davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12
Unemployment Situation in
United States is Said to
Require Immediate
Action.
GOVERNORS TO CONFER
President Wilson Plans to Take Per
sonaI Charge When He Returns
in Effort to Correct
Evil.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, Feb. IL. - With
President Wilson planning to take
personal charge of the unemploy-
ment situation on his return from
France, department of labor officials
have decided to- call conference OF
governors early in March, at which
the president will preside.
Showing the importance he at
taches to solving the problem, imme
diately. the president has cabled his
willingness to delay his return to
France few days in order to attend
the conference.
The general stagnation OF industry
throughout the country, with the re
sulting unemployment, will be the
chief topic of discussion, 1t Is said
Attention will be given to the preVa
lence Of strikes, but labor Officials
are confident many Of these troubles
can be wiped out with brisk re
sumption OF peace time industry.
During the last week, Roger W.
Babson, head of the immigration and
educational service of the labor de-
partment has wired all governors
asking them whether they would at
tend the conference, and practically
unanimous acceptance has been re
ceived. In expressing approval OF
the plan all urged that immediate
action be taken, claiming the situa
ton was fast growing serious.
In explaining the conference, Bah
son wrote:
.@Representatives of the federal
government could explain what car
best be done to relieve the Immediate
situation. The question OF resumlne
priyate construction and the stimula
ton of business in general shouio
also be fully discussed, including
price tendencies and the attitude ol
, labor" .
Believing that building is one OF
the basic industries Of the country
Babson has made a survey OF tne
reasons why it is not being resumed
! More than five hundred opinions
have been received. and in the man
high costs of material are held &C
! he the main obstacle. In the centra
west. freight rates are said to be ex
erting an injurious influence. Con
gress comes in for its share OF blame
while others charge the financial IN
terests with the responsibility.
Don't expect private capital u
build merely for the sake of furnish
ing work" writes Buffalo authori
ty. That's a government obiiga
! tion." =,
construction work is impeded by
! tbe unreasonable demands of labor,
saws a Lincoln, Neb., letter.
'The one thing the building punil'
| wants to know is the cost of building
today as compared with the mex
three or five years" a st. Louis mai
! sto cd
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12
Criticism of Taft.
TUnited Press Leased Wire

limited Press Leased Wire Service.J
CHICAGO, Feb. 12.-Criticism OF
former President Taft, joint chair
man of the national war labor board
and a statement that the New York
harbor strike might be renewed
shortly, were voiced here today by
Thomas l.. Delahunty, president OF
the marine workers afflliation.
"The marine workers are irri-
tated," said Delahunty, because Taft
has allowed the league of nations
congress to take precedent over
settlement of their controversy with
ship owners. They are likely to re-
new the strike any time
Delahunty said the men were not
satisfied with the selection OF V. e.
Macy, of the United States shipping
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12
|r,ctionists May Block Final Adoption of
| eaeue of Nations Constitution, Not
Yet Completed.
kCH D|sTRUST PRESIDENT WILSON
! and PEOPLE Insinuate That He is Defend
Big Russian Bolsheviki and Germans in
Thought and Advice.

