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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1919
Page
1
Paris reports the league of nations covenant redesigned with three key unsolved points. The Monroe doctrine, racial equality clause, and a proposed league military staff loom large as redrafting continues. Officials anticipate a Geneva seat and a neutral secretary while no withdrawal clause is added.
Parla March 26 An American amendment to protect nations against influx of foreign labor was adopted by the league of nations commission It affirms the right of any country in the league to control such matters as solely within domestic jurisdiction President Wilson would have offered the amendment at the meeting of the league of nations commission nooner but discovered a slight imperfection in the text The American peace delegation has agreed upon the amendment It will offer to article X of the covenant of the league to safeguard the Monroe doctrine The amendment provides that agreements under the covenant shall not be construed as an infringement upon the principles of international policy heretofore generally recognized.
Madrid march 27 the government has issued a decree establishing an eight hour day in the building trades. The move is seen as settling a lockout by contractors against employees. Premier Romanones discussed the situation with reporters noting Barcelona, a center of unrest, was quiet and shops and services returned to normal.
Berlin, March 27. Independent go cists in Bavaria demand the government melt all statues of former royalties and statesmen, including Bismarck. They want the statue materials given to industry and the national digs converted into clothing for children.
Paris reports German garrison buildup at Danzig signaling resistance to peace terms. Washington announces an immediate call for 50 000 volunteers for Europe, three year enlistment, concentrated at Camp Meade, with early duty in France. Other dispatches note Polish and Czech actions against Bolshevism and U S forces to Russia under Brig. Gen. Richardson.
The railroad administration's agricultural section in cooperation with the department of agriculture plans to resume its agricultural development program nationwide. War restrictions reduced activity, and a call has been issued for a 200-member general meeting of railroad representatives in Memphis, Tennessee, starting April 2 for a three day session.
Six armed bandits held up a Commonwealth State bank branch in Detroit locking in twelve people including patrons and tellers. They escaped with over 50,000, police report.
Commander Zogbaum arrives to succeed Lieutenant Commander S Roberts as executive officer at the naval training station. He comes from 19 months sea duty aboard the U S S Stephens, a destroyer in the Atlantic fleet that served in U boat and mine zones during the war.
Washington dispatch reports 109 247 officers cadets and one enlisted man discharged from the army air service to March 18. The service total strength at end of hostilities stood at 190 527 men.
Dispatches from Budapest report Soviet control of theaters and revolutionary programs amid Hungary’s uprising. Sources indicate the revolt was engineered by Bolshevik leaders with possible German aid. A Czech army is sent against Hungary as Spartacist agitation rises and Radek’s release sparks concern.
The United States government sold airplanes and equipment to the Czecho Slovak military authorities valued at about 1 million dollars. The exact number of aircraft was not disclosed though items totalled 319 thousand. It marks the second purchase by Czecho Slovaks after Siberian dispatches of six planes to Viadivostols.
Basle March 28 The new Hungarian government begins organizing a revolutionary army recruited from organized workers and soldiers mobilized. The Red army adviser reports, but control rests with the people's commissioner for military affairs. Soldiers receive 450 crowns monthly and are to be equipped armed and fed by the state.
Cable from Shanghai to Dr. Syngman Rhee describes Korea under martial law with the Japanese army firing on civilians. It reports 11,000 arrests, widespread torture, massacres, and a thousand men women and children allegedly speared. Missionaries resist. Germany to receive 200000 barrels Swedish salted herring via Red Cross.
Stockholm march 24 The present chief of police in Petrograd is William Schotov known as Bi Schotov. He is said to be widely known in New York labor circles where he was formerly active as a Socialist.
Two men robbed the Towa State bank in Des Moines at about 9 a.m. taking more than $20,000 in cash before fleeing. Police launched an investigation as the incident rattled the business district.
Allied and Russian forces push Bolsheviks from Bolshola Ozera toward the Ural area while Kolchak troops seize Osa southwest of Perm. Polish troops report capture of Pinsk and Grodno as Bolsheviks retreat in disorder amid snowbound fighting.
The executive council of fe lénagne of wine flons, Renter's Limited, plans to increase state representation from two to three members in the council. The third seat is expected to favor labor interests.
Three masked bandits robbed an express car near Memphis, securing about $50,000 from the Frisco line. The crime occurred on a Frisco train after it reached No Frisco. Police and railroad officials are investigating the heist.
An Oregon woman describes raising six hundred chickens yearly and credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health. The testimonial from Mrs. Alters praises the remedy and urges others to seek its benefits, while also noting advice from Lydia E. Pinkham's Medicine Co.
A Red Cross official recalls a France hospital tale about Sitting Bull’s grandson, a grave convalescent known as Gloomy Gus who finally smiles after a nurse’s prompt. The anecdote ends with a caution about foresight and honesty.
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