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The Washington herald., 1919-04-14
CHURCH GROUPS PLAN
TO UNITE CHRISTIANS
Preparations Being Concluded in
Rome for Deleoa,.s

Rome April a.-Preparations were
being concluded by various groups to-
day for reception of the church ds,.
gates who visited America and the
countries of Europe preliminary to ~
ranging pan-christian congress "a
unite all churches.
ne delegates are due to arrive here
shortly, and will Immediately com,
municate with Pope Benedict with :,
that the Catholic crburos
join the other denominations with :,
view to harmony with the worlrs
Christians
La Epoca publishes an interviews u,t,
high Vatican Official declaring tba,
the Holy See should not adhere to ~.
proposed congress because of tho
ognized dogmatic character Of ~.
Catholic Church.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-14
Looking Forward
. Feature Offered
Herald Readers

Beginning tomorrow The
Washington Herald will intro
duce to its readers another big
feature.
Capt. J. Walter Mitchell, who
is the popular author of the
Looking Backward" articles
which appear in The Sunday
Herald each week, will tomor-
row begin Looking. Forward"
Daily he will write a column of
newsy and witty comment on
occurrences in the National
Capital and comment about
those persons who are doing
big things in its daily life.
Look for an and About the
Town with Capt. J. Walter
Mitchell"
Begins tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-14
Bolshevism Spreading
Everywhere in Germany

London. April l3-Bold demonstrs-
tions are spreading everywhere In
Germany. the Sunday Express learns
from its Berlin correspondent
There is immediate danger OF Boi-
shevism sweeping the whole country
and Of an alliance between the Ger
man reds and those Of Russia and
Hungary, the correspondent adds. He
says another possibility is the en-
thronement Of the former crown prince
by the German militarists.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-14
Honduran Ministers
Resigning Positions

Ricardo Urutia, Honduran minister
to Mexico, has resigned as a result OF
the political activities Of President
Bertrand in the coming Hondursn
Presidential elections. according to
Contral-American advices today. Ber-
trand, his political opponents allese.
is taking undue advantage Of his off,
ciaI, powers to promote the candidacy
of DIR. Nssario Soriano as his sue
cessor. Urutis's resignation follows
closely the reported designations OF the
Honduran ministers 10 Nicaragua and
G0atemalA-
The Washington herald., 1919-04-14
SIS Stolen from 2 Men:
Police Trailing Suspects

Watson Wells, 1877 Eighth street
northwest. yesterday told the police of
the Second Precinct that while he
was in a house near Ninth and p
streets northwest he lost So He gave
the name Of suspect.
A black folding Spocketbook contain
ing IS. some receipts and cards was
stolen from S. II. Boswell, 131s v
street southeast, while he was en-
route from Anacostia on street car
yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-14
Thousands Thrilled at Air
Stunts in Potomac Park
Crcus to Boost Loan Replete With Spectacu-
lar Maneuvers of Daring Birdmen
Women Enjoy Spins Over City.

Thirty thousand neck-bendine
Washingtonians in Potomac Park
and unestimated thousands perched
on high spots throughout the city
watched thirteen bombing. battle
and scout planes do fip-fops, scoot-
dives and other battIe-winninr
thrillers in the first big publicity
stunt of the Victory Loan propa :
ganda.
At times the "zoom-mm-z -zoom" of
the engines of the machines could
be heard only a few hundred feet
above the heads Of spectators. and a
few scout planes. looking like "fiv-
vers" of the air, appeared to miss
the tops of trees by inches.
Wind Was Handicap.
1t is safe to say that mere than
once or twice the onlookers lost a
good supply of breath, during ex-
hibitions of flying stunts which the
war has developed.
Great surprise was manifested by
the men and women on the ground at
the fact that the machines were able
to remain in the air in the face of
the strong wind which blew so hard
that those below experienced great
difficulty in keeping their hats and
wraps on Officers at Boiling Field
admitted that the wind handicapped
the flyers and made the air ''bumpy." ="
Two of the planes had to land almost
Immediately after they left the field
because OF engine trouble.
Great interest was manifested by
the crowds in a Fokl,er machine
captured from the Germans, which
was In the air at the same time the
other planes were flying and which
could be distinguished by slight diff
ferences in shape and by crosses
which were painted on its wings in
stead Of circles with which the other
machines were marked. 1t had been
planned to have two German planes
ny here. but one of them was
damaged in Baltimore Saturday
Despite the wind. two Washington
women made flights yesterday. They
were Mrs. E. b. Eynon, jr., wife OF
the executive secretary of the liberty
loan committee of the Dis,r;o.
Mrs. Wesley NJ stoner. chairman OF
the women's liberty loan committee.
They went as passengers in large
Curtis planes, the pilots of which con-
The Washington herald., 1919-04-14
Fire Does $1,000 Damase

