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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1919
Page
7
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A Washington Post New York Herald special from Rome on March 12 surveys the ruinous idea of imperialism. It argues the Paris conference challenges Caesar’s militarist past, while America may shape a new organized world, as Rome’s ruins frame present unrest and Italy’s unemployed crowd.
In a reflective essay contrasting the new order with ancient Rome, the author argues that America and President Wilson will curb militarism despite temporary backlash. He likens modern aims to a rebirth of liberty, opposing imperial domination and dehumanizing state power as the West enters a new dawn.
Paris dispatch reports a Belgrade decree prohibiting trade with Italy and banning importations into Jugoslavia and transit of Italian goods, amid confusion over a possible war declaration as the Adriatic tensions rise. The decree calls on Jugoslavs to abandon business in nations with which trade is restricted.
Winchester Virginia March 27 hostile demonstrations followed the shooting of two alleged liquor carriers by detectives. Raymond C Shackelford died and body may be sent to Raleigh. Hudson wounded, inquest began at Woodstock and was postponed as authorities waited for calm. Law Enforcement League asserted detectives will be punished if guilty. Bail set at 10000 for officers and associates leaving Woodstock.
A large crowd gathered at Main and Piccadilly streets in last night’s demonstration. The State Guards were called out as pistols flashed and shots rang out. Fire bells and alarms sounded while stones and bricks flew at police. The commissioner struggled to obtain gasoline for his car and arranged private fuel.
Arembeld Keen, wife of a local tobacco broker, has been unanimously elected to the Danville school board, becoming the first woman to hold public office in the city. The March 2 vote reflected strong support for her historic appointment.
Grain and live stock prices from Baltimore on March 27 cover butter creamery and western prints in various sizes, eggs, poultry, cotton, and grains. Includes descriptions of prices for corn, oats, rye, barley, wheat, hogs, cattle, and calves with multiple regional quotes from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and nearby areas.
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