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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
11
A reflection on the politics of the Chicago and San Francisco conventions. It argues that political contests reflect free will of a nation, with two major parties shaping government and the world’s fate. It urges calm deliberation, notes risks from accidents, and asserts the people rule their rulers through steady, four month campaigns.
Senator Shields of Tennessee argues Democratic backing for the league has fallen with each Senate vote. He notes initial broad favor, but Democratic defections increased from November to March 26 and Armenia mandate votes. He says only 12 Democrats now back the covenant, implying political risk and public sentiment shift. Barrett is cited as the only successful league founder.
Elihu Root sails to Europe to aid in creating a permanent international court of justice. The article lauds his intellect and urges harmony with American rights, noting his past criticism of the league of nations and predicting his role in a rights-based world order. It ties his mission to his public service and party status while emphasizing his commitment to U.S. sovereignty.
A local bill urged by the District of Columbia seeks to modernize standard weights and measures for foodstuffs and life necessities. The measure, favorably reported, would protect buyers and sellers, curb deceptive practices, and take effect 90 days after approval. The piece notes other legislative clashes and references an unrelated constitutional issue.
Prince Livio Borghese now serves as principal representative of Italy in Vienna with the title high commissioner and chairs the allied mission in Austria. The piece recounts Borghese lineage, kin, and a colorful tale of the Borghese family including Scipio Asiaticus and the Pauline Borghese ghost story, ending with a stray note on campaign disbursements and political satire.
The Senate, by 11 p m to 11 a m today, approved three large annual appropriation bills totaling 1.27 billion dollars for Army Navy and sundry civil programs and sent them to the President for signature. The omnibus pension bill also passed. The conference report on the merchant marine bill was completed and expected to be adopted. President Wilson signed a joint resolution removing a cotton futures clause from the agriculture bill. Committees pursued campaigns for the presidential nomination, with Palmer and McAdoo figures grilled. New findings on lumber and newsprint costs emerged from the forest service.
Dr W A Applegate of Washington was chosen president of the Southern Railway Surgeons Association during the convention’s second session at the Ebbitt. Officers include H H Kinney of Okolona, D W Nash of Knoxville, R I Vaught of Shauna, Louis Rangehoff of Cincinnati, and secretary Edith A Folts of Washington. The group plans visits to Arlington Mount Vernon and Alexandria with Mobile Alabama slated as next year’s meeting site.
President Wilson issued an executive order authorizing the alien property custodian to dispose of New York Holding’s Hamburgs American Line pier in New York City defined as pier No. 66. The lease with the city barred assignment or subletting of the pier without written consent from the city’s docks commissioner, explaining the move.
Paris June 2 Howard W Adams trade commissioner of the United States Department of Commerce on duty in Paris has been ordered to Berlin and will go there this week. He will be provided with a staff from the department's European stations.
Maj Gen William L Graves, former commander of the American expeditionary forces in Siberia, is appointed to command Fort William McKinley in Rizal Province P I.
The May 25 crop condition shows 62.4 percent of normal, the worst in 50 years. The Department of Agriculture reports belts from Texas to North Carolina facing late season, heavy rains, soil packing, seed rotting, and widespread replanting up to 40 percent in some states. Weevil infestations are severe, with a note that fertilizer use has increased 10 to 35 percent in recent years.
Berlin reports ahead of the June 6 Reichstag ballot show coalition leaders fearing stay at home voters and weaker women’s turnout threaten the government. National liberals conservatives and independents expect gains as clericals defend nine mandates. final counts likely by June 10.
The Pulitzer prizes were announced with John J Leary Jr of the New York World winning 1000 dollars for an outstanding year long reporter's work. Harvey E Newbranch took 500 dollars for the best editorial. Eugene ONeill received 1000 dollars for Beyond the Horizon and Justin H Smith earned 2000 dollars for War With Mexico. Albert J Beveridge of Indiana won 1000 dollars for Life of John Marshall.
Worcester Massachusetts leads with 179 741 residents up 33 755 or 28 1 percent. Pawtucket Rhode Island rises 64 248 up 12 626 or 24 5 percent. Woonsocket Rhode Island 43 496 up 5 371 14 1 percent. Central Falls RI 24 174 up 1 420 5 2 percent. Cranston RI 29 407 up 8 300 93 percent. East Providence RI 21 793 up 5 985 37 9 percent. Jersey City New Jersey 76 754 up 21 209 38 2 percent. Daytona Florida 5 445 up 2 363 76 7 percent. Daytona Beach Florida 825 up 494 1492 percent.
Over 60 organizations represented as 100000 engineers are expected at a conference of 600 bodies convening at the Cosmos Club. Col Charles Katz will welcome delegates while Richard L Humphrey of Philadelphia presides as chairman. Sessions run today at the Cosmos Club and tonight at the Willard.
Prince Kujo Miyashi, brother-in-law of the Japanese Emperor, reached Paris to undertake studies at the War Academy as noted in this morning's papers. He arrived amid international attention and is expected to pursue a military education.
San Antonio businessman Scobey, a district delegate, met with Senator Harding in Washington en route to Chicago. He urged Republicans to nominate Harding, arguing Ohio’s pivotal role and Harding’s proven electoral strength and campaign potential across states.
Col LT Oliver of Kansas City cautions that many House members will not return this year as they seek to avoid a damaged political posture from prohibition and soldier bonus debates. He notes laboring over national conventions, hopes for change at Chicago and San Francisco, and predicts prohibitions will stay contentious despite claims of its demise. Randolph Hopkins of Tit—burg warns Maryland auto laws will confuse travelers and affect interstate traffic, urging clearer state branding and road funding to attract motorists and avoid burdensome restrictions. Itinerant coverage cites the senator and governor discussions, road standards, and cross state impressions from the Shoreham journey through Maryland and the South.
New York June 2 Marshal Ferdinand Foch has accepted the Knights of Columbus invitation to unveil the Lafayette statue which the order will present to France. Supreme Knight James Flaherty announced the plan. The unveiling is set for Metz on August 21 with President Deschanel to accept on behalf of France.
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