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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1920
Page
3
Dr Joseph A Hill chief statistician of the census division estimates the continental United States will total about 105 million in 1920, up roughly 13 million or 14 percent from 1910. Cities gained more than rural areas with vast regional differences in growth.
The War Department report to Congress calls for a comprehensive national highway system with transcontinental routes. It urges upgrades to roads and bridges in the western states to handle heavy motor vehicles year round. The findings state road quality limits vehicle utility and national economic development.
A Utah senator argues that executive departments push for vast funds and influence, using nationwide campaigns to pressure Congress. He condemns officials who lobby for money to expand power, calling such actions indecent and a threat to the republic.
Congressman Tess of Ohio notes that each administration is defined by a major legislative milestone from Washington to McKinley. He highlights examples such as the Constitution’s start, alien and sedition laws, Louisiana Purchase, War of 1812, Monroe Doctrine, national bank and specie circular fights, Mexican War, Civil War, civil service, and the Sherman Antitrust Act.
Three sharp tremors struck Los Angeles and nearby towns with the first at morning, two in the afternoon, causing injuries and structural damage. Fire alarms, collapsed walls, and frightened shoppers overwhelmed hospitals while reports placed aftershocks as far as Pasadena Fullerton and Englewood.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt departed New York for Nashville to confer with Tennessee auxiliaries guiding the suffrage ratification drive. She warned Republicans that failing to move the amendment toward ratification in any state would betray women, and said Democrats fully ratifying would boost their claim on women voters.
Gov Henry J Allen urges a federal industrial court patterned on the Kansas plan to the Senate education and labor committee. He testifies that the court would handle essential industry disputes with appeals possible to the Supreme Court and operate regionally where needed to prevent public harm.
In Constantinople on July 17 Major Venizelas, son of the Greek premier, led artillery units as Greek forces near Brussa. Nationalists waved a white flag during a contact mission, and Major Jos ordered fire, resulting in many Turkish deaths.
Chicago July 17 A strike by electrical workers machinists and track laborers leaves streetcar service paralyzed and 2500 workers sent home. A wreck involving a crowded streetcar kills Rose Stein 14 at Rebey and Thomas streets and injures seven others. Public transit collapses as power plants shut down and private cars flood downtown streets.
Spa Belgium July 19 The Germans sign unconditionally after a four hour session on coal deliveries . The ceremony followed talks as Premier Millerand interrupted Von Sim on and Lloyd George suggested a private room for a decision. The German delegation returned with the affirmative yes.
Guy Skidmore of Laguna Beach fired his revolver while hunting squirrels in his car. The sun shining through the windshield discharged the weapon, wounding Skidmore slightly in both legs. A Damascus dispatch reports French troops occupying Madlalkah and Rink sections near Zahleh, as Syrian forces prepare to resist Majdelahgar.
London notes report Prince Joachim, sixth son of the ex emperor, killed himself in Potsdam amid money troubles. Born 1890, he was repeatedly wounded in East Prussia 1914, later leading Celticar forces in Memel and earning the Iron Cross. He married Princess Marie Auguste in December 1916 while recovering from his thigh wound.
Chicago dated July 20 reports Judge Hugo Pam sentenced Harry Andreas to be hanged October 16, making him the seventh condemned man at Cook County Jail that day. Eight other murderers receive similar sentences for October 14.
Dublin July 17 Lord Mayor intervenes in Irish rail strike as workers refuse to handle munition shipments. The dispute deepens with traffic across the lines at risk of a general stoppage.
Honorable Arthur Meighen becomes Canada’s prime minister succeeding Sir Robert Borden at age forty seven. He is the youngest man to hold the Canadian premiership and leads the interior ministry to the top office.
The Worty eighters led by Amos Pinchot Gil son Gardner and George J. Record halted the third party convention as the labor platform was adopted by acclamation. The La Follette platform failed 308 to 125 with the majority report accepted by acclamation. The Forty-eight chair claimed loyalty to the majority while the new party faced dual platforms and a split over the platform. The Farmer-Labor party nominated Peter Parley Christensen and Max Hayes before adjourning. the Forty-eight group decided not to form a fourth party.
Fifty armed men raided the general post office in Dublin at seven o clock and seized all letters directed to Dublin Castle the viceregal lodge the chief secretary and undersecretary. They covered the superintendent and sorters with revolvers and ransacked the mails.
Chicago July 20 Judge Frank Johnston Jr of the ecclesiastical court signed his 453rd decree after only two weeks as a divorce judge. The move marks a record pace in granting decrees and highlights rapid proceedings in the court.
Sinn Fein police wearing armiets inscribed Irish Republican Policeman appeared on Dublin streets. An Irish republican detective force formed, May Drive Out Turks, Versailles, July 20. A threatening reply to drive the Turks from Europe was delivered to the Turkish peace delegation. Washington reports on government expenditures for the year ending June 30 show total outlays of 28.4 billion dollars with 6.4 billion in ordinary disbursements and 17.1 billion on the public debt.