The French, 1t is charged, in op-
posing American suggestions for eco
riomic concessions to Germany, are
trying to make it appear that the
Americans are favoring the Ger
mans, whereas, the Americans are
merely trying to apply the rule OF
common sense. For instance, in
manufacturing after peace is signed.
France and Belgium will be given
preference in shipment of raw ma
teriaIs. But the French want, Ger
man factories to be held impotent
until France Is thoroughly restored
industrially and able to compete on
an equal basis. Both the British and
Americans appreciate that France IS
skeptical through wanton destruction
of her plants by the Germans. but
the question arises as to how money
may be expected to be obtained from
Germany for reparation II she Is not
permitted to go to work and earn IL.
And there is always the possibility
that Germany's delicately balanced
political situation may be overturned
by unjust measures and the Wnole
country thrown into chaos. Another
fact contributing to the situation Is
that early statements regarding in
GGtDn1ty CldlluS NC1S oe'SSo 80
idea of taking territory in lieu OF
money. Since it has become evident
that the old grabbing policy" VIII
not be tolerated, adjustment of ideas
has become necessary.
Delay May Bring Wilson Back.
TBy Robert J. Bender, United Press
Staff Correspondent
PARIS, Feb. 12.-Delay in compile
tion of the league Of nations consti-
tuition may necessitate President
Wilson's return to France immediate
ly after adjournment Of congress, II
was learned today. He is so ANXIOUS
to carry back with him finished
! draft of the constitution that his de-
parture has been postponed from
Friday to Sunday or Monday, whlch
will result in his reaching America
about February 25. If the constitu-
/ ton Is not submitted to the full peace
congress befores his departure, now
ever, he will start back March or
6. Unless full agreement is reached
by the league committee tomorrow.
submission of the constitution to the
plenary session this week is out OF
the question.
/ The president, too. had been
selected to read the draft to the tul.
conference. The president ATTENDED
a benefit opera performance last
night. He will confer tonight with
DR.. Repart, Swiss authority on the
| --s-e--- ;------------- -.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12
SIBERIAN
RAILWAY
Japan's Proposal for Plan OF Restora
ton, has Been Formally
Accepted by This
Government.

United Press Leased Wire Service.]
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-Japan's S
proposal for plan to secure restora-
tion of Siberian railway traffic has
been formally accepted by this gov
ernment, Acting Secretary of State
Polk announced today.
"Under the plan of operation which
is now to be effected" said Polk's
statement, "the Siberian railway sys-
TEN which included the Chinese East
ern railway, is to be supervised by
an inter-allied committee, the chair
man OF which is to be Russian. In
addition to Russia, japan and the
United States, the following coun
tries have been asked to be repre-
sented on the committee:
Great Britain, France, Italy and
China.
The technical and economical
anagement of the railways win be
in the hands of a technical board
under the presidency Of John II
Stevens (American). The military
board will coordinate matters affect
ing military transporta ton, arising
from the presence in Siberia of mill
tary, forces of the United States, the
allies and Russia"
The statement noted that the plar
proposes to aid people of Siberia to
regain a normal state of life.
: "The United States and Japan,
continued the statement have ex
pressly voiced their disinterestet
purpose not to infringe on any exist
ing right either of Russia or where
the Chinese Eastern Is concerned. OF
China. The associated government:
have been unanimous as to the
urgency of the situation"
The plan to aid Siberia was
broached some time since and al
that was needed was the formality Of
actual acceptance. With Stevens a
the head of the technical board, 1t Il
expected here that the operation vii
! practically be American.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12
PAYS CASUALTY LIST
CONTAINS 1876 NAMES

John Dobias, Benwood W. Va.
Harry A Foss. Spring Grove, Mimi.
William H. Greer, Moultrie, Ga
Joseph Krosneski, Milwaukee, Wis.
William l.. Lichtenwallner, Allen
town, Pa
Morris B. Title, Lampasas, Texas.
Jacob Zukerrran Brooklyn, N Y.
Died From. Wounds.
Privates:--
Thomas Cavender, Charleston, w.
Va.
Joseph Constance, Webster, Pa.
Rocco Degenzo Ca1liane, Italy.
Carl Bernardo, Cosenza. Italy.
George H. Feiszli, vermillion, Ohio.
Joseph q Fleig, Mountain Top, Pa
Jacob Jasper Dewey Guy, Mfddles-
toro, Ky.
John M. Helmlimger. Jackson Center
Ohio.
julius r. Leifeste, Mascn. Texas.
Peter F. Mack, Ottawa. III.
William F. Martin, Boston, Mass.
Franklin E. Mitchell, Cambridge
Springs, Fa
Charles F.. Praunnan, Manchester
y. H.
Robert j. Price. Nswburg, Pa
Elmer Stroud, Leodore LeInhi, Ida
ho,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12

