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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1920
Page
2
Dr. Harry R. Lemens, aged 40, former private physician to the emperor of Japan, was killed in an automobile accident in Alton Illinois Saturday. Other items note labor clashes in Naples, several injuries, and a large number of bills passed in the house since May.
Washington reports a possible break in Democratic support for the peace treaty. Influential Democrats may hold a Monday caucus to discuss policy changes, while Republicans hope the treaty could still be ratified with reservations adopted earlier. Administration leaders say Democratic signatories near the required votes remain short.
Washington D. C. The Senate approved the modified railroad reorganization bill by 32 Republicans and 15 Democrats in favor against 17. The bill, aimed at carrier adjustments after government control ends, now goes to President Wilson who is expected to sign it despite labor leaders urging a veto.
The Federal Reserve Board report shows a $4.018 billion U S trade surplus in 1919 while South American and Far Eastern nations hold $664 million against the United States, with Cuba and China posting large deficits and several countries able to pay via exports or gold shipments. It also notes potential dropping of universal military training in the House army reorganization bill as leaders hedge on the plan and timing.
Sir Hamar Greenwood told the House of Commons the government knew invitations were issued via the American press for subscriptions to bond certificates backing an Irish republic. He said Britain had made no representations to the U S president on the matter. Cries of Why! greeted the remark.
The body of Rear Admiral Robert K. Peary, discoverer of the north pole, was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery with full naval and military honors. Government officials and diplomatic corps members attended as ceremonies were led by the Navy Department and Chaplain Carroll Q. Wright conducted services.
Washington lawmakers passed the conference report on the Exche-Cummins railroad bill after four hours of debate defeating a motion to reconsult. Leaders cited forecasts of upheaval if not enacted, with Esch arguing federal control costs and investments would be repaid by improved routes.
Iron County Michigan erupts in a rebellion against federal prohibition enforcement. Prosecution Attorney leads open revolt with deputies and police resisting agents who were halted February 19 in Iron River. Major A V Dalrymple seeks warrants from Attorney General Palmer through Gaylord after confiscated wine incident reported by Leo J Grove.
Police interrupted a bull fight in El Paso in a packing-plant corral on Sunday afternoon. Nineteen Mexicans were taken to jail, while many participants escaped by jumping the fence into Mexico.
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