13 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1919
Page
1
Washington reports that soldiers and postal workers are pushing for action in Congress. A proposed compensation bill would raise disabled veterans' benefits, with amounts scaling by family status, while postal service investigations threaten broader reforms. Public dissatisfaction grows as post office issues rise and oversight increases.
The article describes General Pershing returning to Secretary Baker's office in Washington after his 59th birthday. It notes cheering crowds, the security guards locking doors, and Pershing being briefed on salaries in the government, particularly railroads and postal workers, with calls to curb wasteful spending.
Berlin dispatch reports Dr. Hugo Preuss condemns the Peace Conference demand that Germany alter its constitution to bar Austrian representation. He cites Article 173 and 32 to argue peace terms prevail over the constitution and criticizes the Entente for brusque methods and legal tenuousness.
A crew of eleven endured fifty three hours adrift on an upturned boat off the Florida coast after the Corydon sank. They faced brutal seas and starvation, clung to wreckage, and two men perished when lifeboats and boats capsized during the struggle for survival.
A fragmented reflection on Germany and associated statesmen, questioning whether their stated aims and democracy align with policy. The text suggests caution against assuming consistency in Germany’s political direction and methods.
Hoover defends the League of Nations as interdependent with power balance, warns it may not alter human nature, and discusses German indemnity, European recovery, and the need for credits to obtain raw materials. He notes economic friction in Europe, peace as dominant desire, and the role of American aid and the peace commission.
The Italian chamber received a report from the parliamentary commission on the peace treaty with Germany. It calls for a reduction of military expenses and urges nations to aid in wartime responsibility. It also proposes labor standards at the Washington conference to protect workers across nations. The report says crimes of the former emperor William were not defined as crimes by law, so no punishment is contemplated.
A United Press dispatch reports the formation of a national union of employers in Chicare. Fifteen employers from various regions join to present organized views on labor relations and manufacturering interests.
Racine Wisconsin United Press reports that Case Plow Works and Wallis Tractor Firm merged into a 19,60? million corporation. The factory buildings and equipment transfer to the merged entity. Consideration totaled 739000 dollars. The case plow works capitalized at 1650.60 and the Wallis company at 890990.
A girl in Francea was jailed on bigamy charges after police say she had five men in as many years. She admitted having one lover but denied others. Authorities listed prior cases for William Dawson in 1914 and 1915, and Wilbert Brown in 1913.
Charles Le Boerfors of Milwaukee dies at age 97 after years of residence here. The obituary notes he was a longtime local resident and father to James Roce Botsford.
Boston faces a worsening strike as Police Commissioner Curtis declares the vacant posts of striking officers and moves to fill them. Governor Coolidge confirms support for Curtis while Labor leader Samuel Gompers urges reinstatement. Federal troops stand by as tensions threaten a general labor shutdown across New England.
President Wilson urged ratification of the peace treaty and free discussion to avert war at a Tacoma stadium rally. He said there must be frank debate on industrial disputes and warned against minority rule while praising the League as a near certainty against war.
Milwaukee Senator Lenroot announced upon returning to Washington that he will introduce a soldiers and sailors educational bill. The measure would grant $60 per month for up to ten months for attendance at approved colleges high schools elementary and vocational schools, with deductions for other bonuses or benefits.
Witnesses before the Senate Agriculture Committee accuse packers of steering the national argument against federal regulation of the packing industry. C W Pissey for the Nebraska Feeders Association argues the testimony reflects cattle producer concerns and protests over Kenyon Kendrick tilt positions.
United Press reports that federal grand jury indictments will bring numerous wartime prohibition violators to trial. Officials indicate arrests are to be made soon, with many suspects to be jailed pending Monday actions.
Washington report says a house bill extending the food control act to penalize profiteering was approved by the Senate yesterday. The measure, backed by President Wilson and Attorney General Palmer, aims to curb price hikes and reduce costs amid wartime controls.
De Valera declares the war front moved to Ireland and urges Britain to withdraw occupying forces. He pledges continued resistance, naming planned measures from a Sinn Fein commission to a land and forestry program as Ireland asserts self rule. Police and troops face protests as Dublin and other cities see raids and clashes.
United Press reports the Central Whiscousi Loggers' Association announces officers. President J Daishen from Wausau and Vice President Ras McQuiias from Antigo lead the group with Secretary H C Smith of Rhine and Treasurer G H Heimemann of Wausau.
Weather predictions for the week focus on the Great Lakes area with cloudy to partly cloudy skies tonight and Sunday, warmer temperatures expected, patchy morning fog in the north and wet portions. General outlook notes warmer trend and variable conditions across the region.
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