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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1920
Page
1
Reports from Paris and Berlin on March 15 indicate Von Kapp’s revolutionary regime is collapsing as socialists and democrats reject the movement. A Bavarian restoration of the monarchy, strikes, and军 unrest sweep across Germany with calls for coalition governments and arrests rumors.
London dispatch describes violence between soldiers and striking workers in Berlin with protests and confrontations noted as of today.
Lloyd George said new military action was spreading quickly with fighting in Bu, Hamburg, Leipzig, and Chemnitz. He announced a coup in Munich and said the new government appears to be gaining strength.
Berlin reports indicate a split in allegiance between the new revolutionary government and the old republican administration of President Ebert. Southern Germany states reportedly have not accepted the change, raising fears of an impending civil conflict.
An Amsterdam telegram says the new German revolutionary cabinet will meet Tuesday and has ordered the arrest of Matthias Erzberger, former finance minister under President Ebert. Berlin dispatches report Ebert and Chancellor Bauer to be arrested on high treason charges.
Four American enlisted men were killed when a fire destroyed a United States barracks at Vladivostok. The War Department, advised by General Graves, identified the four men as Alexander V. Labeau of Oakland California Marrill D. Martin of Tulsa Oklahoma Julius Morris of Ridgefield New Jersey and James A Brantley of Fitzgerald Georgia.
Ralph Cole, candidate for governor, resigns from the Republican state advisory committee saying candidates should stay free from alliances with party organizations. The move, seen as a direct challenge to N H Fairbanks, chairman of the state committee, sparks speculation in Republican circles.
Unofficial reports from Frankfort say the counter revolution gains vary in western Germany with bloody fighting. Ebert loyalists allegedly retreat from Schwerin while Weimar claims victory. Mulheim barracks fly the counter revolutionary flag as Von Kapp aid organizes a volunteer corps. Students seize a railway building amid a strike, and Peter Merkenrier prepares to summon Von Kapp to restore constitutional rule.
Reports from Copenhagen say radicals declared soviet republics in Hof and Schweinfurt amid counterrevolution turmoil. Dispatches say soviet forces plan to move on Hamburg with thirty killed and eighty wounded.
Munich dispatch reports workers have proclaimed a general strike. The message says a republic of soviets was proclaimed at Hof and Schweinfurt.
In London on March 15 General Von Luttwitz, defense minister of Berlin’s revolutionary government, said the general strike will be suppressed using machine guns. He warned revolutionaries they face decisive action.
The Senate rejected the Frelinghuysen reservation to Article Ten of the League covenant in a 31 to 45 vote. Senator Kirby’s reservation failed, and the Taft alternative was also defeated 30 to 46 after Democrats aligned to support it.
The United States faces a vote on whether to assume or reject an obligation under Article Ten to preserve the political and territorial status of ee and Asia as specified in the peace treaty. No hour is set as debate is expected to be brief. The outcome could hinge on German developments and Monarchist threats to repudiate the treaty.
Federal health officials and state police, acting together, moved to shut down Wheeling West Virginia red light district in a coordinated operation on March 15.
SAN DIEGO March 15 reports state the destroyer Wolsey was en route to relieve the submarine H 11 beached near Point Redondo. Lieutenant Commander J. R. Webb and three of the submarine crew were killed in an accident with no further details available from the naval base.
Cincinnati reports that West Virginia Smokeless Coal Operators' Association plans test suits in federal courts against the railroad director and possibly private parties after Taft’s opinion declaring federal coal control illegal. A. Julius Freiburg, attorney for the association, announced the move as Taft’s digest was made public.
This week marks the birthdays of three U S presidents from the Democratic party. Andrew Jackson was born March 15, 1767 James Madison March 16 1761 and Grover Cleveland March 18 1837 all served two terms.
Extensive opposition to the German revolutionary government seized power in Berlin. Ebert rejects negotiations and demands central powers return. Fighting reported in Kiel Essen and Frankfort while Noske mobilizes forces. General strike grows with Munich workers joining. Hof and Schweinfurt declare a soviet republic as assemblies meet in Stuttgart. Allied powers monitor with cautious stance and Foch reportedly urged Ruhr and Essen occupation.
The House adopted a resolution directing the Commerce Department to investigate alleged discrimination by paper companies against smaller newspapers. The move, led by Representative Harrison, targets trade practices affecting newsprint suppliers and access for smaller publishers.
Early returns from the Schleswig plebiscite show a landslide for Germany over Denmark. Unofficial tallies place Germany ahead in the second division with 48,148 votes to Denmark's 13,025, amid reports from Basle and Copenhagen.
The Pomeroy Machine Company plant suffered at least 100000 in damage in a blaze late Sunday, the third fire in four days. Fire officials blamed spontaneous combustion in the coal room. lack of water delayed suppression. Over 200 workers were left idle as rebuilding plans begin after insurance adjustments.
Rear Admiral William Sims testified in the Senate inquiry that navy precautions for troop transports were inadequate and misused a peace time code enabling German knowledge. He said destroyer convoys were insufficient and that sailing notices leaked to Berlin papers weeks before transports.
Attorney James R. Clark of Cincinnati was appointed acting United States attorney for southern Ohio to replace Stuart R. Bolin of Columbus, who resigned last week. Judges Sater and Peck made the temporary appointment, with a permanent nomination expected from Washington.
William Martin Williams, solicitor for the department of agriculture, is selected by President Wilson to become commissioner of internal revenue. He will likely be sent to the Senate today. Williams, a native of Alabama, succeeds Daniel C. Roper whose resignation takes effect March 31. He is regarded as an authority on tax and tariff matters and has authored several books on the subject.
As a result of wholesale vice raids, 89 men and women were brought before municipal court today. The raids netted gamblers, violators of national prohibition, inmates of disorderly houses and three large stills.
A Berlin dispatch reports conservatives nationalists and liberals united to back Dictator Von Kapp if certain constitutional and election writ conditions are met. The note specifies prerequisites including reforms and writs tied to the political arrangement.
Patch says that a general been called in the great Kruppe at Essen. London reports on a Berlin strike, with dispatches noting military movement and political tension as war clouds loom over Europe.
American mining engineer Marionne A. Williams arrived in El Paso after being released by Francisco Villa following his capture during a Mexican Central train hold up near Chihuahua on March 4. Williams said Villa treated him well and his men lent him money to gamble, noting Villa appeared fat and well dressed.
The Montague Opera Singers will open their lecture course at eight o'clock Wednesday evening, following earlier church services.
President Wilson and the state department adopt a policy of watchful waiting as allies consider next moves amid the German upheaval. A noon meeting in Mayence between Marshal Foch, Field Marshal Wilson, and Major General Henry T. Allen aims to decide allied military action. Allen will command about 15,000 troops at Coblenz to maintain order in occupied Germany.
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