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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1920

Page

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French Rail Tieup Eases Yet Holds Steady Across Nation

Government shows no sign of yielding to subway tramway and railway workers demands. Citizens urged to support the state as Paris presses for order while some provinces offer student labor to aid transport. Officials report only partial traffic stoppage with limited closures and scheduled statements.

Coamilus Wilenes Adopri Paris Willemul Journal Des Debats Millerand Milierand

Italy begins siege of Fiume with iron blockade

A siege of Fiume has begun with a stringent blockade on commodities, including food stalls. General Cavighin warns the government forces will impose an iron blockade against the forces of Gabriele D Annungi. The report notes harsh measures and limited concessions.

Fiume Piwine Cavighin Gabriele Dan- Bungie

Fragmentary report on Fiume opinions and evacuation to Milan

A garbled correspondent piece surveys opinions in Fiume about evacuating 200 children to Milan after tensions. The clipping suggests mixed views among locals and authorities as events unfold, with limited coherent details remaining.

Piume Milan Fiume Cnaneanty Emir

Influenza to Recur in December 1921 Predicts Doctor

Washington reports a predicted influenza recurrence in December 1921 after an outbreak. Doctor John Brownlee claims influenza follows a periodic cycle of about 22 1/2 weeks, with a possible gap if the thirty third week falls between June and December.

Washington Dor John Brownlee London Lancet Public Health Service Doctor Brownlew

Revolt in Spain Rumors of royalist unrest and royal family move

Reports from Paris and Glasgow describe French royalists alarmed by Spain's unrest and the exodus of King Ferdinand's children from Madrid. Infanta Beatrice and Infanta Don Jaime with the Prince of Asturias are said to have crossed into France en route to England to stay with the British royal family. Queen Victoria is cited as a first cousin of King George VI. In Glasgow T P O Connor denounces home rule and accuses Britain of a breach with Ireland.

Spain Madrid Prince of Asturias Tnfanta Beatrice Infanta Don Jaime France San Sebastian Epegland Victoria Hugenne King George VI Glasgow T. P. Or Connor M. P Britain Ireland

Irish Home Rule Bill Debate Far From Unanimous

Sinn Fein leader Arthur Griffith questions the home rule bill calling it a tactic to appease English militarists. De Valera's aides say the bill aims to repel English schemes and avert a New York threat, while The Freeman's Journal denounces it as plunder and partition. Premier Sir Robert Borden arrives from Liverpool en route to New York for a meeting with Lady Borden.

Beft Horace Plunkett Arthur Griffith de Valera Sinn Fein John Redmond England Ireland New York Carson Treland Kughind Aaron Burr United States The Freeman's Journal U. 8 Statifax N.S. Marea Robert Borden Liverpool Carnanin Lady Borden

Massacre Reports and Blizzard Halt Armenian Refugees

Reports from Constantinople on March 1 claim 5000 Armenians dead in Marash with many refugees dying in a blizzard. Casualties among French troops reach 900 as storms block railways hindering relief. American and YMC A workers are in the area with efforts to protect them amid ongoing Turkish sieges and flooding reports.

Constantinople Marash Anitaly Asia Miner Ishatie Anl Engert Aintab Asia Minor James Perry Frank S. Johnern Angert Beirut Mabel C. Elliott Benten Harbor Mich Ishanie Paris Alexandretta Cileia Cilicia Foreign Office Gourand

Miller brothers indicted in draft evasion case

Chicago March 1 William Michael and Bartey Miller three sons of John W Miller a wealthy Spring Grove farmer were named in federal indictments by the grand jury for evasion of the draft They allegedly built a tunnel from their house to a nearby horn entrance concealed on both ends and eluded searchers for over a year.

Chicago William Michael Bartey Miller John W. Miller Spring Grove Grand Jure Department of Justice

Ship 15 Cars of Egor in Day From Petalmma to New York

The federal bureau of markets announced 15 carloads of cars valued at 2,585,000 malk were shipped from Petalmma near here to New York City on March 1. Since February 15, 46 carloads of eggs valued at £420,000 have gone east from here.

Egor San Francisco Petalmma Here New York City Federal Bureau of Markets

Dramatic Army Reductions Take Effect March First

Washington announces drastic tightening of military staffing. General March orders permanent officers in tentative ranks to enter regular army grades effective March 1. About 2,009 officers on temporary rank will be affected by the change.