The family of George +. Rro
s441 Georgia avenue. was forced n
flee from their home when a fire was
discovered in the basement of tho
place about a. m. Sunday. The fre
was of unknown origin. The house
and furniture were damaged to the
extent of about $4,000. all of which
II covered by insurance,
The Washington herald., 1919-04-14
DANZIG BESIEGED
AS RESULT OF RIOTS
Encounters Causing Casualties Also
Occur Around Essen.

Basle. April 13~-Gen. Won Below,
German military governor of Danzig
has declared the city in a state OF
seige as result OF several radical up
risings. according to a Berlin dispatch
today.
Severe encounters. resulting in many
casualties. occurred between govern
ment troops and workers at the Krupp
plant in Essen, advices from that
city declared. Order was finally re
stored. but the advices expressed fear
that further trouble would ensue as
a result of the killing by government
troops of numbers strikers who
paraded the streets and demanded a
proletariat dictatorship.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-14
WESTPHALIAN MINE
TROUBLES ADJUSTED
Men Return to Work After Getting
7-Hour Day.

London, April 13.-Deputy Sachse
announced to the national council at
weimar that all work has been re-
sumed in the mines at Westphalia,
according to a news agency dispatch
received here today. Final terms 10
the workers provided a seven-hour
day with double pay for overtime.
A government commission has been
appointed to decide whether it is pos
sible to grant the original demand of
the workers that they be granted a
six-hour day.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-14
RAINBOW DIVISION
SPEEDS HOME PLANS
Reception to Baker and Pershing
Will Precede Sailing.

Brest, April 13.-AlI the facilities Of
Camp Pontanezen are being devoted
to getting the Rainbow Division start
ed home on record time.
The 165th Infantry left for New York
on the transport Harrisburg late yes
terday. The 18th Infantry and 151st
Machine Gun Battalion have been put
through medical inspection and may
be ordered to embark at any time.
A ceremonial reception will be given
Secretary Baker Gen. Pershing and
Gen. Petain at the camp Monday. All
troops will turn out, and the Rainbow
units will be given a place of honor.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-14
Suffs Plan to Resume
White House Picketine

Militant suffragists yesterday added
their voice to demands for immediate
calling of an extra session of Con-
gress. when they announced that be-
binning today they will picket the
White House.
Believing the extrar session will re-
suit in Congressional sanction of the
suffrage amendment. they want the
session called instanter
The Washington herald., 1919-04-14
WILSON TO ISSUE
STATEMENT ON
RACE EQUALITY
Thinks 1t Necessary Be-
cause Of Japan S Attitude
to Secure Recognition.
FRENCH DISSATISFIED.
Failure to Provide Military
Barrier Against Hun As-
gression Worries Some.

