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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1920
Page
1
The Decree, agreed to by the Packers, bars their involvement in unrelated lines, forces sale of holdings in stockyards and rail lines, and prohibits monopoly in food. Palmer states the move restores competition and public welfare, with ongoing court jurisdiction for further action.
Chicago reports a legal clash over law enforcement warrants as prosecutors challenge whisky prosecutions. The dispute centers on whether federal agents may enter homes or businesses without sworn warrants, following a circulation from U S District Attorney Clyne.
Federal health inspectors warn ripe olive shipments from a Kansas City facility may be dangerous for consumers. Bo Smith of the Federal Bureau of Food and Drug Inspection notes shipments to Oklahoma cities and Kansas City, with ongoing testing on the olives in the Kansas City batch.
Paris Pech reports that the cabinet plans legislation to authorize requisition of automobiles as a relief measure amid the bic railroad strike, signaling government intervention to support transportation and supply lines.
Washington February 28 Soviet Russia’s peace proposal to the United States Japan and Roumania drew no consideration from the State Department officials who said it mirrored earlier Bolshevik overtures and was mainly propaganda. A Senate resolution by Frances P. Borah urged reestablishing cordial ties with Russia and lifting the grain embargo as part of a broader call for withdrawal of American troops from Russian soil and talks to resolve invasion-related reparations.
The Porto Rico population reaches 1,295,886 per the latest census, an increase of 7,514 people or 15.0 percent since the previous count. The figures were announced in San Juan on February 28.
London reports say Lloyd George and Millerand back President Wilson’s stance on the Adriatic question. They propose informal talks with Italy and Yugoslavia to withdraw previous proposals and seek a united American-led settlement, with possible renewed British French cooperation.
Major Rudolph Schroeder broke the altitude record in a Le Perce plane, reaching about 57 000 feet before oxygen failed. His aircraft fell six miles, the gas tank burst and a smoke trail formed. He regained consciousness near ground level and is hospitalized with non serious injuries.
Senator Kenyon of Iowa introduces a resolution in Washington proposing diplomatic talks with Great Britain for acquiring Bermuda. The Evening Journal notes the move as a formal suggestion and outlines potential implications.
London: government unveils a measure to create separate northern and southern parliaments in Ireland with 52 and 128 members respectively, plus a joint imperial council and a limited royal oversight. The plan preserves imperial powers, sets education and land policy under new parity, and funds support from the United Kingdom while outlining a five year review of financial arrangements.
Chicago, Feb. 28. Charles H. Weeghman, former baseball magnate and restaurant owner, is sued for divorce by Mrs. Bessie Webb Weeghman. The suit alleges adultery with two dates and seeks alimony, citing his $25,000 yearly income. The couple married Sept. 3, 1899, and separated Sept. 1, 1919, with one child Dorothy Jane, seven. Weeghman, 46, rose to fame from King's Restaurant and Chicago business ventures.
Federal prohibition enforcement will pursue violators to the full extent of the law, overriding any state liquor sale statutes, according to Commissioner Roper. In Cedar Rapids a jury found Henry Town of Chicago guilty of criminal conspiracy after a 39 hour deliberation. Town rose to ownership of a string of loop restaurants and became a prominent figure in Chicago baseball history through the Federal league and Cubs ownership before selling to William Wrigley Jr. in 1917.
John Cavanaugh, president of Des Moines National Bank, named receiver for Associated Packing Company of Des Moines, capitalized at 5 million dollars. Appointment granted in district court after petition by H M Havner attorney general alleging fraud in organization and stock sales with about half of stock sold in Iowa.
The compromise railroad bill was returned to the White House by the Justice Department for constitutional validity review. Attorney General Palmer found no constitutional objection and the president sent it to Director General Hines for his opinion who is believed to view the plan as the best possible under current conditions.
Washington lawmakers question Navy reports that hundreds of boys aged seventeen have enlisted. Major General Barnett warned a battleship captain that about 60 percent of crew were worthless youths under eighteen, spurring hearings on authorized strength and peacetime enlistment periods. The hearing reviewed proposed troop scales for the army and navy.
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