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Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Postal Emnloxees Armed.

Washington. Postal employees
will hereafter be armed and rewards
given for apprehension of mail rob
bers. Postmaster General Hays sent
out an order posting standing re-
ward of $4,000 for ANY postal en-
ployee or other person who brings in
a mail robbie"
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
catawba plans Big Bond issue.

Newton. c. Feimster' Jr.,
made a strong speech at sherrilrs
Ford and at Terrell in the interest OF
tbe $4,000 proposed bond Issue for
good roads in Catawba county lndi-
cations are that the bond issue VIII
carry but the present conditions do
not insure a safe majority. In the
event that this bond issue carries Ca
tawba county will have sufhcient
mnds TO construct system of roads
second to none in this section, as the
county now has many miles of sand
CLAW roads
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
M,,d Nat Vat Made un.

Washington. = President Harding
told delegation of the Women's
Peace Society that, although he was
carefully considering the problem OF
a reduction of armaments, he had not
yet fully canvassed the situation and
did not propose to take any precipf
tate action.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Victory for Peanut Growers.

Suffolk. Va.-The peanut growers OF
Virginia and North Carolina now see
victory in sight for their organization.
Now that they have about 1000 sign,
ers they are bending all efforts TO get
ting the additional thousand signers
which will be necessary to complete
their organization,
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Recommends ssao.ooo Assessment

Roanoke. Va recommendation
of the board OF education, read by the
Rev. II. S. sherman, Front Royal Va,
that S6S0.0O0 be assumed as the con
ference's quota OF the churchs $33,-
100000 education fund was adopted
at the session here of the Baltimore
conference OF the Methodist Episcopal
church, South
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Mo Review Of HAYWOOD case.

Washington. The supreme court
refused to review the conviction of
William D. Haywood and more than
70 other members of the |. W. w. on
charges of having conspired to OBJ
struct the war activities Of the gov
ernment.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
EXPRESS Robbers Convicted.

Macon, Thirty.six Of the 45
men tried during the last four weeks
in Federal court here on charges OF
conspiracy to rob the American Rail
way company of goods valued at more
than 100000 were found guilty and
the other nine we're acquitted.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
u. S. is MobiIizIna Troops.

Washington.-Army chiefs are in
sistent that the mobilizing of rein
forcements aggregating 125 per cent
for the defense OF Hawaii and nearly
800 per cent for the Panama Canal
Zone is being perfected without refer.
ence to any other nation as prob
able or possible enemy.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

Winston.Salem - Resolutions from
the Winston.S Salem Ministerial union
deploring the widespread violation OF
the prohibition laws here were pre-
sented to Judge Lane, who is presid'
ing over Forsyth superior court The
association favors road sentences for
offenders.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
pamaoino Change Of Weather.

Atlanta, Ga.--Fire. made necessary
by the sudden return to wintry tenn
peratures, resulted in the destruction
of two churches in Georgia and dam
aged another, causing fatal Injuries
to two young women,
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

Chicago The executive council of
the Typothetae of America in state
ment denied that it had ever agreed
to introduction Of the 4i-hour week.
The statement was issued to correct
what were termed erroneous reports
that the organization had approved
the 44.hour week.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
caruso PLAYS Safe.

New York. Denial of reports that
Enrico Caruso had given his voice a
trial to find whether it had been az
fected by his recent illness was
made by Bruno Zirato, his secretary.
Caruso will not risk any strain on his
vocal chords for some time, Zirito
added.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
New lssus Of Certificates.

Washington. on.--Secretary Mellon an.
nounced the offer Of new isue OF
treasury certificates to the amount OF
about s15O,0o0,000. The new issue
will be dated April 15, maturing in six
months and bearing interest at 5 IL
per cent ............-.-s.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Gets Job Without Influence.

Washington. Ike Meekins, Of Eliza
bet City, n. c.. is here to begin his
duties as assistant alien property Gus
todian. Meekins received his appoint
ment without the influence of Tar
Heel republicans.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

Salisbury.-The Salisbury Kiwanis
club and invited guests enjoyed a BAN
quet at the Empire hotel the occasion
being an important one for the CLUB.
It's charter was presented by District
Governor Thomas Arnold, of Spartan
hurg at this gathering.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
lobless are Put upon Honor

Muskegon Mich Muskegon has in
augurated the honor system and
is making unsecured loans to its job
less citizens. More than 100000 has
already been loaned to those tempor-
arily out of employment and in need.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

Norfolk, Va.-Four men charged
with murder in connection with the
killing of two Japanese seamen on
board the steamship Kaisho Maru last
Christmas eve, were acquitted by a
Jury after consideration of the case
more than "a hours.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
phone Connection With Cuba.

