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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1919
Page
1
A wartime era debate rages as farmers join the industrial conference's tensions. Gompers maneuvers for open debate while labor delegates claim no program. Agricultural reps fear farm depopulation as eight hour work talks threaten wage and price rises, risking a broader clash of interests between labor and capital.
Bulletin notes a comfortable day and slight improvement by 10 p m, then at 1 25 a m reports continued improvement. President's appetite better and sleeping well. Names Grayson Ruffin Stitt appear as officials or reporters issuing updates.
About 118 alleged Industrial Workers of the World members were captured near Weirton, half driven into town, forced to kiss the American flag in the public square, then lodged for federal inquiry. Most captives are Finns. several leaders jailed in New Cumberland.
Physicians say the President is resting more comfortably and now shows a notable gain in appetite though bed confinement and guarded optimism remain. Daughters Mrs. William G. McAdoo and Mrs. Francis B. Sayre have returned home after visiting at the White House. messages from Panama and King George reflect widespread concern and sympathy.
Christiania October 7 reports Norway has adopted national prohibition by a general plebiscite held yesterday. The vote confirms the prohibition measure across the country.
In Macon Georgia Eugene Hamilton a Black man and convict captured from Jones County sheriffs near Macon was shot dead at daylight near Monticello by a mob. Hamilton had been jailed for an attempted life against Jasper county farmer Charles Tingle whose supporters warned retaliation after a new trial denial. A coroner's jury ruled he died from gunshot wounds by unknown parties.
Special to The Washington Post reports two midshipmen at the Naval Academy attempting death by their own actions. Rear Admiral Scales denied hazing caused the incidents. Philip Seltzer, temporarily deranged, tried to take his life and is hospitalized. another midshipman who swallowed poison is not in great danger.
Taft endorses Herbert Hoover's call for a League of Nations noting his European insight from relief work and wartime leadership. The piece argues the United States must join to restore order and prevent renewed conflict, urging printing of Hoover's speech to widen public understanding of America's global responsibilities.
King Albert of Belgium briefly piloted the royal train for ten miles from Wauseon through Ohio and Indiana, visiting Toledo informally. The party, including Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Bra bant, stopped at Toledo for welcome ceremonies with Mayor Cronell Sehrieber and Mr Whitlock. Children cheered at stations, and the king praised Mr Whitlock, while the queen spoke of enjoying America. An incident near Amboy involved an American staff officer and railroad detectives observing the king’s curious questioning of train operations.
London dispatch reports the League council must convene to select a Saar boundary commission with three of five members plus one French and one German delegate, and to appoint a high commissioner for Danzig. Convocation expected after Versailles enters into force, regardless of U S ratification.
In a hard hitting game the Sox rallied to win in the 10th inning after trailing. The clash centered on Shantung and League to Enforce Peace, with Senate debates delaying action and Brandegee presenting telegrams while Hitchcock and Poindexter sparred over war records. No final vote on Shantung was reached as speeches continued and leaders warned of delayed progress on ratification.
Official box score details a tense 5 to 4 victory for Cincinnati over Chicago as Reds pitching and defense shut down the White Sox attack in four of five games. The Reds now lead the series 4 games to 2 with potential for an extended stretch.
Report from Rome notes Italy’s royal decree ratifies the German and Austrian peace pacts, completing necessary steps for action under Versailles terms. Britain and France move toward final ratifications while Italy’s move triggers broader postwar alignment with three major powers.
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