y surprising
to the director Of the 81 e in view
OF the prices that have received
for tobacco and other products
this year Many tobacco ms, par.
ticularly in the bright 20 belt
OF the eastern counties, ge up
wards Of $1,000 per acre year.
This year there promises an
increased acreage OF tobas ANY
hundreds of acres OF new viii
be opened up and planted o.
Although tobacco landSI e
high prices. there has bee
vance in the market valr
farm lands. Cotton and corr
the southern and central 81
the State has advanced, and
land and Robertson countie
main cotton growing counties
lands are selling at 5000 and
per acre. f
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
judge Council Secure Llcens.

Washington, (SpeciaD W. B.
Council, OF Hickory was sworn in to
practice in the supreme court. He
will appear in the case OF Kenneth
B. Steer trustee, against W. W. Beat
ty, ct al.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
32o, ooo, 600 Pound Tobacco Crop.

100000 900 Pound Tobacco Crop.
The seasons tobacco sales, estimat.
ed by the Cooperative Crop Report
ing Service, reported in December as
31O.0oO,OO0 have already gone over
81, SOC. 900 pounds, according TO hg-
ures complied by Mr. Frank Parker,
head Of the reporting service, The
estimates Of those failing to report
make the total s14.s75.co0 pounds and
the final total is expected to run close
to 32O.o00,o00
During February there were
'seventy-three warehouses operating
Cd twenty-one markets In counties.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26

Wendell.-The Wendell Spinning
Company's plant, one hundred bales
Of cotton and one dwelling house
were completely destroyed here, en-
failing an estimated loss Of 100000.
partially covered by insurance.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
No Equipment from .. &.

Washington, (Special)--North Car
olina is one Of the few states that
have not secured any OF the material
or equipment for the construction
of roads under the act of February
20, 1920. Twenty states received 20
ton tractors II 15-ton tractors and
IA nye-ton tractors. Tennessee re-
ceived 40 cotton tractors.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
Much Bedding In ooldsboro.

Coldsppfp, Goldsboro now is en-
toying perhaps the most pronounced
building d om It has ever had. The
Export Leaf Tobacco Company Ia
building one Of the largest plants in
this ,psrtof the state. The Imperial
Stenvmev viii break ground in few
dayssf IA enlarged plant. 1t is rum
bred thsk the r. J. Reynolds Company
and the: British American Company
have both bought sites on which to
build. Work has been started on two
additional sales warehouses for the
coming season.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26
NEWS BR|EFlYTOLD
pisPATcHEs or IMPORTANT HAP.
pgNiNcs GATHERED FROM
OVER THE WORLD.
FOR THE BUSY READER
The Occurrences OF Seven Days Given
IN An EpItomlzed Form For
Quick Reading


Ccnstantinople has at last been oc.
I. cupied by allied forces. The demon.
stfation by the allies against Turkey
As Wasg carried out with but ond unto,
ward happening, a serious Clash at
( the war office where Turks Resisted
ALLIED troops. All excitement has qui.
Y etsd down,
Chancellor Kapp and. his chief Off
ciais In Germany have resigned. The
ne~s " Confirmed. Wohgang Kapp
n has fled Berlin, leaving the chancei-
loiy Ia an automobile In the small
hours OF the morning.
The Peruvian legation at La Paz, the
Bolivian capital. is reported to have
been attacked by a mob of thou
sand men The Peruvian consulate and
private residences were also attacked.
The government Shields on the Off
/ cial building were torn down and win.
dows were 'ken.
N The coui Mutton In Germany
appearsftf iched the end Of
~ Hoad. strong probable
government will be
at President Ebert
Berlin with his min
,roken out among sew
Ie japanese troops in
ling to- wireless dis
by the Soviet govern
cow. The soldiers rip
shoulder straps and sub
| straps.
rted that the Japanese gov
taking stern measures to
ne Communist movement in
ponese' kingdom.
ces received in Amsterdam in
that the. Dutch government will
no chances with the former kaiser
Germany and his son, the crown
nee. and has increased the guard
round the former emperor's retreat.
1t is stated that the former crown
prince Of Germany is watching all re.
ports from Germany with the closest
Interest. However, the princes aide
lie camp announces that the prince has
no connection whatever with the rev.
button now in progress.
The British and French governments
have notified Prince Feisal, son of
the king of the Hedjaz, that they can
not recognize the validity of the de-
eision of the Damascus congress, |
which proclaimed him king Of Syria. !
The assassination Of q police and
governments employees in Ireland
since January LOT last year was Of
ficially announced in the .house of
commons by James Ian MACPHERSON,
chief secretary for Ireland.
Many radicals who were deported
from the United States on the steam
ship Buford have been suffering pri-
vations since they arrived in Russia.
They have failed to locate their rela-
tives and have not yet secured, any
employment Emma Goldman is work
ing hard to relieve the situation.
Two hundred Americans who have
been attending the fair at LeiDsic have
telegraphed and telephoned Maj. Gen.
H. T. Allen, commanding the Ameri-
can army of occupation, urgently ask
\. ing for help to leave Leipsic, where |
they describe conditions as dangerous
to their lives.
n q.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26