New York.-The first submarine
telephone cable to link the United
States with Cuba was formally opened
when President Harding talked from
Washington to President Menocal In
Habana.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

Charlotte Delegates from Char-
lotte and fully 1000 from North Caro-
lima will attend the annual conclaye OF
the Knights of the Ku Klux klan in
Atlanta May 6, according to an or
ganizer of the order who is here di'
recting the organization of the local
khan.
The Charlotte khan will have been
completely organized by that date, 1t Is
said, and a considerable number OF
delegates are expected to attend.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Found Guilty Of MAYHEM.

Atlanta, Ga-Mrs. Nell Goodman
Rolander was found guilty by a jury
in superior court here of the charge
OF mayhem, growing out of her ae'
ton in throwing acid into the face OF
Mrs. Gladys Presnell
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

Charlotte Mayor John NJ. Wilson
announced his retirement from the
race for reelection, leaving the field to
James O. Walker, j. Frank Flowers
and Capt. w. f Younts. Mayor VIII
son got out of the race on the strength
of urgent representations from two
physicians, who told him Re was not
In physical condition to go through
the contest.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Fatalities In Train Wreck.

Somerset, Ky-Two persons were
killed and 80 injured, four fatally, in
a wreck of the Royal Palm Limited
on the Southern railway at New
River. Tenn. An investigation is in
nrOgress
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
$4,000 Due Terminal Co.

Washington.-Th Interstate Com
merce Commission certified to the
Secretary of the Treasury that. under
the six-months' guarantee, $4,000 was
due the Charleston Terminal Com
pany, South Carolina
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Car Mnt Bar n Ruver.

Raleigh, N. C.-In an opinion writ
ten by Chief Justice Walter Clark, the
North Carolina supreme court held
that no tobacco board Of trade can
refuse the privilege Of the warehouse
floor to non member buyer.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

New Bern, N. C.-Word from Beau
fort is to the effect that salt water
bathing began much earlier than last
year, several girls and young ladies'
having enjoyed the fun for about
two weeks.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
u.avv Shows in virqinia.

Cumberland, Md.-Five inches OF
snow at Rowlesburg, W. Va, with tenn
perature of 2S. Snow has been fly
ing all day. Other points in Virginia
and West Virgilia also report falls OF
sleet and snow.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Teeth Behind Eve.

Paris.-One of the most remarkable
freaks ever reported has been discoy-
cred here in the case Of woman pos
sessing a complete set of teeth be-
hind her right eyeball The woman
complained of pain in her right eye,
and the X-ray disclosed the teeth.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
manv Wounded Greeks Arrive.

Athens. Wounded Greek soldiers
are arriving in such numbers from the
Smyrna and Brusa fronts that sani-
tary authorities in this country are
unable to care for them properly and
are asking for aid.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Consider Currency Reform.

Managua, Nicaragua. Nicaraguan,
Costa Rican and United States gov
ernment officials are exchanging
views relative to currency reform in
Central America. The Costa Rican
national assembly has also begun con-
sidering of the subject.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Enallsh Strike May End.

London. strike OF the coal
miners. which threatened to carry
with a general strike of the railway
men and transport workers, seems
now to he in fair way Of settlement
through negotiations, is the latest re-
mort on the situation.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
R.ins.ate Cable Service.

Washington Special cable service
to all European countries has been re-
instateG by the Western Union Tele-
graph company, the change being now
effective.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Here TO Present Statue,

New York-Dr Estaban, Gilborges,
foreign minister of Venezuela, arrived
here at the head of special mission
representing the Venezuelan govern
ment, which will present statue of
Simon Bolivar to the City OF New
York on April 10.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
To Succeed Judae Pritchard.

