05 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1919
Page
1
In a London release General Count Tcherep Spiridowitch, described as a great Slav leader, claims Russia faces a harsher regime than under the czar. The figure 300,000 Russians is cited as an outstanding feature of the country's condition.
Russian nobles were said to have suffered massive killings by the Bolsheviki with 300,000 nobly born Russians slain in one month. The report claims more Russians sentenced to death than in 24 years under the czar, and censorship to ban old impeached papers. General Spiridovitch, arrested in Moscow, escaped to the West and urges a firm Allied stand against Bolshevism. He warns delay invites greater danger and cites alleged Bolshevik-German plots and bank funding.
New York Feb 5 Italian steamship Duc d Aosta arrives from Marseilles with 1762 American troops including 361st field dets 298 offers and 80th field artillery officers Casuals among passengers Also notes changes in naval transport routes listing ships and cities including Lake Yelverton Philadelphia Bemerton Baltimore and Martensdjik New York Boston and other destinations altered by Navy Department advisories
Frank A. Morrison, secretary of the American Federation of Labor, told the House immigration committee that rising unemployment could force the use of returning soldiers to quell riots in cities and towns if a four year immigration ban passes. He warned of social upheaval and urged action to address unemployment.
Berlin reports twenty killed as government troops storm Spartacist defenders in Bremen. About 1,000 troops moved into the city and heavy artillery was used around three sides, with intense fighting on the southern perimeter. Weimar cabinet ordered further negotiations abandoned and ordered the attack.
London faces a potential unauthorized strike by electrical workers as the union opposes action. Thousands of bus drivers withhold work awaiting government decisions amid transport worries. Newspapers criticize strikers, while the food industry plans emergency transport. Barrow district workers vote on a forty hour week or strike. UK politics and press reactions color the unrest as Bonar Law avoids talks on the eight hour day.
London reports that German phosphorus factories near Bittefield used human bones from battlefields. Private Fred Reese, an artist rifles veteran released from Zerbst, says he was forced to dump bones from wagons into a chute. He claims workers said the bones came from the front after heavy fighting.
Washington reports Julius Barnes head of the food administration grain corporation told the House agriculture committee that even strict 1919 wheat controls cannot promise lower bread prices and that no reliable bread price estimate can be given for the year. He said predictions about wheat flour and bread prices are impossible due to uncertain wheat supply and international crops. The discussion covered world wheat prospects, Argentina and Australia, and criticisms of further government market interventions.
Yeggmen blew open the vault in Hanover Pennsylvania's new post office early today and escaped with about $14,600 in war savings and thrift stamps. The raid disrupted service as officials investigated suspects and secured remaining valuables. Local authorities pursued leads while the community awaited details on arrests and recovery.
Copenhagen reports violent flare ups in the past day as government troops moving on Bremen clash with Spartacus aligned workers wearing steel helmets. Hand grenades figure in the fighting amid a tense labor scene increases in unrest across Manchester and Dublin actions.
Washington reports that 24,234,084 men were enrolled under the selective service act, per the end of year Provost Marshal General Crowder’s report. The armistice had left Uncle Sam with 2,810,296 men, and the system of handling and deploying manpower was taking shape as the war ended.
Chicago agents head to Florida to bust a large confidence game accused of bilking millions from Florida tourists. Victim W F P Collins of Ohio allegedly exchanged drafts totaling 800 000 with a 39 000 third draft stopped by his niece. Bookmaker cashed bets after showing a ticker and forced cash or certified checks. A private detective agency now investigates.
In Lawrence Massachusetts February 5 pepper was thrown into workers eyes by women strike sympathizers as Arlington mills workers tried reporting for shifts. Several girls among pepper victims. Disturbances near Arlington mills escalated with attempts to seize lunch pails. Michaelina Kirmel, a strike leader, arrested for alleged assault on Mary Keegan heading to Pacific Mills. A fight followed.
Washington reports the American army reached 3,703,273 in uniform on the armistice signing date. Of these, 2,900,935 served overseas, 9,104 in Siberia, and 55 in the Tsvlir possession, while 1,634,999 remained in the United States.
Weather report for Washington Fe five forecasts fair conditions tonight with a slight rise in temperatures, warmer Thursday except possible light snow flurries near the lakes, and colder conditions in the eastern portion at night.
Paris Feb 5 All possible speed is being made to shape the league before President Wilson must return to the United States The committee on league formation met late into the night presided by Wilson and set outlines for a constitution with a preliminary report to the plenary session. Debate over mandatory powers in the near east and Italian claims to Fiume mark tensions among the big five powers.
Washington Feb 5 Senator Knox charged in the Senate that the Carne gie peace foundation spent about 23 000 of 30 000 in circularizing the nation for repeal of the ship tools Taw in favor of British and Canadian shipping. He pressed the Weeks resolution asking the secretary of state what steps have been taken to modify or suspend the British embargo order effective March 1.
Director General Hines told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that whatever changes are made with the railroads the wage advance granted to railroad employees during government control must be maintained. He spoke during his appearance before the committee in Washington.
Harrisburg February 5 A House measure by Representative Rorke Philadelphia allows Sunday evening openings after 7 pm for motion picture theatres if they show educational content The bill also permits concerts lectures and educational entertainments on Sundays with no costumes costumes raised or lowed Representative Walker Philadelphia seeks court relief for high rents Representative Bann Philadelphia proposes a constitutional amendment giving discharged soldiers preference for state jobs.
Washington reports the rifle strength figures of Allied and enemy forces for the last eight months of the war. By September 1 Allied troops reached 1,682,000 facing 1,139,000 Germans, with German losses rising from 1,289,000 to 846,000 by November 1 while Allied strength fell only from 1,682,000 to 1,485,090.
Paris reports Marshal Foch believes 300000 American troops are needed to guard the Rhine until peace treaties are signed. France may provide twice that number, Britain to furnish 200000, and Belgium 100000, creating an Allied force of about 1.5 million to deter German breaches of terms. The rest of the U S army plans return home as transports delay.
GOP leaders plan a five o clock meeting with new and elected Republican members to assemble and coax harmony into their ranks. The session aims to mend fences and unify the party through focused discussion.
Washington dispatch notes a split in the Republican ranks over who should lead as Speaker of the 66th Congress. Key figures James R. Jann and Frederick H. Gillett vie for the chair while party leaders seek to organize committees first and delay final speakership decisions until a February 27 caucus with a hoped June special session.
Soldiers of Company H second battalion Ohio Infantry stationed at Cattaro Dalmatia Austria report drunken officers food shortages and tattered clothing in a letter read in Congress. Homer K B Black of Canton Ohio records complaints from soldiers writing to their parents. Senate debates plans to abolish comptroller of the treasury and shift duties to the Federal Reserve Board as Weeks opposes Olin Skelton Williams.
An eastbound New York Central passenger train crashed into a freight wreck at Kennedy’s Crossing near Ripley New York. The engine and several cars were smashed but no injuries were reported.
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