03 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1920
Page
1
In Raleigh and Wake County strong push to seat women as delegates marks a historic first participation for women in North Carolina Democratic conventions. The action centers on Wake County and Raleigh East with delegates reelected and potential changes to district and state conventions.
The paper reports that a new issue will be released on Monday following the standard practice of the Commonwealth office. The note reiterates the schedule and customary ritual observed for the publication.
New York April 3. The strike by harbor employees failed to fully halt traffic as union officials warned of a potential tie up at New York harbor. Railroad officials say the threat to interrupt coal and food supplies has been averted for now.
Geneva reports a worldwide strike plan set for May first. The move, led by Lenin as Bolshevik premier, aims to test global solidarity of the pro Soviet bloc. Swiss socialists and other elements are urged to join the effort.
Secretary Daniels told the Senate Naval Affairs Committee in executive session that secret Navy information warns of a rising Japanese threat in the Pacific. He urged a robust build up of fortifications and naval bases as Japan fortifies the Carolina, Mariana, and Marshall Islands and constructs a Gibraltar of the Far East on another island.
At a merchants association meeting this morning it was decided to keep the store open Monday.
Washington Beltran editor of El Pais was shot in the breast during a duel with Jose Ordones, former Uruguayan president Batlle’s seconds attended. Beltran, a Nationalist deputy leader, died as newspapers reported the morning. Ordones surrendered to police and is held for questioning.
London April 3 Allies present a collective note demanding the Turkish government officially disavow the nationalist movement per a Constantinople dispatch. Miss Wilkinson a teacher in New Bern North Carolina is home for Easter and Miss Violet Stilley of New Bern is visiting.
President Lee of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen telegraphed Roanoke officials that a proposed strike of trainmen is a test of support for the contract with Norfolk and Western. The message signals union stance on the dispute.
April 3 reports from Thermosilli and other West Coast Mexican points indicate large troop mobilizations along the Southern Pacific line toward Nogales. No official explanation for the movements has been given.
The Raleigh News and Observer notes Judge Lindsey, famed for creating the Denver juvenile court, as a remarkable reformer who advanced child justice. His actions, once opposed, set a pattern now studied in North Carolina and beyond. He is praised for giving delinquent children fair treatment and shaping modern juvenile law.
The Swiss government notified Washington of readiness to accept Hampson Gary as the American minister. London reports armed troops guard roads to London Derry Ireland amid Easter uprising rumors. Dublin screens all incoming vehicles while weather forecasts predict rain and colder conditions in parts of the east. A storm moving from Texas threatens rains by Sunday night along the Mississippi River.
Freight traffic on the St Paul Railroad in Chicago is at a standstill due to a thousand switchmen strike. An embargo on all freight shipments is in effect. Union officials warn of a general yardmen strike in the Chicago district unless wage demands are met and other terms improved.
Claude Kitchin in Washington argues for free list status of newsprint to aid distressed small country papers. He cites past Democratic leadership and major emergencies, claims Republicans aligned with Democratic policy to provide relief, and notes a dyestuff act as precedent for regulatory support. He challenges opponents to justify policy differences.
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