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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1919
Page
1
Secretary of State Lansing at a banquet argues Allies must feed Germany and allow its goods to be sold abroad to avert famine, chaos, and Bolshevik spread. He warns Germany's collapse would trigger further violence and instability across Europe.
A wartime appeal calls on France, America, and allies to act quickly for world peace. It urges ships with food to enter German harbors and argues the crisis requires reason over vengeance despite German atrocities.
United States homecoming arrivals include 1 922 troops on the steamship Legan from St Nazaire with the 101st trench mortar battery 183 men of the 26th division and first elements of the New England division. Additional ships Amphion Chinampa Surionme Mercy brought casualties and sick.
The government told the House of Commons that 902 000 British troops are in occupation forces across all theaters, including non effective. It notes 1 324 108 British forces in France Belgium and Germany as of February 15 with dominion troops. About 107 000 German prisoners are being fed by the British commissary department.
Federal prosecutor Fred Robertson said evidence will show the Industrial Workers of the World are Bolsheviks aiming to overthrow government. The 32 defendants face espionage act charges as a plot allegedly linked from Seattle to Kansas oil fields and toward an Atlantic campaign with strikes and sabotage.
Halifax March 13 Threats by 300 British troops on the transport Toto included 81 American citizens who demanded landing and rail transport to the United States. The Toto was ordered back to Halifax for the return voyage to England due to New York harbor strikes, with Ottawa authorities denying U S troop transport home. Captain Jackson says his ship has no guns and is at the mercy of invading forces.
Washington County daily edition records local news highlights and notices from the Evening Journal. The brief itemized page focuses on community events, public notices, and concise reports for readers in the county.
Wives and relatives of leading Zemstvo figures arrested by Kolchak forces in the Far East appeal to American army headquarters in Vladivostok. They fear for prisoners' safety amid rumors of possible Bolshevik unrest. The charges allege anti-government activity. arrests were ordered by General Ivanoff Rinov of the Omsk government, via Colonel Butenko in the local garrison.
Three German steamers seized for armistice violations have arrived at Dunkerque for internment. The event comes after Allied warships captured the vessels following the terms of the armistice.
The U S S George Washington with President Wilson and party will reach Brest at eight o'clock tonight after a weather delay. A French escort meets the ship as officials weigh a possible street procession through Brest, with no ceremony guaranteed if the president stays aboard.
Spartacists in Berlin surrender unconditionally after terms imposed by War Minister Noske. Reports say provinces see early revolts, with Hamburg and Dusseldorf troubled by clashes. In Berlin, well dressed citizens are robbed and some killed as government troops tighten control amid subway fighting. 20,000 Beuthen miners idle due to a general strike.
A telegram from Graudenz reports martial law proclaimed in Briesen Kulm Thorn and Strassburg districts of West Prussia due to an advance of Spartacan forces in the area. The message notes rifles and a similar attack repulsed with hand grenades in the conflict.
Washington March 13 Martin A Morrison of Indiana and George R Wales of Vermont were named to the civil service commission by President Wilson. Morrison a Democrat served in the House 1909 1917 and lives in Frankfort. Wales a Republican has served on the commission since 1891 and was chief examiner for nine years.
Paris March 13 The commission on international waterways recommends opening the Rhine to all nations without discrimination. It suggests a Rhine commission similar to the Danube to govern the river and its use by merchant vessels and warships in peace. The Kiel canal status favors freedom of use for all nations while remaining under German ownership and operation.
Providence March 13 A resolution asks the U S Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of the federal prohibition amendment. It notes Rhode Island legislatures failed to ratify and urges the attorney general to act to obtain a final determination on Congress proposing the measure to the states.
Paris reports scene of international bargaining likened to a baseball game. Diplomats trade barbs over Italy Dalmatia Jugo Slavs Roumanians Belgrade Danube Poland Lunburg and the Scheldt as Uncle Samuel calls strikes and balls amid accusations of bias.
Fragmentary notes claim the Cuba fight was staged and question the victory. No clear names or dates provided.
Bandits attempt to rob Metropolitan State Bank in Chicago but are driven away. The incident is reported as a failed heist with no injuries. A separate Havana Cuba dispatch claims Jack Johnson alleges his 1915 Willard fight was pre arranged and he let Willard win.
Special to Sveatre Journal Chicago March 18. Four automobile bandits tried to rob the Metropolitan State Bank. They fired on bank employees in a revolver battle. Cashier William Bigel and an unidentified woman were wounded as thousands of dollars were being removed from vaults.
In a tense scene on the left bank of the Rhine, the umpire endures taunts from bleachers and threats from grandstands as he grips control of the lunch counter and peanut privileges. His position hinges on keeping access to eatables, tickets, and police reserves, lest the crowd be denied sustenance and order.
Chicago March 13 John Martin Kantor a political lieutenant of Mayor Thompson and former city real estate expert was held to the federal grand jury in 30000 bond by Judge Landis on perjury and using the mails to defraud charges connected with the Consumers' Packing company investigation Kantor served as the company's stock sales manager
London March 13 the board of trade announced that all raw materials may be imported without license. The list includes hides timbers sugar cane and tallow.
Copenhagen reports that German delegates will depart for Brussels on Tuesday to learn Allied decisions on handing over the mercantile fleet and the food supply terms planned for Germany's return.
Washington reports the Victory Liberty loan campaign will open Monday April 21 and close Saturday night May 10. Secretary of the Treasury Glass announced the schedule detailing the wartime bond drive.
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