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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1919
Page
6
This 1919 commentary analyzes the Asia Minor crisis around Smyrna and Adalia, tracing postwar diplomatic tensions. It argues Greek occupation risks, Italian maneuvers, and potential breaches of wartime bargains under a fragile league system.
London reports that Welsh miners at Cardiff conference decided not to join the Yorkshire strike movement. About 275,000 workers across Yorkshire Derbyshire Nottingham and Monmouth remained on strike with police and troops guarding miners and pumps to protect naval personnel involved in pumping operations.
In Washington July 23 Associated Press reports that last night whites and blacks clashed with one white man killed and another fatally wounded. Isaac B. Halbfinger and Benjamin Belmont of the defense guard were shot in a district struggle. Five dead overall, 10 fatally wounded, hundreds injured. 3,000 troops ordered to restore order under Gen. W. G. Haan.
A cabulation from Mexico City published in Washington reports twenty five rebel bands totaling about 23 000 men operating across Mexico. Carranza commands about 60 000 troops controlling rail lines along a narrow Pacific coastal strip from Guaymas to San Blas and Tampico. The tally shows north and south forces cooperating with Villa Angeles Felix Dias Pelaz and Cantu among the listed leaders.
Cardinal Gibbons is 85 years old today and marked the occasion at Mrs. T Nerbert Shriver’s estate near Union Mills in Carroll county. He remains in good health and continues daily walks. The prior year included a golden jubilee and key matters for the Catholic Church came before him.
President Wilson receives Republican senators at the White House continuing talks on the peace treaty and league covenant. Senator Page Vermont voices objections while Senator Sterling South Dakota reports no mention of the Shantung settlement. Secretary Lansing expected from Paris to aid in document gathering for senate review.
Washington July 23 Republicans meet to outline a legislative program before recess with a steering committee to be expanded by vote. Names suggested for the panel include Representatives Anderson Reavis Nolan and Slemp, while the conference says additions depend on vote.
Modesto California on July 23 4 George Roberts a rancher living nearby holds $826 for 13 tons of apricots grown on less than half an acre. This stands as a regional record for the state according to locals.
Floyd County residents approved paved roads by 1,007 to none, while Kossuth County carried the measure by about two to one. In Algona and surrounding areas the vote passed countywide, with generic turnout noted across the region.
In Berlin on July 22 ten people were shot as Communists and Spartacans disrupted Majority Socialist meetings in the trades union building. Shots wounded attendees including Erich Kuttner while hospital helpers aided him. authorities recalled troops to quell further disturbances.
The War Department plans special regiments largely of married men returning with foreign wives. At Fort Myer Virginia Fort Ethan Allen Vermont Fort Oglethorpe Georgia and Madison Barracks New York infantry to be joined by a named infantry unit. About 20,600 American soldiers are married to foreign brides.
New York July 23 Arthur E Bestor president of the Chautauqua institution announced that John D Rockefeller would contribute 190000 dollars to support the lecture series at Chautauqua New York provided 3600000 is raised from other sources.
The notice states home delivery by 3:30 each day and requests readers to call 3880 if the paper is not received by that time. Calls before 6:30 p.m. will trigger a replacement copy to be sent.
Premier Clemenceau secured cabinet support in the chamber by 289 to 176 after a heated session. The vote followed interpellations on living costs and policy, with Clemenceau defending his wartime leadership and promising public judgment after peace ratification. Navy demobilization figures show 416 554 enlisted discharged since armistice. 22 500 reserve officers back to civilian life.
About 50 000 workers at Armour Swift Wilson Morris Cudaby and Co and related firms plan to demand higher wages within 48 hours. Ranges noted include 30 cents an hour general rise, $1.10 for catchers splitters and floor men, and 70 cents for light labor. If refused a strike may follow. Federal Judge Samuel Alsheimer named as potential arbitrator.
Washington DC July 8 1918 government report by John Densmore special agent for the justice department alleges flaws in the San Francisco bombing case. It cites patchwork testimony weak alibis and failure to call witnesses who saw the bomb fall as reasons for distrust in the prosecution.
Investigations by federal state and city resumed into the Goodyear blimp destruction that killed 12 and injured 28, as funeral plans move forward. The Illinois Trust and Savings Bank tragedy led to $4,500 in insurance for families of deceased employees, with life and accident policies totaling $3,500 noted. Pres ident John J. Mitchell promised further financial aid beyond insurance.
William B. Mitchell testified before the house rules committee that two American military detachments entered Mexico City and were withdrawn amid Southern Mexican hostility. He said Mexicans showed contempt for Americans and affirmed the belief that the United States would not assert its rights, as expeditions entered and left.
The public utilities commission proposes a wage and hour basis to avert a strike by 15 000 workers demanding a 77 percent raise and an eight hour day. The plan sets sixty two cents an hour nine hour day and time and a half for overtime plus fare increases from four to five cents and an extra one cent transfer charge.
Chicago July 28 live hogs sold at 23.50 per hundredweight, up from 22 yesterday. The rise sets a new record as fewer hog arrivals reduce supply and push prices higher beyond the former peak of 23. The advance boosts the cost basis of lard and pork amid persistent demand.
The Minnesota Federation of Labor voted 271 10 104 with 42 not voting to skip joining a September 1 general strike and related actions protesting the Mooney conviction in San Francisco. The vote took place in New Ulm, Minn.
In a Waterloo home a tuberculous father and six children struggle with malnutrition and rising milk needs. The Social Welfare League supplies four quarts daily, aided by local donations to the Baby Fund aiming to reach a $250 goal to cover ice milk and medicines for the babies. Checks urged to Cour tier and Reporter for credit.
Spokane reports massive fires sweeping northern Idaho and western Montana with hundreds of forestry workers unable to control the blazes. Secretary Lane seeks a 5000000 dollar federal appropriation, while governors seek aid and state troops.
Whittier California July 23 a Standard Oil Company well four miles south of town has surged into a daily flow estimated between 8000 and 10000 barrels. Forty men were dispatched yesterday to control the outflow but efforts remained unsuccessful through today.
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