08 May 1919
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
1
Washington officials watch Mexican finances amid Carranza claims to avoid debt payments. Hidden items and confiscations inflate the 1918 deficit, with experts noting true shortfall could reach about 96 million pesos, adjusting for extraordinary revenues and property seizures.
Gov Harding and Mrs Paige arrive in New York to welcome returning Iowa soldiers from the One hundred sixty eighth infantry Rainbow division. He will visit Camps Upton Merritt and Mills to meet about 8 000 Iowa men and a state fund will cover entertainment prior to demobilization plus an extra 10 for each doughboy to spend while in New York. Dubuque citizens sparked the extra gift and other towns joined by telegraphing support and sending their $10 bills to the committee.
Washington DC reports that a feared famine has been averted through United States food aid and the American Red Cross. The headquarters of the relief agency was notified of the success as efforts continued to stabilize supply and prevent hunger.
Paris Count di Cellere the Italian ambassador to the United States held a conference with President Wilson. The talks concerned Italy possibly resuming her role at the peace conference. Neither Wilson nor di Cellere issued statements after the interview, which occurred as part of the regular meetings with Premier Lloyd George.
Washington April 27 The State Department released the revised covenant of the League of Nations as presented at Paris. It outlines member admission, council and assembly structure, disarmament aims, arbitration, mandate system, and protections for colonies, with U S leadership pledged for initial meetings. The draft includes provisions on wealth, education, and global cooperation under Geneva as seat.
Iowa reports price hikes at Webster City and smallpox near Anita. dairy and land trades around Toledo, Cherokee, and Bedford. war effort contributions by Cass county residents totaling thousands. Notable items include promotions, railway and bridge contracts, new publications, and several local obituaries and public notices across multiple counties.
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