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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
2
The German government at Weimar formally announced willingness to sign an unconditional peace treaty in Paris. Italian delegates in Paris faced treaty decisions as crucial notes arrived. German officials warned of internal revolt and questioned military leaders over endorsing the terms.
Amid renewed fighting in Asia Minor, Turkish troops push toward Greek positions while Greek forces reportedly retreat. Officials report wartime expenditures defer until June 1 as the conflict affects Europe’s balance. A seven day truce proposal appears shaky as battles resume from the Gulf of Riga to the Baltic coast.
Washington reports that the President plans to leave Brest soon for the homeward trip and expects to present the peace treaty to the Senate shortly after arrival. He will then campaign for the treaty and the league covenant during a nationwide speaking tour.
Senate opponents of the league of nations urged a peace declaration with Germany and Austria Hungary to avoid prolonging war conditions. Senator Fall of New Mexico, Republican on the foreign relations committee, introduced the measure as an amendment to the army bill and as a separate joint resolution.
Homer L Ferguson, newly elected president of the United States chamber of commerce, serves as president and general manager of Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. in Newport News Virginia. He was born in Waynesboro North Carolina on March 6 1873 and is a United States Naval Academy and Glasgow University graduate. He spent 11 years as a United States Navy constructor.
President Wilson and King Albert with Queen Elizabeth arrive for a promised visit greeted by a large crowd. Margaret Wilson and Gen. W. W. Harts accompany the party as bands play the American anthem and diplomatic reception unfolds at the American legation before continued visits to Louvain and Mechlin and a city hall reception in Antwerp.
England's strongest wartime leaders underwent surgery for threat trouble. A homemade “stench bomb” reportedly injured a person at a banquet at the La Salle hotel two years ago. Indications link incidents to Northcliffe's visit and a famed editor's long fines.
A devastating tornado ripped through the town causing extensive property damage in the business district and surrounding areas. Homes, shops, and streets were left in ruins while emergency crews reported injuries and possible fatalities as residents began recovery efforts.
A severe wind event near Fergus Falls Minnesota nearly wipes the town from the map. Reports indicate up to 400 dead and 800 to 1000 injured as the storm devastates Fergus Falls and nearby communities. A Great Northern line train derailment adds to the casualties with a girl sustaining a sprained ankle. Officials report widespread destruction and ongoing relief efforts.
Reports from Fergus Falls describe a devastating cyclone with up to 2000 feared dead and a hotel collapse at the Grand, while Governor Burnquist and the Minnesota National Guard mobilize for guard and police duty. Debates in the U.S. Senate over the League of Nations and the Knox resolution highlight partisan tension. Atlantic City features a parachute demonstration from 1000 feet by Miss Sylvia Boydon and Maj Ondo Lees. Labor Congress adopts a broad new declaration urging a constructive program for workers. Pilots Alcock and Brown announce plans to split a prize from the Daily Mail for the first nonstop flight from North America to Ireland, with the remaining funds to the builders.
A test mobilization saw regiments deployed to protect public buildings power plants utilities and prominent figures. Guards were sent to city sites and a sense grew that many would stay on duty to safeguard the metropolis.
A contested plan to extend the tax on intoxicating beverages beyond a set date faces federal scrutiny. An official opinion suggests the measure may be unlawful without proper authority, while discussions remain about internal revenue duties and potential restrictions on sale of prohibited drinks.
Locusts have eaten most vegetation on Guad aloupe Island 175 miles south of San Diego. The Gryme, arriving from there, reports about 73400 wild goats on the island may starve soon. The Gryme brought 805 goats to port, many dying en route. Locusts are the first visit in over fifty years, per natives.
Representative Mon dell announced to the House that 1.56 billion dollars were saved by the first month of the special session through reduced annual appropriations. He cited nearly one billion cut from the navy and sundry bills, with the army trimmed by 225.9 million and the railroad administration revolving fund reduced by 450 million.
The Chicago Burlington & Quincy railroad reported guaranteed government support of $33,300,683 but earned only $23,001,476. After $22,702,409 saved for stockholders and $841,802 deductions, the actual return was $19.06 per share. In 1917 the road earned $25.27 per share with gross income of $20,198,425 versus $38,414,356.
Berlin reports show a cabinet resignation with President Ebert expected to stay interim while a five member directorate may govern. Noske faces criticism as parties falter and Erzberger could seek treaty changes, including on war guilt and the former emperor. Weimar railways are shut, leaving telegraph as the only link.
Anenntt Hwolare rience in Amerongen of vital German leaders links to future residence for the former emperor. Talks focus on purchasing a secluded Holland property within twenty miles of Utrecht. German officials spar with the exiled ruler as military police pull back. armed country police remain under Justice Ministry scrutiny. Meanwhile in Montana fourteen forest fires burn in forest district No. 1 with 300 men fighting. Flathead, Lolo, Missoula and Madison forests report blazes including a two mile Front south fork of the Flathead river.
Senate irrigation committee backs an amendment to the sundry civil bill to provide 50 000 000 for improving and extending reclamation projects in the West. The proposal comes from Senator Jones of Washington. A separate note states plans to repatriate about 3 000 German nationals held in the U S before July, excluding war prisoners, with Swiss-Dietin arrangements and State Department coordination.
The Senate rejected a plan to modify wartime prohibition set to take effect July 1. A 51 to 11 vote showed strong dry support, blocking beer and wine manufacture and sale until constitutional prohibition begins in January 1920. The result underscores the wets' failure to obtain congressional relief.
Three masked bandits forced Mrs Grace Harvey to disrobe in her apartment at 3614 South Michigan Avenue while they searched for a hidden loot. The attackers demanded a ring valued at 1800 dollars believed to be concealed under her gown as the maid was ordered to raise her hands. Police note unusual circumstances and seek former visitors as suspects in the bold Chicago holdup.
Prices for livestock and grains are listed from the U.S. Bureau of Markets with figures for wheat corn oats and alfalfa. Eastern livestock markets show hogs cattle and veal prices including top hogs and veal calf ranges in Chicago.
Mrs James S Nott, her six year old son, and a Chinese servant were electrocuted in the rear yard while hanging out clothes. An electric light extension from a back porch to a fernery crossed the galvanized line, insulation failed, and the line became live. The servant died first, Mrs Nott died aiding him, and the child likely died while helping.
Four year old Lucile Day slept through an unusual somnambulism episode in Rock Springs. She left her parents’ home at night, unlocked a door, walked four blocks to her grandmother, broke a window, climbed to the second floor and rested against a wall as a watchdog barked. She suffered only minor hand cuts.
Omaha, Neb. Stretch Bird, arrested on suspicion of involvement in a garage robbery and theft of high priced tires, has spent more than half his life in prison at age forty. He laments that his robberies yielded less than $100, calling it unprofitable and warning against crime. Brownstown Pa J W Bach, a merchant, wonders why a brood of fancy chicks vanished from his cellar after he moved them near a furnace during a chilly night, suspecting theft or mischief.
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