Washington. 1.-Two North Carolin-
ians will be considered by President
Harding to succeed the late Judge
Jeter Pritchard, of Asheyille. They
are Judge w. p. Bynum, of Green's
boro, and James j. Britt, Of Asheville.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Another Old Confederate Dead.

Chicago. Colonel Ephraim Lillard,
former warden Of the state prison of
Kentucky and veteran of the Con-
federate forces in the Civil war, died
at the home here OF his daughter.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Mexican Mines Closed.

Mexico City Because Of the large
amount of copper ON hand and inabil-
ity to market 1t at satisfactory prices
the mines in the State Of Sonora,
especially those near Cananea, con
tinue to be paralyzed.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

Asheville.-Eighteen of the leading
hotel men OF the country were enter
tanned here by the Asheville hot
men. Ashevile is the firstleaf OF
trip by the hotel men on the hotel
mems transcontinental tour, which
started from New York and will in
clude Washington, Asheville, Atlanta.
Birmingham, New Orleans, Houston,
Galveston, San Antonio Ell Paso, Los
Angeles, San Diego. Pasadena, Santa
Barbara, Del Monte, Santa Cruz, and
San Francisco.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Prices Of Bricks Reduced.

Chicago.-A 25 per cent reduction
in the price Of bricks was announced
by the Illinois Brick company Bricks
that formerly cost s16 a thousand
will be reduced to $l2 a thousand.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
seu.re Einhtlnn Continues.

Constantinople ple.-Fighting has been
renewed by the Turks and Greeks on
the Brusa front in Asia Minor. Turk
ish cavalry is attempting to break
through the Greek line running from
Kestellek to Aksu east of Brusa.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Damane OF Sa5.715.747.

Washington of $S5,715.-
TAT was caused By forest src' "H'"h
burned over 45,4S3,9O7 acres in ass
states from 1916 to 1920, inclusive, it
was reported by the forestry service
Of the Department of Agriculture.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
German Ex.Empress is Dead.

Doom, Holland.-Former Empress
Augusta Victoria, of Germany, died
here. BY a strange coincidence. the
end came just one year after she suf-
fered her first serious attack of heart
disease.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
John c Noel Appointed.

Washington John G. Noel, of Pen
nington Gap, Va, was appointed by
President Harding as Collector of In.
ternal Revenue for the district of Vir-
ginia, Mr.. Noel is former state SEN
ntnr
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
canada RatIfles Protocol.

Geneva, Canada has signed the
protocol ratifying the statutes of the
international court OF justice, her ac.
tion bringing the number OF states
which have adhered to the court up
to twenty-eght.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Novel United States Stamp

Washington The recnt issue #
United States stamps entitled, THE
Pilgrim Tercentenary, is said to be
the first stamp in history that fails
to have II. s." printed on it.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Earthquake Shocks Felt.

Washington. on.-An earthquake last,
ing an hour and estimated at about l..
500 miles from Washington, probably
in Central South America, was record
ed on the seismographs at George
town university.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
con,,,,sorv poolinu of Grain.

Chicago.-Compulsory pooling OF
grain became the big issue of the
meeting called for ratification OF ma
tional cooperative grain marketing
plan worked out by the farmers grain
marketing committee of seventeen.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Wilson's Country Homo.

Philadelphia. Woodrow Wilson
will have a handsome country home
near Princeton, N, j., 1t was learned
here A Philadelphia architect has
been at work on plans for the former
President since last November.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
1a Per Cent WAGE Reduction.

Pittsburg The managers commit.
tee OF the Pennsylvania Railroad pre-
sented a plan for proposed wage re-
ductions of approximately Is per cent
to representatives of the telegraph
department employees.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Owners Declare Lockout.

London.-A lockout has been de-
clared by the factory owners of Turin,
the important Italian industrial cen
ter, and troops have occupied the fac
tories there. says a dispatch to the
Central News from Rome.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Death Of Judoe Pritchard.

Asheville, n. C-Federal Judge Je-
ter Conley Pritchard, of the United
States circuit court for the fourth dis
trict, died here following an illness OF
several months. Death of the famous
turist was due directly to pneumonia.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
T.. prohlhltinn Fifty Years.

Chicago. The country should give
the prohibition amendment a trial for
about fifty years to see whether 1t Is
the best thing for us or not. is the
opinion OF Judge X. NJ Lands
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Sun Vat Sen Named.