Washington Draetie Cerneryl Mareh Heo

Jail Term For Milk Theft In Newark

Joseph Aclan aged forty was sentenced by Justice Branegun to three months in jail for stealing a bottle of milk while on his way to work at a Harrison factory. He was found guilty after the incident occurred in Newark New Jersey on March 1.

Newark N. J Joseph Aclan Tie Justice Brane- Gun Harrison

Spanish City Quarantined Over Rabid Dogs and Cats

Bilbao Spain has been quarantined due to a high number of dogs and cats with rabies and frequent animal attacks on residents as reported by The Evening Journal.

Bilbao Spain

Wilson Signs Railway Bill as Road Control Ends

President Wilson signed the railway bill ending 26 months of federal control and operation. He issued a proclamation appointing Walter D. Hines to wind up matters and replied to unions urging bipartisan self management. A bipartisan board will be formed to settle wage disputes and avoid transportation halts.

Walker Hines Weekington Wiensien Congress Wilson Democratic Party Haining Walter D. Hines

President Defends Labor Board Plan Amid Wage Debate

The president rejects labor concerns about a three member Labor Board trio for management workers and the public. He argues the agency will ease wage disputes through bipartisanship. Labor leaders see the act as political leverage for the next Congress while a widespread strike remains doubtful.

Labor Board Labor

Horrific Blizzard Strikes South Russia Killing Many

In Novorossiisk a severe storm leaves hundreds dead across south Russia as temperatures fall to four degrees below zero. A 60 mile gale lasts 30 hours piling up snow and freezing refugees. Coal shortages worsen suffering in cities and rail yards. At least 175 bodies were counted in a single day by a station master.

Novorossiisk Russia Tring

Socialist meeting in Rome targets Entente and Tassia

Deputy Serrate told a Rome socialist meeting that the Entente seeks Tassia to free European states from perceived excessive American demands that hinder the international market.

U.S Rome Socialist Party Serrate Entente Tassia America

Wilson Renews Control of Fuel and Coal Distribution

President Wilson issues two executive orders extending government control of coal distribution under the food and fuel act. A special board headed by Hines remains in charge of domestic coal distribution as railroads return to private ownership. A second order creates a board to oversee tidewater coal shipment, exports, and car and vessel use to ease transportation delays.

Washington Wilson Hines Garfield Hampton Roads Baltimore Philadelphia New York J. W. Howe Tidewater Vout Exchange Rembrandt Peale Fr. M. Whitaker J. P. Fisher

Cross Border Action After Nogales Slaying

Mexican and U S officials meet in Nogales to cooperate in tracking bandits blamed for the murder of J A Frasier and wounding of his brother. A posse pursues Exequiel Learn and Cont Pant on a trek toward Syria as troops move to the scene. Alexander Praster, a 58 year old mining figure, is noted among the dead.

Nogales Ariz M. Sr. Dieguez Conora Mex Hero Alberto IE. Figueroa Naeanlies Sonora Francis J. Dyer Nora J. A. Frasier Panton Syria Stephen D Villa Alexander Praster Montana Dite Mexico Institute of Mining Gineers New York City John Kasier Uverd Sativa Santa Crim County Tucson Frasier Cot

Census counts show three cities’ 1910 population

Washington reports populations for O town 41306 Paducah Kentucky 24735 and Hazleton Pennsylvania 32267 as part of the fourteenth census. Hazleton posts the largest growth 73.9 percent from 1900 to 1910 with Lima and Ducat also rising.

Lima Paducah Hazleton Washington Washi Cincinnati Ducat

Police Raid Breaks Up German Reds Meeting

Police disrupted a secret gathering of German communists in Durlach near Karlsruhe. Attendees from Austria Poland Russia and Switzerland were detained as authorities plan expulsion steps.

Karlsruhe Durlach Entitves Austria Poland Russia Switzerland Germany

Panama Strike Over Maintenance of Way Workers

Panama reports the strike of maintenance of way workers in the canal zone is paused for now. Most strikers are West Indians from British possessions, with indications of continued disruption through March 1.

Panama Canal Zone Panama

Rome Denies Selling Villa to German Embassy

Rome reports the government denies a possible sale of the Kowski villa owned by Les Campaniari to host the German embassy here. Local newspapers have protested against any such purchase and moved to oppose the plan.

Rome Les Campaniari

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