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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1919

Page

7

Senator Hitchcock Warns Treaty Opponents Risk National Crisis

In a Senate address Senator Hitchcock Nebraska Democratic leader argued the foreign relations committee amendments aim to kill the peace treaty. He condemned Knox proposed changes and warned rejection would isolate the United States and forgo vast benefits of the league of nations pact.

Washington Foreign Relations Committee United States Hitchcock Nebraska Senate League of Nations Knox Pennsylvania Germany Ihan Congress Suppess Tals Reparations Commission United State

Mountaineer 131 Takes First Auto Ride on Birthday

Lexington Ky Sept 3 John Shell claimed as oldest US man marked his 131st birthday with his first automobile ride. He said this birthday was the first he did not work and plans to return to his farm though he fears not living to another birthday. He traveled from Leslie county to attend a fair.

Lexington John Shell United States Shell Leslie County

Wilson Starts Tonight Trip to Advocate Pact

President Wilson departs Washington for a speaking tour to press Senate ratification of the peace treaty and the League covenant without reservations. The trip begins in Columbus, Ohio, with 30 scheduled addresses, joined by Mrs. Wilson, Rear Admiral Grayson, and Secretary Tumulty, plus stenographers and security detail.

Associated Press Zion D. C Hitchcock Nea Today Wilson Pacific Semeor Hitchcock Senate Washington Columbus Cary T. Grayson Secret Service Altho I. Ig Sinaller

Russian Peace Talks Postponed Amid Surrounding Forces

A Moscow dispatch says Miral Kolchak evacuated Omsk and moved HQ to Irkutsk as Bolsheviks postpone peace negotiations after routs and encirclement. The report likely refers to the Lithuanian front where Bolsheviks were surrounded and signaling possible peace talks.

Associated Press London Moscow Miral Kolchak Omsk Irkutsk Berne Russia

Storage Poultry of Amour Seized by U S Marshals

Spokane dispatch reports United States marshal officers seized 1,882 pounds of Armour cold storage poultry after a libel action claimed excessive storage time. Cudahy Hoarders of Milwaukee pleaded guilty to 28 cold storage law violations and was fined the maximum on each count, totaling 92 200. Officials argued no market for meat and length of storage exceeded legal limits.

Associated Tress Spokane Wash Sing United States District Court United States Qis Armour & Co Cudahy Hoarders Milwaukee Wis Aly Pros, Company Marckers

Peace Treaty Hopes Rise in Senate Friday

Senate fate of the peace treaty moves toward Friday as Republican leaders anticipate reporting a resolution of ratification with reservations. Hearings may close Friday after the Labor section is addressed, with progress on a harmony program for reservations and possible changes to Article 10.

Associated Press Washington U. C Senate Srewty Foreign Relations Committee Fall Uring Senter Lodge Neary Oregon League of Nations Shantung Serbia Roumania Czecho-Slovakia

Treaty As It Stands Opposed by Country Says Illinois Senator

Senator Sherman reports public sentiment in Illinois and neighboring states runs against ratifying the league of nations covenant in its present form. He warns against tying the country to international wars for credit stabilization and says he will not vote to shed the blood of American sons.

Illinois Chicago Washington, D.C Tribune Sherman Middle West Ae Levmie

Price Fixing in Government Leasing Bill Defeated

An amendment to the government leasing bill to let the president fix and control prices of coal oil and other grod gers from government lands was rejected by the Senate eight to zero. Senator To Paterno a Republican from Wisconsin faced strong opposition as the measure failed to advance.

Washington Wis Paterno Republican Wisconsin

Soldier murders waitress then kills himself in cafe

A discharged soldier Percy Sedivy, 28, shot waitress Miss Dina Bune at a restaurant on South Fortieth Avenue before turning the revolver on himself. Patrons fainted and police were called as investigators said jealousy over a possible engagement fueled the tragedy. The scene was chaotic with diners alarmed and a quick medical response.

