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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1920

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Mexicans Texas Men Carranza Forces In Control Tale

Houston reports two American Petroleum Co employees Earl Bowles and P J Rolle murdered near Port Lobos Mexico by bandits. Texas men from Houston and Beaumont. officials seek Mexican government action and detail. We note Carranza controlled territory and unconfirmed reports of cross border movement by General Guajardo.

Department of State Mexico City Tanerpico Carranza Houston Tex International Petroleum Company Port Lobos Mex Momus P. J. Rolle Karl Bowles Gulf Refining Company Beaumont Tampico Texas Company Eagle Pass Alberto Guajardo Tuesta Rio

Court Appearance Notes in Jenkins Case

The record notes Jenkins appearing in court with state prosecutor Julie Mitchell present and Indian witnesses against Jenkins also in attendance.

Berger Thrown Out Of Jersey City Socialist Speaker

Victor Berger Milwaukee Socialist and former congressman was ordered from Jersey City by police while planning a Socialist meeting. He challenged the chief, vowed to sue, and was escorted by detectives to the Lackawanna ferry before leaving by boat.

Jersey City Milwaukee Socialist Victor Berger Milwaukee Congress House Berger Battersby Sue Lackawanna Ferry

Bar Planned on South Haven Steamer City of Miami

The after deck bar with regulation tress and mahogany fillings is part of refitting plans for a new fleet of fast steamers between southern points and Havana. The vessel City of South Haven has been rechristened City of Miami and was to be purchased by the navy for war service. It previously ran Chicago to South Haven, Michigan.

Quincy Mass Jon City of South Haven New York Milwaukee Southern Points Havana City of Miami Navy Department For War Service City of South Hanweo Chicago South Haven Mich

Flood Displaces 7000 As Seine Reaches Crest

Paris reports seven thousand homeless as floods crest on the River Seine. Another 21,000 are jobless due to high water. Water receded overnight. officials say dry weather could restore normal conditions by week’s end.

Seine Paris

Senate votes for Navy medal investigation amid controversy

Senate committee votes 10 to 1 to authorize a full committee probe of naval war decorations. Senator Walsh opposes. Senator Swanson supports investigation. House panel delays action due to death of chairman’s son and plans a joint probe to follow.

House Committee Washington Jun. T Senate Haral Affairs Committee Walsh Bem Montana Swanson Denn Virginia House Mirud Uiat Padgett Repri&t Daniels Tavel Board of Awards

Brewers Prosecution Follows Supreme Court 2 3 Beer Ruling

Washington and New York report the Supreme Court upholding the Volstead Act provisions on 2.75 percent beer. DOJ prepares prosecutions for those who sold beer since Oct. 28. prior pre Volstead manufacturers face dismissal, with new trials to start. A St Louis writ of supersedeas nullifies an injunction for local brewers as the 2.75 percent beer issue continues amid war time prohibition.

Washington Supreme Court Department of Justice New York United States Supreme Court Enyeay Emory Buckner Vet Mark

State district judge allows limited beer production

The court order by Judge Pallock permits manufacture and sale of 2.75 per cent alcohol beer while an application for a writ by the U S district attorney is processed. Brewers plan to begin production as soon as the supersedal writ is issued.

Pallock United States

Bolshevik Capture of Mariupol Port Reported

Wireless from Moscow claims Bolsheviks seize Mariupol port in Ekaterinoslav governorate 63 miles from Taganrog. Odessa bourgeoisie flee as Bolshevik army advances with large numbers reportedly heading to Constantinople and exorbitant prices paid for cattle and steers.

Tendon Mariiupol Ekaterinoslav Taganrog Odessa Kholshevik Moscow Constantinople

Hoover defends US credit role against European propagandists

New York January 7 Herbert Hoover telegraphed to headquarters to counter European propaganda about US credits. He argues that high taxes cover needs and no new loans are required beyond secondary measures to avert hunger. He says Europe’s bread shortage is overblown and warns against hysteria on both sides of the Atlantic.

New York Herbert Hoover Wich Europe United States Hoover Hoover Compines America

Labor Department seeks 1 million for alien radicals

Washington reports the labor department asks Congress for a 1 million dollar fund to enforce laws against alien radicals and 150 thousand for their deportation. The Buford voyage to northern Europe carries 249 radicals bound for Russia, with landing unsure.

