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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1919
Page
1
Paris dispatches report Allied governments will hand to Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau on Friday a reply to German counter proposals. The newspapers say it will constitute a refusal of German terms and warn Berlin to accept or reject the terms by June 25.
Count von Brogdorf Rantzau told European press he had cured himself of the habit of believing anything about German counter-proposals. The Berlin dispatch notes his remark came as questions about negotiations arose in London on June 2.
At the peace conference in Germain the Austrian delegation arrives at 12 22 p m and enters the chamber by the rear. Premier Clemenceau opens the meeting and Dr Renner follows with a plea that their fate rests in allied hands and not be abused.
Polish premier Ignace Jan Paderewski announced he would ask President Wilson to name an American commission to travel to Poland and investigate charges concerning the treatment of the Jewish population there. He made the statement known in a letter to Herbert Hoover, head of the food relief commission.
Senator Johnson of California denounces the League of Nations as a war trust and says the Paris conference fails to amend the covenant to allow popular vote on future wars. He warns it would not prevent war and could entrench tyranny on millions.
The Supreme Court granted a temporary injunction barring West Virginia from enforcing a limit on natural gas transported to adjoining states. The order was issued today on motion by Ohio and Pennsylvania attorneys general.
Washington June 2 The Supreme Court today upheld increased telephone and telegraph rates put in effect January 21 1919 under the order of Postmaster General Burleson. The court held that under the governing joint resolution there must be interstate rates for wire systems.
Berlin June 2 A commission has been appointed by the Finance Ministry of the new republic to determine what may be considered personal property of the former German emperor and crown prince. The effort focuses on what assets can be disposed of and what must be reserved as personal property.
Walter Moffett of Pair View addition south of the city was knocked down by a cow while leading it Sunday afternoon about 4 o clock and severely injured. He could not leave his bed on Monday due to the injuries.
Washington June 2 Postmaster General Burleson ordered an investigation into a dispute between the Southern Bell Telephone Company and its Atlanta employees that threatens a nationwide strike by telegraph and telephone workers. He asked Union N Bethel to determine the facts after union claims that female employees were discharged for union membership, which the company denies citing inefficiency.
The Supreme Court upheld railroad freight and passenger rate increases granted last June. Associated Press reports the ruling from Washington on June 2 as the court affirmed the higher charges in both freight and passenger services.
An Associated Press report describes a proclaimed Rhine republic near Goblenz linked to postwar peace terms with Austria. The text notes Allied plans, German fears, and potential German disintegration as discussions unfold at Saint Germain with delegates given days to respond.
The Allies presented Austria with terms largely identical to Germany's, with changes for new states from the former Empire. Austria must recognize independence of Hungary, Czecho Slovakia, and Serb Croat Slovene state, cede territory, demobilize forces, join the League of Nations, renounce extra European rights, and accept provisions on labor, transportation, and war prisoners.
AKHON reports 15 year old Cherenta dead and John Jukabrin dying after a Sunday double shooting. Authorities allege Cherenta was killed by a man who then turned the revolver on himself. Jealousy is cited as the motive.
Two men were instantly killed and two women seriously injured when the automobile of L P Wolf of Piqua was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio train at Kirkwood crossing five miles south of Sidney Sunday. The dead are Arthur J Finney and Christ Roebuck, both of Piqua. The injured are Mrs Christ Roebuck and Mrs J P Wot. Mr Wolf escaped injury by jumping.
Washington June 2 The national suffrage amendment the peace treaty and return of telegraph and telephone lines to private operation dominate Congress as the week opens The senate will take up the suffrage measure Tuesday with pledges for a two thirds vote and roll call expected If passed it would end as a major issue for Congress The peace treaty debate opens with Johnson and Borah slated to speak while wire line restoration hearings continue in both chambers and committee reports are anticipated this week
An English traveler who left Moscow February 9 and reached London June 2 reports that Bolshevism cannot endure without fuel in food and supplies. He notes public opinion sees Bolshevik leaders as criminals yet acknowledges their organizing ability and ruthless efficiency. He cites 1000 ruble monthly sinecures as opposition to upheaval and notes peasants and speculators leaning toward a constitutional form of government to protect gains.
Reports from Juarez say Chihuahua City was attacked in force by Gen Villa and Gen Angelus. All communications between Juarez and Chihuahua City were cut off and authorities restrain none. Mexican papers say the fight is ongoing.
American seaplane crews who followed the NC-4 trans Atlantic flight were warmly greeted in London. Soldiers and sailors hoisted Lieut. Commander Read on arrival at Plymouth bound for Pyington Station, cheers and a parade marking the historic voyage. Harry Hawker, the British aviator, joined in salutes after arriving ahead of the NC-4 commander.
Lieutenant Melvin B. Kelcher aged 23 and Corporal Joseph Kateman aged 21, Army aviators from Mineola New York, were killed when their plane collided with another near the Yale Bowl at about 1000 feet. They were among three planes en route from Haselhurst to New England on a recruiting campaign for the division service. Kelcher lived in Patsteine Indiana and Kateman in Brooklyn.
June 2 reports from San Salvador that Guatemala Honduras and Nicaragua recognize the belligerency of anti revolutionists in Costa Rica. The rebels reportedly receive large reinforcements and aid as the dispute over control intensifies in Central America.
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