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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
1
The document outlines steps to restore peace and boost output, urging reduced armaments, curb profiteering, open trade, and rapid restoration of Europe’s economy. It calls for government restraint on spending, tax measures, and credits, plus continued Allied cooperation and early fixing of Germany’s reparations.
The document references a reparations discussion on Germany and Austria with emphasis on essential supplies and loans. In Kalamazoo, Mrs. Sarah Tabor, 80, charged with murdering her daughter Maud Tabor Virgo, has had the case dropped and new proceedings begun in Paw Paw Court. she remains in the hospital with bail set at 5000 dollars.
John Bloom and Andy Thompson died after drinking moonshine whisky at a lumber camp near Marquette. Authorities say the liquor was allegedly sold by Joe Shepherd and the state constabulary are searching for him.
Fifty two members of the Egyptian legislative assembly met at Said Zagloul Pasha’s house and adopted a resolution declaring Egypt and the Sudan independent. The text denounces the British protectorate and protests the suspension of the assembly.
West Virginia lawmakers ratified the federal suffrage amendment with a 15 to 14 senate vote after a tense debate. Senator Jesse A. Block traveled from California to cast the pivotal vote, aiding pro suffrage forces as debate centered on Senator Montgomery’s right to vote. The push now targets Washington and Delaware to complete the nationwide ratification before the 1920 elections. Kentucky lawmakers consider a related state rights bill while Chicago calls for a referendum on repealing the eighteenth amendment.
Chicago March 11 The fifth day of the express handler strike ends with officials claiming the backbone is broken and yards cleared of express matter. About 1,000 workers return, though leader I E Shepherd denies the claim. George T McGrath says no double cross by the teamsters. Maintenance staff vote to abide by the wage board and adjourn. A wage demands committee plans to present to the new federal labor board in Chicago next month.
Two steamers landed in Dublin carrying cavalry infantry and field guns for southern depots. Infantry battalions left Dublin for the southern districts including Kilkenny and Waterford. The movement is noted by the Freeman's Journal.
Mob violence targets Allied missions across Germany. In Wernitz near Potsdam French aviation team members were attacked. one wounded died en route to hospital. Breslau and Bremen incidents saw police shielding Japanese Malian and French officers as mobs threatened them. Germany condemns attacks and vows severe punishment.
A Maynard Coal company suit in Washington asks an injunction to stop the FTC from requiring monthly reports on costs income and ton base and annual financial covilctions. The action argues the order exceeds congressional authority and may be superseded by a presidential transfer to the fuel administration.
The president reviews a commission's recommended wage increase plan though final approval is not yet confirmed. The report outlines proposed raises for workers and outlines the fiscal implications and timelines for potential implementation.
Senate testimony shows Sims claiming the navy was kept unified to maintain sea strength for possible emergencies and utilities. He notes the war demand would justify not sending all American naval craft to European waters and cites coal strike commission findings on wage increases.
Washington D C Secretary Houston warned the house ways and means committees that a bond issue to pay adjusted compensation to 108 service men could lead to a tax or financial crisis as they consider soldier relief legislation.
report from Shangai dated March 11 describes fighting in Honan and Kwantung as rival leaders vie for control. factions across Fukien Chihi Honan Szechwan Shantung Kiangsi seek to end militarism by uniting against both Peking and Canton forces. refugees flood Canton and Hongkong.
El Paso recruiting station chief man K C Hinton is missing according to R Hupp. He was last seen in Juarez while visiting there Saturday, with Hinton’s home listed as Ako.
John D Rooks Feller Jr denies a statement by York assemblyman Louis A. Cuvillier that he was paid by the Anti Saloon League to act as a New York official. He calls the claim absolutely false Ridiculous and unfounded. Cuvillier discusses an inquiry into the league's activities and payments.
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