30 May 1919
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1919
Page
1
Democrats urge acknowledgment of wartime achievements by labor and industry. The message highlights significant Allied efforts and national support during the struggle, calling for public recognition of contributions and sacrifices.
The Democratic National Committee closes a two day session in Chicago with a declaration praising Wilson's war leadership and comparing him to Lincoln. It argues the Democratic Congress achieved constructive legislation and urges independents and progressives to back the 1920 campaign.
Washington May 29 Plans for a permit system to control this year’s mammoth grain crop movement were announced by the railroad administration. Train center committees at primary markets will include a railroad traffic representative and a grain corporation liaison, approving shipments through local railroad agents. Permits, issued promptly if storage can handle the grain, will be transmitted to the rail line handling the shipment to arrange car supply. Director General Hines says the plan will ease congestion, reduce car detentions, and benefit producers, shippers, and the public as weather improves and wartime shipments decline. The surplus cars will be mobilized to the grain belt as needed, with crop movement limited more by storage than by rail equipment.
Fragmentary weather notes show forecasts for Friday and Saturday with general fair conditions. Readings mention temperatures around 64 to 78 degrees and periods of sunshine, though the text is incomplete and rough.
Winnipeg reports indicate a settlement may come by Monday as metal trades employers accept a mediation proposal from the Railway Trainmen's Union to resolve the three week strike over bargaining. Regular clerks and police prepare to be reinstated as strike commitments shift city operations.
Allied leaders review Germany’s counter proposals which seek milder terms. A four-power committee will study the German reply and report a final decision. If Germany refuses to sign, French and American troops may advance and a stricter blockade could follow. Switzerland neutrality is cited in debate.
The International Mercantile Marine Co. plans dissolution if stockholders approve selling British assets to a British syndicate. Resolutions authorize distributing assets to shareholders via share lien certificates and the American assets, with a June meeting to consider the sale and distribution.
Railway clerks of the Winnipeg division who went out Tuesday due to a sympathetic strike are returning to work on May 24 as tensions ease and operations resume under normal conditions.
Dr Karl Renner head of the Austrian delegation has been notified that the peace treaty will be communicated Monday and offered no objection.
Washington reports that General Felipe Angeles has been proclaimed provisional president by Villa forces, with Angeles as secretary of war. The move heights tensions as Carranza's government seeks U.S. permission to move troops, while officials note Angeles is respected for his World War I service and role in Mexican politics.
A Geneva dispatch reports the Swiss government will respond to Allied demands on the blockade of Germany if Germany refuses to sign the peace treaty. The move aims to avoid jeopardizing Swiss railways and maintains neutrality amid tense negotiations.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe ABE MARTIN characters and a three week city adjustment tale. References to a well dressed girl and a man in an arm in a coat suggest social scenes amid local life.
Washington hear ings before the senate interstate commerce committee hear witnesses urge restoration of wire systems to private companies. N C Kingsbury AT&t president and others claim government backstop would shield owners from losses and bias toll rates. Officials say immediate return of wires is essential to fair competition and to end government control on the telegraph and telephone networks.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls an early 20th century Olympic moment involving a pioneer athlete and a 1920 event. The notes mention Horreal esen and a thawing period toward a clea conclusion, indicating a historical competition memory.
In a fragmented notice the rising group declares readiness to rush stores to Russa City. The document references officials and the public works context but contains garbled wording and unclear specifics about actions or dates.
Returns indicate suffrage results were beaten and printed ballots with questionable results in certain counties. Officials report confusion over printed totals and possible miscounts affecting the overall tally.
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