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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1920
Page
8
Berlin turmoil as troops seize key points and form a new government under Chancellor Kapp. Proclamations claim the empire continues, while strikes and publicSecurity actions flare. Notable figures include Von Luettwitz and Von Juettwitz, with Allied observers watching closely.
Paris reports the French foreign office says no instructions were or will be sent to Ambassador Jusserand regarding President Wilsons militarism charge. Jusserand told Under-Secretary Polk of France's surprise and emotion without making any representation. Officials expressed curiosity if Wilson will respond to Jusserands call on Polk.
A telegram from Gov Edward I Edwards of New Jersey asks that his name be left off the Democratic ballots for the preferential Illinois primary on April 13. In Nebraska, Edwards says he will not allow his name on the April 20 Democratic presidential primary ballot and informed Secretary of State D. M. Amsberry.
Federal Judge K M Landis labeled the Socialist party treasonable in a speech to the American Legion in Champaign Illinois He estimated ten million Socialists in the country and said he would indict them all if they could. He criticized St Louis war critics and referenced Victor L Berger and associates conspiracy cases while condemning mockery of wartime penalties.
Nearly 400000 people are on strike in France according to Federation of Labour officials. The Paris region is less troubled though industries such as shoe makers upholsterers and marbte workers face potential strikes. The report notes wide labor unrest across the country amid rising union activity.
Paris March 12. The League of Nations Council adopted a resolution to appoint a ten member commission to investigate conditions in Russia. The move aims to assess social and political circumstances and report findings to the council.
The jurors in the Warren Grimm murder trial resumed deliberations after five weeks of intense hearings in Montesano Washington. Prosecutors argued about perjured testimony while defense urged jurors not to bow to fear and to uphold liberty and justice.
The Senate Commerce Committee approved by 10 to 4 a plan allowing American steamship companies to take over the trade routes and business of Hamburg-American, in line with broader U S ocean line policy. The decision favors U S lines and aligns with the general interests of the United States.
Adelbert Smith, a Clarksville boy, died at Hampton hospital after being accidentally shot Thursday while he and his older brother played with a revolver. He was brought home for burial as authorities continued to investigate the incident.
Labor candidate for square deal to all wraps up campaign with speeches and events planned for Monday as the spring voting season nears.
The Waterloo administrative body reflects on two years of policy and pledges to continue guiding the city with prudent judgment toward progress and prosperity.
N W Wr isbie advocates a clean fair impartial Waterloo city government. He promises a 4 square deal, no unnecessary improvements, reduce current indebtedness, and cautious progress during reconstruction to keep the city in good condition and support public welfare. He seeks citizen support for his ticket.
Waterloo voters face a split race as candidates avoid a concrete platform. Mayor Leeper touts two years of progress while Frisbie presses cost cuts and a fair deal. Campaigns begin Monday with bets on shop support and two week push to win over wary voters.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts introduced an amendment to the substitute article aiming to reunite Republican forces. The change, proposed at Senator Borah's suggestion, would add language including all controversies relating to territorial or political independence in the United States version.
Reports from Constantinople say Greek Italian and French occupations in Smyrna Adana and Adana are fighting Turkish nationalist forces led by Mustafa Kemal. Allied troops around the city face guerrilla warfare as supplies and arms are found in searches.
The Associated Press reports Fiume faces severe famine with three weeks without food. Italian naval units seize merchant vessels from Ancona and Venezia to block supplies, triggering widespread hardship and skyrocketing prices. No coal, horses left to graze hills as feed runs out. Rumors say D Annunzio forces may attack Croatia for supplies.
Rone March 12 reports a clash between strikers and royal guards in Catania Sicily. One striker was killed and 13 people wounded, eight of them royal guards, as shots were exchanged during the confrontation.
Chicago dispatch reports heavy guard around American Railway Express company offices after a fight between company police and striking pickets in which a policeman was badly beaten and others injured. Company police sought city aid and a captain said violence began when pickets attacked clerks at a terminal station. Strike leaders claim officers ordered the pickets to leave before the clash.
Weather forecasts for the week ahead cover the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valley with possible rain by Tuesday. The second half of the week is expected to be generally fair with near normal temperatures.
Warsaw reports martial law in Teschen district amid Polish and Czech clashes. Polish troops occupy Kurwin causing terror. Denmark awaits Schleswig plebiscite amid German protests over alleged discriminatory decrees. Islands off the west coast also to vote.
Washington March 13 The House Naval Subcommittee rejected three Daniels construction programs as the “interest of economy” ruling. It approved a $72,000,000 appropriation to continue the unfinished 1916 program, the sole ship construction fund for the next fiscal year.
Four people die and twelve are wounded when an infernal machine explodes at a theatre in Sofia during a conference in the Bulgarian capital. Authorities fear more victims remain under the rubble.
Associated Press report shows 1920 census figures with Knoxville Tennessee at 77 818 and a 14 1 4 percent increase from 1910, listing other cities such as Lancaster Coatesville Chattanooga and Macon with double digit growth and specified increases.
Associated Press reports John P. White submitted his minority coal report to the President while the coal commission’s majority portion was sent to the White House. Officials indicated the president would need two or three days to review the material and no new compromise steps were expected until next week.
The tax office in the post office building will stay open this afternoon and evening until 9 o'clock Monday for those required to file income tax schedules. Deputy collector I J Fosselman says most returns will be filed locally by tonight, though totals are slightly lower than last year.
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