Paris. April 1s.-President Wilson
VIII shortly issue a statement to tn.
world setting forth Americas sttitud.
on the question of racial equality a.
was stated by members OF the Pesc.
Delegation today.
The President feels this is necessary
In view OF the rejection BY the league
OF nations commission Of Japsn's plsn
TO secure full racial RECOGNITION in All
parts Of the world.
Keen dissatisfaction was eypressed
In both japanese and French Official
circles over the final decisions reached
regarding the league Of nations cove
nant Failure 10 provide what France
believes to be essential military b,r-
rers against other Aggression has
brought on a situation which is RAD
Idly assuming a serious aspect.
The general belief here is that IN.
draft of the league Of nations. as now
constituted, will be submitted 10 a fuU
plenary session OF the Peace Confer
ence, when It is possible further
amendments may be made TO the cove
nsnat TO meet the objections Of both
French and japanese.
U. 5. Delegation satissed.
The American delegation EXPRESSED
satisfaction over the provision in TN,
covenant which says that It does not
affect the validity OF international e.
saeemenls. such as treaties OF srbi-
tration or regional understandings like
the Monroe doctrine. for securing the
maintenance OF peace.
The question of German colopie,
is settled by article FIVE OF the COW
enant. which provides that the Ger
man colonies and territories OF the
Ottoman Empire are 20 be admin
istered in the interests OF cfyiIjzs-
ton by states which are willing TO
be msndstories Of the league. which
VIII exercise a general supervision.
Premier Lloyd George will leave
Paris tomorrow for London, where
he will confer with the British par
lament and return in a few days.
German peace delegates will prob
ably be called to Versailles some
time during the coming week.
The question OF boundaries will b.
taken up at tomorrow's session and
will probably be finally disposed OF
by the end OF the session.
Few Questions TO Dispsts.
Apparently. there were few aues-
tions on whichsthe big four" found
basis for dispute. A tone OF con-
cession and Cancellation has ami
mated all peace delegates for some
days past
The next question OF moment to
come before the peace delegates is
that regarding the provisioning OF
Russia II is expected no time will
be lost in debating the advisabIlitp
Of sending food into the country.
The whole question has been passed
to Herbert Hoover. and il is believed
the conference will abide by any
recommendation he may make. One
OF the strongest plans is that Rus
STA may get food providing she stops
the food Of propaganda now going
into allied countries and ceases the
present warfare being carried on in
various parts OF Russia.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-14
Woman Hit By Brick.

Maggie Newman, colored. 251e 1
street northwest, was struck on the
head by brick yesterday and treated
at Emergency Hospital.
The brick was thrown by another
girl, flor whom the police are looking.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-14
One Killed in Collision Of Autes.

Pittsburgh. April l2.-one person
was killed and four others were In
jured. one seriously. when an auto
mobile. driven by Philip KAstelmeyer.
was struck by another Sutomobiis To-
night
The Washington herald., 1919-04-14
LOYALISTS WINNING.
BAVARIAN LAND BACK

HhU-OoNIeI TofCes capture several
Cities.
Berlin. April 13.-Bsvsrian loyal
lists are rapidly reconquerins theif
contry from the communists. &C.
cording to dispatches received here
today.
The snti-Soviet forces have cap
tured Fuerth. Regensburg and sov.
eral cities in the chief msnufsctur.
ing district. The food blockade OF
Munich was reported to be still un.
der way.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-14
Would Avoid Breach.

Flood further points out that in the
next House there will be sixty-six
Democrats who were members when
Clark was minority leader and all but
six are for his reelection. The state
ment concludes as follows:
Every Democrat wishes to avoid
any breach in our ranks-those .sho
are for Clark and those who are op-
posed to him-and trust and believe
that when the caucus meets there will
be nothing done or said to cause the
slightest weakening of our organiza-
tfOn -
The Washington herald., 1919-04-14
The Net Circulation the Washington Herald Sunday nd5

The Washington Herald print. more heal
and home news than any other Newspaper
in the city.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-14

Today-Fair. Tomorrow-Probably rain.
lighest temperature yesterday. o3; lowest,
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
TELEPHONE WORKERS WANT STRIKE FOR
 ENTIRE COUNTRY
Strike Committee Claims They Are Not Against Telephone Con- panies But Against
 Burleson

SAN FRANCISCO, July 16.-A re quest that all telephone operators and electrical workers unions throughout the country go on a strike July 31 in sympathy with the strik. ing Pacific Coast unions, has been dispatched to President Noonan, of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, by the strike committee here The strike com mittee today gave out a statement in which it said the strike is now against Postmaster General BurlesoE for the stand he has taken on labor and not against the telephone com panies
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
Declares He Does Not Ex- cept Pershing or Grant As "PrOfeSsi0nal
 MurdererS'
NO USE FOR MUSIC
Also Declares He Has No Use for Art Under Cross Examination in His
 Libel Suit

