30 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1920
Page
1
A measure is introduced to terminate the state of war with Germany and Austro-Hungary. Property remains held until terms are satisfied.
Washington reports the senate Foreign Relations Committee proposed a substitute for the House's measure to end the war with Germany. The new resolution would terminate the war with both Germany and Austria following the committee’s report dated April 20.
The Senate votes 9 to 6 along party lines with absent McCumber and Shields. Knox's substitute would repeal war resolutions tied to Germany and Austria Hungary, demand German treaty undertakings, and preserve US rights from armistice terms while postponing penalties. Lodge introduced the measure as Knox signals Wednesday discussion.
Confirma tion of the capture by revolting troops of General Mmiliano Salinas acting governor of Chihuahua was claimed by Sonora junta. Salinas held prisoner by General Eugenio Martinez and the capital debated next moves as Yaqui troops rallied near Casas Grandes and Juarez drew in more forces. Colonel Uvaldo Garena arrived with 500 cavalry from San Venecio.
Lincoln April 30 AP one Howard county resident may nominate all of the party's candidates for state officers in Nebraska's recent primary unless further prohibitions are reported.
Forty thousand Chinese in Mexico lacking consular protection have asked the United States State Department for permission to cross the border if threatened amid Mexican revolutionary activity. Port of Frontera remains under federal control. rebels gain ground in Guerrero and co operate with Sonora forces. General Espinosa Mireles returns from Los Angeles to Coahuila, says state is quiet.
A housing committee of the Chamber of Commerce reported favorably on organizing a chamber financed firm to build homes. It estimated a need for 2,500 houses with costs limited to 4500 dollars each. Questionnaires published in newspapers survey citizens' requirements.
The Garrick Theatre opening of J Hartley Manners play A Night in Rome was disrupted by a first night demonstration. Miss Lauretta Taylor plans to resume performances Monday amid widespread sympathy and multiple theories blame Germans, boxers, or anti English sentiment for the unrest.
Paris April 30 delegates from France and Germany were arranged for a conference by Premier Milier and Dr Geophert. The meeting is expected to be held in Paris at an early date depending on the arrival of the German delegation.
Pocatello observers America Day with a 3:30 parade forming at North Arthur and West Wyeth, marching south to Halladay and Center, over the viaduct to Seventh avenue, then disbanding. Grand Marshal Joe Young. units include Bannock Band, veterans groups, Boy Scouts, Red Cross, schools, city services, and many civic organizations.
The article outlines five compensation plans for soldiers including adjusted service pay, vocational training, home purchase aid, and farm land loans. It details financing through surtaxes on income and sales, taxes on stocks and bonds, and a land sale tax. A national veterans settlement board would oversee loans up to 1000 for land reclamation.
Paul Warburg warns inflation stems from government indebtedness and easy credit. He urges restraint on bank credit and note expansion, supports essential-production boosts, and calls for Europe credits to rebuild industry. Dr. Anderson cites goods shortages and speculation as key drivers of high prices.
The Senate without a record vote passed and sent to conference the fortifications appropriations bill totaling 19 385 442 dollars and providing for the return to the treasury of 800 615 000 dollars in unspent war funds. The Emergency Fleet Corporation agreed to advance 1 000 000 dollars to Iroton Iron Works for vessel completion. W. W. Nottingham of the Shipping Board spoke to the House committee investigating Shipping Board activities.
The suspect asserts he killed two victims and possibly more, claiming memory gaps about the number of times married. Police record alleges murder charges and continued investigation into additional potential victims.
Los Angeles officials checked an alleged confession by James R. Hurrt who claimed to have murdered two wives and witnessed two more accidental deaths. He said he married twelve or fifteen women and possibly more, with uncertainty about the exact numbers.
Walter Andrew Watson also known as James R Huitt will be indicted for murder by a county grand jury and plead guilty with a recommended life term in exchange for saving the state the death penalty. Detectives trace his many marriages and alleged killings across California and Nevada. Nina Lee Delaney, once of Hodgenville Kentucky, is identified by relatives in Louisville as a former resident.
Washington reports that department of justice agents warned of an alleged plan by radical groups to assault or kill officials as part of a May Day demonstration. Attorney General Palmer said the plot involved the Communist Labor Party and other radicals aiming to trigger nationwide strikes in key industries to aid Soviet Russia. The textile districts were a focus of propaganda claiming strikes would lower living costs.
Posters claiming to be the May Day proclamation of the central executive committee of the Communist party of America urge workers to strike on May 1. The call, headed hail to the soviets, surfaces in Boston amid broader anti radical actions and coast guard activity near Hydar Alaska as federal probes into agitator activity intensify.
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