30 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1919
Page
1
A period note accuses the Russ Soviet Committee of violent actions described as bloody work and claims recent shots were downed, reflecting hostile exchanges in the hostile border dispute context.
Organized labor joined with the American Federation of Labor and railroad unions in a declaration of war against anti strike measures. The conference led by Samuel Gompers urged government ownership tests for two years, opposing penalties on workers who strike and seeking favorable railroad provisions for employees including sleeping car and Pullman staff. Daniel Willard attended unexpectedly, signaling high interest in pending railroad legislation.
Report notes no discussion of labor provisions at the conferees' meeting. Several conferees believe agreement on these terms may take two to three weeks to reach.
Washington reports naval officers largely reject decorations from Secretary Daniels while only one of 7200 Army Medal recipients declined. Herbert Tutnam Librarian of Congress received the Distinguished Service Medal for directing the books collection and distribution to soldiers. Secretary Baker accepted the award.
A customs officer seized 150 cases of whisky concealed in a carload of hay cross border at Vanerhoro Maine. The contraband liquor was discovered after a routine inspection near the New Brunswick line. No arrests were reported at the time.
In Dublin on Sunday night Lieutenant Boast, guard officer, was killed near Phoon’s Park amid a military patrol. An inquest found he was shot by a butler from his own party, while civilian Lawrence Kennedy also died in the shooting.
Warrant issued charging Beatrice Workman alias Cecile Vester with the murder of J. Stanley Brown in his car near Mount Clemens Michigan last Tuesday night. A nationwide search is under way after Miss Gladys Summit from Battle Creek told police chief Straight that Workman intended to kill Brown for his money and ring.
War department announces Army retail stores will resume past sales on January 3 after discontinuing December 10 to ease crowds during the Christmas rush.
Paris December 90 Germany faces potential extradition from Holland after peace treaty ratifications. Echo de Paris says informal notice of first League of Nations session to follow shortly after ratifications. Brussels and Washington discuss whether to issue the call. United States stance depends on ratification. Time for German statements on treaty questions may be extended if ratifications lag.
The council discussed the scuttling of the Scapa Flow fleet and decided to send congratulations to Gen Niesset for the Baltic mission. The note praised how the evacuation of Baltic provinces by German troops was carried out.
An auto collision injures multiple occupants including Mrs. Fi i Kelley and Teern Gore. Kelley’s son Blackburn and Tyen eld suffered serious injuries but are expected to recover. In Pennsylvania, Arthur Jackson shot Gertrude Lowe on a train, then attempted suicide as the train arrived at the station.
Washington announces eight men received life memberships in the National Geographic Society following a board meeting. The Jane M. Smith life membership fund funded the awards. past recipients included Hiram Bingham and George Kennan. Families and donors noted for distinguished service to geographic knowledge.
The commission retains S225 coal at current terms and may grant further increases if needed. It is empowered to raise coal price and has been asked to report a decision within sixty days.
Detroit dispatch reports thirty of fifty coven pees radicals held here will be shipped out within forty eight hours as immigration officers receive orders to prepare the men for immediate departure.
President Wilson and the coal commission met in Washington with Secretary Wilson and officials to discuss the soft coal strike. The conference yielded no public conclusions on investigations or next steps as talks focused on organization and possible future meetings. An executive committee of the Bituminous Coal Operators Association attended, with wage and price issues still unsettled.
The United States Army transport Logan sails for San Francisco with 542 soldiers aboard and is expected to arrive about January 7. A second transport, the Sheridan, will carry the remaining drafted men from Siberia in mid January, while others are en route to Vladivostok or in hospitals.
A nonpartisan movement circulated in Washington to invite former President William Howard Taft to act as unofficial mediator in reconciling Senate differences over the peace treaty. The petition has signatures from Senators Bankhead Alabama King Utah Democrats and McNary Oregon Nelson Minnesota Republicans.
Washington reports a potential peace treaty compromise for ratification with three modifications to the reservations. Senators from both parties discuss changes to article 10 Shantung and the preamble, aiming to gain two thirds support. No final positions have been declared by the Senate leadership.
Evidence gathered by the Department of Justice about an alleged leak in Supreme Court decisions will be submitted to the Federal Grand Jury in January. Fourteen people have been shot by Bolshevites in Moscow within the first three months of this year, per an official note from Bern. The report also notes General Barry’s death and a spy case linked to the incident.
Major General Thomas H Barry former commander of the department of the east died in Washington today the death caused by uraemic poisoning was reported
Special to Evening Journal reports Rear Admiral John Pillsbury collapsed and died at his Washington residence today. The note mentions many absences and a likely reassembly scheduled for next Monday.
Pauline Holl a longtime stage performer from Yonkers died at her home after a brief illness. Born in Cincinnati she appeared on stage for more than forty years with her latest role in The Diggers in this city. She was known by her married name Pauline Preders Schmidgall.
Dr. William Osler longtime physician and professor, died after weeks of illness. He served as professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins and helped found the era of modern clinical teaching. His death marks the loss of a leading medical educator and clinician.
The department alleges agricultural losses with a focus on a cache of doves seized as the Aerie during the period. It names several individuals connected to the thefts and cites royal protections interrupted by General Vou Kings.
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