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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1919
Page
1
In a tense Senate inquiry, Senator Norris of Nebraska interrupts cross examination by counsel for the Interstate Commerce Commission. The proceedings pivot as the senator challenges questions while urging compliance with committee demands.
Louis F Swift of the Swift & Company packers, before the Senate agriculture committee, waived immunity to answer questions about meat storage and prices. He cited large meat stocks and unexpected food administration demands as reasons for inventories, while others accused packers of obstructing the inquiry. The hearing touched on potential recall of FTC Chairman Delver and DOJ review of the probe's strength.
Four Yale freshmen were arraigned in New Haven court after a small riot at Wentworth hall near the campus. A fifth Yale student was treated in hospital for severe scalp wounds. Henry Pickett Withers, 19, was involved in the disturbance at a campus dance. four companions were detained and charged with breach of the peace and obstructing officers with cases continued to February 6. Withers to be arrested upon recovery. Locations include Cleveland and Mamaroneck New York.
London reports a large unidentified vessel stranded off Deal with tugs and lifeboats on standby. No further details on the ship or its condition are provided in the station’s brief dispatch.
Washington reports about one million unemployed in the United States matching 1917 figures. Secretary William B. Wilson told the Senate education and labor committee he supports a $100,000,000 unemployment relief bill. He warned labor prices may not fall, but material costs could drop as workers resist wage cuts.
Philadelphia January 30 The liner Haverford from Brest docked today with 2100 officers and men including the 65th regiment of the Coast artillery mostly Pennsylvanians. Also aboard are 448 colored capitolty unit with 2 officers and 1238 men plus 37 sick. The men entrain for Camp Dix. Washington January 20 Five transports from overseas carry 436 officers and 6436 men of the AEF.
Report from Coblenz via Courier notes the American Army of Occupation cites German troops outside Germany not exceeding 120000, with about ten thousand in Turkey. Estimates of the full organized German army range from 290000 to 560000, reflecting varied Berlin figures as American doughboys patrol the Rhine amid regimental bands.
Berlin report on Prussian diet elections states the social democrats achieved their hoped for gains. Philip Scheidemann says they can cooperate with conservatives on shared aims. He claims the German people chose a new House aligned with Wilson’s league of nations plan and vows to reject Bolshevism and Polish aggression.
Senator Pollock seeks support claiming direct contact with ordinary Americans and says he is qualified to discern public opinion. He attacks opponents of the League of Nations plan as out of touch and warned against isolationist sentiment.
Senator Pollock in Washington denounces opponents of the league of nations plan in the Senate. He warns against political use of Americans blood and urges building toward a world peace covenant. He cites Lodge Knox Reed Borah as critics and argues the United States must lead to prevent more wars.
Washington notes that President Wilson and Secretary of State Lansing acknowledge the Paderewski government. Poland’s coalition ministry is seen as solid, aiding pacification and strengthening. Delegates are allocated among Congress Poland, Galicia, Prussian Poland, and Silesia with 425 delegates planned for a constitutional convention later. women will vote in the elections.
Washington January 30 The Senate public buildings and grounds committee postponed hearings on the War Department hospital at Speedway park to tomorrow Secretary Baker was excused from presenting a statement and the matter will be taken up by Assistant Secretary Benedict Crowell and C W Hare. Edward Hines Chicago lumber dealer testified about J Milton Trainer and a $100000 demand connected to the hospital contract.
Baron Rempi Kondo, a top Japanese industrial leader, departed for New York to join Paris via train and will advise Japan on trade relations at the peace conference. He predicted a sharp rise in U S Japan trade in the near future.
London reports indicate strikes widening to private companies and electric plants, swelling unemployed numbers. Other items note a Greek cargo ship arriving in New York, a Belgian steamer Syrie overdue to Rotterdam, rumors of an Irish home rule bill with war debt relief, and Berlin strikes largely settled with many miners returning to work.
Washington notes rapid wireless advance could end dependence on telegraph and telephone wires within a year. Rep Steenerson, ranking Republican on the House post office committee, says radio studies show Americans may abandon ordinary wires and may shift government or private ownership considerations. He cites reported willingness of telegraph and telephone firms to cede properties worth about a billion dollars to fund wireless, while testimony backs no need for alarm over government ownership.
London on January 30 reports that Britain faces a vital labor crisis with 223,000 workers on strike and 100 freighters idle for repairs. Unemployment nears half a million as labor, employers, and government clash. proposals include cooperative management of national factories or profit sharing, urged by Sir Eric Geddes and Lord Leverhulme.
Washington January 30 The Senate will sit continuously as Senator Chamberlain chairman of the military affairs committee gives notice to pass the bill validating informal war contracts Six thousand contracts made verbally or by memorandum totaling 1 750 000 000 are involved Senator McKellar of Tennessee leads a bid to place authority to adjust these contracts in a special committee rather than the war department
Amsterdam reports on January 30 that the Sparticides were defeated at Wilhelmshaven by government forces who are now clearing the railways, according to advices received here.
Dispatches report Bolshevik troops used white sheets to blend with snow and killed many civilians while looting Shenkursk. Allies evacuated hundreds of hospital cases and 500 refugees from the town amid the fighting. About a thousand civilians are said to have been murdered at Dorpat.
In Luco Maine January 50 the trial of Rev Henry H Hall faces a dispute over whether embalming fluid caused throat and body discolorations on Mrs Brannie Stevens Ian or if ante mortem throttling produced them. Cross examiner Dr Charles F Traynor acknowledged injuries from a fall could mimic battle injuries. Spectators watched as the mangled victim was described in court.
Admiral Mayo, commander of the American naval forces, urged Congress to push Secretary Daniels’s plan to expand the U S Navy. He warned that without an international police force the League of Nations lacks enforcement and that the United States cannot meet full naval commitments alone. He recalled World War I lessons and the British aid as crucial.
Washington reports a determined fight to stop the Burnett bill banning immigration for four years. The House will debate and a minority report from immigration committee members will argue the legislation is unnecessary. Representative Siegel of New York challenged claims of committee unanimity.
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson plans a stop to meet King Albert of Belgium and tour the Lens and Armenian battlefields before returning to Washington in about one hour. Marcel Hutin notes the trip occurs during his current European visit.
Paris and London reports say the supreme war council debated the German colonies. The United States remains firm against territorial gains, while Britain Japan and Italy resist the internationalization proposal. China appeals for protection of rights and restraint on Japanese expansion.
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