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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1919
Page
3
President Wilson, arriving from France, tells Boston that nations look to America for help and comfort. He praises U S resolve, asserts the world’s need for guided peace, and insists America must lead in securing lasting global liberty and safety.
Newport News Va Feb 25 The transport Huron arrived from France with 2898 soldiers They included the entire Forty fifth coast artillery corps and nine casual companies composed of men from Western states The trip from France was very stormy Private Cecil B Hollandsworth was killed in the voyage or upon arrival.
Paris February 25 doctors tending Premier Clemenceau plan to issue a single daily bulletin on his condition as optimism grows over his health. The premier has shown signs of improvement and his status remains closely watched by officials and the public.
Philadelphia reports the death of Julian Story an artist of international repute dying after months of illness in his sixty second year. Born in England he was the son of W W Story and the grandson of Justice Joseph Story of the U S Supreme Court. He was twice married Emma Eames the prima donna divorced in 1919 and Elaine Bohlen who was also divorced.
Paris February 25 The peace conference is to receive another demand for protection as negotiations continue The note outlines requests from Champagne regarding safeguards and security assurances amid the ongoing talks.
The patient is on the path to recovery and is beyond the danger of pulmonary congestion, with danger considered remote.
Eldon B. Keith, vice president of the George B. Keith Shoe Company of Brockton, died in London after going abroad months ago as a member of the American trade commission. A cable message received here reports his death.
The champagne growers association passed a resolution to reserve the name champagne strictly for products from the old province of Champagne, reinforcing its protected status and origin. The move emphasizes regional branding and may affect producers outside the region seeking to use the term.
Miss Delia Chapin Torrey aged x years aunt of former President William Howard Taft died at the Torrey mansion after a brief illness caused by a general breakdown. The only relative at the bedside was a nephew.
Franklin D. Roosevelt praised US Navy and Marine Corps achievements in World War I. He noted 359 vessels overseas, 160000 personnel abroad, and 8,000 replacements. Marines at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood earned historic praise, with 12000 prisoners taken and record artillery advances. He cited nine barrage mines in the North Sea as pivotal to Allied success. The remarks accompanied President Wilson aboard the George Washington.
Washington reports the government now owes about 2,000,000 veterans each $60 after the president signs the $6,000,000,000 revenue bill. The bonus covers officers, nurses, and enlisted personnel upon honorable discharge, making them eligible to claim the tribute from the government.
Homer Cummings of Connecticut was elected chairman of the National Democratic Committee on Wednesday the committee also voted a complete reorganization for an aggressive campaign in 1920.
Zurich dispatch reports former Hungarian premier Wekerle and other regime officials to be tried for war crimes, with Budapest indicating forthcoming court proceedings.
London reports that Zionist headquarters state that Seading Jews across nations agree Great Britain should be the mandatory for Palestine under the League of Nations. The statement was issued from Zionist centers in London.
In a 9 to 4 party line vote the Senate Banking Committee recommended confirmation of John Skelton Williams to continue as comptroller of the currency.
London reports the Afghan ameer Habibulhkan has been assassinated. He was forty three years old and had ruled since succeeding the throne in 1901.
Ambassador Francis, back from Russia, meets with President Wilson and outlines recommendations to allied and American governments to confront Bolshevik rule and restore Russia to the family of nations. He warns a reign of terror prevails in central and northern Russia and predicts Germany could be stronger in 10 to 20 years if Bolshevik rule persists.
Berlin reports Spartacan chief Faldzennik killed resisting arrest as government troops move to restore order in Bottrop. Gerstenberg division arrives to reinforce Bremen crackdown while Spartacan forces block Duesseldorf elections. Munich riot leaves Minister Jahries dead and officers wounded as political tensions soar.
London reports the miners executive committee recommending acceptance of Lloyd George’s government inquiry proposal and postponing the strike call for five days. The move follows the federation’s review of the proposal and aims to avert immediate disruption.
The American military delegation and Red Cross members depart for Poland to oversee food distribution. The group numbers 25 officers and 85 Red Cross nurses.
In Basle on February 26 the leaders of centrists social democrats nationalists and workers councils issued an address to Baden praising the government and pledging unity with its policies.
Washington February 26 The house judiciary committee approved a measure to ban any beverage containing more than one half of 1 percent alcohol under the war-time prohibition act effective July 1.
President Wilson told members of both the Senate and House foreign affairs committees that ratifying the League of Nations is essential to avoid global despair and complications. He asserted the league preserves and extends the Monroe doctrine and would defend it collectively, not by the U S alone.
New York on February 28 Private Cor Cornelius Fiske of the Sixth Marines, lauded for Belleau Wood Soissons and Chateau-Thierry, was brought to the city as a prisoner charged with desertion from the United States Navy.
The appointment of Bishop Patrick J. Hayes as archbishop of New York to succeed the late John M. Farley was announced at the archiepiscopal residence of Mgr Dunn, chancellor of the diocese.
Former king and queen of Württemberg participated in a recent election and gave their names as Herr and Frau Württemberg, signaling their acknowledgment of the republic, a report from Berne states.
The British home office will expel all interned Germans without exception as they are released from detention camps. Authorities say repatriation has already begun and will continue as more are released.
Mrs Pearl Monyhan of Mitchell Indiana reports neuralgia relief and strength gain after three bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during pregnancy. She says her seven month old baby weighed 19 pounds at the time and credits the remedy with restoring health. The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co notes many letters praising benefits during maternity.
Two brothers from an East Lancashire mill town drew stares by sitting with noses poking from opposite cab windows on the way to a wedding. The cabman warned them to pull their noses in as they passed a narrow railway arch, after which he quipped about elbows.
A 5:15 train arrives crowded with belated passengers rushing to find seats. A playful exchange occurs as a curious passenger asks if the ark is full, and another quips it is full except for the ass as the door opens and people surge aboard.
The article states Sunday hunting is banned east of the 105th meridian except in Illinois Louisiana Michigan Texas Wisconsin and Quebec. It notes Monday closed seasons for waterfowl in Ohio and locally in Maryland and North Carolina and other weekdays closed in select ducking grounds across Maryland Virginia and North Carolina.
A brief critique notes that no amount of advertising can compensate for content that is deficient or undurable. The statement emphasizes the need for quality over promotional effort in journalism and publishing.
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