03 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1919
Page
1
Massachusetts textile workers protest by staying away from machines demanding a 48 hour week with the same pay as the 54 hour week. The strike involves thousands of employees across textile factories in Lawrence.
Lawrence mass faced a violent strike day as mill workers and supporters clashed with police when a striker was arrested. Shots were fired, hundreds picketed, and several arrests made amid labor unrest over a 48 hour week with time and a half overtime.
A milling company representative warns a bread and famine scenario linked to pending 1919 wheat crop legislation. He calls for a government guarantee of $2.26 per bushel to stabilize supply and prices nationwide.
Washington lawmakers weigh a bill to guarantee farmers $2.26 per bushel for 1919 wheat and to assure millers a proportional flour price to prevent bread shortages. Miller and grain groups press for a two month flour stock and a price floor tied to the farmer’s rate. Representative Lever leads hearings aiming to draft the measure this week.
The general strike committee vows to test support from the working man in Lawrence. Fifty influenza hospital cats are moved to Tuam police, with officers set to sleep on call. In Providence 50 000 of 63 000 textile workers face a walkout after eight hours as 48 hour week is demanded, testing mill owners to close or yield.
Two transports carrying 3192 officers and men from the American expeditionary forces arrived before noon. The Samarinda brought 278 officers and men from Georgia and New York units, while the Agamemnon, from the North German Lloyd line, carried 2914 personnel. The Cedric was due next with 3507 aboard including units from the 44th and 60th regiments. Washington announced more units totaling about 25000 are prioritized for return.
Paris reports President Wilson was received on the floor of the Chamber of Deputies amid cheers after a 79 year gap. He was escorted by President Poincaré and Premier Clemenceau with four special seats provided. Deschanel delivered the greeting as Wilson replied briefly.
London February 3. Merry del Val, Spain's ambassador, issued a complete denial of any talks on returning Gibraltar to Spain. The statement dismissed rumors of bilateral negotiations and emphasized no such discussions have occurred.
Today's weather report notes rain or snow in Western Pennsylvania with precipitation likely tonight and Tuesday. The outlook indicates unsettled conditions and possible drops in temperature.
At the Foreign Office today the Inter-Allied Council will hear plans from M. Venizelos. Czecho-Slovak delegates are to be given a hearing some time tomorrow, continuing discussions on postwar arrangements.
Berlin reports quoted by H J Greenwall claim Germans feel duped by their leaders after the war. A Berlin citizenry largely rejects renewed fighting, seeks softer peace terms, and believes promises of victory were false. London commentary notes the German mood as hopeless and critical of Ludendorff and von Tirpitz.
Paris dispatch reports Greek premier Venizelos and foreign minister as key voices, while Wilson works to unite big powers on a league of nations. Australia’s Hughes defends civilian aid and immediate action, contrasting with U S hesitations. Territorial disputes and German indemnities loom as priorities for upcoming sessions.
London reports Sinn Feiners and Irish strikers join forces demanding release of all Irish prisoners and a forty hour work week. A Dublin dispatch heads A Grave New Danger in Ireland as a crowd protests occupation of St Enda College with detectives taking refuge in a hotel.
Irish trade unionists from across the country plan a meeting in Dublin this week to press for a 44 hour week a 20 percent wage increase over prewar levels and a minimum wage of 50 shillings for all adult workers The group threatens a national strike if demands are not met.
Washington reports conferees on the oil and leasing bill reached a complete agreement. The measure would allow on oil claims in naval reserves an eighth royalty for nonfraudulent claims, but no new wells may be drilled without a presidential permit.
Washington reports transportation home for the twenty seventh division formed from New York former National Guardsmen will be available about February 20. General Harbord overseeing embarkation in France provided the estimate, as announced by the War Department.
King prepares to address a vast reconstruction program likened to historic wars. He signals major questions to resolve before the program concludes, signaling a pivotal policy moment.
London notes a packed agenda as Parliament convenes amid plans for reconstruction after war. The session faces labor strife, demobilization, housing for soldiers, Sinn Fein Ireland, and a looming war debt. A major contention centers on a new luxury tax in the budget.
General Pershing authorized by the War Department to discharge drafted or enlisted men for family distress. Men who prove sickness or other compelling needs of their families may be sent back to the United States for immediate discharge. Public notice issued at the War Department.
Himes suggests creating a small set of firms with capitalization tied to real property values. The plan promises moderate, guaranteed returns, aiming for stability and investor confidence.
Walker C. Hines told the Senate committee that a few well capitalized railroad companies with real value based assets and guaranteed moderate returns offer a solution to railroad problems. He argued government ownership should be studied but opposed it, while noting wartime operations were judged by results, not costs.
In Moscow dispatches dated February 3 Bolshevik troops captured Kiev the capital of Ukraine with many prisoners taken. Reports also say Polish volunteers were landed at Libau on the Baltic coast.
Acting on United States game warden guidance the military guards orders pilots and crew to avoid shooting migratory birds with machine guns to minimize impact on bird habits. Reports to the game warden indicate aviators have violated the federal migratory bird law. Jersey City Feb 3 3000 workers and several hundred children at St. Joseph's orphan asylum were harmed in a fire triggered by an explosion at Colgate and Company laboratory.
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