A new conflict breaks out between French forces and Arab groups in Syria. Reports from Beirut to the Gulf describe rising tensions and a potential wider war.
Vera Cruz reports General Pablo Gonzales revolutionary leader in Coahuila captured by federal troops is being moved to Mexico City for court martial. Also noted are a Idaho double tragedy and other dispatches from London and Washington.
Dr. Lynn Flarond Hough, who recently resumed the presidency of Northwestern University, has accepted the pastorate of the Central Methodist Episcopal Church at Detroit Michigan.
Warsaw dispatch reports the Polish council of defense has accepted Lloyd George's armistice proposals for cessation of hostilities on the Russo-Polish battle front.
Geneva dispatch reports that a Rhenish Republic will soon be proclaimed in the German Rhineland. The information comes via a Geneva source to the Daily Express in London.
Hundreds of nobles visit the palace of the Duke of Alba to view the late Eugenie. Masses are said continuously through the day as mourners pay final respects to the Empress.
Duluth on July 16 reports seven indictments from the speck grand jury into the beating of three Black men. Two named suspects are arrested on charges of inciting riot.
Five German surface warships allocated to the United States sailed from Brest on July 12 and are slated to arrive in New York on August 3. Navy department officials announced the development.
San Antonio reports the Laveda garrison is being reinforced after word of hostilities across the border. Southern Department headquarters announced the measure.
In Danville Galesburg Rock Island and Moline fares rose from 7 to 10 cents with ten tickets now costing 75 cents. The move affects multiple lines as transit authorities adjust pricing.
Anti-Slav demonstration in Trieste results in the sacking and burning of hotels and shops owned by Jugo-Slavs. Scores of people reported injured as property destruction continues locally.
Franklin D. Roosevelt arrives from San Francisco to a cordial and affectionate welcome in Hyde Park New York. Residents line streets to cheer the Democratic presidential nominee as he returns home.
Helst has been appointed field director of the American Red Cross for the eastern department with headquarters at Governor's Island New York. The appointment was announced here.
The census report lists Tawali population at 286,912 with a 21.4 percent rise. Honolulu’s population shows a substantial increase, reflecting rapid growth in the territory.
Official statement reports the railway between the border and Monterey cut again with seven bridges burned near the area. The disruption affects service between Nuevo Laredo and Mexico City as authorities investigate the incident.
Six Internal Revenue watchmen were suspended amid an investigation into wholesale liquor thefts from a local bonded warehouse in San Francisco. The action follows a federal probe into losses of alcohol from the facility.
Fragmentary dispatches indicate fighting in Mexico as Monterrey, capital of Nuevo Leon, reports no firm confirmation from General Trevino. A confusing field note from New York mentions Sir Shania Lipton and challenger Siminmroed in a convoluted context with unclear outcomes.
In Cork on July 21 protests turned violent as Sinn Fein and military patrols clashed. Two lorries with soldiers were attacked and blown up, 60 to 70 soldiers wounded, total casualties surpassing 100 including two dead. Civilians fled to doorways as volunteers tried to calm streets.
New York July 21 Babe Ruth hits a four bagger in the fourth inning of the second White Sox Yankee game to break the major league home run record and adds another homer in the ninth. He now has 81 homers on the season. Earlier he vowed to reach 40 before the pennant run.
The Armenian government refused a Russian Soviet ultimatum, and Bolshevik forces have ordered a march into Karabagh. They plan to push forward in coordination with Mustafa Kemal Pasha’s Turkish nationalists.
A circular posted on Stamboul dead walls urges a boycott against powers forcing the treaty on Turkey. In Minneapolis two bandits robbed a Quaker Creamery salesman and cashier, taking between $4000 and $5000 in currency and checks as employees were en route to a bank.
Rushing on the western edge of the Pripet marshes the Bolshevik advance meets determined Polish resistance near a former Russo German battle site as July 21 dispatches report.
Reports from Peking say General Tuan's forces encountered a serious reverse and about 6,000 troops retreated toward the capital, a development noted in the latest dispatches.
Washington July 21. A lack of cars for transport continues to be the dominant factor delaying coal production, according to the weekly report of the geological survey issued here.
Elgin WL July 21 Fred Zukuhr thirty four an inmate of the state hospital died from injuries after an attack by another patient with a mop handle authorities said.
London reports on July 21 that the Russian Soviet government sent a note stating Russia is prepared to accept an armistice and make peace with Poland.
Reports from Wellsburg indicate a horse shortage in Iowa while old settlers of Jackson county plan a Maquoketa homecoming. Crops near Decorah are praised as good and a slogan promotes better rural roads through Delaware county farm bureaus.
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