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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1920
Page
1
Senate discussions center on a modified article 10 reservation as Republicans and Democrats weigh President Wilson's letter. Lodge and Monsen show tentative support amid mixed Democratic promises. The compromise, driven by Watson and Simmons, narrows U S obligations while preserving Congress's war powers and urgeful on neutrality.
Senator Lodge comments on President Wilson and France during treaty talks. The Senate re reads the equality of voting power reservation in the League of Nations, voting 57 to ? with seventeen Democrats joining Republicans, as article 10 remains to be addressed.
Maj A V Dalrymple federal prohibition officer declares he will send McDonough and his bootlegger allies to the penitentiary after addressing Y M C A members. He explains why he returned from Iron River empty handed and claims he has evidence linking McDonough to bootleggers.
Seven patients perished and two remained in critical condition after a fire damaged the male ward of the state hospital for epileptics in Gallipolis Ohio. The blaze began in the early morning with the origin undetermined. The dead were William Smith Toledo Patrick Donnally Norwalk Ohio 8 Bain Cumberland Wynne Larimer Dixie Harold Heinlein Wheeling West Virginia John Mc Nulty James Jones Cincinnati.
Seismic disaster on February 24 in Transcaucasia destroys Makhet Grakali and surrounding villages within 60 miles of Tiflis. Hundreds dead thousands homeless. Tiflis shaken. rail line Titls to Batim damaged. Gori station ruined with many casualties. Upllsin reports twenty killed. Georgia assembly votes 20 million rubles for first aid.
Washington reports that Mexican mine owners have until March 11 to pay taxes to the Mexican government or face possible confiscation of their properties, according to Mexico City advices.
President Wilson faces a Turkish controversy as France and Britain clash over Syria and Asia Minor. State Department awaits supreme council decisions and informs the president, while ambassadors Jusserand and Avezzana gauge U.S. stance. Italy also joins the problem as Asia Minor tensions rise.
The text notes Italy pressing for territorial demands or influence in Asia Minor, with the Adriatic issue seen as a potential leverage point. It suggests if Italy’s demands aren’t satisfied on the Adriatic question, it may seek compensation elsewhere, making Asia Minor seem the only open spot for maneuver.
Youngstown council advances a measure to tax unmarried men, proposing about 20 cents monthly from bachelors. The advisory board estimates the levy could bring in roughly 52,000 dollars annually for city needs as the proposal moves to the mayor for consideration.
Four bandits attempted a bank robbery in Kansas City. Three entered the bank. two workers refused to surrender and were shot as the robbers opened fire. One guard was killed and a porter wounded. Bandits fled in a car, were pursued by police, and five men were later arrested. Authorities matched four suspects to the description.
Washington March 10 a peace army of three hundred thousand was approved by the house representatives in a decisive vote. In Indiana a government airplane mail carrier Lieut Clayton Stoner of Chicago was reported burned to death when his plane crashed near Paris Indiana.
Paris reports the government presented a bill to the chamber proposing amicable settlement of labor disputes. It recognizes workers right to strike but requires exhausting all settlement means before ceasing work and introduces compulsory arbitration in industries where a stoppage would harm the economy.
Katamezeo Michigan March 20 Mrs Helen Stotler granddaughter of the late Clevernor Woodbridge announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to Congress in Michigan's Third District.
Indianapolis March 10 The United Mine Workers of America refuse to accept the findings of the bituminous coal commission unless a substantial wage increase and better working conditions are provided The statement from UMWA headquarters says nothing short of higher wages and improved conditions will be acceptable and miners await the decision with anxiety The public is expected to understand our position.
Indianapolis March 10 Thomas Taggart withdraws his name as a Democratic candidate for the United States Senate in Indiana. He cites ill health in a letter to Democratic state chairman A. C. Sellee. The move opens the field for a replacement before the Indiana primary.
In Annapolis a joint resolution urges Congress to amend the Volstead act to allow manufacturing and sale of beverages with 16 percent alcohol. Sen Metzerett of Calvert and Sen Parar of Calvert introduce the measure. Metzerett, a long-time prohibitionist, argues drinks above 81 percent are not intoxicating and that the act is too drastic.
The United States has asked the reparations commission to allocate nine tank steamships seized from Germany and claimed by Standard Oil to the United States. France also requests allocation. the State Department says ownership should be settled in court and seeks temporary possession pending a judicial ruling.
In Trenton on March 10 Federal Judge Relistah denied the application of brewer Fiegenspan to suspend enforcement of the Volstead act. The ruling keeps the abstinence law in effect and denies temporary relief to the brewer.
A March 11 fire in Oran destroyed thousands of barrels of alcohol and extensive property after starting from a match wirelessly dropped in a warehouse. The loss is estimated at 70 million francs with a $14 million US equivalent.
Polish forces under Colonel Sikorski struck near Mozir and Kolenkovits southeast of Minsk capturing two major railway junctions and large amounts of war material. About a thousand Reds and many officers were taken prisoner as the Poles advanced to disrupt Soviet operations behind the front. An armored train and several armored boats on the Pripet were seized and a new Bolshevik staff unit reportedly narrowly escaped capture. The victory is hailed as a worthy response to Bolshevik peace efforts.
Nome reports March 10 that Transport Minister Parratt announced the government would assist all persons desiring to go to Russia on business. The statement signals a government push to expand trade links with Russia.
Pensions of $6,000 yearly were granted by the territorial legislature to Gen. Aguinaldo, leader of the Filipino insurgents against the Spaniards, and Claretano Arellano, chief justice of the supreme court of the Philippines.
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