Washington, lSpecial)-Ths steer.
ing committee Of the house has put
its ponderous foot on the Weaver bill
Tor a fish hatchery and q forest e1
pertinent station In western North
Carolina. The people Of the noun.
tain region have been clamoring for
these things and Representative wea-
ver is trying to get them. but the con-
ditions made It impossible.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26

Kinston,-D. G. Brummitt, speaker
Of the House Of Representatives Of
the General Assembly, will deliver
the commencement address to grad
yates Of Granger High school here
the night Of May %, 1t was announced
by Kader r. Curtis, superintendent OF
schools, Speaker Brummitt is an ora
tor OF wide repute. He is Granville
county's representative in the as
sembly.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26

Ahoskie,--Ahoskie will soon have a
new banking institution, under the
name Of Seasons Banking and Trust
Company. This corporation was re-
Gently organized with $4,000 auth
orised capital stock. and $4,000
paid In.
The business of erecting the new
electric light plant In Ahoskie Is NOV
ing forward.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26

state School Conterehce
TO give representative citizens an
opportunity TO confer with teachera
and other school officials on the edu-
cation Of the children Of the State q
conference has been called to meet
at the North Carolina College for Wo-
men May 4 and 5. The cali FOR the
conference was issued, It the request
OF DIR. e.. G. Brooks. slaia superint-
endent or Education, Governor r. ".
Beckett, and other prominent citizens
ef North Carolina. II Is one Of y 80.
ries Of conferences by the United
States Commissioned q Education.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26

Burlington, very enthusiastic
and largely attended meeting Of citi-
gems and business men, plans were
discussed looking to the organization
of q chamber Of commerce.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26

Washington. = Especially. - Frank
L. Spruill, representing the North
Carolina Pine association, has invited
Attorney General Palmer to speak at
Norfolk on tho S0th. Mr.. Palmer has
accepted. The invitation was extend
on through Senator Overman.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26

Shelby.-The Cleveland Bank and
Trust Co. opened a temporary office
in the Shelby Hotel building. This
Office is established to carry on cor
respondence. Actual business will not
begin for several days.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26

Wlson,-That 1t pays to raise some
thing besides tobacco and cotton has
been fully demonstrated by Mr.. r. G.
Briggs, a prominent banker of this
city. He sold to Mr. w. r. Novel;,
butcher for the Carroll Grocery Com
pany two Black Angus steers, two and
half years old, for $24S.79, that when
dressed" tipped the scales at 1884
pounds. MR. NOVEL; says they were
two OF the finest cattle he ever
slaughtered and the equal II not bet
ter than any shipped out from the
West.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26

Asheville,-Thomas P. Roach, q
fullblooded Cherokee Indian Of Musko-
gee, Okla. who arrived here with his
friend, DR.. John A. Reynolds, is a son
Of an Indian woman who was removed
from western North Carolina In the
early part Of last century, to Okla
homa. He states that his mother Is
still alive At the age OF 1O7.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-26

Salisbury.-Exalted Ruler T. W.
Summersett Of the local lodge OF Elks-
has announced the committee select
ed by the central committee to have
charge Of the state meeting Of Elks TO-
be held In Salisbury this year.
The local boys are expecting from
800 to 1000 visitors and are prepar-
ing to entertain them royalty. A fea-
ture OF the entertainment program.
will be big barbecue.