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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1919
Page
1
Allied troops at Shenkrusk escape Bolshevik surround by a ruse as fronts shift northward. American and Russian forces withdraw to a line along the Vaga river after evacuating Shenkursk amidst heavy pressure.
Paris January 28 The Japanese delegation will align its stance at the peace conference with views voiced by Viscount Uchida the Japanese foreign minister at its opening on the dict of questions before the congress
Baron Makino, Japan's senior delegate, tells the Associated Press that Japan will contribute to a quick and permanent peace in China and Iberia, desires no territorial expansion, and will not interfere in Russian affairs unless solicited to aid in restoring order.
Paris reports from January 28 state M. Loriot urged French socialists to pick sides between President Wilson and Premier Lenine. Shouting followed as leaders Albert Thomas Pierre Renaudel and M. Longnet were silenced before Loriot declared that Wilson seeks to save the bourgeoise but must not be followed and called for a choice between Wilson and Lenine.
In New York a three day general strike was urged by Socialists led by Representative Meyer London to protest police warnings that barred halls to Socialists. Scott Nearing spoke about socialists owning their own halls and venues to avoid closures.
British forces moved from Baku and occupied the Trans-Caucasian railway. They also seized Petrovsk and Astrakhan at the mouth of the Volga, tightening control in the region.
Washington reports Count James Minotto son in law of Louis F Swift has left Fort Oglethorpe and is at large under parole in the southwest possibly Arizona. He was paroled from Ellis Island after testifying in the Caillaux case and is under heavy bonds and surveillance with no danger of escaping.
President Wilson visited Chateau-Thierry and Reims amid snow as he surveyed ruined villages and the cathedral at Reims. He expressed that words cannot capture the desolation he witnessed.
The text notes claims to captured islands near Australia as strategic for safety and cites a growing belief that the United States will assume an active role. It mentions possible protectorate arrangements or similar schemes to Constantinople and Armenia, with territorial questions in the Balkans not yet reviewed by the conference.
Rear Admiral Niblack reports Italian authorities hauled down the American flag on the steamer Dinara by misunderstanding. The Italian commander apologized and ordered the flag restored. In Brussels, President Wilson plans a Brussels visit but has not set a date due to business in Paris.
Washington January 28 Senator Cummins of Town introduced a bill to reserve the president's power to return railroads from government control to private owners within 21 months after peace is declared. The bill makes government control mandatory during the period unless Congress orders otherwise. Many lawmakers oppose returning the railroads without further legislation. The rivers and harbors bill was reported upward to 42,004,000 with new appropriations for the Ohio river and Allegheny locks and domes and additional Michigan projects.
General March told the Senate military committee that 300000 men could be shipped home monthly and the entire American expeditionary force demobilized within six months. About 785000 still in camp in the U.S. would be released in a month except overhead duty, with ten divisions proposed for the army of occupation.
The American transport George Washington departed Hoboken to sail from Brest on February 12 to return President Wilson to America. It carried many war relief workers an Italian mission a Belgian mission and army officers from the Judge advocate's office to expedite court martial trials and related appeals. The ship will also bring several thousand soldiers on its return voyage.
New York January 28 The American Manufacturers Export Association predicts reduced shipping costs are needed if U S exports are to hold their share after normal conditions return George E Smith its president said the survey of hundreds of large exporters shows American goods can meet production costs but only those with no real foreign competition can survive high freight rates with other nations.
Edward Morris of Morris & Co. told the House committee that government ownership of yards terminals refrigerated cars and warehouses would raise costs and prices. He argued for efficient food delivery and criticized the market committee of the American National Live Stock Association for seeking higher cattle prices via federal inquiry.
A legislative panel approves strict immigration limits while news confirms the signing of a peace treaty. Key figures and nations involved remain unnamed in the readable text.
The House immigration committee tentatively approved a four year immigration prohibition measure while the food administration announced President Wilson signed a Paris proclamation removing a restriction. A Bolshevik propaganda effort in New York announced the Truth About Russia Committee led by publicists with names including Jones Mueser Nack MarcDonald Ke Johnston Stearn Moss Lovett Walsh Addams Pinchot and others.
Washington January 28 Hog prices hold at 17.50 per hundredweight as reports confirm final congressional action on an administration bill for European famine relief. The Senate and House adopted the conference report approving the relief package.
A fragment notes a refusal to engage with the market and mentions a fund of about $180000 annually. The witness did not allege misuse but warned improper channeling could be dangerous. Names and precise details are garbled.
A suspect killed four people and wounded four others in a spree as a marine shouted insults during the attack. A motorcycle police officer caught up after a brief chase and knocked the assailant unconscious.
Minneapolis officials say government delay in announcing plans for wheat marketing caused a drop in prices. Pillsbury flour mills report stronger demand but note overall market weakness as withdrawal from the market affects pricing.
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