MT. CLEMENS Mich, July 1C Henry i'ord in tesofyiIg today in his libel suit at;alnsl the Chicago Tribune admitted his ignorance re garding history.
 f!e said he was convinced it wa mostly bunk growing out of tradi- tio1s, than real facts. In answer to another question, he said he had no usa for music or other forms of art
 MT. Ford re-afflrmed his belief that professional soldiers were murdcrers He declared no he did not exemp. either Gen. fershhg CT Gen. Grant from h.s belief
 Further along ;n his testimony under cross-examination witness said if war ioes not result iron. the League of Nations, he eavors another war soon to clean up the situation in order to bring about universal peace.
 In a moment of petulancc, under the fire of crns3examination, MT Ford admitted that he was an ignor- ant idealist, which was one of the alleged libelous charges made against him in the Chicago Tribune editorial. Later he reversed his statement, and defined an idealist as one who helps others to make a profit He said he made the admission in order to stop the crOss-examinatiOn
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
Word Received that Depu- ty Marshal Johnson Cap tured One at Funter
 Bay Robbing Trap
IS COMING
TeIegraphic Advice to the Effect that the Gunboat Will Leave at Once
 For Juneau

Fish pirates, operating a boat out from Juneau, have been caught brailing trap near Funter Bay be- longing to one of the cannery com panies, according to word received from Deputy United States Marshal George L. Johnson, who has been detailed on this work. Definite in formation regarding the capture of the pirates has not been received.
 That there is much trouble with pirates all over is the word received from those who are acquainted with conditions at the canneres. Two traps were recently lifted at the Aux Bay Salmon Company, and the two boats that had gone for the fish returned empty, necessitating holi. day for the whole crew The pirates had broken the lock and chain on the traps while the watchman was asleep during the day.
 Other cannerymen have suffered similar losses, it is reported
 On several occasions, also, shots are known to have been exchanged
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
MARBlEHEAD TO LEAVE AT
 ONCE

SAN FRANCISCO, July 16.-Are cruiser Marblehead, which recently arrived here from relief work among the influenza native stricken districts in Alaska to the Westward, has been ordered to return at once to Juneau
 At first the news that the gun boat was ordered to Juneau on ac- count of the operations of fish pir- ates, could not be confirmed. Later however, it was officially announced that the Marblehead would be placed at the disposal of the Governor of Alaska to cope with the fish pirates.
 Submarine chaser 294 has left Bremerton for the north to replace one of the three subchasers now in Alaska
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
ARE DRAWING
 LINES CLOSER
 ABOUT KAISER
War Council Discusses His Fate-Former Emperor Has Quit Saving Wood
 For a Time

PARIS, July 16-The War Com mittee appointed to fix the respons- ibility of the origin of the world s war. after meeting today, announced that the fate of the ex-Kaiser was discussed, but that as yet no demand hand been sent to Holland for the surrender of the Kaiser. Berlin papers claim that the Allies will re- quest Germany to demand Holland to surrender the former Emperor to the Allies for trial.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
Postmaster General BurIe- son Announces That He Has Ordered Immediate
 Resumption Mail
CABLE SERVICE ALSO
Western Union, However, Will Only Accept Mes
 sages Written in Eng
 fish or French ~

WASHINGTON, July 10.-Postmas- ter General Burleson has ordered an immediate resumption of mail ser vice between the United States and Germany, which was interrupted with the declaration of war with the Cen tral Empires.
 Indications are patent on all sides that trade relations with Germany are to be resumed at once by the different Allied countries. American business men are completing arrange ments for sending American goods to Germany, and to buy raw products in return.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
DISCUSS RUSSIAN BLOCKADE

PARIS. July 16.-(Associated Press) The Council of Five today considered the Allied blockade against Russia, maintained as a war measure. It was purposed to allow ships to enter Russian ports under special permits. The American mem bers of the Council here declare that there is no blockade against Russia. except incidental to an embargo un imports to Germany.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
WILL TAX INCOMES