Chicago Percy Sedivy Mary Rana Eestaurant Sedivy James Sedivy South Forts Eighth Avenue Vicero Ia Ooe Ployer Je Sedive Wulgek Miss Duna Miss Bune Lvy Pali Althay Tf Miss Bang

Who Will Carry Rebuke to Roumania

Paris dispatch reports Seer council plans to send an envoy to Bucharest to press Roumania for a written reply on the war terms. Difficulty in finding a suitable representative delays the mission and European members hesitate to choose an American for the assignment.

Roumania Messenger Paris Waengury Rommania Bucharest Rouneil Barharest Too Norrow Fon

Man Hunter Name Given Northcliffe by Carson in Speech

Belfast dispatch reports Sir Edward Carson launching an anti home rule campaign denouncing Viscount Northcliffe as the chief absentee Irish capitalist and ruinous figure under the Union He asserts Northcliffe loves hunting and questions whether he could be trusted as prime minister while fearing attacks from parliament on a future administration.

Man Hunter Northcliffe Carson Associated Press Belfast Sir Edward Carson Vissoul Northccliffe England Sir Edward Earl Kitchener Viscount French Viscount Jericoo Viscount Milner Austen Chaintertsin Preacier Dove George Tian Northelte

Negro Soldier Killed by Mob After Alleged Insult

City de Asveriatea Press Pine Bruwil Arkansas reports a 20 year old Negro soldier, Briggs, shot and killed by a mob miles south of Star City after noon Monday. Authorities say the mob accused him of insulting a white girl, a charge reportedly used to justify the attack amid rising tensions in the area.

City de Asveriatea Press Y Pine

London Tea Tipplers Deprived of Noonday Buns

London readers were startled by a quirky notice about a tea drinkers group facing a minor price rise and a peculiar increase in entitlements. The fragment hints at shops raising food prices and a small annual dividend mentioned in passing.

London Peemily

Congress to Send Ten Wyoming Members to Pershing

The joint welcome committee of the House and Senate decided to send ten Wyoming members to meet General John J. Pershing in Washington. The group will join a formal reception in the capital, with veterans and military leaders among those anticipated. Names mentioned include Senators Wadsworth and Warren, with leaders from Wyoming and California in the arrangement.

Congress Pershing Associated Press Washington John Wire Levitr Wileria House Aid Senate Wang Wadsawnatth York Chabrpaat Warren Wyoming Perstin Ropaskin Hahn Calife Jena House Lenter Monde Chirk. Maneater Binal Vetior

Former Japanese premier arrives amid noisy reception

Avy the Ukeordyhed Presse reports former prime minister and head of the Japanese delegation at the Paris peace conference, Kinmorhi Saienji, arriving to a thronged station welcome. He criticizes the Paris results as unsatisfactory and calls for change in Japan's political position, amid tense reception and subsequent arrests of some protesters.

Ukeordyhed Presse Mondiy Ahiquis Kinmorhi Saienji Anal Paris Howard Teidelt Marguie Saionad Sue Sying Waltons Japa Llor

Austrian Terms For Treaty Seem To Forgo Romania

Debates over the St Germain pact note minority guarantees and the potential for Romania to sign. Roumanians claim the covenant grants rights to minorities but fear clauses will be restricted to selected nations. Paris speculation centers on whether Romania will approve the treaty and the fate of minority protections in annexed Austrian territories.

St. Germain Rathershyiegg Marburg Bastia Tad Boeat Germany Austria Tedong Abel League of Nations Paris Rominius Cordingly

Aviator Shot on Mexican Border Reported by Consul

Mexican border incident near the frontier involved an American army airplane shot at while on hunter patrol. Captain Dr. W. McNabb was wounded as Mexican federal soldiers attacked. U.S. officials said the strike was unwarranted and await orders for possible punishment. Mexican authorities deny firing on American forces.

Washington, Dp W. McNabb Tarredo Nety Tere Garcia Laredo Va Absanes Arede Gistriet Sanlin Wienig Evan Aelthe Dt Phane He Grand Page Vroas

Pickpocket Taken in Act of Robbing Man by Chicago Sleuth

A muddled report describes a pickpocket attempt in Chicago with Detective Sergeant Uarry Levin involved. The fragment mentions Pearsons, Mab Eisen, and a station verification, but details are unclear and largely garbled.

