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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1919
Page
8
The head of the Honduran delegation at the peace conference urges adopting the Monroe Doctrine within the League of Nations. He argues the policy would benefit Latin America and contends Germany should try Kaiser.
The Honduran delegation urges the League of Nations covenant define the Monroe doctrine within international law arguing its Latin American impact. It calls for German trials under legal principles and insists Germany pay for war acts, stressing justice and universal guarantees.
The Federal Reserve Board warns that new long term credits to Europe could drain U S capital and slow domestic industry. It cites Europe’s expected 3 billion dollar trade balance this year and outlines financing needs including a possible 1 billion export credit through the War Finance Corporation.
New York June 15 The League to Enforce Peace announced a nationwide campaign under the slogan Dont let Germany win the war through the United States senate The effort aims to defeat Senator Knoxs resolution to separate the League of Nations covenant from the peace treaty The campaign was decided at a meeting of national and state officers with delegates from fifteen states.
Secretary Wilson addressed the American Federation of Labor convention in Atlanta pledging workers not to join a proposed national strike over the Mooney case. He warned against Bolshevists allied with the I.W.W. and warned that Bolshevism equates to virtual slavery, urging organized labor to avoid coercive measures.
Siberian troops advance on the northern front west of the Urals in a report picked up by the SRushes Telegraphic Agency. The details describe a rapid push and front activity on Friday June 6. More information is unavailable in the text.
The forecast reports generally fair weather for Indiana and lower Michigan with mild warming, while Siberian forces continue offensives toward Viatka. The Siberian general staff says the army crossed the Tcheptea River north of Glazov and is advancing, with battles near Sarapui and attempted river crossings near Ufa repulsed.
Senate leaders outlined next steps on the Knox resolution opposing U.S. acceptance of the League of Nations and setting up a vote after treaty signing. Democratic leaders predicted a stormy, parliamentary fight with broad Democrat and Republican opposition, while some expect efforts to block or modify the measure.
Orders sending the 24th Infantry to El Paso from Columbus New Mexico were issued by Major General De Rosey C Cabell commanding the southern department and border patrol. The War Department said Cabell has broad latitude to arrange forces for border emergencies and can transfer regiments to danger points without further department authority.
Fort Wayne hosts Republican national chairman Will J. Hays who pledges victory for the party and defends wartime conduct. He omits any league of nations remark as he scorns Democratic expenditures while rail and postal telegraph strikes threaten nationwide commerce.
Fort Wayne readers are urged to order Sunday Journal Gazette for a comprehensive edition. The issue will feature a rich magazine section, world news, editorials, real estate, finance, and travel, plus a W.C. T. C. housing story and Potash and Perlmutter pieces. The paper touts value and global wire coverage.
In Atlantic City on June 13 President Gompers lauded Secretary Wilson amid strong applause. He condemned Texas Representative Blanton's remarks and warned that such stances aim to starve the labor department, outlining its history and ongoing policy considerations.
Thirteen more departments of the Willys-Overland plant near Toledo will reopen tomorrow and twenty more on Monday after federal protection allowed earlier resumption of operations. United States deputy guards, under Percy Zenens con of Golden Rule Jones, prevented disorder as injunctions required opening to fill agency contracts. The plant had closed after rioting on June 2, with unions claiming too few workers have returned to resume production.
The four power council rewrites the peace treaty text ahead of presenting it to Germany as Premier Orlando of Italy misses sessions. Aaron Sonnino represents Italy as changes focus on reparations and financing to rebuild German industry, with new terms on borders in Silesia Poland and Denmark. Norway Sweden and Denmark refuse to join a blockade. British ships bombard Gronstadt as Bolsheviks evacuate the area.
Concordia college observed its summer closure with battalion ceremonies on the parade ground. The Class of 1919 numbers 28 graduates supported by the cadet corps in their final year with 2,000 alumni in civilian life. The cadet battalion escorted colors and marched in the last dress parade. A sabre presentation marked the event as spectators watched the snappy military display.
A Sunday event marks Celebrate Old Glory's Natal Day with an Elks program featuring community activities and ceremonial observances. Local organizations invite participation and highlight patriotic celebration activities.
City and Allen County officials call on all residents and businesses to display the Stars and Stripes at dawn on Saturday June 14 to honor Flag Day and celebrate a wartime victory since 1917.
To-day marks Flag Day the anniversary of the Continental Congress adoption in Philadelphia on June 14, 1777. The nation honors the flag as thousands fly colors from Fort Wayne to ships on foreign waters and across lands recalling freedom’s defenders from Lexington to Bellen Wood.
The Henry Ford libel suit against the Chicago Daily Tribune moves to a new phase as testimony aims to show Mexican border chaos with banditry and depictions of danger. The Tribune argues Ford deserves the label anarchist while defending troop intervention as necessary for stability.
New York reports United States wheat director Julius Barns announces periodical storage premiums added to base price to stabilize farm flow. Premiums will start after June and be announced 30 days ahead each month with rate cuts for Intermountain and Pacific coast rail regions to ease producer relief and shift pricing toward gulf port flows.
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