27 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1919
Page
1
The most beautiful social event of King George's reign marked the marriage of Princess Patricia of Connaught to Commander Alexander Ramsay of the Royal Navy in a ceremonial royal setting. The union unites a Windsor line princess with a senior naval officer, reflecting royal pageantry and national pride.
In London at Westminster Abbey Princess Patricia wed Prince Alexander Ramsay in a world event. The ceremony, conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, broke precedent as the groom granted love and honor without obedience. A massive crowd, royal guests, and Canadian guards filled the day, with Prince John mourned in court.
Washington Feb 27 the oil lands leasing bill opening up about 60 000 acres of coal and winter lands in the public domain to private enterprise was passed by the House 221 to 77. It now goes to the Senate where passage seems unlikely before adjournment.
News nuggets from Newark and Hartford report imported champagne priced at 1000 dollars a quart and 25 dollars for a glass as hotel and restaurant owners raise charges due to heavy taxes. Mentions war service and wounded or killed relatives of Margaret Gilson and an unclear theft case at Central Station.
Thousands line the nave to witness Princess Patricia wed Commander Ramsay, a commoner but linked to aristocracy through his sister and cousins. King George and Queen Mary attend in uniform, as Archbishop Canterbury presides and royal pomp fills the historic abbey.
Frieda Blecher, former stenographer for Jeremiah A. O Leary, testified at his trial that he dictated letters to the American Red Cross enclosing checks and letters urging enlistment in the navy to several young men.
News notes a continent in distress and calls for organized relief on a massive scale. It emphasizes bread, meat, and clothes as essentials for millions, warning of severe hardship unless rapid, coordinated aid arrives. Strong entities include Europe and humanitarian relief efforts.
Exclusive dispatch from Charles Edward Russel reports hundreds of millions in Europe near or at acute destitution. Starvation fears grip Austria-Hungary, Silesia, Bohemia, and parts of Germany and Turkey as food supplies run out within weeks.
Washington February 27 Major Ed win Lowry Humes of Pittsburgh who has acted as attorney for the Senate propaganda investigation committee was renominated by President Wilson as United States attorney for the western district of Pennsylvania the position he held before entering the army
Winnipeg reports severe cold as Saskatoon records 49 below zero Moose Jaw 22 below Calgary and Edmonton 26 below and the winter continues to bite across the region with temperatures plummeting in danger of record lows.
Supporters of the League of Nations left the White House banquet divided in opinion. Reported speeches reveal new facts not previously disclosed, signaling renewed debate on international cooperation and the U S role.
Washington reports indicate both sides in the league of nations debate still hold crucial arguments. At President Wilson's dinner with the foreign relations committees, the sense emerged that the league already exists and is handling many questions, with neither Lodge nor Knox revealing their hand. Senator Brandagee stood out among opponents.
The House approved an informal war contracts bill this afternoon without a roll call. It legalizes such contracts and includes a Senate amendment reimbursing miners of chrome, manganese, pyrites and tungsten for their mining efforts, though some failed to produce. The measure now goes to the Senate.
Native of Pennsylvania and former Congressman Palmer is named to succeed the Attorney General as head of the Alien Property Custodian in the President's cabinet. The appointment reflects a strategic shift in the administration's handling of foreign claims and wartime asset control.
The White House announced today the appointment of A Miell Palmer as alien property custodian to succeed the attorney general. Palmer, a native of Pennsylvania, serves as a former U S congressman, lawyer, and business executive. He was born May 4 1872 in Moosehead Pa and educated at Swarthmore College. He has held director roles in several banks and companies and has long been active in Democratic politics and the Society of Friends.
At a Paris dinner new league facts were unveiled. Nations may withdraw from the league by abrogating the treaty. Disarmament measures are not strictly binding on all members. Immigration and emigration cannot be referred to the league or regulate internal affairs. Mandatories are not compulsory, though guardianship for Armenia and Turkish lands is favored. President Wilson noted constitution amendment would be possible but hard.
Floy MacGrif reports from London on February 27 that British workers foresee a new era after war sacrifices. The government shifts from noninterference to a constructive labor program, aiming to curb Bolshevism, bolster union leadership, and align wages with rising costs while maintaining public welfare amid rising prices. Lloyd George is tasked with enforcing reform and stabilizing labor disputes as industry faces supply and price pressures.
London reports Bolshevik troops crossing the frontier with renewed fighting on the Archangel front. British forces reach Segua after a bloody battle. At Perm hundreds were murdered by Bolshevik troops, and nails driven into shoulder straps were described. American Red Cross and intelligence confirm that Soviets are nationalizing women.
In Washington on February 5 Senate took up a resolution introduced by Senator France of Maryland demanding an immediate extra session of Congress. Objections from the Democratic side blocked consideration as the country faces unemployment disease poverty and high costs while the president is abroad. The measure urges the president to call an extra session immediately after Congress adjourns.
Elizabeth Lander daughter of Pittsburgh multi millionaire married Medford S Kellum hunting and fishing guide on January 15 in a secret ceremony. Kellum is known in Florida sports circles and reportedly borrowed money to build a yacht now chartered by Miss Lander. They left on a sixty day private yacht cruise through the Florida Keys. The bride is a cousin of Andrew Carnegie.
Berlin Feb 26 via London Feb 27 A cabinet crisis looms as Democrats and Centrists oppose the Socialist majority's push for Sovietism. A cable to INS says a National Soviet may be formed to regulate labor but would lack a vote in the National Assembly.
Amsterdam February 27 The railways leading to Weimar seat of the German national assembly have been cut by the Spartacides according to information received here today.
President Wilson marches at the head of a victory procession along Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, leading soldiers sailors and marines through the national capital in a display of allied triumph. The scene emphasizes a united military parade showcasing U S forces and national leadership amid postwar celebrations.
Thousands along Pennsylvania Avenue braved the cold to honor President Wilson and America’s armed forces. The procession featured Marine bands, aviators, and a victory float as Wilson reviewed troops and saluted wounded veterans from Walter Reed. He planned Capitol visits and talks with lawmakers to push legislation.
Washington February 27 forecast for Western Pennsylvania calls for snow in the northern portion and rain in the southern portion tonight with little change in temperature.
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