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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1920
Page
1
Iron River Michigan February reports reveal District Attorney McDonough hailed as hero after threats to seize federal prohibition raiders. The dispute centers on warrants and evidence standards. Public procession celebrated McDonough as he faced potential arrest orders tied to enforcement tensions.
A west bound Chicago to St Paul North Coast limited collided with a passenger train in Cy Nau Claire Wisconsin yards. About fourteen people were injured, three seriously, and taken to a hospital. All injured were in the North Coast limited cars.
Nero Frh 27 reported Finley was elected president to lead the Chicago and Northwestern railway as it returns to private ownership on March 1. He has served as Helin president under the federal railroad administration and previously as chief engineer, with a long career dating to 1902.
An explosion on the third floor of the Aluminum Goats Manufacturing plant in Manitowoc Wisconsin injures seventeen girls with four possibly dying. The blast arose from a burning dust collector in the satin finishing department as dust and resin soaked clothing ignited. Fire caused by the explosion spread through the area and debris followed by light plant damage.
Chicago lawyers Daniel J Schiry Jr and Charles Weinfeld were indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts of aiding fraudulently filing income tax returns. Warrants were issued for the two attorneys and deputies proceeded to serve them. The indictment alleges Weinfeld paid 404 taxes on an income of 62500 while Schiryter allegedly paid taxes on an estimated income of 720000.
Reports from Copenhagen and Washington indicate Soviet peace proposals discussed through American diplomat Ira Nelson Morris and Bolsh objector Telit eherin while U S officials say no formal offer has been received. A Moscow wireless dispatch places Persian forces led by Kutchukkan Nave near Resht driving British forces from the Caspian region.
Washington reports a near unanimous Senate vote to readopt the Republican treaty reserve related to mandates. Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska led the Democratic side in support for allowing a mandate without Congress action, while Senators France and Reed opposed with sharp denunciations of the treaty as destructive. The debate highlighted partisan tension over Article 10 and the broader peace treaty.
In a heated senate exchange, Senator Reed criticizes Colby and the League of Nations covenant, arguing Colby’s stance signals a lengthy education before resuming duties. Senator Ashurst cites Colby’s shifts between parties and questions the president’s approval as unhelpful to ratification. Debate over reservations and amendments promises about three weeks before a final vote.
Albany Feb 27 a Democratic state convention adopted a platform declaring unalterable opposition to federal prohibition and urging rapid repeal of the eighteenth amendment. The platform also urged ratification of the Paris peace treaty and the League of Nations core charter per the Evening Journal.
The article reports on President Wilson’s stance in the Adriatic settlement dispute and the Allied response. It outlines the June 9 1919 correspondence among the United States Great Britain and France, detailing notes, memorandums, and Wilson’s threat to withdraw support for the treaty if Allied attitudes persisted.
The article outlines proposed borders and mandates after a peace settlement. Istria would become a frontier zone with disputed control. Italy would gain or lose territories in the Adriatic. Fiume and Zarn would be under League oversight with autonomy. the Pelagosa archipelago and Lissa would move to Italy on a demilitarized basis. Albania would be under a League mandate with fixed northern and eastern borders. Greece would receive disputed lands with some lines left to negotiation. Valona and adjacent areas would go to Italy for defense and development.
Government decides to call out the railroad section of the army attached to the Paris Lyons and Mediterranean line to assure provision transport as strikes disrupt railway traffic across the country. The move follows consultations at the interior ministry amid widespread disruption on major lines including Paris Lyons and Mediterranean.
A compact quotation highlights the great power of sympathy to reveal inner wealth within a man, attributed to Phillips Brooks. The line frames sympathy as a transformative force guiding personal depth and openness.
Nine of ten claimants proving first cousin relationships to the late William B. Cowan win standing in Wheaton court. Five are local heirs and agree the other four have equal claims. Estimated estate value ranges from 1,500,000 to 2,500,000. Judge Rathje delays ruling to let attorneys present more evidence.
Special to Evening Journal Washington DC Feb 27 The compromise railroad bill was returned to the president who is expected to sign it today Attorney General Palmer informed Wilbon he saw no constitutional objection to the measure Special to Evening Journal Washington DC Feb 87 The final decree in the settlement of the packers case divorcing the big five from the wholesale grocers business was filed in federal court here today by Attorney General Palmer
St Louis Feb 27 Judge Faris sustained the demurrer by the defense in the case against L Cohen Grocer Co and dismissed the suit charging unjust sugar profit. The court found the Lever food control act amendment violated the Sixth Amendment by failing to inform citizens of charges.
Atlantic City delegates at the United States Brewers association reaffirm they are out of politics, representing 90 percent of capital and 95 percent of beer output. They say they were forced into politics but will avoid it again. Also noted: Jaime of Spain in England and Prince Annie, second son of King Alfonso, arriving in London.
Springfield Peoria March 27 The Illinois sheriff demands public hangings to deter other prisoners. Sixty eight convention members backed Sheriff Peters of Cook County and urged state lawmakers to repeal the ban on public executions.
A telegram to Prof. Hagopian from Patriarch Zaven in Constantinople reports several thousand Armenians killed in massacres. The message notes renewed attacks, evacuations, and sieges as the Armenian delegation presses for peace conference remedies.
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