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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1919
Page
9
Paris crowds cheer as Germany yields to Allied terms signaling end of war. Officials plan a simple Versailles signing with Wilson favoring a modest ceremony. The scene at the Hotel de Crillon buzzes with haste as troops prepare to move on short notice.
Irish Sinn Fein leader Eamon de Valera told reporters at the Waldorf Astoria that he expects no interference by the American government as he makes his appeal for the Irish republic. He praised American democracy and urged closer political and commercial ties, noting Ireland’s freedom under democratic ballot and criticizing Britain’s rule in Ireland.
Relief work moved quickly after Sundays cyclone devastated Fergus Falls Minnesota with 43 dead and one unidentified. Mayor Hodgson of St Paul arranged 2000 loaves of bread daily and a fundraising appeal for reconstruction. Sixth Minnesota infantry searched ruins as the first funeral for four year old Sisserine June Slettede was held.
Mineola N Y June 24 two aviators Lieut Shelley M Watson of Rogers TX and M Ireland a civilian mechanic of Westbury were killed when their plane on a Rye to Hazelhurst field flight crashed near an amusement park. The aircraft fell several hundred feet and burned beyond identification as spectators tried to aid victims.
At Mooseheart near Aurora on June 24, the Loyal Order of Moose elected Mayor William F. Broening of Baltimore as supreme dictator at its 31st annual convention. Other officers include Darius Brown as supreme vice dictator and James F. Griffin as supreme prelate, with officers from Boston Philadelphia Dallas Kansas City Winnipeg Albany and Chicago among the four elected in the grand council.
In Chicago on June 24 a two year prison term for Ezra Bond, alleged head of a widespread automobile theft trust, was upheld by the appellate court. Bond’s Ottumwa, Iowa, attorney Bernard J. Mahony said a rehearing would be sought.
The council of three has referred the sinking of the German fleet at Scapa Flow to a commission of experts to judge if armistice terms were violated. Paris reports show the three still deciding on action after the British inquiry, awaiting its results before proceeding.
Paris June 23 The Associated Press reports the transfer of Czech troops from Siberia to their homes is being arranged. Additional foreign troops may be required to police the trans Siberian route from Omsk eastward if the Czechs withdraw.
Cerro Gordo county the first in Iowa to pave its primary road system approved the bond by a large margin. The vote was 2,542 to 707 with a 1,835 majority. The county already has a 10 mile paved road between Mason City and Clear Lake.
Copenhagen telegram says officers of the German emperor's association ask the Dutch government not to deliver Kaiser Wilhelm to the allies. They state we cannot protect the kaiser with our bodies, but rely on the generosity of the Dutch people.
Premier Clemenceau announced that Germany would sign the treaty at the council of three. He recalled Germany's mailed fist and warned that might is right has guided past actions. The scene followed a dinner for the French delegation where he praised the League of Nations and urged faith in the new accord. Hoover and Signor Crespi also spoke at the event.
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau intends to resign once the peace treaty is promulgated. He feels he has finished the task of his premiership. Marcel Hutin in Echo arts says Parliament is expected to ratify the treaty late in July.
S J Konenkamp international president of the commercial telegraphers organization will go to Washington to present the strike situation to Postmaster General Burleson. A. F. of L. committee members include John Walker and W E Bryan with E J Mannion invited to attend. The railroad telegraphers refuse to handle commercial business to aid striking colleagues.
Paris June 24 The Italian delegation said it had been informed a new delegation to the peace conference will reach Paris Friday It will include Foreign Minister Tittoni and Senators Marconi and Scialoja It was not known if others would join but Crespi and Ferrais then in Paris were believed likely to complete the mission
Harrisburg June 24 Pennsylvania became the seventh state to ratify the federal woman suffrage amendment. The measure passed the legislature by a vote of 2 to 6.
Weimar dispatch states German lawmakers vote to sign the peace terms unconditionally amid gloom as officers threaten resignations to protest surrender of leaders. Berlin reports note delegation to Versailles may be named soon while domestic opposition wanes. Premier Fehrenbach’s address yields no applause.
June 24 reports bring the last American troops from Archangel to Brest aboard transports Menominee and Porto. Brig. Gen. W. P. Richardson, commander of American forces in Northern Russia, is aboard the Holiday. An engineer detachment remains to clean up the American base.
