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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1920
Page
1
Washington June 7 the second session of the Sixty sixth congress adjourned sine die and will not reconvene until December 6 unless a special session is called. President Wilson keeps wartime powers and may issue recess appointments while Congresses urgency fades. The session signed many measures but left key reforms to a looming return.
The session began December 1, 1919, and saw bills signed or vetoed along with key laws on transportation net and mineral land leasing. It also included the woman suffrage amendment, Welstead prohibition enforcement, civil service retirement, the Sweet war risk act, and extending the Lever act to punish profiteers.
A heavy motor truck slammed into an auto carrying five on a country outing near Chicago. Two people, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Cleary of 4448 Wilcox Street, were killed. Mrs. Cleary died instantly and Mr. Cleary died en route to Evanston Hospital. A third person was seriously injured and a six-year-old child was badly crushed.
Paris June 7 Marshal Foch announced he will retire to his country estate as soon as the Allied Supreme Council no longer needs him following a collision between his car and a taxicab in which he was slightly cut about the face by flying glue.
Chicago June 7. The Republican platform will reaffirm Washington and Monroe principles, condemn the Wilson treaty and League of Nations, endorse fighting the League in the Senate, and call for an international court while preserving American sovereignty. Senator Motormick of Illinois says the league plank is agreed upon. Rivalry over committee chairmanship may spark controversy.
Valencia Spain June 7 Municipal Councillor Margaia warned during a council meeting that she may invoke the existing law prohibiting bull fights unless the city provides sufficient educational opportunities. She charged the council with neglect for not allocating funds to erect schools.
Chicago June 7 whispers fill hotel lobbies about compromise candidates for the presidential nomination. Hughes leads the murmured field as Wall Street money backs a hopeful shift toward Hoover after early ballots. Delegates 指 standings show Wood Johnson Lewden Butler Sproul Harding Coolidge La Follette Sutherland Poindexter Hoover.
Chicago June 7 Mayor Thompson refuses further support for Governor Lowden splitting Illinois Republican delegation. Twenty four of fifty eight delegates appeared in person or by proxy to back the mayor. He is said to have 17 supporters and possibly five more downstate. It is understood his friends will back Senator Johnson. The caucus includes 18 county and six downstate delegates.
Washington June 7 A new immigration bill signed by President Wilson targets aliens linked to sabotage or revolutionary groups. It lists IWW Communist and Communist Labor members for deportation and allows denial of admission for those involved in radical publishing or distribution. Anthony Caminetti pressed for quick House action and the measure passed with Senate amendments and swift White House approval.
An old proverb cautions water use by emphasizing restraint. It notes an Arab drinks cold water with a spoon and bathes only when his home rests by the sea, reflecting regional habits and frugal manners.
Senator Kenyon of Iowa announces at Chicago conventions while the investigating committee has adjourned until July 9.
New York June 7 Former Hamburg America trade routes closed in 1914 are to be reopened with American flag tonnage. Harriman Interests will supply ships, after negotiations with German company representatives. Decision followed at the request of US Shipping Board members.
At the Minnesota Holstein-Friesian association three day sale in St Paul a world record average of 3075 dollars was established. The previous record was 2433 dollars at Milwaukee. Sales totaled 168750 dollars for 77 animals with the three day total 728775 dollars for 237 animals.
Late returns show Adam Johnson leading General Wood by about 10 to 1 in the North Carolina Republican presidential primary. Winston-Salem and Guilford county precincts report strong Johnson support, with scattered counts from seven other counties.
Chicago June 7 Senator Henry Cadet Lodge slipped in from Washington and went to his Congress hotel. He is slated to give the keynote address at the convention and remained calm amid the seething presidential row, predicting an ordinary gathering unlike ISSOU.
Paris June 17 An American millionaire named by Prince Vinadbulr Cantacuzene a cousin of the former Russian court is charged with shooting him in the head during a cafe melee. The party celebrated longer hours for such amusements. Details of the shooting and the American’s identity were not disclosed.
A rally supporting the Big Johnson candidate is scheduled for tonight with organizers urging turnout. Details on location and speakers were released by campaign officials.
Interstate Commerce Commission appropriates 125 million dollars for purchase of rolling stock. Delegates to the Republican National Convention arrive in Chicago as preparations intensify at hotels and headquarters. Sprout of P is noted as a strong dark horse if the Old Guard radicals fail to unite. Hiram Johnson rallies at a mass meeting, with betting markets split on his chances of securing the nomination.
(Special to The Evening Journal) Washington June 7. The Interstate Commerce Commission announced an immediate appropriation of 125 million dollars of government funds for railroads to purchase new rolling stock.
Special to Evening Journal reports Secretary of State Colby on behalf of the American government offered a verbal apology to the British ambassador after Irish women burned the British flag in the city.
Senator Robert La Follette underwent gall bladder removal at St Mary’s hospital in Rochester Minnesota. The operation, performed today, was successful but more serious than anticipated and the surgery proceeded without complications.
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled both the federal prohibition amendment and the enforcement act constitutional today, affirming federal authority to enforce prohibition across states. The decision reinforces nationwide legality of prohibition measures and related enforcement powers.
Saturday evening about nine o'clock the fire department was called to the old Clifton house on South Iowa avenue a small dwelling which was discovered to be on fire. The blaze was found early and extinguished before much damage was done. There is a suspicion that the fire was of incendiary origin.
Special rates of one and one third fare will be offered for state fair travel in the western passenger association territory with a minimum fare of $1. A. R. Corey, secretary of the Iowa State, received notice of the rates. For fairs after Sept 1 the rate will be not less than one and one half of the fare in effect April 1, 1920.
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