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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1919

Page

9

Sherman Sherman King of Quitters With No Rival

Senator Sherman in a fiery Senate address attacked the league covenant and warned that ratification would require mothers to cradle sons for foreign wars He also questioned President Wilsons ambition for a third term and accused him of placing the league above the U S government The speech paired with criticism of Wilson and debate over the nations path in world affairs reflects early postwar tensions and partisan conflict

Washington, D.C Sherman Nuis Senate Wilson Old World of America Chisin Shernon Old World United States Nebraska Hitcheack League Enator

Striking Reporters in New Haven Firm Dispute

News writers at New Haven three afternoon papers stand firm with publishers over one state tax and continue to operate their papers as editors and advertising staff cover the news. The district court denies Standard Oil injunction against North Dakota officials to enforce a special oil tax act. Holiday Margarine ad appears in the paper.

New Haven Associated Press Conn Ware State Vinnea 2 Standard Ol Company Satereusher

Wilson Speeding Californiaward After Portland

President Wilson begins six days of travel toward California on a Western swing aimed at promoting peace and urging ratification of the treaty. He rests between speeches in Portland and San Francisco, with limited appearances ahead while facing opposition from Senator Hiram Johnson in California.

Wilson San Francisco California Northwest Portland Ore Sevetor Hiram Johnson West

Browne Belt Ordered OK in New York Parade

Washington reports dated September indicate War Secretary Baker issued an order permitting the Sam Browne belt in the First Division parade set for Wednesday in New York City. The move follows prior prohibitions directed by General March, who opposed Browne belts in U S forces.

Washington D. C Tor Shing Peyton Murch N. Z. Baker Sam Browne March United States Pershing Isiprdme War Department

Serbia and Roumania to Sign Late Echo Says

Echo de Paris reports Serbia and Roumania will attach belated signatures to the American peace treaty. Havas notes Serbia’s delegates will sign after the new ministry forms. Action is expected as the first move of the new Serbian government.

Serbia Roumania Echo de Paris Paris Havas Teourmaniia

United States asks Japan to fix date for Kiao-Chi return

Honolulu dispatch says the United States has asked Japan to set a definite date for the return of Kiao-Chi to China. Official circles in Washington expect Japan’s reply to affect Senate action on the peace treaty, though no comment is offered by authorities.

Honolulu Kigo-Chau China Credit Story Washington Wilson R Lansing United States Japan Ie Trey Rian Chan Rious Lagamnese Kiao-Chan

Boston Firemen and Policemen Stand Against Union Order

Boston civil service orders to dissolve police and fire unions met with refusal. Firemen’s Officers’ Club says fire crews will not strike to assist police. Gov Coolidge supported, with indeterminate stay for state guard, and praise from most of state.

Boston Macon Gin Civil Services Commission Otheers Fire Department Pie Officers’ Club Johan i. Murrphy Enele Peters Curtis Jloday

Tank Life in Battle Stated at Forty Seven Days

General Saul D. Rockenbach, tank corps commander, told the Senate military committee that the average life of a tank in battle was 47 days. He said that despite damage, crew casualties remained light as the American fleet unit TS was disabled in the Argonne first day.

Associated Washington, D. C Saul D. Rockenbach Senate

Army Officers Duel Story Denied By Army Authorities

Reports of a duel atop palisades last night were denied as likely the result of a stray bullet wound from Sept. 1. Private Cobb of Company Ly, Sixteenth Infantry, First Division, is the wounded. The ball is believed released by a lumber in the woods nearby.

Associated Press New York Cobb Compani Ly Sixteenth Infantry

Crisis for Nitti and Italian politics in Rome

The article reports a government crisis in Rome after Premier Nitti denounced Captain Gabriele D Annunzio and news of Italian politics, with foreign observers citing internal affairs and the Fiume situation. Also covered is Pittsburgh steel workers’ anticipated strike and Washington debates over soldier bonuses and postwar benefits.

Paris Nit Italy Gabriele Iy Annunaio Fiume Ad Gieegs Rome Sopreétie Commeil Posse Consteraire Wiyme Sitima

Czecho Slovaks Seek Peaceful Teschen Settlement

Radimsky delegation tells Poland’s foreign affairs under secretary Prague aims to avoid bloodshed in Teschen mining district Silesia dispute. Prague government insists on diplomacy and has arrangements in place. Supreme Council plan endorsed September 11 for a plebiscite in the district as proposed by Poland and Czecho Slovakia delegates.

Warsaw Havas MM. Radimsk Czecho-Slovakia Prague Teschen Silesia M. Radimsky Supreme Council of the Peace Conference Poland

Only One Division's Strength in Sever Nation Will Maintain

The Associate Press reports Washington on September 11 that the ten regular divisions the department plans to maintain at full strength total 1,470 officers and men, a little over one sixth of a division. The First Division, nearly intact for tomorrow's parade, numbers 17,000 personnel, while the other six divisions average roughly 1,000 officers and men each.

