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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1919
Page
9
Amid bomb outrages in Washington and New York, immigration and judiciary actions surged in Congress. Senator Overman chairs a subcommittee study to curb revolutionary acts while Representative Johnson pushes expulsion of all foreign revolutionists and registration of all aliens as a defensive measure.
Winnipeg dispatch reports rising unrest in a strike wave affecting seamen shipyard and metal workers. Toronto mediation signals near settlement while Winnipeg police maintain order. Strike mediators outline collective bargaining approaches with railroad and metal trades leaders pursuing a compromise plan.
Secretary Baker told the House military committee that he authorized the sale of 329000 969 dollars worth of surplus feed stocks to the Cooperative Purchase Society of Russia, a group of 20,000,000 farmers. He denied rumors the War Department held large meat stocks because of protests by warmakers and price concerns.
Governor General Harrison urged Philippine autonomy at a second joint hearing of House and Senate committees on the memorial from the Philippines mission to the United States. He praised their government, addressed potential Japanese exploitation, and said the Japanese threat did not loom large in the islands as at home.
The article quotes Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor condemning bomb violence and tying it to immigration policy. Labor figures including John B Colpoys and Harry Halloran argue for education, opportunity, and justice, while noting organized labor’s loyalty during war and opposing anarchist acts. A broad discussion follows on the impact of immigration on Americanism, with references to labor, politics, and the White Cross bureau.
Postmaster General Burleson warned striking Southern Bell and Atlanta Telephone workers that strikes are not permitted in government service. He told Southern Bell president J Epps Brown to reinstate those reporting within 24 hours and provide names of those who fail. Officials said until 6 pm Wednesday was given for return to switchboards, with about 600 workers reportedly obeying the strike order. Mayor Key provided seven names of allegedly dismissed employees to Congressman Upshaw, as post office inspectors investigated the dismissals for union connections.
Dr. Karl Renner, head of the Austrian delegation at St Germain, outlines the end of the Danube monarchy, the birth of the Austrian republic, and the obligation stretch to former Habsburg territories. He argues the new state bears liability for war outcomes while seeking recognition and help from the Allied powers. He stresses self-determination, economic survival, and a full hearing for Austrian prospects.
Grain and live stock market listing shows butter prices by grade for creamery, prints, and process butter. eggs prices for Maryland Pennsylvania and nearby regions. poultry prices for alive chickens, white leghorns, ducks, puddle, and muscovy with weight ranges and per pound quotes. Includes Maryland and Pennsylvania rolls and regional cattle and poultry values.
Chicago and Baltimore market notes list corn oats rye and barley bids, with yellow and white varieties, and multiple wheat prices. Livestock futures show hogs cattle and sheep ranges for bulk heavy light and medium categories, plus veal calves and feeder steers, reflecting active but varied trading.
The Lithuanian delegation asks the Supreme Council to appoint an international commission of inquiry to verify alleged Polish atrocities in occupied Lithuania. It claims Polish forces looted, requisitioned, suppressed Lithuanian governance, imposed Polish language, and carried out pogroms against Jews. If verified, Poland should withdraw and Lithuania would defend itself against Bolsheviks with aid.
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