Honolulu-The Chinese parliament
sitting at Canton has unanimously
elected Dr. Sun Vat Sen, first pro-
visional president of China at the
time a republican form of government
was substituted for the empire.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Fewer Divorces in New York.

New York.-In Chicago there we're
900 divorce DEGREES granted in Jan
uary and 1000 in February. New York
had only ITS in January and 2O7 in
February. St. Louis had 372 DEGREES
iu January and 39S in eFbruary.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

Washington. n.--Federl aJudge Kenne-
saw M. Lands, of Chicago, will re-
sign within few weeks, 1t was re-
liably reported here.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
All.Amerlcan pax Celebrated.

Philadelphia Philadelphia cele-
brated all-Ameriean day with General
Pershing, Admirals Benson, Sims and
Coontz and Governor Sproul among
the guests-of-honor
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Would Abolish Labor Board

Washington. bill to abolish the
Railroad Labor board. now function
ing under the transportation act, and
place its duties under the Interstate
Commerce Commission was introduc-
ed by Representative Tincher, Kansas.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Is Generally Favorable.

Washington.-Th condition of win
ter wheat throughout the country is
generally favorable says Depart,
ment Of Agriculture review of domes,
i tic crop conditions.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

Lowell.-First Fresbytery Of the A..
r. P. church meets with the A. r. F.
church here April 10 and IL. This
presbytery consists of the church OF
this denomination in North Carolina.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Complete REORGANIZATION.

Columbus, Ohio Complete re-or-
ganization OF the state government in
Ohio will become effective July as a
result of the enactment by the state
senate of the administration code
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
gurlinoton to Sell Cotton.

Austin. Texas Albert II. Burleson,
former postmaster general, will leave
soon for Europe to sell unsold Texas
cotton. n. A. Wroe, president of the
National Bank Of Austin, said.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Want Coal shlpments Stopped.

Montreal American Fedora
tion of Labor is asked to urge the
United Mine Workers Of America to
refuse to mine coal for export to Great
Britain, or for English ships.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

Huntersville.- e.-Huntersville's bank
ing business will be confined to one
institution in the future as the result
of a consolidation of the Farmers
Loan and Trust company and the
Bank of Huntersville.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
ro Build New Mexican Railway

Mexico City-A new railway line
between La Quenade. in the territory
of Tepic, and San Marcos, state Of
Sinalea, is to be constructed, accord
ing to an announcement
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
aaIlroad Deficits Reported.

Washington. Railroads of the UNI
Ted states suffered deficit in Febru'
AIRY Of s7,2O5,ooO, while loe out OF zou
roads reporting, failed to earn their
axpenses and taxes. -.----t t.-- -a----..
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Ritter Gets Post.

Washington Appointment OF VIII
liam D. Ritter of Salt Lake City as as
sistant attorney general was announc-
ed at the White House.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Suffered From Cold.

Nashville, Tenn.-This vicinity suf'
fered visitation of frost and ice dur
ing the night, the former being heavy
and the damage widespread The ice
formed on shallow water.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
prize Of Einur Reduced.

Minneapolis, MINI Flour prices in
Minneapolis have dropped so cents
barrel the last week, bringing the
price OF standard patents at the mills
down to SS15 to $40 a barrel
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
sllnhi Aoreane pecrease.

Washington.-Acreage planted in
tobacco this year in North Carolina
will probably show slight decrease
from last year.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
Ex.kaiser,s Yacht for Sale

ondon.-The yacht Meteor v, for
merly the property of the ex-Kaiser,
has been offered for sale to certain
Dutch interests.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

Richmond. Va.-Five brothers. all
OF whom served in the Confederate
army recently attended reunion OF
their comrades in Christianburg.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

Chapel Hill.-Faced with the re-
spon sibility OF expending wisely the
largest appropriation ever granted
them b. the general assembly, Off
cials of the University of North Caro-
lima, both local and on the board OF
trustees, are making thorough plans
for the economical use OF $l.49O'OOO 10
relieve the present overwhelming con-
gestion at Chapel Hill.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

Capacity Of Canal, is 1880 Ships
san Francisco Under normal con
dittons the annual maximum capacity
OF the Panama canal is 1850 ships.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
To BE No Obstruction.

