20 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
1
War dispatch reports the feared Polish government led by Paderewski faces collapse as Ukrainian forces threaten to capture the city after days of heavy fighting. Reports warn of instability and potential political crisis if a breakthrough occurs.
American peace delegates in Paris reject drafts to amend the League pact citing risks to domestic policy autonomy. The conference notes President Wilson's demand that the League constitution be part of all treaties, warning changes could influence U.S. laws and future commitments.
A Erie socialist was found guilty today by a jury of espionage charges involving alleged interference with American propaganda efforts. The verdict follows a court trial that concluded with the conviction after deliberations.
A disturbed mother who drowned three children in a pond may be brought to trial in Warren County. The incident occurred after she woke early and, with her husband, went to the pond where the killings took place. Local officials investigated, noting her mental state and her confinement to a state hospital.
In Boston on March 26 the Lodge Lowell debate discussed the proposed league of nations amid a large audience of about 990. The crowd, including many supporters, heard arguments for and against the plan as attention focused on the leadership and the questions before the conference.
Polish forces push Bolsheviks from Pinsk and claim victory at Lemberg amid Allied talks. Warsaw reports Poles mobilizing units to defend the eastern front while the conference weighs ceding Lemberg to Poland or Ukraine and arranging troop transport allocations.
In Cologne the British army of occupation discovered a large hidden stock of Spartacist ammunition. It had been remade into dum dum bullets. The find was reported via London.
Paris dispatch says more than 4000 American soldiers have captured French girls, a claim disclosed by official Cuban consul officials in Paris amid war news.
Representative Fuller of Massachusetts repeats an interesting talk between himself and the French Ambassador to the Orient. The revelation made public today carries unusual significance in tying Japanese and German actions to U S entry into the war.
Arraigned on charge of murder in the slaying of his wealthy wife, Wilkins remains in Nassau County jail without bail. Sheriff holds him in custody as investigation continues.
Fragmentary note reveals a defendant on his way to Baltimore district attorney Weeks, referencing an intent to come to him and a plan to plead. The text shows confusion and legal strategy during the murder case proceedings.
Chicago reports Pat O’Brien, famed aviator, predicts an American will fly over the ocean first. The claim centers on a prize of $10,000 and the perilous cross Atlantic feat audience trusted as a sensational war feature amid Allied headlines.
French ambassador to Japan says Japan’s surrender and allied armistice stirred disappointment in Tokyo and Washington. He notes Emperor and military caste share German patterns and warns a new treaty with Japan may follow with postwar realignments to satisfy Allied demands.
Aims and fears drive Germany's planned global commercial offensive with focus on the United States. Lieutenant Commander Hugo Keehler discusses restoration of markets, immigration restrictions, and the impact on wartime trade as Germany seeks new outlets to rebuild its economy and weaken Allied power.
Bolsheviks and Austrians are being promoted by the Spartacides and are expected to spread to Vienna and other Austrian cities and towns.
Alfred G. Andersen reports from a correspondent that prophecies of a break in occur in months. Bolshevik forces near Nik Kherson and Kherson region are said to be withdrawing. Allied troops suffer casualties as fronts shift. German occupiers take Mannheim Karlsruhe and other towns amid harsh conditions.
Reports indicate progress in resolving labor disputes in London with coal and railway sectors. The coal commission studies mining conditions and aims to recommend a seven hour workday and a wage increase of three shillings per day. Members of the commission remain unanimous on the decision amid ongoing strike negotiations.
London dispatch reports that Lord George informed J. H. Thomas at a Paris conference that Britain will nationalize railways. Legislation toward this goal will come at the earliest possible moment, according to the Daily Express.
Mitau, a rail or railway city in Russian territory, is claimed captured by Letts according to information revived today. The brief note reports the seizure as of March 20 and notes the city of Tau.
Senator Chamberlain chairman of the Senate military affairs committee criticizes Secretary Daver Ww in an open letter for failure to comply with Senate statements. General Crowder and Ansell referenced regarding the army and Western Pennsylvania forecasts in the Washington area.
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