Cardinal Mere Plans New State Efforts
Fragmentary text indicates Cardinal Mere outlines future plans and regional steps, mentioning states and a broad effort. No clear dates or specific actions are readable.
30 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1919
Page
1
Fragmentary text indicates Cardinal Mere outlines future plans and regional steps, mentioning states and a broad effort. No clear dates or specific actions are readable.
Fragmented dispatch notes a pending heavier than air flight to cross the Atlantic with claims of progress from aircraft manufacturers. It references President Wilson discussions, American reparations debate, and international diplomacy involving Poland Slovakia and German interests as authorities seek a plan and timetable.
The article outlines a plan to form fourteen regular divisions recruited from their wartime counterparts home areas, with the 42nd division becoming a cavalry unit. It details assignment of divisions to home camps, retention of unit numbers, and potential command changes, including Major General Joby F. O’Ryan for New York’s new regular division.
The piece reports Dr. Fridtjof Nansen urging Allied nations and the United States to back the League of Nations. It notes Wilson's approval of a global scheme and stresses that small nations depend on strong free powers. It warns about costly preparations for the next war without a League.
Paris reports the peace commission explains that German authorities intend to direct three Polish legions through German territory to minimize friction with local troops. Danzig remains the armistice designated port of debarkation, though Entente leaders may consider other ports a potential violation.
The Federal Board for Vocational Education, Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade announced plans to enlist commercial organizations to train and place disabled soldiers and sailors. Letters will seek committees on employment, with plant facilities offered for training. about 100000 disabled men are to be placed, including 3000 with amputations and 650 blind, many returning to prior plants.
Oklahoma City March end of session shows hurried passage of a general appropriation bill worth over 4 million for state departments and an almost 200 thousand for fish, game, and preserves. Both houses worked past 10 p.m and used last-minute roll calls amid final detail work.
A Havas despatch from Warsaw reports scores of civilians killed and hundreds wounded during the treachies until Tuesday morn ing. St Georges Cathedral and the Arch Bishop's palace were seriously damaged.
The commission on responsibility for the war in Paris has decided to condemn the violation of neutrality and all the central empire crimes. It calls for an international tribunal to judge all those responsible, including the former German emperor.
Associated Press dispatch from Libau reports Lettish forces defeated Bolsheviki after a violent battle along the Mitau Tukkum railway and occupied Kammern and Kulzem, about 20 miles southwest of Riga.
The association opposed to national prohibition announced an indefinite proposal for a nationwide series of anti prohibition parades and mass meetings planned for April 19. Officials said the date was chosen as it marks the anniversary of the firing of the first shot in the American Revolution and falls on a Saturday, the day before Custer.
ABE MARTIN riffs on the idea that men who boast of hard work must show it not in talk but deeds. He mocks those who claim many preparations yet resemble a worn out shoe in the end.
Paris dispatch reports Boris Bakhmeteff says Bolshevism is a social disease worsened by hunger and hardship. He urges aid including food clothing and medicines to restore normal life and curb Bolshevik influence across Europe. Military notes cite Don Cossacks reorganization and Bolshevik funding links.
Paris march 29 an official statement says the commission of responsibility for the war held its last meeting this morning a general report has been transmitted to the peace conference under whose control it will henceforth be.
Raoul Vilain, on trial before a court martial in Paris for the 1914 assassination of socialist leader Jean Jaures, was acquitted this evening. Alphonse Zeevaes, his attorney, said the motive was misguided ardent patriotism.
New York March 20 Few officers of the 7th Division would accept commissions in the regular army under a War Department reorganization plan announced by General March. Lt Col Leslie Kin caid said most officers would not desire regular army places, a sentiment held since their return from France.
The motion picture industry will mobilize resources for the Victory Liberty Loan Drive starting April 21. The government will show war films free in theatres to educate buyers, with a 5 000 foot feature titled The Price of Peace depicting key battles and American efforts, including Chateau-Thierry, and American troops at the Rhine.
A Budapest despatch received by the American Commission reports serious disorders in Hungary with looting of shops, confiscation of personal property, and seizure of much silver plate from wealthy classes.
In Columbia Missouri on March 2 Garrett D Kelly a farmer killed his wife with a pen knife and stabbed himself to death. Coroner witnesses testified about Kelly’s recent worries over the feasibility of the League of Nations and related issues.
A Montgomery report states the Traffic Bureau and Interstate Commerce Commission have charged railroads including J N and N B with discrimination against the city over sugar Talus. Walker D Hines Federal Route Director General is noted amid the proceedings.
Lieut Col Porter of the Judge Advocate General's office submits to the American Bar Association committee proposed changes to the military justice system. He advocates a distinct corps of lawyers for prosecution and defense and recommends reducing general court members from thirteen to three or five with counsel assigned at the earliest possible moment.
The Michigan Supreme Court will consider an application by attorneys for Harry Ford for a writ of mandamus to compel Judge Mandell to vacate his order changing the penee of Ford in a million dollar libel suit against the Chicago Tribune. A review is likely at the May term of the Macomb County Circuit Court.
An Associated Press report outlines a government driven approach to adjust telegraph and telephone charges under new wartime oversight. Discussion centers on government control or leasing options, with official implications for rate structure and public communication.
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