tUnited Press Leased Wire Service.]
SEATTLE, Wash, Feb. 12.-Thirty
thousand ship yard workers are still
on strike In Seattle in spite of the
efforts of the ctty's organized labor
to bring about a settlement OF the
ship yard differences by the calling
OF a general strike.
Although the general strike ended
yesterday at noon, union tailors are
still out Of employment until their
status is settled at a meeting of the
Master Tailors' association this aft.
ernoon The men went back to their
shops yesterday noon, but were told
that no work had been laid out foi
them.
The Metal Trades council met here
last night and concurred in the
strike conference committees deci
sion to continue the ship yard strike
in spite Of the ending of the general
walkout.
Seattles waterfront is being run
on the open shop plan in certain sec
tions, according to labor men.
Summing UP the five day strike
The Union Record, official organ OF
the strikers, declared in an editorial
UnaL LQ1S utW WebpOil VI LdbO hee'
rroved itself efficient. 1t warns, how
ever, against general use of the wea'
pon.
THE immensity Of the undertaking
las secured many enthusiasts" but
said. at has shown to many unionists
that its use carries train Of RESPONSE
Eilities that are not light and thai
should not be assumed except under
the stress Of tie gravest industrial cri
sis.
''The trades union organizations OF
Seattle are better off because of the
clearing Of the atmosphere and we will
all be better off because Of the close
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12
Debate over Mexico.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1 ]
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-Mexico's
attitude toward the United States
and recent attacks on Americans in
Mexico are to be made the basis of
senate debate on this governments
Mexican policy.
Senator Fall, N. NJ, who has been
in the southwest for some months. is
expected soon to return to Washington
to give the senate information he has
gathered first hand concerning Mex
leo.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12
PR|A4
RI t:AL
a|EASUR[
Bill Passes Iowa Senate by
Vote Of "a to II and Now
Goes to the
House.
PROBABLY BE AMENDED
If Finally LesalIzed, viii Remove All
Candidates from Ballots Un-
der Lieutenant
Governor.
PROBABLY BE AMENDED

limited Press Leased Wire Service.]
DIES MONIES. Iowa, Feb. 12.--In-
dications today were that the prl-
mary repeal law which passed the
senate yesterday, would pass the
house, though In some amended
form.
Senator Kimball's bill which pass
ed the upper house "a to II after a
spirited fight. removes from the pri-
nary law all officials under lisuten-
ant governor. The bill provides their
nomination through party conyen-
tons.
Senators attacking the bill as pass
ed, said it was a direct insult to the
intelligence of voters and took away
from them their sovereign rights OF
naming their own candidates. Five
senators are recorded as absent or
not voting.
Reports around the state house to-
day Indicated there would be fight
when the bill reaches the lower
house, but the general opinion was
that the bill would get through.
Rathbun Pardon Case.
DES MONIES, Iowa. Feb. 11.-It's
up to the citizens Of Ida Grove to
place all the facts in the pardoning
Of Ernest Rathbun, Ida Grove, social
criminal. before the assembly.
This was the statement today of
Representative Temple of Clark
county, chairman Of the sub-commit-
tee to which the governors report
on the pardon was referred. Temple
today said his committee would not
make a report until the citizens of
Ida county had been heard from.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12

led S. Ferguson, United Press
Staff Correspondent
S. Feb. 12.-Whether obstruc-
will gain a temporary vic
blocking final adoption Of
que Of nations constitution
President Wilson's departure
United Staes, as well as fur
|rring UP Paris with a war
will be determined within the
irty-six hours.
league of nations committee
duled to take final action to-
on the constitution, the
which was being put in shape
bb-committee today. The COM
work will be hampered by
t that many of the amend
presented at recent meetings
ntirely new articles have been
TO the original twenty-two-
yet entirely agreed on. II
hmittee cannot reach an agree
omorrow, submission Of the
3 the general peace congress
Pek will be impossible.
amendments to the league
ution are understood to have
introduced largely by the
who are said to be develop
actual distrust of President
who is insinuated to be de-
the Germans and bolsheviki.
eeling not only has been dem
led In the French press, but
|ged to have developed in va
committees. The French atti-
as resulted, it is understood,
|istence that the constitution
for establishment of a great
tional army, to be stationed
pee, as we'll as further restric-
pr German and Russian men,
war scare has melted the
to propose occupation Of Es-
other military extensions to
'ginal armistice terms. Well
ed military authorities declare
arshal Foch is far overesti-
the situation when he says
fmans are able to put an army
ee million in the field within
Pnths. A British officer who
emrned from Germany said
ven If Germany were In a po-
70 raise a new army, the food
on is such that she would be
70 feed it more than two
IN addition, it is known that
eiman transport system was
Eany in a state OF complete
'oWn when the armistice was
The rolling stock, automo-
no horses turned over to the
SINCE then would render inn
any army Germany might
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12
EVERY WORKMAN
TO own HIS HOME.
Policy Which Would Erect Bull
wark Against Bolshevism
and Unrest in
America.
SUGGESTED BY KENYON
Second Industrial Welfare Bill Creates
Commission Directed to Study
and Report to
Congress.
[By l.. c. Martin, United Press Staff
COrreSpOndent1

