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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1920
Page
1
Palmer recounts nationwide plots to spark strikes in large industries to aid Soviet Russia. Secret Service disclosures claim agents blocked success, with references to May Day demonstrations and alleged Communist organizing across textile and other sectors.
In New York on April 29 authorities say only 23 alleged extremists remain to be deported from about 609 rounded up in January raids by the Department of Justice. Rose Weind, counsel for many, stated most cases have been completed and the pace continues.
A Moscow wireless dispatch reports a revolution in the Azerbaijan republic with Mussavat party rule toppled. Power allegedly rests with a provisional military revolutionary committee in Baku which has appealed to Moscow for help against the Entente. Azerbaijan covers about 40,000 square miles in the northwest Persia region near Armenia.
Four men sentenced to die in Sing Sing for the murder of a New York subway agent were granted a four hour reprieve by Governor Smith. The condemned are Joseph Milano James Cassis Joseph Lysefof and Charles McLoughlin. Milano allegedly confessed to the warden that he alone killed Fiato during the attempted robbery.
Unofficial returns from Ohio indicate Dardhunty loses while Col umbus Senator Warsen and other Republican delegates appear seated. Early totals suggest Gen Wind leads in presidential preference and pledged delegates, with contested outcomes across multiple districts and delegates at large.
A Turkish siege of Aintab affects American relief workers. Since April 1 Turkish forces threaten buildings used for relief and refuse to respect neutrality. After fifteen days with no outside aid, several children in an orphanage have been killed while Americans remain safe.
About 1.5 million dollars in gold moved from the subtreasury in New York on April 29 for export to Ceylon. Officials say exchange conditions favor that market at present, with shipments prompted by favorable rates and demand.
London reports Premier Lloyd George hailed San Remo as a milestone while rejecting French annexation aims and insisting Germany must disarm. He warned France and Britain remain agreed on enforcing the treaty, with emphasis on Armenia and Mosul status and potential talks with Russia.
Senate investigators heard seven witnesses who blamed dealers for high print paper costs while publishers shared some fault. They urged curtailed consumption to ease the spot market, arguing reduced production and a surge in advertising since the previous year created the current shortage and price rises.
The brokers and jobbers argued against excess paper use while witnesses urged sticking to contracted amounts and avoiding open markets. Henson of the Philadelphia Record decried profiteering, and W E Carpenter of the IncoIn Courier-Herald warned smaller dailies may suspend without prompt relief. He cited DOJ correspondence about an alleged paper corner.
President Wilson rode three hours through Maryland highways with the driver in view and without his usual companion Dr Cary Grayson. The President and several family members traveled from SUSTAIN CHATHAM TEACHER Lynchburg on April 29. The article notes changes in school leadership and a rector rectorate dispute at Chatham Episcopal Institute.
The House approved a committee amendment fixing civil service retirement eligibility at age 65 rather than the Senate limit. The measure, explained by Rep. Lehrbach, would extend pension access to federal workers, rural carriers, and many postal employees, with 150 to 720 dollar monthly benefits under a new retirement fund funded by payroll deductions.
The program focuses on a teachers relief plan with speakers from the National Educational Association and local groups. Duncan MacLaren chairs the teachers meeting with addresses by Wranh Bright and Joy Claflin and a slide presentation showing other cities details.
The Guatemalan government cancelled Joaquin Mendes appointment as minister to the United States. Mendes had served since December 1911 under President Estrada Cabrera, who has recently been unseated. Mendes, from an old Guatemalan family, studied in Europe and held several posts before going to Washington in 1910 to strengthen mercantile ties and expand Guatemalan markets.
Sugar refiners and the Department of Justice announced an agreement to cooperate in preventing resales and curb speculation in sugar. Attorney General Palmer said the pact aims to improve distribution and narrow profiteering, with a cleared path for direct-to-consumer purchases and an updated wartime profit guideline. Officials expect no relief from the shortage before July when the 1920 beet crop enters the market.
Pittsburgh April 49- Walliam Fen ney Riven int statement assed here Koumsht declared that the recent prema sd were warning that Democratic senators should lose no time in Voting for finalize the peace treaty. The article notes divisions among states and senators on ratification with predictions of consequences for domestic issues and world peace.
The United States Chamber of Commerce ends its eighth annual convention by endorsing a peace treaty in effect without delay and opposing a broad cash bonus for soldiers. It supports immediate aid for disabled or sick veterans and dependents, while urging private enterprise over government involvement in transportation, communications, and industry. Franklin D. Roosevelt urged a hearing on the bonus, with the committee’s stance evolving after discussion. Joseph H. DeFreece of Chicago elected president, with a board of directors from across the nation.
Pinehurst April 29 Bankers of the American Bankers Association urged a peace pact as essential to the nations and world welfare. They urged a speedy treaty terms and cautioned labor tactics harming capital, proposed veter an relief by staged payments, and backed replacing the excess profits tax with a new sales law and quick Interstate Commerce Commission appointments to expedite railroad relief under the Esch bill.
The wedding of Rachel Littleton to Cornelius Vanderbilt took place at St Thomas Church with about 5000 guests including prominent figures. The bride is the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas S. Fatteton of Crt Aee Tenn, and sister of attorney Martin W. Fatteton, while the groom is heir to the Vanderbilt name and family. The lavish reception at the bride’s brother’s home followed an elaborate opera like ceremony featuring diamonds, flowers, and a festive mood with a large crowd and formal attire.
Reports state Venustiano Carranza may advance with about 15,000 troops aided by new adherents as fighting rages in northern states. Washington notes cautious optimism as tensions rise with Obregon alignment and rail disruptions, while border areas brace for possible shifts in power and strategy.
A chaotic report describes an armed attack near Dublin injuring a sergeant and wounding several others as the barracks roof is blown off. Separately, at Kinsale Junction a masked gang robs a mail train from Cork to Bantry, marking a third robbery at the same spot amid railway disruption and telegraph failures.
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