03 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
Filer Record
Location
Filer, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1919
Page
1
Secretary Glass affirmed there is no insufficiency of credit or gold to support the nation’s credit structure and expressed confidence in funding the Victory Liberty Loan. He rejected talk of a special session to curb bond prices and said bonds should sell above par before maturity.
New York Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, eldest son of the late Colonel Roosevelt, says he intends to enter politics and devote himself to public life. He notes no office has been offered yet and expresses belief in universal military service and undiluted nationalism. He emphasizes his roots in the state of his birth and his family’s long residence there.
The American army strength on March 25 totaled 2 191040, a net decrease of 42 percent since November 11 1917. General staff figures show forces in Europe 1 409780 officers and men. in Siberia about 62 700. in the United States 303178. Insular possessions hold 45 888, including 23 700 marines with the expeditionary forces.
Washington reports that the United States food administration and grain corporation will use all powers to push prices down to the government buying level. They expect the level to be reached as a large new crop begins moving into markets within ninety days, according to Jalvis H Barnes, president of the corporation.
The Chicago mayoral race featured six candidates, a sunny election day, and a turnout around 720, with about 60 percent of the registered voters casting ballots. Republican William Jale Thompson secured reelection in a closely watched contest.
Colorado Springs mayor Charles E. Thomas won re election on Tuesday by a solid majority. Two commissioners who support the mayor's policies were also reelected, confirming continued local leadership.
Winchester England rest camp for American troops closed after 70 men passed through since the United States entered the war. Departing soldiers received enthusiastic send off at the camp before sailing for Liverpool.
Among 9647 troops arriving March 31 from Prague were detachments of the 26th and Wash infantry regiments of the Ninety-first Division. They trained at Camp Lewis, Washington, and came home aboard the Siboney with western states represented. The unit won honors including the congressional gold medal and numerous service crosses, while advancing with Belgian forces to key combat actions in Europe before armistice.
A small French force guarding the neutral zone between Hungary and Romania was attacked by Hungarian troops. Reports from official sources indicate some French soldiers were captured while others were wounded. The incident heightens tensions along the border awaiting further communications.
Disorder and violence erupt in Samga eastern Korea as crowds reportedly of up to 100,000 cut telegraph lines set fire to town facilities including the town hall post office and police stations. Reports say mobs used scythes and attacked officials while reinforcements were dispatched.
London reports that if German delegates reject the peace terms Marshal Fort may ordered a general Allied advance along the Rhine. A German decision aligns with Wilson’s Fourteen Points while Nipponese migration to the Philippines grows. Ukraine’s commander signals readiness to negotiate ceasefire with Poland, seeking a front line demarcation.
Paris reports the four member commission on responsibility for the war has condemned central crimes and proposed an international tribunal to judge responsible parties including the former German emperor. A separate note says Geneva chosen as the League of Nations seat pending final approval. Sinn Fein prisoners escape Mount Joy jail in Dublin after using a rope to scale the wall.
Archduke Joseph Francia and Julius Ommeich, a former Infition Rite, were arrested while attempting to cross the Margian frontier into Germany. The incident occurred at the Geneva border, signaling border enforcement actions against refugees seeking entry.
In Mexico City, General Amada Aguirre states Japanese corporations secured cannon concessions to exploit agricultural lands in Lower California. Officials insist concessions fully authorized by constitutional provisions regranting coastal territory and frontier alignment. They argue no aspects threaten the Monroe Doctrine.
Bobe Idaho adopts cabinet form of state government on March 31 with Kirby White entering office and taking charge of the state hospital at Nampa. Commissioners Cannon, Gibson, Rhiner, and Swoon begin duties the same day. U S grants meat packers freedom from federal control ending ongoing administration restrictions on meat production and distribution.
Highly caliber German cotes defined by the United States receiving commission. sold to a Cobtene foundry and soon to be made into farm implements and peacetime mining gear. Bessarabians oppose Romania. Kronovsky and Lehmidt arrived in Paris with direct mandate from the Bessarabian people, elected delegates by popular vote.
Idaho reports a busy slate including new public works on roads and a widening project at Coeur d’Alene, plans for a dancing pavilion in Burley, and forecasters noting heavy snowfall. Investigations into a newborn death proceed, manhunt details surface in Wallace, and shifts in aviation plans for Dorado and Pocatello emerge alongside foreclosure of delinquent state rates. Local officials tighten accounts oversight with a $20,000 audit, while highway work advances on Lewiston–Coeur d’Alene routes and Shoshone County connections.
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