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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
1
Idaho Senator Walsh introduces a resolution in the Senate demanding universal disapproval of Admiral Sims for disclosing highly confidential wartime orders. Senator Borah supports the warning, while General Barnett disputes Sims and Daniels actions.
The discussion centered on whether a formal policy was needed by the secretary for medal awards. The law governing decorations was deemed explicit enough to guide recommending officers. General Barnett noted most of his recommendations for marine officers serving in the United States were not followed and told Mr. Daniels the line had to be drawn to protect the medals’ value.
At Berlin's royal palace a grand banquet hosted foreign diplomats from Europe, America, and Asia to honor representatives. Germany attended as the sole quadruple alliance member while charges and high officials attended with spouses, including Mrs. Joseph E. Willard.
In Chicago the Mu epidemic's toll rose with 24 hour fatalities feared. Health Commissioner Robertson ordered sweeping actions to curb spread including restrictions on elevated trains, surface street lines, moving picture theaters and other venues. Authorities warned owners to implement health measures or face enforcement.
In New York on January 22 thirty five parcels of property owned by the late Mrs Margaret Sage widow of Russell Sage were sold at public auction for 2 619 250 dollars. The will directs the proceeds be divided among thirty colleges charitable institutions hospitals and arc associations.
Witnesses told a Senate subcommittee that Mexicans paid directly or indirectly by Carranza spread propaganda. Henry Forres cited George Weeks as involved. Forres described worsening conditions after visiting Mexico City and Cuatro Llenega where Carranza reportedly mobilized troops. The panel noted consular passport policies for witnesses.
Twenty two passengers were killed and eighteen injured when a railway collision occurred outside Behueidemuhl Prussia near Copenhagen. Officials report a high casualty toll as rescue services rush to the scene.
In Harbin on January 22 General Semenoff announces he has assumed supreme rulership of Siberia. The move is described as temporary due to Admiral Kolchak's unknown whereabouts. Proclamation targets Cossack and garrison commanders under Horvath.
Paris reports the supreme council will inaugurate a new conference of ambassadors on Monday January 26 to carry out the Versailles treaty and handle routine peace matters. The council completed its labors Tuesday night and will defer major international policy to heads of allied governments at future conferences.
Carson City Nevada January 22 Governor Boyle agreed to call a special one day session of the state legislature on February 7 to consider the federal suffrage amendment. The cost is to be guaranteed not to exceed $800 and distant lawmakers are urged not to attend. Nearly enough legislators to form a quorum will be drawn from districts near the capital.
A cablegram to the Chamber of Commerce reports the steamship China ashore five miles from Nagasaki Japan. The vessel departed San Francisco on December 27 and its cargo is being lightered.
Chicago January 22 The red grand jury returns indictments against two dozen members of the Communist Labor party of America in a conspiracy to overthrow the government. Notable figures include millionaire parlor Socialist William Lloyd and Margaret Prevey, with charges listing national and Cook county executives plus regional organizers and editors.
Margaret Drewey and Clara Notseby, secretaries of local branches, face Monday pleas as Chief Justice Crewe orders arrangements for indictments and trials. Forty plus indictments expected this week amid rapid action after true bills were voted against several rad icals this afternoon.
The Ukrainian mission in America announced in Washington that four hundred million pounds of sugar, twenty million bushels of wheat, and large quantities of hides and other materials stored in the Ukraine will be released for world markets once the general blockade on Russia ends. It also cited needs for medicines, surgical goods, cloth, clothing, shoes, and agricultural machinery to alleviate widespread misery in the region.
Paris January 22 Georges Clemenceau former premier and minister of war handed the ministry to Andre Lefevre at 22 oclock He immediately departed the ministry The foreign office services to be reorganized after Premier Millerand takes charge
Princess Cantacuzene-Speransky, granddaughter of Gen Grant, told the Chicago Association of Commerce that Bolshevism insults the Russian people claiming origin here. She argued German agents circulated the word before its meaning was understood.
A fragment claims Bolshevism was invented and brought to Russia after the revolution by a figure, with general assertions that prior to the revolution all Russia was swarmed with German agents.
In Berlin a former historic square near Koenigs Platz became a horse market under the Versailles treaty. City authorities threatened fines to horse owners who did not deliver to France and Belgium, but many animals failed to meet size standards and were sent back to their owners.
Martin W. Littleton, committee counsel, denounced Socialist opposition to war and warned traitors could shape law. He declared the investigation would not be a tempest in a teapot and questioned whether Socialists could keep masquerading as a political party.
Reports from East Palestine indicate Joseph Lioor, killed in the wreck of the Pittsburgh and Chicago express between East Palestine and New Waterford Ohio, was robbed of 20 dollars. The coroner in East Palestine is investigating the crash cause.
Tokyo reports advisory council says Japan will withdraw troops from Siberia after cooperating with the United States to support Czecho-Slovak forces. Officials emphasize no territorial ambitions and adherence to the 1918 pact while replacing losses with minimal interference in Russia.
Eight tires were lost today when a boat from the United States Transport Northern Pacific overturned during an attempt to transfer passengers from the wrecked transport Powhattan. The Powhattan is being towed to Halifax by the Canadian ship Lady Laurier.
Mrs Milla P Shonts sues Mrs Amanda Thomas in New York Supreme Court for 1 000 000 damages claiming Thomas sought to be named chief beneficiary of Theodore P Shonts estate after meeting him through his daughter amid a campaign for his affections until his death on September 21 last.
Japanese officials say there will be no shift from the original Japanese American agreement on Siberia. A press bureau statement asserts single handed opposition to the red forces in Silesia burdens Japan militarily and financially, but withdrawal from Siberia is unthinkable.
Washington January 22 rapid progress reported in the tenth census. Director Sam L. Rogers announced that completed returns from 1 145 districts in larger duties had been received and returns from nearly all districts were expected in by February 14.
Washington reports that coal operators failing to honor the reinstatement agreement face forced reinstatement. General Palmer assured Acting President Lewis and mine officials that 2000 workers left out by operators will be readmitted.
Fragmented report shows the New Jersey assembly delaying federal suffrage action as Gov Kawardia recommended a constitutional approach. The body sent a deferring vote to proceed with the measure, awaiting broader review before submission.
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