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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1919
Page
9
Reports from Geneva and Belgrade say Jugoslav and allied leaders fear a broader war as D Annunzio raids near Dalmatia. Paris and Washington dispatches note appeals to attention from London, Paris and Washington to avert conflict. U S naval presence in Spalato area remains ready, with no new orders issued.
Vienna reports a government move to cut coal use by changing the midday dining hour. Even numbered houses dine at 11 30 a m while odd numbers eat at 12 30 p m, in an effort to stagger meals and conserve energy.
Paris dated November 25 reports the supreme council granting Roumania a new window to sign the Austrian peace treaty and Serbia permission to sign the St Germain pact. A protocol for Roumania to sign the St Germain with Bulgaria within eight days is also approved. Technical talks will begin in Danzig with Poland for two months before broader discussions in Paris.
In Riagan, M Bakromoff, head of a soviet hero fund to buy entente leaders, was shot by the extraordinary commission for counter revolution and misappropriation. He claimed purchases of Clemenceau for 150,000 rubles Wilson for 200,900 rubles and the Berlin foreign office for 50,000 rubles, with the fund exposed as a swindle. He admitted printing 5,300,000 rubles in private money.
Roosevelt Theodore Archibald Kermit and P J Roosevelt form a company to take over and run a coffee house near the white light district in New York. Articles of incorporation were filed in Albany with professional supervision. one director said the motive was to make money. In a separate item, gas experts cite South Versailles field near McKeesport as a top producing area with over 1 million dollars worth of gas in three months.
Salt Lake City November 25 United States park service director Stephen L Mather will be the principal speaker and guest of honor at Utah business men’s gathering commemorating the signing of the bill creating Zion National Park in southern Utah. A separate item notes a Far East cable route near completion announced by Western Union president Newcomb Carlton. A ring belonging to Queen Elizabeth containing her miniature and a piece of Anne Boleyn was auctioned for 5250 dollars.
Paris reports surprise over the departure of Dr. Simpson head of German plenipotentiaries in Paris. The supreme council warned that if Versailles terms are not in force by December 1 Germany bears responsibility for delay. Von Leisner asked Germany to consult government on protocol and repatriation issues. Clemenceau criticized delays as undermining trust in German sincerity and noted the departure signals delay of ratification.
Rome reports Italy will receive about 700000 tons of coal in November and even less in December due to a strike by American bituminous miners. Italy had not received promised German coal via Belgium and France. Hope rises for more British coal from increased English production, otherwise conditions remain dangerous.
Denver today reports two men entered a gambling house early this morning and forced 30 players to the wall at gunpoint. They gathered about $5000 while one patron slipped diamond rings valued at $1000 into a coal bucket, which were not noticed.
Federal prohibition chief John Z. Kramer told the Methodist Episcopal Board of Temperance that enforcement rests with state and municipal authorities, with federal action only for clear local inefficiency. He split the public into law obayers and law violators and urged mass obedience, pulpit sermons, and schoolroom teaching as key to sustaining the drive.
The October export value of breadstuffs from the United States reached 67,704,073 dollars, down about 4 million from October 1918. For the first ten months, breadstuffs totaled 793,914,020 dollars versus 641,866,000 in the prior year, with cotton and wheat also detailed in the Commerce Department report.
The national steel strike committee voted to continue the strike. Chairman John Fitzpatrick said detections among strikers were few and mills were disorganized, producing only 10 to 20 percent of normal. Officials in Pittsburgh reported mill operations improving as the fight persists for hours and wages standards.
Professors at Carnegie Institute of Technology report wages too low to buy breakfast eggs or a pair of shoes. At a general faculty meeting yesterday they formed a resolution urging trustees to revise the salary schedule. Professor George Fellows stated the move is a rights issue, not sentiment.
The notice states the Courier should arrive before 5 20. If the paper is late due to carrier error, call seven three one two three zero for a copy of the paper. Call before 6 30 p.m. to request a replacement copy.
The U S cabinet, led by Secretary Lansing, took no decision today on the Mexican situation. Jenkin s case and southern Mexico conditions were discussed, but only information from yesterday was available. In Agua Prieta Sonora a clash was reported between Villistas and Carranza troops near Hidalgo ranch with ongoing fighting.
Cedar Falls Nov 5 James Hearst who fractured his spinal column May 30 while diving in the Cedar River and has been at Sartori hospital may soon walk, a nerve specialist visiting him recently said. He returned home Sunday to see the Thanksgiving day football game in Waterloo with his family.
Des Moines reports Gov W L Harding says no special session before March 15 1920 after canvassing the situation. Possible business includes revision of the Iowa code with many farmers opposed to spring travel for a Nes Moines meeting.
A wage and working agreement signed by the railroad administration and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Railway Track Laborers sets an eight hour basic day for track laborers and time and a half after. Most other employees will receive overtime after ten hours. The contract, applicable during federal control, covers about 400 000 workers and clarifies seasonal and noncontinuous labor laborers receive pro rata overtime for ninth and tenth hours with time and a half after the tenth hour.
Chicago reports the Labor party’s first national convention approves one man and one woman from each state on the national committee. Robert M. Buck wins equal representation for women. A proposal for extra members per 5,000 members is defeated. A trades-based committee plan is rejected. Members urged to contribute one hour’s pay instead of one day.
Miss Lela Barth, 14, was accidentally shot in the hip at the family home near Greene when a rifle being cleaned by her brother Glen discharged. The bullet was removed by doctors and she rests comfortably. The boy believed the gun unloaded after hunting trips.
Washington reports that interest payments on American loans to allies may be postponed until the war response passes. Negotiations continue at allies' request, but treasury officials see no early conclusion. London notes discussions by British and U S governments on delaying interest on advances to allies for three years.
Greek aides of Constantine face plot trial as authorities disclose a conspiracy to assassinate Premier Venizelos, overthrow the regime, and restore King Constantine. Former officers connected to Constantine are among those confessing, to be tried by court martial. Opposition leaders offered to cooperate to curb sedition as calm remains.
London November 25. Sergt Nichols of the Durham Light Infantry, who is blind and has lost hands and two ribs in a front accident, preached a sermon on how to attain happiness. He said a friend’s mistake caused the wound and that he remains determined to live and has not felt depression since his misfortune. He finds happiness in helping others.
Reports from caucuses of the Non Partisan League majority in the North Dakota special session indicate speedy passage of the federal woman suffrage amendment by a substantial majority. A third ratification is needed at the next regular session to complete North Dakota law. The last regular session voted 150 to 12 for the amendment.
Berlin reports say German troops and Baltic legions battle Lettish forces near Kruka south of Mitau. Five refugee trains on the Mitau Shay railway are said to have been fired on by Lithuanians, with about 50 killed and 150 wounded. The Sixth German corps commands from Shavi as efforts continue to keep the line open.
In Washington on November 25 1918 cabinet members weighed the Wren controversy over coal wages and production. Operators and miners ended a two hour session still deadlocked while President Wilson's aides considered sending the dispute to the chief executive.
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