Washington Congress Labor Department

Ships liquor to Germany from Lexington estimates

Joseph Wolf of Chicago president of the J F Tepper Distilling company announced shipment of 1000 barrels and 10000 cases of whisky to coast ports for export to Tienburg Germany. About 2000 barrels and 20000 cases remain at the plant with uncertain disposition. Wolf hopes the government will devise a plan for distillers to dispose of surplus stock.

Lexington Joseph Wolf Chicago J. F. Tepper Distilling Company Tienburg Germany Wolf

Isadore Evelesky Arrested as Alleged Communist

A Department of Justice special agent arrested Isadore Evelesky in Kansas City Missouri on telegraphic word from Springfield Massachusetts Evelesky had lived in that state since coming to the United States from Russia in 1918 and was alleged to be a Communist party member.

Department of Justice Congress Mnst New York Communist Party of Bolshevist Russia Losk Joint Legislative Committee United States Communist Party Springfield Mass Kansas City Isadore Evelesky Evelesky Uils County Liussia

Warrant Issued for Brown Slayer in Michigan Mystery

Mount Clemens Michigan Attorney General Groesbeck announced a first degree murder warrant issued for Lloyd Prevost a close friend and cousin of the slain J Suntey Brown He has been questioned since the inquiry began and the missing money belt and a pistol believed used in the slaying have surfaced The inquiry also uncovered a new lead suggesting another person may be involved with authorities withholding details as the case unfolds.

Mount Clemens Mich Jan, T Alex. Groesbeck Lloyd Prevost J. Suntey Brown Prevosg Brown Main Groesbeck de Fe Charce Aroey Grovsbeck Mount Cleans

Mexican Officer Charged in Serious Case

Gabriel Porter identified as victim in incident involving Mexican officers. A suspect known as Bul Let to Deport Russ is connected to the case. Authorities pursue details and potential charges as investigations continue.

Demand Kaiser Allies Formally Demand Ex-Emperor The Fifteenth

Washington January 11. Gabriel Porter an American employed by the Penn Mexican Oil Co was shot and killed by a Mexican federal officer today in the capital.

Fivening Ournal Washington, D. C Jan Ti Gabriel Porter Penn: Mexican Oil Co

Warrant Issued for Arrest and Deportation of Soviet Ambassador

The Department of Justice orders the arrest and deportation of Ludwig Martens, acting as ambassador of the Russian Soviet government, marking a decisive legal move in U S policy.

Washington DD. C Dan Ludwig Martens Department of Justice

Extradi tion of former Kaiser eyed for mid January

Allies press for the former Kaiser’s extradition with a decision expected from The Hague around January 15 amid wartime diplomacy and shifting alliances.

Kaiser Hague Dame Uary

Lenin Offers New Peace Proposal to Allies

Bolshevist premier Nikolai Lenin has made a new peace offer to the allies. Colonel Tallents the British representative in the Baltic states is taking the proposal to London for consideration.

Stockholm Nikolai Lenine London Colonel Tallents Baltic States

Lettish and Polish forces advance after Dvinsk evacuation

A Moscow wireless Soviet communique says Bolshevist forces evacuated Dvinsk under pressure. Lettish and Polish armies push along the Pskov railway toward Riga, opening rail links between Riga and Dvinsk as their campaign continues on this front.

London Jan. T Bolshevist Arty Dvinsk Moscow Pskov Dyinsk Riga Dwinswk

Supreme Court decision on women and cigarette smoking

The Supreme Court Justice ruled that tobacco use by women is not evidence of bad character. The decision, delivered in a separation case, rejects the notion that finding cigarettes among a wife's belongings proves moral fault. It notes that many respectable women smoke and permits possession of cigarettes.

New York Supreme Court J Ian

Suffrage Amendment Ratified by Providence Legislature

The federal women suffrage amendment was ratified by the Providence legislature. The ratification resolution passed the house by 598 to 0 and soon after was approved by the senate with a single voting session. Rhode Island becomes the twenty third state to ratify the federal amendment.

Providence L. Jan. T Senate

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