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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1919

Page

7

Prohibition Officials Foresee Quick Beer Market Return

Washington and Baltimore report rapidly shaping plans to enforce wartime ban while permitting 2.75 and 3.75 percent beers under court decisions. Attorney General Palmer warns of immediate actions against violators as DOJ tests boundaries of intoxicating beverage definitions and states consider July timelines for enforcement transition.

Associated Press Washington TD. C Loase Judiciary Committee Baltimore John C. Rose United States District Court Standard Brewery, Incorporated Ding

Deadly quake rocks Florence area with 127 dead

A major earthquake near Florence in Tuscany on Sunday caused 127 deaths and thousands injured. Vicchio bore the worst damage while Borgo San Lorenzo and surrounding towns suffered collapsed stations, churches, and factories. Red Cross and military aid moved to the zone as communications broke down. Transport to hospitals proved difficult. improvised care sprang up in fields and roads. Over 1,000 houses were badly damaged, with Giotto's Regello birthplace home and San Lorenzo church walls damaged but art intact. King Victor Emmanuel toured the quake region amid cheers.

Associated Press Rome Tuscany Florence Vicchio Borgo i San Lorenzo Appenine Arezzo Muzelle Siena Red Cross Regello Giotto

Krupp Works Liquidation Partly in Employes Favor

Munich reports the Krupp works are being liquidated partly for the benefit of the employees after severe losses since the revolution. American capitalists were seen as possible buyers to form a German American works but the plan collapsed due to conditions. A London dispatch claimed Americans had bought Krupp and other Bavarian industries.

Krupp Associated Press Munich London

Stars and Stripes Quoted by Hitchcock in Debate on League

In the senate debate on the league of nations Senator Hitchcock Nebraska ranking Democrat quoted the Stars and Stripes as reflecting soldiers abroad and popular sentiment in favor of the league. Senators questioned control of the Stars and Stripes by the war department.

Stars and Stripes Hitchcock Associated Press Washington D. C League of Nations Senate Nebraska Foreign Relations Committee American Expeditionary Forces League War Department Poindexter Gerry Rhode Island Paris

Germany Willing Now That Hollweg Stand Trial

Berlin reports that ex chancellor Frieobald von Bethmann Hollweg offered to surrender for trial by the allies on May 20 1913 but withdrew at the government’s request since Germans accused of war crimes should be tried locally or by German judges. Now after peace is signed and extraditions agreed the act is viewed as a personal gesture and the government does not object.

Associated Press Berlin Frieobald von Bethmann-Hollweg Entente

1 800 Wire Workers Strike in Pacific Northwest

About 1 800 to 3 000 IBEW members across Washington and Oregon walked out in a sympathy strike this morning. The action aligns with earlier stoppages by California and Nevada electrical workers. The report cites ward records given to Secretary Charles P Ford. San Felice Cigars 3 for 20c appears in the ad section.

Pacific Northwest Associated Press Springfield Washington Oregon Electrical Workers Union Ward Charles P. Ford International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers California Nevada

German Acts Responsible For Harsh Terms Says Munich Socialist Paper

Hamburg taken without fight by federal men. The Munich Post, a Majority Socialist paper, argues German leaders bear responsibility for losses from the peace terms. It says once Germans know the facts they will demand moderation and clemency from the victors. The piece notes occupation ends, and calls for a humane modification of the terms.

Munich Hamburg Berne Switzerland Munich Post Germany Unis London von Lettaw-Var Copenahgen

Atlantic Fleet To Escort Wilson's Vessel Into Port

Washington dispatch says ten battleships sail to meet President Wilson as he arrives aboard the George Washington in New York. The welcoming fleet will escort the ship into port with Admiral Wilson’s flagship Pennsylvanian. Secretaries Daniels and Baker travel from Washington to greet the president. The address will be brief and not cover the peace treaty or league of nations. Officials expect the treaty to be submitted to the Senate next Tuesday or Wednesday. Afterward Wilson begins a nationwide tour urging ratification and the league covenant.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Wilson New York George Washington Pennsylvania Daniels Baker Washington White House League of Nations Senate

Lettish Premier Returns to Power After Refuge in Libau

In Libau harbor since April 16, Lettish Premier Ullman and his cabinet landed in Ibau on June 27 and resumed control of the Lettish government. The new wartime alcohol policy leaves bars and hotels facing 2.74 to 2.76 percent limits, with many saloonkeepers quitting. In Chicago, July 1 celebrations after the liquor law change see record drunken revelry as city saloons close at midnight.