Washington. National Chairman
George White pledged the democratic
party to refrain from aobstructing and
harrassing" the Harding administra-
tiOn.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
mi. serene Hlohness" Coming.

Washington. National Acad-
emy Of Sciences, which yill be In ses'
sion In Washington April 1927, an
nounces the coming of his serene
highness," Albert !, Prince of Monaco.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

Annapolis, Md, (SpeciaD.-Names
of members of the board of visitors OF
the Naval Academy here were made
public. They include Dr. William q.
Riddi.k, North Carolina.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

Charlotte. s. S. McNnch, former
mayor of Charlotte, was awarded dam
ages of $2O,944 by the jury in his $780,
600 suit against the American Trust
company in superior court.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

Greensboro. Building operation.
here increased to a marked extent IN
the month of March. the records show
permits being granted for the expendi
ture of $199,O00.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15
q Parsons Were Killed.

Rio De Janeiro -Twenty.one per-
sons were killed near here in col
lision on the Central Brazil railway.
A score were injured,
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

Statesville report from Ra-
leigh to the effect that Congressman
r. L. Doughton will be a candidate for
governor in 1924 was denied by Mr.
Doughton here, just before leaving for
Lenoir, where he is conducting his
rearing in Caldwell county, on the
contest between himself and Or. Ike
G. mpbell.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

Rocky Mount-The North Carolina
Baptist Woman's Missionary Union
convention, which has been in session
in the First Baptist church of this
city, has adjourned.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

Wilson.-For the past few weeks
burglaries and store robberies have
been of almost nightly occurrenc.
They have reached such an extent
that the. gum shoe methods have got
ten on the nerves OF honest WILSON
ians.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

Trinity College, Durham.-Ground
has been broken for the foundation
OF southgate Memorial building
which will be the first unit of coordi-
nate college for women planned here
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-04-15

Maj. Gen. Sir Frederick Skyes, con-
troller general of civil aviation OF
Great Britain predicts gas attacks
from the air and says that torpedo
carrying planes will make the dread
naueht obsolete in the net war. X
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-05-06
Grading Crews
Start Work

The county's grading crews. start
ed their summers work the first Of
May. One crew located at Washburn
and under the :foremanship of Oscar
Oberg, left here Monday morning to
work on the road west of town. The
other outfit in charge of William Ma
howald of Garrison, left that town
Friday to start their work. 49,.
Each outfit is equipped with three
big tractors, which pull two graders
and a leveler and carries crew Of
about ten men. 1t is expected that
some. splendid work will be put in
this season on the roads Of the coun-
ty, which will at the end of the sum
mer enable the; county to stillsS be l't,
among the hrst q the state for its
good roads,. ~ ~
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-05-06

noon on their way to Montana Mr..
Brennan has been transferred from
the agency at Elbowoods to Poplar,
Montana. @S ss.; s; ss.E. ~
Miss Laura Fisktejon came out
from Parshall Wednesday evening
and spent several days with friends
and acquaintances. -.
Il Mr.. Ranun, cashier of the Raub
Bank, has donned his overall suit and
turned farmer. He is. now running a
large tractor on one Of his farms.
The Floyd Meyers and bort Meyers
families, Mrs. Ranun and Mrs. Verim
have been attending services over east
Of Raub. Several field workers are
in the community conducting special
meetings at the different farm houses.
b Miss Ennis Selthun is out from Mi
not looking aftor her farm work.
4. Mrs. Jacob Rapp had an attack of
appendicitis Tuesday: q. & $s2.
Miss Billadeau, Miss Frank and Mr..
Peterson attended the dance at Ell
bowoods on Thursday evening:
=
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1921-05-06
Norling Resigns, (: s. / !

.,s i "A. /. Norling has handed II his res
iignation to the County 4 Commissi sioners
and viii leave the middle Of the month
for Towner whore he has accepted
q similar position at q substantial in.
crease in salary. The Commissioners
did not feel able to pay the increase in
salary to retain Mr.. Norling at his
present position. It is understood
the Commissioners will not; attempt
to. hire another agent, but will let, the:
county do without one at least for the
present. Next week the paper will
attempt to SUM N lnarize the good work
that Mr.. Norling has done for the
'csounty since he has beensits agricul-,
tural agent 81 II Ssf. ,s