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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1919
Page
1
Washington dispatch notes that British railway and American steel strikes could influence Senate debate on the peace treaty. Proponents argue delaying ratification risks bolshevism and unrest, while opponents call labor clauses unjust. The industrial conference seeks a solution to avert further dissension.
The article argues the war continues despite no signed treaty. American forces in Tran act under Interallied orders, fighting as they have since entering WWI. It notes the US is still at war with Germany Austria and Jugoslavia remnants while not formally ejecting Italians from Trau, handing it to the Yugoslavs.
New York dispatch reports Ruth, Loeb & Co receiving a 2 million dollar shipment from Rothschilds as part of the first free movement of gold from England to America since the war began. A larger sum was later sent to New York banking institutions aboard the Mauretania.
Captain De La Verne of the French embassy will take part in the army air service endurance test from New York to San Francisco starting October 8. He has months of French service command experience and numerous decorations from France and other nations.
Berlin reports a Cabinet reshuffle steering away from extreme radical views toward a more conservative left and democratic balance. Ministers from the social democrats and clerical sides join to form a stabilized government while Noske remains pivotal to national order as Germany seeks foreign credits.
Senate inquiry in Pittsburgh reveals information on revolutionary aspects of the steel strike. Data sourced from Pennsylvania and Ohio plants will be presented to the hearings when they resume Wednesday. If Judge E H Gary withholds details, others are prepared to testify.
In Pittsburgh district the key update is operators resuming full work on Monday. Advertisements urging workers to return appeared in English and five other languages. The firms frame the strike as part of a supposed nationwide revolutionary movement, accusing radicals of seeking power and red rule through syndicalism.
The Steel corporation claims proof to support its statements and will present it to the senate committee. The key question is whether the regional return to normal in this district will influence other steel centers or whether the broader strike will impact Pittsburgh as it does other cities. Pittsburgh stands out after the first week as organizers and aviators flood in by train.
Paris reports the supreme council will send a note to Germany through Marechal Foch demanding Lithuania’s evacuation with penalties. It warns provisioning will stop and financial arrangements paused if dearmament is not carried out. A commission will study repatriation of German and Austrian prisoners in Siberia after Czecho-Slovak troops return home.
Captain reports the 121 ton yacht Firback destroyed in northern waters. The incident leaves the explorer’s vessel wrecked and investigations underway into cause, with search efforts continuing.
Cable from St John reports Captain George Comer and a crew of seventeen arrived safely at Newfoundland after the American WWI loss of the Finback. Norwegian explorer Christian Leden had sailed last July from New York to establish trading relations in the Arctic.
In Chicago on September 29 a happy reunion occurred at the Gladstone hotel as Lieut. Col. Theodore Roosevelt and his brother Capt. Archibald B. Roosevelt met with Mrs. Roosevelt and their children. The Roosevelts, including Archibald Jr and three month old Theodora, travel from the West and plan to settle in Hubbard Woods after Theodora Corata Roosevelt joined Sin lair Refining. Lieut. Col. Roosevelt then departed for New York.
President Wilson returns from a Western tour in poor health with a nervous breakdown. He is unable to handle the many domestic and foreign issues and is ordered to take complete unbroken rest, possibly at a resort for climate and seclusion.
The president’s health is not deemed alarming but recovery will take weeks. Admiral Grayson worries about keeping him focused on public matters while rest and climate therapy are arranged. If feasible, the president may stay in the White House to resume drives and golf. otherwise a sequestered resort may be used.
The article notes the Senate’s reservations on the League of Nations and demands Mr Wilson’s instructions before further action. Democrats seek guidance on the Williams resolution for Armenia aid seen as a step toward an American mandate. Exblegrams from Paris on Foreign questions, plus the steel strike and labor capital issues, dominate the president’s return agenda. Doctor Grayson doubts Wilson can attend the capital labor conference. A large backlog of executive orders and correspondence awaits the president’s signature.
Washington reports August cotton exports at 479,058 bales, up from 287,450 in 1918. For the eight months ending August 1919 exports total 4,106,668 bales, signaling a strong year so far.
General oils fell from 237,979,671 barrels in August 1918 to 181,458,076 in August 1910. Illuminating oil showed an increase, indicating shifting output patterns in the period.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, says steel workers will win the strike, opposing Judge Gary and corporate control. He argues wage cuts harm consumption and production, cites failed conferences, and defends the workers' stand for fair play and better living conditions.
Local authorities report Mayor Smith was attacked by a mob last night following a contentious rally. Police are investigating the incident and assessing injuries and suspects.
Federal troops patrol Omaha after a mob attempt to hang Mayor Smith during race riots. The mayor, severely injured, remained in critical condition but regained consciousness. Three hundred Camp Grant troops hurried to Omaha to police the city as unrest subsides.
Special to Eventing Journals reports seven hundred camp grant troops ordered to Omaha for special police duty as race rioting erupts there. A detachment left today for the assignment.
In Washington on September 20, officials announced President Wilson had a restless night but is resting today. Admiral Grayson issued the update, outlining the president’s condition and continued observation.
Union leaders visiting Pittsburgh reported brutal attitudes by the Steel corporation, denying public meeting rights and delaying negotiations. They urged workers to await October 6, warning that further delay would undermine the strike and incite continued unrest.
In Cincinnati on September 2 the Reds edged the Cubs 2 1 0 in a season finale with Grover Cleveland Alexander pitching for the Reds and White Sox eyeing Aleck's return for a potential World Series clash. White Sox and Tigers closed the American League season at Comiskey Park with Detroit prevailing 10 to 0 as Eddie Chotte worked two innings before Ray Wilkinson closed the game.
King Peter arrives in Belgrade from Arandfelegatz to resume residence amid public ceremonies. The monarch, aged, had been in exile for five years and earlier planned a change of location before his return in mid July.
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