Associated Frees Paris Libau Harbor Ullman Ibau Lettish New York Iman Needra Bert Hoover Inter-Al- Cafes Palmér Huntdreds Hottel Chicago

Rail Union Key Men to Resume W U and Postal Messages

St Louis July 1 Members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers were notified to resume handling Western Union and Postal Telegraph company business, lifting the ban that began June 12 during the nationwide Commercial Telegraphers' Union strike. About 80 000 members were told to avoid express business redirected to railroad offices by commercial firms.

Associated Press St. Louis Order of Railroad Telegraphers Western Union and Postal Telegraph Companies E. J. Manion Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America

Borah Charges Morgan Co Campaign For League Propaganda

Senator Borah of Idaho accused Thomas W. Lamont for Morgan interests of buying the New York Evening Post to push league of nations propaganda. He claimed big financial interests aim to exploit Europe’s resources and bind the United States to underwrite investments.

Washington, D. C Borah Idaho Senate Thomas W. Lamont Morgan New York Evening Post League] of Nations Europe United States

Balloon Ocean Flight Set To Begin Tomorrow Morning

East Fortune Scotland July 11 The British dirigible B 34 is expected to start its bid to cross the Atlantic at 2 o clock tomorrow morning Weather today favorable for the launch Commander Scott said he was optimistic after yesterday s gloom The craft work and motor overhaul finished last night gasoline tanks are being fitted today and crew food is aboard

Associated Press East Fortune Scotland Atlantic Scott

Sinclair Gulf Oil to Double Capital Plans Big Increase

Sinclair Oil & Refining directors call a July 18 special meeting to authorize increasing capitalization from 1,500,400 to 2,500,000 shares. Sinclair Gulf shareholders will vote on boosting capitalization from 1,000,000 to 27,000,000 shares. No public offering expected.

Sinclair Gulf Oil New York Sinclair Oil & Refining Company Sinclair Gulf, Corporation

Barleycorn Funeral at Centenary to Be Assisted by Bryan

The funeral of John Barleycorn at the Methodist centenary exposition in Columbus, Ohio, will be led by former Secretary of State Bryan on a camel, described as the first and signal prohibitionist. Alonzo Wilson, director of special events, notes the camel as a notable element of the procession.

Barleycorn Centenary Bryan Associated Press Columbus W. F. Bryan John Barleycorn Alonzo Wilson

Poleco Votes Hard Roads and Bonds in Iowa Counties

Des Moines reports from July 1 show Polk, Dickinson, and Osceola counties voting in favor of hard surface roads and related bonds while Tama County rejects the plan by about two to one. Story County opposed. Des Moines rural areas lean yes. Tama cites Lincoln Highway routing clash as a driver of opposition.

Des Moines Polk, Dickinson Osceola Taima County Frst Polk County Dickinson County Tama Toledo

Tribune Editor Shifts View on Mexican Intervention

Associated Press report from Mount Clemens Michigan notes Gent. Joseph Medill Patterson testifying in a $1,000,000 libel suit against the Chicago Daily Tribune. Patterson, associate editor with Col. R. R. McCormick, recalls Tribune stance in 1911 favoring Mexican self-rule, later endorsing intervention as violence rose for U.S. and Mexican interests.

Associated Press Mount Clemens Mich Joseph Medill Patterson Henry Chicago Daily Tribune Col R. R. McCormick The Tribune Patteronm United States Mexico

Teat Royalists Plan Rescue of Crown Prince

German counter revolutionaries allegedly prepare a motor launch to return the former crown prince Wilhelm to command German forces. Dutch queen cautions against revolt from hospitality hub Holland. Reports claim he leased the Wieringen parsonage again. escape claims lack confirmation. Aide denies island escape. Amsterdam message notes possible Sunday breakout.

