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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
1
President Wilson rejected reports that he told senators he authored or formulated Shantung provisions in the German peace treaty. A White House statement said he exerted influence to modify the Shantung clause and that Japan’s actions ultimately clarified the matter.
Illinois farmers report fair yields for spring wheat and oats while winter wheat performs well in northern counties. The weekly weather bulletin notes seasonable temperatures and ample sun with little rain, tasseling corn mostly laid by, and ongoing need for rain in pastures and peaches entering markets in the extreme south.
Washington reports that Thomas J. Mooney did not receive full justice in his San Francisco Preparedness Day Bombing trial. John B. Densmore, former DOJ agent, says the case shows patchwork evidence, inconsistent tactics, and a lack of genuine fact finding, undermining confidence in the legal process.
The Senate approved a $34,000,000 agricultural appropriation bill after President Wilson vetoed the daylight saving rider. No effort to restore the rider was made. The bill includes limited relief for western drought sufferers by suspending homestead residence requirements.
Berlin report on Germany's financial program outlines 25 billion marks yearly target with eight billion from war taxes and 17 billion from new sources. Proposals include higher turnover taxes, an imperial sacrifice levy, taxes on necessities, and an imperial income tax on investment profits at 25 to 30 percent to curb inequalities and aid small capitalists.
Chicago July 24 A new theory ties naval radio currents to the Goodyear dirigible fire that killed 13 and injured 26 after the blimp crashed through a bank roof. Officials will seek blame Monday with naval officers assisting in the inquiry while Goodyear and pilots testify. Marcus Callopy, a bank teller, died Wednesday making the thirteenth fatality. nine bank employees perished in the blaze.
Official dispatches from General Juan Barragan outline the July 6 robbery of U S S Cheyenne sailors and deaths of Americans. One report says sailors entered rebel territory on the Temest river. General Ricardo Gonzales cites the murder of John W. Correll near Tampico on June 16 by Temest bandits, with four killed in pursuit. Some dispatches place blame on the victims. Barragan says archives from Villa, including a letter to Villa from Colonel Hunt proposing a visit by Senator Fall, will be released.
Taft writes to Hays arguing the Senate might ratify the treaty without reservations and outlines six proposed safeguards. He criticizes Wilson for defects in the league, defends Article II, and urges amendments to guarantee passage with Republican votes. He rejects calls to redraw the map and endorses ratification as written.
TAFT outlines six interpretations of the league covenant provisions and a ten year withdrawal plan. He argues for advisory council limits, non representation of dominions with their mother government, and that immigration tariffs are domestic issues. He proposes a ten year trial and conditional extension, aiming to reassure Republicans and gain ratification support.
Former President Taft proposes six interpretive reservations to aid ratification of the League covenant. Republican leaders discuss winding back objections while President Wilson reportedly remains open but noncommittal. Letters to Will Hays outline withdrawal, dominion limits, war power, Monroe Doctrine, domestic control, and ten year termination.
Leavenworth Kan July 24 with the arrival of 1500 additional troops at the United States disciplinary barracks Fort Leavenworth the 2500 military prisoners who had remained in cells under guard since Tuesday when they refused to leave will be put to work Colonel Sedgwick Rice commandant says the new troops come from Fort Riley Camp Dodge and Camp Grant. The prison barracks were quiet Wednesday.
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