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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1919
Page
9
Paris reports a shift from German peace settlement to a decisive Anglo American French alliance. France and Belgium seek a League of Nations guarantee with automatic collective action. Britain agrees to underwriting but requires US participation to ensure a strong deterrent against German aggression.
Paris dispatch reports the federation of transport workers voting to suspend work on May 1 and join a nationwide demonstration. Laurent of the general labor federation calls May 1 a final warning to authorities, claiming the day will show proletarian power unseen before. London papers discuss President Wilson and Italy, noting the league of nations test case and potential moves toward a broader world order.
The ministry of communications informs allied legations that German privileges in the Hu Kuang railway zone are canceled with China’s declaration of war. Payment on German bonds ceases, to be security for China’s indemnity. operation limited to Britain France and the U S, German interests not revived after peace. Coblenz review of American troops by Pershing follows, with medals awarded to 90th Division officers and soldiers as they prepare to move home within a month.
Sea planes and submarine chasers searched at daylight for a HI type seaplane from the naval station near Boston that became disabled while returning from a parade and was thought to be drifting at sea. Cold weather and a snowstorm hindered the rescue effort.
A State Department memorandum to President Wilson says peace conference delays let the Turks finish exterminating Armenians. It was prepared for Assistant Secretary Phillips by Miran Sevasly, head of the Armenian National Union of America, and sent to Paris.
Vienna reports that via Copenhagen on Thursday April 24 the German government invited the German Austrian government to send five members to join the German national assembly in Weimar and participate in its discussions and decisions.
Officials report a $100000 rise while $300000 remains unaccounted for before final success. Some districts lack reports and will be recanvassed. Subscriptions of $50 and $100 bonds show steady support, with industrial employers praised for exceeding their allotments as Waterloo readies a 190 percent royal finale.
In Chicago on April 26 Emma Simpson shot her husband Elmer EB Simpson three times in Judge Brother’s courtroom during a hearing on a separate maintenance suit. Emma Simpson, a niece of streetcar figure John M. Roach, said she had long suspected infidelity and would represent herself, claiming a new law would excuse her actions.
Paris reports Italy moves toward peace terms as Premier Orlando returns to Rome to confer with King Victor Emmanuel and prepare parliament. The Italian premier plans to discuss position on Fiume and Dalmatia with ministers. German envoys arrive to set the stage for peace talks. Italian demonstrations erupt in support and protest.
Indications showed the statewide reception for the 168th Infantry in Des Moines will occur next Saturday as the regiment nears Camp Dodge the evening before. The unit arrived in New York aboard the Leviathan and was en route to Camp Upton, with Iowa officials coordinating final arrangements for a public demonstration and a triumphal arch nearing completion on the capitol extension grounds.
Paris April 26 The report that Premiers Clemenceau and Lloyd George approved President Wilsons statement on the Adriatic was declared inaccurate in an announcement. It states that Wilson informed them of his plan and they urged postponement to seek an arrangement. Orlando will decide whether to publish the French and British statements. Aurora St April 26 Bernice Hillia t 17 and Elizabeth Stout 15 escaped from the State Home for Girls at Geneva. They rode a box car toward Cody Wyoming, were found in Dixon yards after exposure.
Paris April 26 The president and Premiers Lloyd George and Clemenceau met with a council of three. Financial experts joined to discuss creating a financial commission to supervise German payments under the peace treaty. The panel likely will include one member from each power.
The American Newspaper Payers Association urged the incoming Congress to repeal or suspend for two years the wartime act of 1917 raising second class postal rates. The resolution called the rates crude and unscientific and burdensome to newspapers and subscribers, and it urged an expert commission to study Postal Service operations regarding second class matter.
Weather bureau predictions for the week start Monday show rain likely early in the lower Missouri valley with midweek clearing. Temperatures expected to run near normal after Monday as the region of upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys experiences variable conditions.
The Associated Press reports Paris believes France refused to receive Alberto J. Panio as Mexico's minister due to French bankers protests over seizure of French banks by Carranza's government. Mexico faced delays inviting to neutral nations talks and questioned for league of nations admission until investor policy shifts occur. News sparked uproar in Mexican newspapers since mid March.
Rio Janeiro April 25 A cable states Dr Epitacio Pessoa head of Brazil mission to the peace conference and Brazil president elect denies opposing the Japanese amendment to the league covenant He says he voted in favor It is announced Ray Barbosa Pessoa opponent in the recent election will contest the Senate race alleging ineligibility under the Brazilian constitution Newspapers publish legal expert interviews with wide opinion differences.
Confederate memorial day is celebrated across the south with patriotic meetings parades and ceremonies at soldiers graves. San Felice Clears advertised as 3 for 20c, promoting America s most popular cigar amid the observances.
Washington April 26 The peace talks show progress as Wilson plans receive approval at the White House. Secretary Lansing notes one or two Fiume related matters require careful judgment. The Italian claim to Fiume hinges on historical ties, but aiding Italy could harm new eastern republics and their access to the Adriatic. Venice and Trieste must be free ports for eastern neighbors and thus the Fiume question tests justice and restraint.
Frees Chicago April 26 George A Roberts of Omaha Neb credited by Board of Trade operators with earning more than 32 million dollars in profits in under three months from corn advances of 69 cents a bushel since February He reportedly closed out his corn holdings in the last two days selling the remaining 6,000,000 bushels for May delivery around 1.70 a bushel including the final remnants of his large position.
New York April 26 Special dispatch in Des Moines Register A pretty Irish widow with a six month old baby arrives in Hoboken aboard the Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm as 62 war brides land from Cork Ireland. Mrs Josephine Clark widow of Eugene Clark a U S destroyer sailor who died after his ship met a heavy sea near Fastnet and saved by depth bomb incident. Clark's child born in Cork shortly after his death travels toward Waterloo Iowa where his parents reside. Three Clark brothers served overseas with Co B 133rd infantry.
Des Moines reports the 168th infantry battalion, 1400 strong, arrived in Hoboken aboard the Leviathan after crossing from the Rain Lowe division. Crowds cheered as officers met committees, mothers cried with joy, and soldiers prepared for shore leave before heading to Camp Upton.
The notice requests readers to report by 6 30 p m if paper not received by 8 30 am and to call 330 for a replacement copy. It mentions automatic delivery steps and reading the office for changes.
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