Chicago Vbioana Neville Pearsons Uarry Levin Pearsons Porker Nok Wale Aes Mab Eisen Jodye Nore Pearsons Fran Man- Rath Han

Attack on Reds in Petrograd Near British Involvement

A fragmented dispatch describes a British near attack on Bolshevik forces in Petrograd. It mentions British squadron movements, possible proclamations, and tensions around suppression of Bolshevik supply lines as diplomatic channels assess actions in the region.

Petrograd Achirad

Bomb aimed at Korea ruler injures a score

Reports from Seoul describe a blast near the Governor General at the Korean capital. The governor was not wounded and no further details or names could be confirmed.

Korea Seawl Cantral Generda Saita Cusler Harrisay Formier Whasar Chicago

Armour predicts broad price declines after cost of living drop

J Ogden Armour, visiting St Paul to inspect a new plant, said the high cost of living has peaked and prices will fall across the board. He added declines will affect packers products and other food items, but he avoided discussing government investigations.

St. Tin. Minn Sept

Insurgent Miners Collapse Report From Illinois Union

Frank Farrington, president of the Illinois miners union, reports insurgent miners’ collapse near the Belleville area and Perry county line. He claims Peoria district miners show willingness to treat for union peace, while Springfield leaders deny losses in the rebellion against accredited miners.

Springfeld Insu Ilinois Cox Peporis Frank Farrington Ihingis Miners’ Union Parrington Belleville Perry County Peoria Fortering Springfield

Venizelos denies confidence loss in world league claims

Premier Venizelos rejects reports that he lost faith in the League of Nations over Thrace. He states no change in sentiment toward the world body and asks Wilson be advised of his unchanged position. He notes Thrace disputes remain, but insists he remains committed to Greece and the league.

Venizelos Associated Prose Washington Annesadar al Pare Frat Department Vimerte League of Mitions Thrace Wilson Front America Pres Senate Veniales Greeveney League Or’ Nations

Wilson to Convene 1914 Conference on Economic Crisis

President Wilson calls a conference of labor capital and agriculture to meet in Washington between Oct 6 and 10 to discuss the economic situation. He asks chambers of commerce, rural associations, investors, and the AFL to submit nominations for delegates, about 30 to 45 delegates in total. Cabinet members discussed preliminary arrangements and expect final lists within a week.

Washington, D. C Wilson Washington White House Chamber of Commerce of the United Supresentatives Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Pacific Coast Wabine Fhirty

Middle West Rates to Ports Set by Hines

Washington D C Sept 3 Direct or General Hines announced class and commodity rates for export traffic from the middlewest to south Atlantic and Gulf ports. The tariffs cover points in Ohio Indiana and Winds including towns along the river from Dubuque to inclusive and from southern Michigan to Wilmington North Carolina and New Orleans.

Associated Prose Washington, D. C Middlewest South Atlantic Gulf Hines Ohio Indiana Dubuane Michigan Wilmington New Orleans

One Million Marks Paid in Mannheim Killing Indemnity

Berlin and London reports note that 1,000,000 marks were paid to France for the killing of Sergeant Paul Mannheim in Berlin last July. The payment came from a private individual wishing settlement and was to be handed to the Red Cross. An earlier Paris dispatch said Germany paid 1,000,000 francs and France would donate that amount to the International Red Cross.

Associated Press Berlin London France Paul Mannheim Be Zeitung Red Cross Havas Paris Germany Mannheim International Red Cross

Full of Untruths Says Attorney About Treasury Controller

Washington reports that Frank J. Hogan, former Riggs National Bank attorney, accused John Skelton Williams of making slanderous statements as the Senate Banking Committee considers Williams nomination for controller of the currency. Hogan called Williams testimony full of untruths and demanded records to show contrasts in Williams attitude toward banks. The committee adjourned to Thursday to hear the requested documents.

Washington Tlcl Senate Banking Committee John Skelton Williams Frank J. Hogan Riggs National Bank Hogan Williams Yericas Bank Bank! V

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