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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
1
Paris reports an allied note declaring Germany must answer for destroying ships internshiped under armistice terms and for burning French flags. The letter asserts breaches of the armistice and promises possible military tribunal prosecutions and reparations.
The article quotes Georges Clemenceau criticizing Germany for violating provisions of a forthcoming treaty and warning that repeated acts could jeopardize the treaty's future operations. It notes Germany’s complaints on occupation terms and League of Nations admission delays and references enforcement powers under article 429.
Berlin reports Herman Mueller and Dr. Bell colonel minister Nerr Leinert named as German envoys to sign the peace terms. They will depart Friday with signing possible Saturday at three o clock. Paris notes council of three hopes officials confirm, Poincare may not attend at Versailles.
Paris dispatch reports June 27 that Premier Cieonencennu warned the German peace delegation of strict response to unofficial support of any movement against Polish authority in Posen and West Prussia. Danish protests over nets in Danish Schleswig and related peace conference concerns are noted.
Washington reports that in recent clashes with anti-Kolchak forces in Siberia one officer and three enlisted men were killed, two wounded, and one officer and four enlisted men captured. All casualties were from the Thirty first Infantry. killed were Lieut Albert Francis Ward Corporal Jesse M Reed and Privates Co PP Craig and Charles I Flake. wounded Corporal George A Jensen and Private Clarence G Crail.
Louisville residents are urged to mark the peace terms with an appropriate celebration after the world war ends. Mayor Stith issues a proclamation calling for civic actions and shopkeepers to join in the signaling bell ceremony once official notice confirms the treaty signing.
The transport Sierra arrived from St Nazaire bringing 154 percent troops and assorted units. The shipment included the 8th field remount, the 52d and 50th hospital trains, the 18th sanitary squadron, the 30th company transportation corps, the 324th service battalion and detachments from the 330th bakery, 50th butcher y, and 66th field artillery units.
United States Circuit Court of Appeals modifies a prior injunction and allows the prosecutor to pursue alleged violators of the wartime prohibition act. The decision names Federal Judge Mayer, District Attorney Caffey, and Acting Collector McElgott in the New York case.
John Hurfield, a Black man from Ellisville, confesses to assault and is pursued for ten days by hundreds of Black supporters. Authorities call the scene orderly as he is taken to a gun tree and burned to ashes near a railroad trestle. Governor Bilbo says he cannot intervene and warns against further bloodshed.
New York June 27 restaurateurs and hotel keepers plan to keep selling beer and light wines after July 1 even if demobilization ends wartime prohibition, as learned after a Society of Restaurateurs meeting. Ware Mass June 27 1700 textile mill workers strike ends with wage raises from 1 to 20 percent.
New York June 27 approximately 66000 was paid for the Privace liquor stock of the late Nat Goodwin when it was put up at auction.
Berlin and Hamburg face violent riots with 185 dead in Hamburg. Troops regain order as Berlin protests grow. ex crowned prince Frederick William reportedly escaped exile and may have returned to Germany. Hamburg sees street barricades and a council rule amid industrial and military responses.
Senate approves committee amendment to the naval appropriation bill increasing aviation funding to 35 million dollars from 15 million. The total bill rises to about 782 million, compared with 485 million in the house version.
At Le Mans on TVAvours range the United States dominated the rifle competition in the interallsed games, taking the first 18 places in the individual matches as American marksmen swept the event.
Horace G. Murphy Delaware county prosecutor and Dr. Rollin H. Bunch Muncie mayor were arrested by U S Marshal Mark Storen on federal grand jury warrants. Each posted 10000 bonds. Authorities allege protection for swindlers tied to fake prizefights and wrestling scams that allegedly netted over 200000. Thirteen men already jailed.
Paris reports Greek reinforcements have been sent to Smyrna to aid Greeks under attack by strong Turkish forces. The relief force includes a Greek division from Macedonia.
German performers prepare for a compact day at the scene with a schedule set for three o'clock. The event highlights local participation and activities framed for readers.
Crown Prince in Holland reports Mueller and Bell the German peace delegates passed through Cologne at ten this morning en route to Versailles to sign the peace treaty. Signing expected tomorrow at three o'clock after ceremonies conclude.
Special to Evening Journal reports that the former German crown prince, whose return from Holland to Germany had been rumored, remains on the island of Wieringen at least as of this morning.
Earl Dear, a young bandit, was executed by hanging in Chicago this morning for the murder of Rudolph Wolfe. His attorneys tried to stay the sentence but the case showed brutal crime and strong guilt with no clemency available.
Gordon Fawcett Hamby known as Allen appeared in the Brooklyn supreme court to be sentenced to death for killing De Witt C. Peal, paying teller of the East Brooklyn Savings Bank, during a December 13 robbery that netted $13,000. He showed no emotion and hoped to hear the Willard Dempsey fight outcome.
The transport Martha Washington with about 2,000 German detainees aboard prepared to sail for Rotterdam from Charleston Harbor, timing depending on the arrival of GT. Passengers include enemy aliens arrested nationwide and interned for the war. They will be taken to Germany after docking at a designated port.
Henry Ford asked Secretary Glass to appoint an expert to audit Ford Motor Company books to determine Ford’s share of profits from war contracts. He intends to return the amount found.
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