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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
1
Advices from Paris indicate the German peace delegation may seek time extensions but is expected to sign the treaty. Berlin reports the assembly may order a plebiscite, with voting arranged to reach the allies by Paris time Monday.
London reports the British dirigible R-84’s transatlantic flight to America postponed until Germany clarifies peace terms. The grand fleet is on war footing and ready to sail for German waters. R-34 bombs and machine guns sent to the Baltic while R-83 heads to Kiel canal. R-84 sighted over Berlin.
Coblenz June 20 The concentration of American British French and Belgian troops begun by Marshal Foch will complete Saturday with several hundred thousand allied soldiers ready to march toward Berlin if Germany refuses to sign the peace treaty In the American area the Fourth division is being reequipped for possible action after previously turning in its equipment
Springfield June 20 The Illinois house approved a ten round no decision boxing bill 83 to 4 narrowing the fate of legalized boxing to Governor Lowden. Observers expect he may sign it or allow it to become law without his signature.
Rome reports that Premier Orlando’s Italian government lost a confidence vote in the chamber by 250 to 70 after he pressed for a secret session to explain foreign policy. The piece notes potential Italian moves in the Adriatic, inclining toward Fiume annexation to influence the peace talks and questions allied responses.
June 20 report says all American soldiers have left Archangel except engineers who remain to clean up the base and will depart by June 30. Transports Menominee and Porto left Archangel mid June carrying 81 officers and 2,232 men with Brig. Gen. W. P. Richardson aboard the Porto.
President Wilson told the Belgian chamber he felt not all he and America did matched the needs of Belgium and praised King Albert and Queen Elisabeth for their humanity. He lauded Belgian leadership in wartime sacrifice and expressed gratitude at the American legation luncheon honoring the royal couple.
The Ohio House adopted a resolution urging Governor Cox to block the Willard Dempsey heavyweight title bout scheduled for Toledo on July 4. Cox was reportedly ill and unreachable at his Darton home, with no statement from the governor or executive office.
The Pennsylvania senate approved the joint resolution ratifying the woman suffrage amendment to the federal constitution by a vote of 81 to 66. The measure advances to the house for final action.
Villa and his forces were reported in the Gallana district of Western Chihuahua as Mexican troops pursue the rebels. American officials warned of potential retaliation but Baker said no new troops would be sent unless the situation worsens. In El Paso troops were mobilized and lines of communication were disrupted south of Juarez.
Secretary Daniels urged an $85 million naval aviation appropriation, opposing a plan to consolidate air services of the army navy and post office under a cabinet officer. He argued naval aviation belongs with the navy and cited British experience as a cautionary example.
Congressional investigation into wartime expenditures opens with Sgt Charles B Malcolm of Company L Twenty third engineers testifying he witnessed large quantities of government property burned by fire in France. He blames salvage officers for not sorting equipment, suggesting deliberate destruction.
Heavy rains and high winds across the Kansas wheat belt damaged wheat and delayed harvesting in several facilities. Reports from the region indicate widespread impact on production and gathering schedules.
Poultney Bigelow author and traveler was in critical condition at a city hospital following an illness or accident as of June 20.
President Wilson tours Charleroi mines with King Albert and views German devastation. He speaks briefly to cheering crowds in Brussels and meets Belgian cabinet and Cardinal Mercier. A message from the Belgian labor party backs Wilson’s peace principles. In Zeebrugge, Allied officers discuss attacks on the U boat base.
Report notes Scheidmann ousted amid climate of protest as supporters push to sign petitions. Local officials confirm upheaval while activists press for changes. Community figures urge orderly demonstrations as debate over leadership intensifies.
Secretary Baker in a wartime dispatch signals recruitment of 26,000 men for border service. In Paris on June 20 reports from Weimar and Berlin confirm the Scheidmann government has fallen. Noske expected to form a new cabinet as peace treaty negotiations loom.
The National Assembly at Weimar has accepted the Peace Treaty and Germany plans to sign, reports from Paris state. The dispatch notes advance confirmation and a joint decision to commit to the treaty terms.
Secretary Baker announces in Washington that 26 000 men will be recruited for service on the Mexican border. The move aims to bolster defenses amid rising tensions and border concerns.
London reports on June 20 that the Russian cruiser Oleg was sunk by a British submarine. The incident marks a naval loss in wartime operations with details limited to the sinking confirmation.
Labor leaders in Winnipeg are detained after a raid and face a special inquiry. If the board finds they attempted to overthrow constitutional authority by violent means, deportation could take effect after 76 hours. Ten detainees are listed as being in England, Germany or Austria and subject to the deportation penalty. A warning strike in Westminster, B C aimed at their release nearly completed.
The Shipping Board announced a new cargo steamship route from New York to Constantinople and Black Sea ports. The Huachuca, 7800 DWT, sails this month, followed by the Polybius, 10000 DWT, in July.
The House of Representatives approved an amended Senate bill requiring the return of telegraph and telephone lines to private control. The measure repeals the wartime government takeover and ends federal control. The June action follows reconsideration of extensions of government management.
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