lBy L. Y. Martin, United Press Stan
Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-Senator
Kenyon today introduced bill provid-
ing for study and report to congress
on a plan to enable every American
worker to own his own home.
1t is the second of progressive SEN
'ators' industrial welfare" bills.
The first was Kenyon's unemploy-
ment bill creating an emergency board
to provide work when unemployment
lis widespread.
The home-owners' bill, introduced
today, creates commission OF six,
which is directed to study:
1--Extsting methods in the United
States of financing the building and
buying of homes for persons of mod.
est means.
2-The effect of these methods in
stimulating or retarding investment OF
capital in homes and in controlling the
quality, location and cost of them.
3--tMethods followed in other coun
tries.
! The commissions report to congress
/ is to be made by January i, 1920, and
is to contain recommendations for i'm
provements in present American
methods.
Kenyon's idea is that the govern
ment should extend aid TO workers, to
the extent of financing them in much
the same way as aid is now given
farmers under the farm loan act.
''Such policy, If inaugurated on
sound basis and wisely administered
Iiby the government, would erect bull
wark against bolshevism and unrest
said Kenyons "The worker who Is
paying for his home has more than q
money interest in his community and
his government He becomes a sol
dier citizen, and the doctrines of an
archy and bolshevism make no appeal
to him.
'It would not involve huge outlay
of money, ilasmuch as the funds ad
vanced, by whatever means thai
might be done, would come back to
the governm ent. Government money
could be put into no better invest
ment.
such a policy would be one ster
in governmental recognition Of the
workers new place in this nations
place earned through patriotic en-
deavor in the war"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12
puniIist is Married.

yrrn,ted Press Leased Wire Service.
AKRON. Ohio. Feb. 12.-Johnny
criff5ths. Akron welterweight pugilist
stoned a life contract today when he
was united in marriage to Miss Dor
othy Matthews, a. Rev. L. N. D.
Wells acted as referee.
Tommy Walsh. Grtff's manager, was
the best man
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12
20 Killed in Action, Same
mber Died Of Wounds
in Battle.

snl1iION, sua1., Feb. 1.-THE follow
y. aallies are reported by the COM
s general of the American ex-
~ lay forces: Killed in action,
rom wounds, Is; died of ac-
20. a qeher causes, 4; died of dis
q, a,,, wounded severely, SO; miss
@'''on' 10; total 1856.
hm,, kllled In Action.
Ai robert Buckles, Glendale,
1sl Thomas Harvey, Jermyn,
\ E'fal "a Isaac solomonoff, Hunting.
fes:-
'. Beckman, Manchester,
Rs-, , u, Cline, Lakeville, Ohio.
Hlass Hs patton. Brooklyn. N. Y.
a Deleski, East Ashland,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12
Salary of President.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
BERLIN, Feb. 10.-The future
president of Germany will reside in
the Schloss Bellevue, here, it was
learned today. His salary will be
less than million marks (s25o,o00)
q year.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12
Ebert as President.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
LONDON, Feb. IL. Chancellor
Ebert has been elected provisional
president of Germany, according to
a dispatch received from Weimar to-
day by the Mail.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12
christian Returns Dime.

MARINETTE, Wis, Feb. 12.-'T am
christian now and want to make it
right" said a western gentleman,
sending dime to Marinette florist.
He took an apple from in front of the
shop eighteen years ago.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12
TEL IEGRAPHIC TABLOIDS
FROM FAR AND NEAR
Saloon on Leus.

