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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1919
Page
8
Scouting parties of unionites persuade others to help transport. Mayor Thompson pledges neutral stance while promising to suppress disorder and protect citizens and property. About 300 workers on strike, with reports of intimidation and queued deliveries. some employers refuse to hire nonunion staff. street and transfer workers report quitting under pressure.
Winnipeg labor central strike committee writes Mayor Gray seeking settlement terms including recognition of all unions and reinstatement of strikers. The letter notes no wage or hour specifics. Ottawa officials Gideon Robertson and Arthur Meigher depart for Winnipeg amid talks with the citizens’ committee. The Winnipeg Citizen newspaper frames the clash as a “fight to a finish.”
Representative Kahn of the House Military Affairs Committee, after cancelling a trip to England from the battle front, declares intent to introduce a bill for universal military training in Congress. He argues that the League of Nations would not prevent war and that American soldiers support training for its physical and mental benefits.
Washington May 20 A split grows among Republicans as progressive Senators Kenyon of Iowa and Jones of Washington refuse seats on the Republican Leader Lodge's committee on committees. Borah and Johnson accepted committee spots but declined after Kenyon and Jones were chosen by progressives. Lodge stands by his selections and the dispute stems from opposition to Penrose and Warren’s picks, amid broader party factional fights.
Washington May 20 The House introduces a budget bill by Representative Goods of Iowa creating a national accounting department under the comptroller general to compile estimates and oversee appropriations with congressional input. The measure merges duties of the treasury comptroller and departmental auditors under one official answerable to Congress. CARL C VAN DYKE IS DEAD
The NC-3 will not resume the trans Atlantic attempt after damage from forced Azores landing. Hull leakage and a badly damaged engine strut forced retirement. The NC-4, storm bound, would not depart from Horta to Ponta Delgada as planned, despite in perfect condition.
Reports from London and Washington describe the search for aviator Harry Hawker and Lieut Commander Grieve as weather worsens off Ireland. Rumors of a crash near the Shannon area fade, while NC-4 and NC-3 seaplanes reach Ponta Delgada and Azores on circumstantial progress toward Lisbon.
Warsaw May 19 Ukrainian forces have been repelled in a major clash with Polish troops near Balka and Novosigiki. The official communique reports heavy Ukrainian losses amid hard fighting as Poles gain the initiative. San Felice Clears, 8 for 20c.
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, long a spokesman for the administration on foreign relations, predicted the senate would rally behind the league of nations. He said an amended treaty could not win a majority and that a deadlock would prevent peace, while changes to the league covenant had removed major objections and ratification was likely.
La Crosse Wisconsin May 20 Three hours after the publication Mrs Celia Jaeger formerly of Superior now in Denver was in the arms of her son Frank who found her daughter Amelia and learned the address of her eldest Celia a Cedar Falls college student The reunion follows a 1901 betrayal by a friend and subsequent adoption of the children at St Michaels orphanage Cedar Falls registrar notes the Celia Jaeger may be listed under foster parents names
President Wilson approves a relief plan for financially distressed electric railway systems. A federal commission will study franchise and operating conditions to address rates, including key cities such as New York Providence Buffalo New Orleans Denver and more. Secretaries Redfield and Wilson were directed to propose commission personnel promptly.
Berlin reports the German reply to the peace terms will be handed to allied representatives Thursday, likely aligned with Wilson's points. Observers expect a signed treaty by mid June, while the German plenipotentiaries deliver observations by Wednesday and may seek extensions.
Philadelphia May 20 Reverend Frederick K Keable warns in St Stephenish church that snobs in paradise will be unhappy due to their self superiority. He urges recognition of others in the hereafter in his address on Recogniton to Paradise.
Nearly 11 000 American expeditionary force troops arrived in New York aboard the Siboney Iowan Rochambeau Scranton and Arizonan. The units include 29th 82nd and other divisions led by Brig Gen Edward L King. Most are assigned to Camp Grant Dodge Gordon Sherman Taylor and Lee, with 130th 123rd and 162nd infantry and 381st 486th support units.
London May 20 Gen Pershing commander in chief of the American forces postpones indefinitely his planned visit to England. Officials say it is inadvisable for him to leave the Rhine until the German peace treaty is signed. Also Helena Montana supreme court rules sedition law constitutional.
A wartime letter from BILL, returning with the 322d Field Artillery via Plattsburg after fourteen months in France. He recounts Army life, envisions a reunion with Mable, teases about public letters, and mentions Camp Merritt and Camp Sherman before discharge.
President Wilson’s cable to Congress calls for easing war-time dry laws for light wine and beer, returning railroads to owners, restoring wire systems, and enacting woman suffrage. House leaders announce possible constitutional amendments as Senate reads the message to an attentive chamber.
Harvard students mistaken for burglars chased and helped capture two policemen accused of breaking and entering and larceny at Osgood Hooker and Burlingame quarters in Cambridge. The officers, Charles H. Doyle and Patrick McNamara, protested innocence as the chase unfolded and Hooker’s property was located near the dormitory.
Burlington May 20 Sixty students at the high school were suspended by Principal Bracewell for attending a dance after the class banquet in a local hotel. Suspensions range from one day to end of term. Bracewell, who began duties here a month ago, will file protests and consult attorneys to carry the matter into court if needed.
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