21 May 1919
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1919
Page
1
Washington reports resumption of NC-4 flight delayed by engine trouble. Navy officials expect Commander Read to depart at daybreak, signaling a renewed start after recent setbacks.
St Johns Newfoundland May 21 reports say government and Sopwith representatives have no news of aviator Hawker. Cape Race radio broadcast calls to ships at sea for sightings but no vessel reported seeing the plane or hearing its wireless.
Washington May 21 Republicans on the house ways and means committee nearly decided to repeal the luxury tax section of the war revenue bill though formal action was postponed. Lodge's organizational committee completed today with Gronna joining as a member and McNary to represent the Progressive wing. Exports for April rose to a near record, surpassing last January by about 100 million dollars per the commerce department.
City voters backed 102000 in bonds for school and street improvements including new ward schools, additions to the high school, laboratories, library, and bridges over the Portneuf river. Total upbuilding expenditures reach 282000 with plans for two to three ward schools and substantial classroom and facility upgrades. Continuous support from taxpayers noted.
In a municipal election voters approved $180,000 in school bonds with 465 for and 21 against and $102,000 in municipal improvement bonds with 875 for and 266 against.
Washington reports President Wilson faces pressure over Postmaster General Burleson, Secretary Redfield, and Secretary Houston amid protests from labor and publishers. Congress foresees no immediate removals, while GOP moves to privatize telegraph lines could curb Burleson’s influence. Redfield’s clash with the Industrial Board over price fixing boosts tensions.
Washington May 21 the woman suffrage constitutional amendment passed the house after under three hours debate. Speaker Clark received an ovation as he urged passage citing presidential recommendation. The tally was 304 to 88, sending the measure to the senate with fast action expected and potential final enactment within two weeks.
Warsaw reports that Drohobycz Boryslaw and Mikolajow have fallen to Polish forces in the Galician campaign. The official statement says the Poles crossed the Dunaiester river near Royewadow, per staff headquarters today.
Vienna reports severe fighting in eastern Galicia between Poles and Ukrainians. West Ukraine Premier Holubowicz blames allies for backing Poland and accuses them of misusing General Aller’s army. He claims Paderewski threatens resignation over unkept promises.
Winnipeg Manitoba May 21 a general strike tightens grip as officials increase police vigilance and apply stricter work restrictions. The Free Press edition distributed gratis called the movement an attempt at Soviet rule while railroad workers vote to join the strike, awaiting central committee word to quit.
Glass and the attorney general defend the boards pricing role while cabinet members express bitterness at Redfield for backing the resigning board. A partisan clash pits western live stock interests against Houston over the farm management bureau and wartime cotton favoritism.
In Boise a cabinet reshuffle moves Lieutenant Colonel I. V. Patch to adjutant general, replacing Albert H. Wilson who resigns to lead the pure food department. Captain Everett M. Sweeley of Twin Falls joins the Public Utilities Commission as John W. Graham resigns.
Berlin reports a cabinet statement calling for rejection of the Versailles peace terms. It argues acceptance would destroy Germany economically politically and morally for current and future generations. The note cites Lansing and Wilson as bases for a peace of right and reconciliation and criticizes the entente for demanding terms.
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