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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
6
Edward W. Pickard reports on Bolshevik encroachment and allied moves as Russian and Persian upheavals unfold. He cites Bristow's influence in Crimea, Persian gendarmerie shifts, and foreign reactions while noting labor, finance, and political tensions across Europe and America.
Nippon firms push to resume relations with Germany. A Japanese shipping firm expands with Hamburg offices and a regular steam cable to Japanese ports. Copper and silk are main exports to Germany, potash to Japan, while Japan may automate Shantung railway and forfeit private control under peace terms.
Mennonites from western Canada plan mass relocation to Mississippi and Alabama regions this year and next spring. About 51 000 people may leave, seeking assurances of exemption from military service and freedom to worship and educate. Government officials in Manitoba Saskatchewan and federal authorities have agreed to terms.
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced temporary disposal of a 300 million dollar revolving fund for railroad relief and proposed a 50 million dollar equipment trust. It outlines equities for railroads, with 25 percent upfront government-backed financing and 75 percent via trusts, plus a May 29 hearing to review disbursement and compliance.
Washington May 24 The Republican Knox peace resolution was finally adopted by the house and now goes to the president. The vote 228 to 189 shows a veto could not be overridden. Brig Gen Frank Taylor dies in Seattle at 78. Pay billion war insurance settlement announced for 127 151 cases totaling 1 195 552 178 45. Sugar scam uncovered as 80 pounds of sugar found in Chicago cars.
Vice President Marshall urged equal justice for all, jail terms for profiteers, and higher production at the Indiana Democratic convention in Indianapolis on May 21. He said he does not seek the presidential nomination and urged unity on the League of Nations and the ratification of the peace treaty. Resolutions endorsed President Wilson's administration as bankers discuss deflation measures to ease high prices.
Detroit Michigan May 20. John L Lovett manager of the Michigan Manufacturers association says no immediate relief from raw material shortages is in prospect but no Detroit factory is entirely shut down. Many plants have curtailed operations with an estimated 80,000 to 40,000 men out of work, compared with 125,000 at the peak of the switchmen strike effects.
May 22 headline notes Individual Industries seeks priority in car allotment risking disruption to general plan adopted by railroad managers and the Interstate Commerce Commission. Separate item from Haverhill shows 1,000 shoe cutters laid off due to slackening demand. Also reports May 20 2900 Poles weekly to the U.S. and Polish passport applications, and May 22 Presbyterian moderator election.
Fryette Owsley of Burkesville Ky was fined 1000 dollars in federal court in Bowling Green for obstructing the draft law during World War I and sentenced to one hour in jail. In Montana's Butte district workers accepted a wage increase ending a two week miners strike.
Reports from Madrid describe serious disturbances in Caceres and Hervas as shops were attacked during food shortages. Separately in St Louis on May 20 a push to repeal the excess profits tax was urged at a convention of the Garment Manufacturers Association.
Pittsburgh May 22 E H Morton president of the Order of Railroad Station Agents announced that the strike clause in the by laws has been eliminated and grievances will be settled with the federal railroad labor board executives at government level.
In Philadelphia on May 22 a verdict of guilty was returned against Mrs Emma Bergdoll who faced charges of resisting a raiding party that captured her son Grover Bergdoll the deserter serving five years in the army.
Greenville Illinois May 20 Harley Beasley twenty five year old alleged murderer of his wife and two baby boys committed death by own action over his wife's grave in Bethlehem cemetery three miles east of here Beasley shot himself in the right temple He had been pursued for days by a posse.
William D'Alton Mann editor of Town Topics and founder of the Smart Set magazine died at his Morristown home from complications after influenza. He was eighty one. J Barton Payne named director general of the railroad administration by President Wilson to succeed Walker D Hines, whose resignation took effect May 15.
Gen Venustiano Carranza, former First Chief, killed at Tlaxcalaltonga after fleeing Mexico City on May 4. Rebel forces led by Gen Rodolfo Herrera reportedly directed the attack. Carranza and companions dead, with his army largely shattered by mid May. News recounts the fall of his government amid the Sonora insurrection and ensuing upheaval.
Mrs K E Dewnye from Syracuse New Jersey describes relief from fainting spells and poor appetite during the Change of Life after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She notes improvement after about twelve bottles and encourages others to try the remedy, emphasizing its lack of narcotics.
Aspirin appears as Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross stamped on each tablet and package for protection. Directions include uses for Colds Headache Neuralgia Toothache Earache Rheumatism Lumbago Neuritis and general pain. Tin boxes hold 12 tablets. pharmacists offer larger packages. Trade mark of Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetic acid.
Diamond Dyes offer simple directions so any woman can dye worn garments and fabrics in fadeless colors. Use Diamond Dyes on wool silk linen cotton or blends and guarantee perfect results even for first timers. Druggist carries color card. Also a humorous exchange about keeping secrets in the past.
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