LINCOLN, H., Feb. 12.-'FEvery
man his own saloon" is the motto OF
Sam Gritman. Police broke up bust
ness when he tried to retail whiskey
on the street with a bottle and glass.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12
stolen Watches Returned.

WINNIPEG, Man, Feb. 12.-Ftve
years ago with the aid of brick.
robber took two dozen watches from
the jewelry store OF George II. Gill
man. Today Gilman had sixteen of
the original watches-returped by
parcel post.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12
Danoerous | ono Hat Pins

DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 12-Police
here were asked to bar long hst pins.
The complainant, male, said while sit
ting in movie, q. women stuck her
h,t pin through a cushioned chair and
into his leE
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12

board, who today agreed to act as
umpire in the New York harbor con-
troyersy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12
Some Short and Snappy Items
Which Make News Wire
Sparkle.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
CHICAGO, Feb. 12.-Rat catching
has been modernized since the pied
piper was on the JOB. Richard Dorney
uses a fIashlight and tongs and won't
consider a Job of less than one thou
sand rodents.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12
Mae and June.

CHICAGO, Feb. 12.-There's frost
between Mae and June. June, cabaret
girl stole Macs feller. Mae says she
roused the police to catch the two for
distributing bad checks.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12
Club Sandwiches.

SPRINGFIELD, IN, Feb. 12-Club
sandwiches are regarded with suspf-
cion here. A flock of chickens was
stolen one night and six pigs disap-
psared the following evening.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12

Read The Daily Gate CHR.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12

Continued on page 2.)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12

r.. telegraph Service Of The
pn;,v u Gate City and constitu-
l'an democrat is received over
~ ~ own leased wire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, March 12-(Special. .)-WiI.
 Norris alias A. ]. Kimbro, a negro, was shot and instantly killed in the postoffice
 at Woodward Wednesday morning at l:SO o'clock by Night Waterman John Jones' MT Jones, who was on duty, observed from a distance the light which is kept burning all night in the office being turned off, and upon ap- preaching nearer the office discovered the door slightly ajar and the negro stand ing on the inside. He shot at the negro but missed him. When the negro started towards him he fired again, this time the shot taking effect, Deputy Coroner F. M. Parsons investigated the case and gave a verdict of justifiable shooting The negro bore bad reputation and had several times served sentences in pris- ons, having been dismissed only a few days ago from the Brighton jail where he had been confined for stealing. The postoffice at Woodward has been robbed three times within the past six weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-13

had been cited by Frank Rushton, who
 CIeery had gone to Washington to seek
 job at the hands of democratic
 President, when he is a "pizen" repubh- can. MT. Rushton finally explained that
 he was given the Presidents "A pints"
 and there was a howl for him to produce.
 Mir. Bush introduced President Barnett of the Kiwanis club. and the big chief in a few words passed the buck to Par son" Barnwelf, who admits that he does not possess the art of bovine word paint ing to such an extent as does the Indian proxy, but he made a good speech, and Rotarians even admitted it with Parson
 Edmonds present, too. MT. BarnwelI asked for the cooperation of the Rota- rians in making the International Xii wanis convention. which meets here May 20, 2l and 2, a great, big thing-not for Kiwanis nor for Rotary, but for Bir mingham. The applause which greeted his remarks denoted full approval of all Rotarians.
 pr. P. H. Woodal made a splendid short speech in which he asked Dr. Barn. well to tell Rotarians what they should do to aid Kiwanians in their convention programme. We would like to do as we used to in the country when company came to see us-if we did not have enough | meal, meat flour or coffee, we pooled our grub and then together made our com pany enjoy their stay.'
 General lawn" Sparrow performed l the ceremony that reunited Ed Rowe | with Rotary. Ed having swapped jobs l and changed his classification. The l general was, as usual, there with the | wallop.
 A committee was named to cooperate | with the I<iwauis convention commit tee, on entertainment, and some an- | will be made later as to l part in entertaining the con- vention Three hundred attended the luncheon yesterday, and had most de- ghtful time.