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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
2
Aftonblad reports a British squadron bombarding the Bolshevik base at Kronstadt with heavy guns, detailing naval action during the conflict. The Stockholm source notes the engagement as part of broader hostilities in the region.
Obituary for James A. Tawney of Minnesota dies at 64 in Excelsior Springs. Navy dress uniforms are abolished by Secretary Daniels. The 1920 May appropriation bill passes without a record vote, funding 300000 temporary army. Rumors swirl of a 4th of July bombing plot and international reparations maneuvers. Shipping, flights, and riots across Europe and America form a chaotic global snapshot.
Senator Knox pushes to split the league of nations covenant from the peace pact, aiming for separate Senate consideration. The Senate debates the treaty leak and copyright copies, while Germany and Bolshevik actions shape the broader postwar scene.
The foreign relations committee examined an alleged leak of the treaty text to financiers in New York. Elihu Root testified he showed Lodge a copy, given to him by Henry P. Davison of Morgan & Co. Davison said he got it from Thomas W. Lamont, Morgan partner and Paris treasurer, citing interest in financial terms and mobilizing capital to aid Europe. J P Morgan and Frank Vanderlip denied seeing copies. Root disputed the ethics and said Davison was entitled to have it.
Allies deliver final reply to German counters, requiring a decision by June 19. Plebiscite in Upper Silesia agreed under conditions, while reparations to be fixed within four months. Germany denied mandates and immediate league admission despite objections from Clemen Cean.
In Paris the Turkish peace delegation arrived without a formal reception and was dispatched to Vaucresson as consultants. Their status remains unclear with no firm decision on formal peace by entente allies. Paris sources view the partition of Turkey as effectively decided, with Constantinople under British and French control and Asiatic Turkey split among Italian Greek and British influence.
London sources report a communist republic in Austria could be proclaimed imminently with strong odds of success as the Austrian army is said to be 40 percent Bolshevik. Alignment with Hungary was anticipated.
Messrs Dunne and Walsh, emissaries of Irish American societies, secured a brief interview with President Wilson in Paris. They presented the claim for a hearing of Ireland at the peace conference and asked about the senate’s pro Irish resolution. Wilson said the American commissioners cannot officially take up Ireland but will act unofficially to aid Ireland, and the Senate resolution has not yet been acted on by the commission.
The Commercial Telegraphers' union strike began as a fizzle but grew serious when railway operators ordered members to reject all commercial messages for Western Union and Postal Telegraph. Konenkamp stated the fight is directed mainly at Postmaster General Burleson.
In a comic London Tid Bits vignette, a young driver hurries his car to stop amid rattles and noises. He asks Angelina to exit as he warns the boiler will explode, and she reluctantly complies while pleading to stay aboard.
The notice claims millions of fraudulent aspirin tablets were sold nationwide and warns that genuine Bayer Aspirin carries the Bayer Cross on the package to distinguish it from talcum powder substitutes.
Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge recalls a near tragedy after his boy Bearcat was struck by a motorcar on the dusty road. The youngster rose, coughed dust, cursed loudly, then recovered and cried out in relief, praised by his guardian for being all right.
Senator Sorghum warns against overemphasis on oratory at the expense of real political work. He cites lurid examples of speakers more focused on rhetoric than on watching voters and addressing practical governance.
Purify and enrich the blood with Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. Iron and quinine suspend in syrup. Pleasant and child friendly. Strengthening and invigorating effect touted. Price 60c.
A concise maxim notes that a wise person never wastes his own time but resents the other fellow’s misuse of it. The line preserves a classic reflection on efficiency and character.
A concise analysis highlights how numerous women contribute significantly to local initiatives, charity work, and leadership roles, challenging broad negative depictions. It notes examples across education, healthcare, and civic organizations, emphasizing resilience and influence.
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