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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
1
Paris threatens ultimatums as riots and looting erupt in Berlin amid wartime prohibition disputes. President Wilson silent. five days remain before constitutional prohibition takes full effect. Congress debates separate wartime and constitutional enforcement measures with Volstead provisions under consideration.
Fruit and vegetable merchants, plus teamsters and porters, face a shortage amid a prolonged strike. Joseph Buchanan from Washington and local mediation efforts fail to quickly resolve demands, with police protection promised and potential national involvement discussed. Shipments halt and deliveries drop, leaving markets strained and farmers ready to move to other markets if needed.
Washington June 25 The Foreign Relations Committee votes 11 to 4 to delay action on Fall resolution declaring peace with Germany and Austria-Hungary until after the Peace Treaty is signed. Senator Lodge warns Germany could exploit early peace declarations to push demands while the United States seeks ratification of the treaty. Heads up that the measure may be favorably reported Monday, with further action deferred due to appropriation bills.
International aerial race starts from Toronto and New York on August 25 with the Prince of Wales as Starter. Stops planned at Buffalo Syracuse and Albany. Bowman of New York offers a 5000 dollar prize and a trophy. More than forty entries expected.
Pall Mall Famous Cigarettes advertised for clubs with plain ends. The clipping notes continued content on page three, highlighting dental care and cigarette promos in a period newspaper ad cluster.
Wardman Park Hotel in Washington advertises as the newest and best, listing H Albert as manager with contact for the Momestesd Mot Springs, Va, indicating a promotional notice for accommodations and management.
Deputy Peyroux and colleagues in the Chamber of Deputies introduced a resolution calling for the destruction of the Niederwald German National monument as punishment for German pride and in response to Scapa Flow and 1870 battle flags. The monument sits near Bingen on the Rhine in the French occupied zone and commemorates 1870-71 German unification. It features Germania at 33 feet atop a 78 foot base on a hill 740 feet above the Rhine, with allegorical figures and portraits. cost reported around 265000 dollars.
Berlin reports a nationwide railroad walkout driven by wage demands and rage over postwar terms. Riots erupt in Alexanderplatz with mobs attacking pedestrians and soldiers, while 4000 Gruenewald workers strike. authorities rush troops to key stations as talks seek to halt the disrupted services.
A Berlin wireless message reports President Ebert Premier Bauer and ministers urging Germans to fulfill the peace treaty. The proclamation promises loyalty to regions threatened with separation and intercession on their behalf, stressing work and duty for Germany’s redemption.
Dispatch reports across the Rhineland say Wilhelm II may never be tried under the peace terms. German supporters discuss self harm to preserve honor, while Allies push for reparations over the Scapa Flow fleet surrender and German actions in Poland.
Paris reports from the Peace Conference indicate Germany has not yet sent plenipotentiaries, with a signing ceremony likely delayed past Saturday and possibly set for Monday. 1,000 guests include Mrs. Wilson and dignitaries. security planned by cavalry and infantry units.
A Paris via Berlin dispatch reports that the 1870 French flags burned in Berlin were the result of a planned scheme carried out openly under Noske guards. Two hours later looters swept stores of food and clothing in northern Berlin as troops restored order.
Amersong en reports from Amersongen say Germany accepts the peace terms including delivery of the former Emperor to the Allies. Palace attendants indicate a shock among his party as they realize exile is permanent. The exiled monarch resumes his routine activities amid the new reality.
A young British midshipman aboard a patrol ship at Scapa Flow armed with a rifle forced German crews to close seacocks and kept four destroyers afloat until beaching. Reports say he repeated the act on the remaining vessels. In London, the First Lord of the Admiralty disputed claims on internment and guard reductions related to the sunk ships.
Advertisement extols Epoca Pure Havana Cigars focusing on excellence and individuality as its two defining qualities.
Paris report notes no definite information on when the new German peace plenipotentiaries will arrive. A statement to the Council of the great powers was given yesterday, but details remain unclear regarding expected negotiations.
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