Associated Presse London Amsterdam Wieringen Paris Brussels Sar

Sherman Replies to Illinois Foe Shows Honest Style

New York July 1 The Tele Bransys reports United States Senator Lawrence Y Sherman as a blunt, forceful partisan. An Illinois man accused him of attacking the president in the senate and calling him an ass. Sherman answered in kind, defending his independence and firing back with a firm retort.

New York United States Lawrence Sherman Shermans Alisolas Senate Lawrence Y. Sherman

Chicago Mooney central strike calls July protest

Chicago Mooney central strike committee issues a proclamation to 1 569 unions with 206 000 members to peacefully cease work July 4 5 6 and 7 in protest of Mooney and Billings new trials. A mail referendum reportedly showed over 90 percent in favor of the strike. Paris reports Belgium and Holland diverging views on treaty questions, an international commission to study them with delegates from the five great powers and Belgium and Holland.

Chicago Mooney Body Holland Belgium Commission Chicago Mooney Central Strike Committee Mooney and Billings Paris

Anti Reds Advance With Moscow Goal Kharkov Battle

Anti Bolshevik forces push toward Moscow after winning a Kharkov clash. Bolsheviks report defeats at Kharkov Ekaterinoslav while Turkish delegates plan to return home Thursday. Wounding of G W Mervin improves as bail for R E W McGraw set at two thousand dollars.

Moscow Kharkov Associated Press London Kursk Voronezh Investia Ekaterinoslav

Chaplain Robb Arrives From Oskaloosa for Talk at Church

Winfred Robb chaplain of the One Hundred Sixty eighth Rainbow division arrived in the city from Oskaloosa. He will deliver a lecture this evening at First Congregational Church under Central Christian church auspices.

Robb Winfred Robb Rainbow Division Oskaloosa First Congregational Church Central Christian Church

Wild rioting in East Dubuque prompts saloon closures

East Dubuque Illinois across the river from Dubuque quieted after a night of rioting. The town marshal E T Liddle faced a crowd resisting arrest and was nearly lynched. Saloons were ordered to close at sunset amid threats to burn the fire station and jail. Five Johnson dates set in New England by the League for the Preservation of American Independence.

Dubuque Minois E. T. Liddle Liddle Johnson Associated Press Washington, D. C New England Senator Johnson California League For the Preservation of American Independence

Nine Die in Dunkirk Westerner Train Crash

Nine people are known dead and over 40 injured after a rear-end collision between NY Central trains No. 41 and No. 7 the Westerner at Dunkirk Third Street station at 2:20 am. Engineers and a fireman aboard the Westerner are killed. rescue efforts continue for possible additional bodies.

Associaten Dunkirk New York Central Third Street Brooks Memorial Hospital Washington, D Gentral Pullmans C. Crowley Dun_kirk rail+ road administration Buffalo Yards Dwkirk Traip

Chicago Raises Employes Near Strike Solution

Chicago officials near resolving city wage disputes after midnight action raising wages for all city workers union scale agreed for organized skilled and unskilled labor. Separate tuberculosis eradication effort in cattle across 44 states announced by Dr J J Lintner in Illinois. Holiday Nutmargarine ads remind delivery before 5:36 pm. customer service numbers listed.

Associated Press Chicago B. Batele J. J. Lintner Illinois

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Department of Justice Action Washington, D. Cy Department of Justice Palmer United States District Ben A. Matthews Congress Perlan N.Y King Victor Emmanuel Rebello John Hagen Georgetown University Vatican Observatory Anthony Weiland Carl Rubka Bly and Vic Atlanta City N. J Hollweg San Felice America W.U Morgan Co Poleco Beijsiam France Turkey G. W. Mervin Presbyterian Hospital R. E W. McGraw Birdsall McGraw East Dubuque Thain
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