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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1919
Page
11
Unofficial reports from Fort Bliss say at least fifty followers of the bandit leader were killed, one American wounded, as U S troops fight in water up to their knees during the operation to reclaim prisoners and push bands from the area.
The advance began at daybreak as American forces pressed Villa loyalists in the Juarez area. About 50 Villa followers were reported killed and several Mexican prisoners were captured. Corporal Chigas of the Seventh Cavalry was wounded. Rebels fled in small bands as pursuing cavalry closed in. Renegade actions continued along the border with American and Mexican troops in pursuit.
Andrew Furuseth to head peace efforts as delegates from labor groups plan discussions. radicals and forces will assist in shaping the program and coordinating actions across unions. The meeting aims to align labor with broader peace initiatives and present a united industrial front.
Washington June 16 American troops crossed the Rio Grande under Mexican agreement to protect life. Withdrawal will begin as rebel bands near Juarez are dispersed, but the United States will maintain a watchful border presence. Secretary Baker said the move had Mexican consent and serves life and property protection.
Washington reports show debate across both houses on Mexican issues sparked by crossing the border at Juarez. Senators Watson and King pressed for clarify whether troop movements amounted to invasion and who ordered them, while Fall urged foreign relations action and border concerns. House members echoed worries about a tacit offensive alliance and American protection of citizens.
Washington forecast notes generally fair weather on Tuesday and Wednesday with little temperature change. Lower Michigan will see partly cloudy skies Tuesday and Wednesday with little air temperature change.
Five armed men robbed West Cleveland Banking Company, taking $17 000 in cash. They held five employees and three patrons at gunpoint while the fourth thief loaded the loot. The robbers escaped in a waiting automobile with the engine running.
Ohio General Assembly ratified the federal woman suffrage amendment with a 73 to 6 vote in the legislature and 27 to 3 in the Senate. The action grants Ohio women voting rights for presidential electors in 1920 if the federal amendment is not yet in effect. Similar ratifications were reported from New York and Kansas, with New York joining as the sixth state to approve.
A. Lechler organizer for machinists and two others were arrested Saturday night in Rockford along with Paul Rank and Arthur Lohison as suspects in a machine shop bombing. All were released this morning after promising to stay in the area for at least ten days while investigations continue.
President Wilson plans a nationwide speaking tour to push ratification of the League covenant as debates with Senator Knox loom. A tentative itinerary, prepared by Secretary Tumulty, awaits approval and could span the western states, with emphasis on eastern regions opposed to the covenant. He aims to return to Washington around July 1 to present the peace treaty, as Versailles developments unfold.
The Journal-Gazette presents full programs for the Municipal League of Tadlane and the Christian Endeavor society convention in Fort Wayne. It lists dates for Tadlane events June 34, 28 and 26, and later June 28 to 29 for Christian Endeavor. The article notes yesterday’s edition mixed up the stories, causing confusion for readers.
Chicago dispatch reports the nationwide telegraphers strike rests on Postmaster General Burleson. AFL leaders say a clear statement on the scope of the electrical workers order is awaited before action. Theft of messages and walkouts spread to about 20 000 workers as Western Union denies major delays while railroad telegraphers consider terms.
John Lutz twenty nine of East Washington Street, a Pennsylvania switchman, died at Lutheran hospital at 9 30 last night from injuries after a south bound Pontiac street car struck his bicycle at Calhoun and Butler streets. The rear skull was crushed and he was rushed to hospital where doctors failed to save him. Surviving are his widow, parents, eight brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements will be announced. His sister Mary Kuehn is recovering from injuries suffered when struck by an interurban car three weeks earlier.
Paris reports the Allied plenary delivered the German peace reply today. The Germans have five days to accept or reject the treaty. if accepted, signing proceeds immediately, else the armistice ends June 21 and joint actions to enforce terms follow. Key changes include plebiscites for Silesia, West Prussia frontier fixes, larger German army briefly, Kiel canal revocation, and early League of Nations entry. Clemenceau’s covering letter counters German charges of peace by force, stating the draft is a peace of justice despite stated objections.
June 11 report says allied powers have sent revised peace terms to Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau for Germany to answer. Germany gets extra two days beyond original five, now due Monday June 25. If yes, treaty signed. if no, armistice ends and allied forces act. Page 6 continuation noted.
London report details Bonar Law stating the allies’ peace terms to Germany are the final reply. He urged Germany to sign within five days, warning that failure ends the armistice. He warned unity and restraint are needed to preserve victory and ensure a just yet stern peace.
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