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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1919
Page
1
Paris April 28 Associated Press reports officials expect the peace treaty to call for the trial of Kaiser Wilhelm II before an international court for offenses against international morality and treaty sanctity. The commission also urges trials for wartime violators, naming Von Tirpitz and others, with Holland delivering the ruler for judgment.
Paris April 28 at plenary session the council of four presented a peace treaty provision for the prosecution of Former Emperor William of Germany by a five judge court for a supreme offense against international morality and treaty sanctity. The court will be composed of delegates from the United States Great Britain France Italy and Japan. It will fix the punishment and seek extradition. An adjournment was taken without ruling on the proposal.
Minneapolis reports the Ninth district exceeded its Victory loan quota with about 50 million subscribed toward 157.5 million. Minneapolis finished with 20.7 million raised and 322 150 over quota after selling 77 248 bonds. St Paul started its drive for 13.5 million and raised 2.836 million with 12 000 subscriptions.
Denver April 28 Walker D Hines director general of the railroad administration outlined a policy to restore service to the prewar level. He explained government control is temporary and aims to serve public needs while keeping any major rate changes tied to the public service division. He urged a permanent plan for private management to preserve initiative.
Washington April 28 The government plans to end wartime control of American cable lines and restore telegraph and telephone services to private owners after Congress enacts necessary safety laws. Postmaster General Burleson advised President Wilson that cables should be returned promptly, likely by May 10, with telegraph and telephone service contingent on financial protections from Congress. He said cable properties need no legislation for return, while land service will be decided by Congress. Officials warn many companies cannot weather the transition without relief, and some Republicans pledge to press for private return at the extra session. The wire service, except cables, had been government run since July 31, with cables under presidential order on November 2. No further announcement.
The Associated Press reports American troops are being withdrawn from Archangel front in preparation for departure when the harbor opens. Replacements by Russian troops are occurring where possible. No Americans remain on Pinego or Kadish Sreda Makhrenga fronts, while Dvina and Vaga areas still hold some. Bolshvist infantry near Tulgas dispersed by allied artillery as air bombardment aids efforts.
Troops of the Ninety first division bound for Camp Lewis were unable to parade in Butte due to prior Spokane arrangements. Army officers prioritized Spokane rights as trains from Oregon and Washington moved via Milwaukee to the Silver Bow county loan drive. Local Red Cross served crews with cakes ice cream and newspapers while the Anaconda Copper Mines band performed at the station. Major Dickinson sent thanks but regrets that a parade could not be held.
New York April 28 Flying the inter allied and Italian flags the Belvedere formerly of the Austro American line made its first visit in nearly five years to New York today. The Lucky Thirteenth of the engineer corps returned under Col C L Whitney of Lewistown Mont and was mostly drawn from railroads centering in Chicago. In 18 months service abroad the regiment handled trains in France and recently in occupied German territory. It built roads and labored under German fire. The regiment served in Champagne Verdun and St Mihiel with French and American forces. Twenty four members received the Croix de Guerre.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor was hurt yesterday when a Broadway surface car collided with a taxicab in which he rode. He rests comfortably but physicians warn that his age of 69 and two fractured ribs may lead to serious consequences.
The U S Navy reveals the aviation crews five men per plane to attempt an early month crossing of the Atlantic in hydro airplanes NC-1 NC-8 and NC-4 from Long Island to Newfoundland and then toward Europe. Commanders Towers Read and Bellinger will lead the planes with a patrol fleet preparing for the departure.
A scan from IN THE STANDARD TODAY shows aerial view of Butte and notes multiple sections: state and general news, an inquest, police court cases, sports, horoscope, and ads. It mentions more troops arriving in New York, a young speaker, mining and markets, and prohibition actions including booze sent to the sewer.
The revised covenant moved by President Wilson was adopted in plenary session without dissent. It names Sir James Eric Drummond as secretary general and creates a committee to inaugurate the league. Nine labor principles were added to the treaty, with Italy not represented. The French and Japanese amendments largely not pressed and the session proceeded toward final treaty actions.
A large German delegation of 60 arrived in Versailles for the peace congress, with main plenipotentiaries and technical delegates to follow tomorrow. They were driven by automobile to the Hotel des Reservoirs without incident.
Nearly all of Spokane gathered in the April evening to welcome 763 officers and men of the 361st and 862d infantry regiments and the field signal battalion of the Ninety-First division. Col. Bret W. Eddy led the parade from Fort George Wright to the railroad station, with Maj. S. F. Dixon commanding the second section. The welcomed troops, from Oregon Washington Montana Idaho and Wyoming, were served at Fort George Wright and later at Camp Lewis after discharges.
St John s Newfoundland April 28 A cross wind at 28 mph blocked Captain F P Raynham s planned hop from Mount Pearl plateau today Weather forecasts suggest the wind will shift enough to permit a start tomorrow officials expect Raynham to attempt the transatlantic flight once conditions improve and a start is possible
By the Associated Press Geneva April 28 advices from Agram say the battalion of British troops that occupied Fiume with Italians after the armistice left the city when Italian delegates to the peace conference departed Paris.
A Montana weather brief predicts continued fair conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday with little change in temperatures. No active storms or precipitation expected, guiding outdoor plans and travel. The forecast emphasizes stable high and low ranges across the period.
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