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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1919
Page
1
Police chief contends the force is sufficient and protests stories of lying propaganda. He notes many specialists pull men from patrols to handle special duties while Washington endures three riot filled nights and a heavy military presence. The city faces questions about why the police are lacking in strength and effectiveness.
Washington police officials demand higher salaries to attract and retain capable officers amid rising crime and living costs. Maj Raymond W. Pullman cites recruiting pressures and wage scales, arguing Congress must provide adequate pay and new senior positions to modernize the Metropolitan Police. The piece outlines organizational moves modeled on New York and notes upcoming traffic and leadership expansions.
The French Chamber of Deputies protests the peace treaty and demands Clemenceau explain why France yielded the Rhine left bank. Paris reels in a Foch Clemenceau clash as Wilson’s failure to submit the alliance treaty to the Senate heightens Franco American tensions.
The dialogue recreates tensions over a Franco American alliance in the peace process. Clemenceau fears Wilson will avoid binding France to the treaty, leaving Foch's fate tied to the fate of the League of Nations and Paris observers alert for developments from Paris.
Secretary Glass announced a plan to issue five month loan certificates at 4 1/2 percent, semimonthly from August 1 for the rest of the year, funded by short term notes when market conditions suit. Total issuance estimated at 3.5 billion with banks required to take at least 1.6 percent of gross resources in August and September.
Rev Dr J Milton Waldron of Shiloh Baptist Church denounced riot actions and blamed race hatred by whites as the root cause. He urged law abiding citizens of both races to unite to curb the criminal minority and end lynching and race wars.
President Wilson weighs reservations to the league covenant as Senate readiness for new information grows. The White House signals a Pacific tour, likely arrivals in Los Angeles mid August, while Walsh and Thomas prepare to address the treaty debate. Shantung terms and the Colombian treaty pace committee hearings after prolonged discussion.
Senator Henry L. Myers of Montana urged acceptance of the Paris covenant at Waugh M E Church urging ratification as the world’s chance for peace. He acknowledged flaws but argued the covenant is essential, linking America’s role to hastening Germany’s defeat and global harmony.
Berlin dispatch reports Berlin pan German newspapers publish a five column exposé on the November revolution and alleged abdication. They allege Prince Maximilian of Baden influenced the Wolf Bureau and accuse him of treachery while noting doubts over William Hohenzollern's abdication. The text claims the emperor renounced the Prussian and German crowns in Holland on November 28.
Chicago July 27 a string of clashes in the negro district spread from the Twenty ninth street beach to State street. both whites and blacks fired missiles, a negro man was fatally wounded and a white swimmer drowned. police restored order as patrols and fire units faced mobs and rock and brick projectiles, with several injuries reported including a police officer.
Thomas Fitzgerald a 39 year old night watchman admitted murdering Janet Wilkinson a neighbor's child in Chicago He led police to the body hiding in his home after five days of questioning The crowd reacted with threats and a strong guard was placed around the prisoner Rewards were offered by both a newspaper and the child's father creating widespread public arrest interest
Rev Dr Henry Allen Tupper spoke at First Baptist Church on disposition of Turkey by the allies. He called the sicker old man of Europe a silent hypocrite and urged protectorates under one power to oversee parts of former empire. Congregation gave a rising vote of thanks at the close, ending a weekly travel talk series.
In a Grace Baptist Church sermon Rev. F. W. Johnson blamed the Capital race riots on attacks on white women by colored fiends and faulted Congress for failing to fund a large police force. He argued lack of protection and insufficient pay left Washington vulnerable.
Berlin reports Dr. George Michaelis, former imperial chancellor, declares he did his utmost and fault for failed 1917 peace efforts lay with enemies. He says proposals reached him in September, discussed with von Kuehlmann, and a crown council on September 11 produced a memorandum on Belgian status and German interests. Ludendorff also disputes knowledge of Papal letters, learning of peace talk only in August.
Second Assistant Postmaster General Praeger reached an amicable settlement with air mail pilots who staged a one day strike. Pilot Charles Anglin represented the group. E Hamilton Les is reinstated while Leon Smith is not. The agreement clarifies weather related flight orders to prevent future trouble.
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