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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1919
Page
4
President Wilson directs the public delegates to continue work toward a new capital and labor framework as the conference ends its session. Employers cite three gains from the bargaining dispute and disperse. Officials expect a possible expanded second conference or a full investigative program.
Eugene Schneider, chairman of the French mission to the international trade conference, urged a united world trade alliance to improve industrial conditions worldwide. He warned that without such an alliance, the world would emerge from victory defeated and Germany would have won the war.
Washington reports the War Finance Corporation has called in drought aid loans to southwest cattle growers. The November 15 deadline follows an outstanding balance of 38,182,040 as of October 18. Local stockmen face repayment obligations and begin arranging settlements.
A garbled note suggests the United States Bureau of Markets advocates expanding demand for fresh pork to include unsnckel hams to reduce overall food costs. The advisory links consumer choices to lower living expenses during economic strain.
Evidence before the subcommittee Investigating the war finds Wilsons peace proposal failed to move the German emperor. Officials note the intervention of the United States was not seriously considered by the Kaiser.
A Methonian official communication states that three hundred and six lives were lost when two Bel shoviki destroyers attacked Methonian and British forces in the Gulf of Pinland.
Railroads plan to petition the Interstate Commerce Commission for higher transportation rates to offset increased operating costs under federal control. The move targets offset revenue losses and stabilize railroad finances during the wartime management period.
The House reconvened on Thursday and without a record vote unseated John F. Fitzgerald of Massachusetts, former Boston mayor, and seated former representative Peter Tagua in a party shift and leadership change.
Secretary of Labor Wilson a miner by trade urged 500 000 soft coal miners and operators to suspend anger and reconvene after three days of talks. He presented a new settlement proposal and asked both sides to sleep on it and return with willingness to compromise to avert a nationwide coal shutdown.
Michael I Terestchenko former Russian foreign minister who fled to Sweden in 1918 urged Moscow’s state council to offer peace terms to the combatants. A U S official in Moscow is said to be ready to present the proposal to the allies via Berlin.
London reports a sudden crisis as the government faces possible resignation or dissolution after a notable House of Commons defeat. The tally was 185 to 113 with about half the members present, signaling a major political upheaval.
Senator Harrison a Democrat of Mississippi has introduced a bill authorizing the war department to issue rifles pistols and machine guns to state troops for home guard defense.
In Verdun France King Alfonso of Spain walked with Marshal Petain over the historic battlefield. The visit recalls the citadel defense during the fierce fighting in February and March 1916.
Funeral services were held Friday here for Count Vy Macchi di Cetlere, the Italian ambassador. Washington honors reflected his rank as Millary and diplomatic tributes marked his death on Monday night.
Washington October 21 the house approved the federal budget bill by 283 to 3 and sent it to the senate for early consideration in the December session. Democratic foes Moon Steagall and Blackmon voted no. The measure aims to reorganize the financial system to save millions and curb deficits amid wartime needs.
The Langhorne sister from Virginia may run for the Plymouth seat in the House of Commons to replace her husband, Viscount Astor, who moves to the Lords after his father's death. Lord Astor says the issue has not been discussed and will await talks with the Plymouth Conservative chairman.
General Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, who led German forces in northern France, learned at Davos he was among the more than a hundred wanted by the Allies for trial for crimes against international law. He vowed he would never surrender.
The navy department holds 9,000,000 pounds of sugar in reserve. Secretary Daniels indicated that one third of the stock, about 8,000,000 pounds, would be released for public use.
The Senate approved a deficiency appropriation bill carrying about 42 million dollars after a delay with the peace treaty. It includes a 28 million dollar increase over the house version and moves forward with only a few changes.
Washington announcements from the State and War Departments say the United States will not join Versailles peace provisions or deploy troops to police plebiscite districts without Senate approval. The statements aim to curb premature American involvement and ease Senate ratification debate.
Washington reports Mexican government moves to secure the release of William O. Jenkins American consular agent held by bandits in Puebla for 125000 dollars. State Department relayed the advice from Mexico City detailing prompt measures.
Vienna reports the Austrian cabinet headed by Dr Karl Renner resigned Saturday and was immediately reformed under Renner as premier with few significant changes. The move keeps the government intact while signaling continuity in policy amid political shifts.
Seattle police investigate the murder of a 25 year old woman found dead beneath shrubbery in a city park. Officials say the body was discovered recently and the case remains baffling with few leads.
Washington reports labor withdrew from the national Industrial conference after a majority of the capital group defeated a resolution recognizing the right of wage earners to organize and bargain collectively. President Gompers announced the move amid calls for future action by President Wilson.
The first public session of the International trade conference opened in Atlantic City New Jersey with 2500 delegates from major business groups. Speakers stressed steady government and suppression of social disorder as key to global prosperity.
Producers representing the beet sugar output respond to Attorney General Palmer with agreement to the 10 cents per pound price for the new crop and await Washington concurrence on the proposed rate.
General Denekine reports Bolshevik forces driven back in Kamyshin with about ten killed or captured and several machine guns seized.
Rioting erupted again Wednesday night around the Lexing ton theater as the Star Opera company staged German opera despite protests from World War I veterans.
Mr Bonar Law announced to the house of Commons that all necessary preparations for the trial of former Emperor Wilhelm are being made. The statement followed questions about the case and government plans for the proceedings.
The Dirla crew, after the motor schooner foundered on October 15 off Guantanamo Cuba, were reported safe aboard the steamship Lake Kytle by a wireless message from that vessel.
President Wilson dictated a long letter to the industrial conference on Tuesday despite rest prescriptions. He will receive daily tabloid resumes of government affairs prepared by Secretary Tumulty if Dr Grayson approves, covering the coal strike and industrial conference progress.
President Wilson, after a good night, signed amendments to the food control act. The changes add penalties for hoarding and profiteering of minor importance.
Former German Emperor William II has hired Berlin attorney Herr Siebert to sue actor Ferdinand Bonn over The Kaiser Films. Berlin barred the films but they were shown elsewhere. the suit seeks suppression of the films and charges insult and misuse of the emperor’s portrait.
Washington announces Monday that President Wilson named Owen D. Young of Schenectady New York to the public group of the national Industrial conference. White House officials say this refutes reports that the president was incapacitated by illness and unable to attend to business.
John E. Steiger, local Socialist leader, was chloroformed, tarred and feathered in a woods incident early Sunday. On Monday he received a letter demanding he leave Hamilton within ten days or face harsher punishment.
Senator Capper of Kansas told the senate that farmers sell crops at a loss as markets decline while consumers face higher prices, highlighting the burden of the high cost issue on agriculture and the public.
Shrinkage in hog values reached an extreme at the Chicago stockyards on Wednesday with sales dipping below 12 dollars per hundredweight and many hogs changing ownership as low as 11.50 dollars.
German and Austrian governments will send delegates to the Washington labor conference after the supreme council of the alliance recommended their admittance as fully qualified members.
The Liberal party in Havana includes in its revised platform a recommendation granting Cuban women the right to vote and urging Cuba to join the league of nations.
Portsmouth report claims the British Navy will be reduced to 10,000 men once the United States ratifies the peace treaty, according to what is described as authoritative information.
The Cuban Sugar Manufacturers and Planters Association's organising committee issues a manifesto to the American people urging an open market for Cuban sugar. The document frames access to markets as essential for the trade and industry.
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