Paris reports word that German forces burned certain French battle flags, seen as a treaty violation by peace conference observers. A commission may be formed to review the issue. The flags likely date from the 1870 71 war, tied to Article 245 which required restitution of trophies within six months after the treaty took effect.
Washington June 24 The peace treaty fight centers on a new issue after proposals to declare the war ended were introduced. Senator Fall Republican of New Mexico offers an amendment to the army appropriation bill. A point of order may be raised against attaching the provision to an appropriation measure. The measure and amendment declare the war ended and could be taken up by the committee tomorrow and then by the Senate.
German premier Gustav Bauer told the national assembly that the unconditional peace treaty violated the nation’s body and soul and urged signing while hoping the move may recoil on its authors. Protests arose from Rightists as the assembly prepared to sign. The session paused for an hour and leaders pledged a proclamation calling the armed forces to set an example of self denial and sacrifice to rebuild the fatherland.
Washington reports total casualties for American expeditionary forces reach 289,016 with 75,662 dead and 210,984 wounded. Killed in action listed at 33,754, plus deaths from wounds disease accidents and other causes. Missing in action 2,870.
Viscount Gustave De'Kerguezec, member of the naval committee, told the budget committee that he had warned the ministry of marine that the interned German fleet at Scapa Flow was not being adequately watched. The committee then sought more information from Premier Clemenceau.
Jackson Minnesota June 24 Nonpartisan League attorneys told Judge H C Dean Townley president of the Nonpartisan League and Joseph Gilbert former organizer were on trial for complicity to violate the state sedition act Townley was located in Jamestown where he was to speak today Genoree Holk attorney for Townley said he hoped to start for Jackson but could not be sure he would arrive tomorrow Meanwhile work of selecting jurors began.
A large air fleet will escort the transport Zeppelin into port on Thursday. Commander Towers Lieutenant Commander Read and other trans Atlantic navy flyers are aboard. Army navy and private owners plan a public welcome with coordinated demonstrations.
El Paso June 24. Federal troops clash with Villa forces over Villa Amhumada leaving 63 rebels dead and many wounded in a Saturday battle. The official dispatch confirms heavy losses on Villa's side as authorities report the engagement.
Chicago on June 24 faces a potential blackout as 250 electrical workers who run the city lights may strike at 6 p.m. The action follows a clash between union leaders and the city council's finance committee over the funding and operations of the lighting service.
Paris on June 24 reports the supreme blockade council weighing a date to lift Germany's blockade. A key view favors lifting with the treaty signing, while others expect lifting upon ratification. In Columbus, Ohio, Woman's Day at the Methodist centenary featured speakers Mrs. W. F. McDowell and Mrs. W. P. Thierkield, wives of bishops.
Springfield dispatch: Gov. Lowden of Illinois will speak to the Iowa State Bankers' association at Fort Dodge on Wednesday and address the Iowa State Bar association at Davenport on Thursday.
Paris June 24 The German delegation to sign the peace treaty is expected to arrive at Versailles Friday morning with signing targeted for Friday afternoon at 2.00 pm Paris time. Dr Hantel von Heimhausen, named plenipotentiary, has telegraphed his resignation to Weimar. President Wilson orders the transport George Washington held at Brest for departure home and may stay in Paris until the treaty is ratified. Final ceremony plans are said to be in Bérier Clemenceau’s hands as he signals intent to resign the premiership after ratification.
Associated Press report from Berlin says rioters and soldiers exchanged fire in northern suburbs. shops were looted. Mannheim reports 11 killed and 87 wounded during Sunday riots. about 200 arrested as authorities struggle to restore order.
A late night storm drenched Dubuque Iowa with nearly two inches of rain in thirty minutes. Lightning struck barns and outlying buildings causing serious fire losses and halting streetcar service for about an hour. Trees and electric wires were blown down but no fatalities were reported.
SpringGeld Illinois June 24 Gov Lowden denies the application for commutation in the case of Mart Dear. The supreme court set the execution date for June 27. Dear and Eugene Hartnett, then prisoners in Joliet, attempted to steal a physician's car and were fired upon after a struggle with a chauffeur Rudolph Wolf.
A. Prouty of the Iowa board of arbitration told the House Ways and Means Committee that without a high tariff to protect Earl Button manufacturers from Japanese competition a pandemonium would break loose in Iowa. He cited San Felice Cigars as a leading American brand facing pressure.
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