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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
6
Paris reports that after Herbert Hoover urged Allies to oust Archduke Joseph and back a popular government, five counselors informed the archduke the Allies would not treat with a Hapsburg and would not recognize his government.
Wilkesbarre Pa Aug News report says anthracite miners seek wage increase a six day work week a closed shop and double time for overtime. Special committees report to the tri district convention released today and delegates discuss its adoption.
Berlin reports Polish War Secretary Vorsanti cites a massacre in Upper Silesia to influence the forthcoming plebiscite and seeks Allied commissions to restore order. He claims 16 men were executed at Gleiwitz in one day. In Washington, Wilson and Lansing discuss Mexico troop withdrawal amid Mexican protest.
San Diego Aug 22. Ci and soldiers, both Mexican and American, began scouring a border area near the Arizona line seeking Lieutenants C H Waterhouse and S Di Connell Winters, missing since Wednesday. officials express confidence in authorities in Lower California under Governor Cantu, with fears of ransom capture deemed unlikely.
President plans to travel to New York to meet General Pershing, with arrival from overseas expected around September 8 or 9. White House disclosed the arrangement, and the president may skip a San Francisco fleet review to avoid a speech tour en route.
Washington August 22 The senate foreign relations committee voted to extend hearings by allowing Irish Egyptian and Central European representatives to air grievances about the treaty in dispute. The move aims to address those who felt ignored at the peace conference, though Democrats warn it may delay reporting. Former Missouri governor Folk will represent the Egyptians before Congress.
Uniontown Pennsylvania reports a cloudburst in the Connville district early today causing over 100000 dollars in damage. Mines were flooded and buildings swept away while street railways and railroads suffered damage. Several people are reported missing at Herbert, several miles north.
Washington reports the foreign relations committee will report the peace treaty to the senate within a week. Senator Lodge told administration leaders including Senator Hitchcock that this is learned today. Any hearings for Greeks Egyptians Irish and others will be deferred if needed to avoid delays.
The Dixie carrying 1500 troops to Siberia remains at the army docks while crew demand wage increases matching Shipping Board sailors. The Sheridan, which delivered 1000 troops home, will be laid up for repairs after a damaged propeller 1000 miles out. Soldiers faced short rations as a precaution. arrests halted potential mutiny.
In Martha Texas on August 23 American troops pressed the hunt for a Mexican bandit group holding Lieutenants Peterson and Davis for ransom. The operation marks the largest incursion since 1915, with plans to push south, extend base operations, and test new aerial bombs for scouts along the border.
Washington reports indicate leaders of 500000 shop workers expect an early reply from Railroad Director Hines to wage raise demands. Secretary Conlon of AFL’s railroad department says Hines may already have a formulated answer after a second White House meeting this week. If approved, freight rate increases could follow, as top officials push to win the wage hike amid a nationwide strike vote.
Washington report states the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 9 to 8 to strike Japan from the treaty provisions on German rights and insert China, effecting the return of Shantung territorial rights to China after Lodge’s motion. Senator McCumber sided with Democrats. votes otherwise followed party lines. Committee then adjourned for executive session to consider further amendments.
C M Fisher, longtime head of a Ramsey County National Bank and a key figure in developing the Lake region, died at his home in Lidke North Dakota after illness. His son Blanding succeeded him as bank manager earlier this year. Paris reports bodies of missing French aviators found off the African coast, likely crew from the Goliath aircraft bound for Dakar.
Aug 23 reports from Have Hill about bones found near Alma Kansas in a private graveyard beside an old livery barn. Three skeletons unearthed amid lime deposits are under examination as authorities decide their origin and connection to a murder case.
Mexico City August 28 Troops searched Ajusco for Doenaga a Porto Rican held for ransom by bandits bandits reportedly demanded fifteen thousand dollars and no trace of him was found after the operation
General Pershing is to receive a special reception on August 23 as arrangements are carried out by the committee. Details of the program and attendance are being prepared for the event.
Bismarck Tribune notes the United States lacks precise data on food production costs. It cites delays in government statistics, Congress appropriations seen as inadequate for cost studies, and a skeptical view of political motives behind funding. The piece argues informed pricing depends on accurate cost data for farmers and consumers.
Reports from Red Cross headquarters describe attacks on an American relief train traveling from Paris to Bucharest. French Serbian and Roumanian troops repelled many assaults, but at Combis Austria armed revolutionists surrounded a congested yard. Intermittent firing continued as guards tried to move the train to safety.
Ambiguous report from Rome indicates Brand Whitlock is expected to succeed the unnamed official at the State Department today. Whitlock was to confer with the president, signaling a formal transition plan pending official announcements.
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