Willin Teir Federal Treasury King Swope Kentucky Swope Loor Representative Mondell Beens Iitis Mons Army Navy Marine Corps Ery Quay Washington, D

Congress Drops Pershing Sword Gift Amid GOP and Dem Objections

The House abandoned plans to present General Pershing with a sword after opposition from Republicans and Democrats over a $19,004 appropriation. A resolution expressing thanks to Pershing and his forces passed, but no mention of the sword remains in the record as the measure moved to the Senate.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Seph House Gen. Pershing Schall Niesents Mate Charentian Kahn Sehall Minnesoga Senate Congress of the United Stites John 3 ALB Poin Eurrope

American Dyes Good as German Contend Chemists of Country

A Tropaganda note states American chemists will respond at Chirazo during the national exposition from Sept 2 to 27. They argue the dye trade favors old German ideas and that all dyes share common base despite claims of difference. Manufacturers concentrate on staple colors, leaving specialty dyes underproduced.

Chirazo America

Passes for McAdoo on Roads Topic Sparks Senate Debate

In a warm Senate session, debate centered on passes for McAdoo and his family to railroad facilities. Senator Robinson and others condemned the act as unworthy, while Kellogg defended McAdoo noting wartime roles and public service. The discussion highlighted concerns over government passes and administration influence.

Mw’ Adoo Senate Sherman Wkinnis McAdoo Robinson Dem Gerol Arkinens New York Kellogg Mingesatn Alex Adon

Holdups Continue in New York Cops Increase Vigilance

Six armed men in a touring car raided two American Railway Express drivers near the dairy-town station Garry today. The amount taken was not disclosed. Police heightened patrols after weeks of similar robberies in New York.

New York Associated Frees York American Railway Express Company

Hiram Johnson Opposes League in Sioux Falls Appearance

Republican Senator Hiram Johnson of California will speak in Sioux Falls to oppose the League of Nations. He will arrive this afternoon and plans to address a parade crowd tonight, continuing his campaign rhetoric similar to his prior national appeal. The notice notes delivery timing for The Courier and paper delivery instructions.

Hiram Johnson Sioux Falls Hira W. Johnson Republican California League of Matinns Wilson

Rambunctious Beer Seizure Sparks Legal Action

A fragmented report notes Rambunctious Beer seizure tied to a mild brand. The piece mentions court involvement and a request for a receiver to manage the beverage amid disputes and heat damage concerns.

Chad Aion Ciby Wisconsin Yeutordas Pecsnenta Elimi

Pistol Battle Ends In Cops Capture Bandits

A gunfight between patrolling officers and three bandits who robbed a local mine site ended with the bandits captured. A haul valued at about $8,000 was recovered and the confrontation occurred during the morning hours near Mendata. Local authorities reported tight security and ongoing investigations.

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Hammond Strike Fades as Hungarians Return Home

Reported at Standard Steel plant the weekend shows a weakening strike with many Hungarian workers leaving for Trieste aboard ships. Steamship agents note about 1000 emigrants in six months seeking passage, while Lake County authorities investigate a four striker riot amid a peaceful strike zone after a fatal incident last week.

Standard Steel Company Mankent Trieste HS Oberg Aterbcag Murage United Lake County Idan Resalgions Hamemond Grand Jury

Archangel Russians Take Onega Town From Reds

Paris dispatch reports Archangel front troops launching a successful offensive against Bolsheviks in the tribway sector. Volunteer forces have occupied the town of Onega, previously seized by Bolsheviks during a recent push northward.

Paris Havas Archangel Traibway Onega

La Fayette Statue for Kaiser's Place in Metz Accepted

Citizens of Metz accept the Knights of Columbus plan to erect an equestrian La Fayette statue on the former site of a statue to William Bohenaguera. The fund raised by K of C will reach 50,000 dollars and the statue will be partly bronze from German artillery captured in the war.

Associated Press New York Metz Knights of Columbus la Fayette William Bohenaguera

Paris Peace Conference Demands Emperor Wilhelm Surrender

Premier Lloyd George seeks a firm decision before leaving Paris on demanding the surrender of ex Emperor Wilhelm II to be tried for a supreme offense against international law and the sanctity of treaties. The plan is to address the Netherlands government to extradite Wilhelm to the allied powers for trial.

Paris Davas Lloyd George Willian Journal Today Iris Germany Willian Wohenzollern Precitus Spain Netherlands

Corpses found near Linton as storm relief spreads

The Corpus Christi area reels after a tropical hurricane with death toll estimates ranging from 73 to 200 across the coast towns. Sinton becomes relief HQ with 70 bodies found. Linton reports 21 recovered in a school near the town. Relief trains from Brownsville bring food, beds, and hospital supplies as seven scout planes are ordered to assist and gather news.

Corpus Christi Texas Brownsville Txtay W. EB. Wills Federal Sinton Bay Shore Westport White Point Odem Cortland Linton Int Houston Texas Gulfast Linton San Antonio Tex Jelly Field Biter Gseout Rockway Sem Antonie Dickifan

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