WEIMAR, July 16- Associated Press)-It is reported that tax bills prepared by the government include surplus assessment on capital of 30 per cent also drastic imperial income tax The National Assembly rejected the Socialists motion to abolish the ranks of nobility, but, however, adopted the plan to refuse to recognize imperial rights and priv ileges based on birth or social sta tion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
SAYS CONGRESSMAN
 HAVE STOCKED UP
 ON LIQUOR SUPPLY

WASHINGTON, July 16.-Speaker Gillett yesterday ruled that the ad- dress of Gailivan in which he said the members of Congress had stored enoungh whiskey to last them the next 20 years. should be printed in the Congressional Record Represen- tative Blanton of Texas, tried to get the speech striken from the records.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
AUSTRIA AGREEABLE TO COUNT
 RANTZAU.

VIENNA, July 16. - Associated Press) Austria has accepted Count yon Brockdorff Rantzau as the Ger man Republic. He was formerly the Foreign Minister and the head of the German peace delegation, but who resigned before the treaty was signed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
MUCH FREIGHT ON NEW YORK DOCKS
 REASON OF STRIKE

NEW YORK. July 16.-Three hun dred vessels are tied up as the re- suit of the strike of the firemen and oilers and water tenders. There is great accumulation of freight on all the piers. No confirmation has been received of the report that the government would man merchant strike was not called off
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
IDAHO TELEGRAPHS
 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT
 FOR HELP FOR FIRES

WASHINGTON. July Is. - Gov Davis of Idaho has telegraphed the Department of the Interior asking for aid to help check the forest fires in the Thunder Mountain District La-c has sent his assurance of the fullest cooperation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
WANTS TO GET HOLD TURKISH
 LEADERS

PARIS, July 16. 6.-Copenhagen pa pcrs say that Turkey has decided tc ask the Entente Nations to permit the extradiion from Germany of Tal aat Bey. Enyer Pasha and Diemel Bey. leader of Turkey during the war. who were recently condemned to death by court martial.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
GEN, PERSH|NC GIVES HONORS
 TO BR!TISHERS
Presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Sever- aI-WiI| Address Par
 lament

LONDON, July 16.-Gen Pershing will speak Thursday before both houses of the British Parliament.
 Today Pershing conferred disting- uished service medals on Viscount Minor, secretary of the British Col onies; Winston Churchill, Secretary of War; Viscount Peel and Baron Weir, directors of aircraft proGuc- ister of Munitions, and Casel Felix, Judge Advocate General as an Am erican appreciation for services ren- dered during the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
WARM IN TACOMA

TACOMA. July 16.-Yesterday here was the hottest day of the year. The thermometer registered S5 degrees in the shade. On account of the dry weather, the Chief Grain Inspector of the State estimates that the grain crop will fall off at least 15000, ,O00 bushels, which is under the estimate made by the government
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
EDUCATOR QUITS '
 A LIFE POSITION

BERKELEY, July 16.-Benjamine of the University of California. This is a position he has held for the last 20 years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
Foop BROTHERS BLOCKED

BERLIN, July 16.-(Associated Press)-The lifting of the Allied food blockade has resulted in falling prices on food in Berlin. Illicit dealers with huge concealed stocks produced them, in a veritable panic. trying to unload them before outside supplies could enter Germany Restaurants are trying to maintain their high prices.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
PAWNSHOPS ASSERT AMERICAN VETERANS
 TO PROUD TO BEG

NEW YORK, July 16-Pawnshop5 are selling American distinguished service crosses and French crosses for $5 each. The proprietors said the medals were sold by soldiers who were hungry and were too proud to beg.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
ARMED INTERVENTION IN MEXICO REPORT IS
 DENIED BY AMERICA

WASHINGTON, July 16. The Sta.e Department today denied the reports from South American news papers that the United States had planned policy of armed interven- tion for Mexico.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
KAISER LAYS OFF ON WOOD
 SAVING

AMERONGEN CASTLE. July 16-- Associated Press)-The ex-Kaiser is suffering from a cold and refraiDed from saving wood yesterday for the first time in several months The former Empress has experienced a recurrence of heart affection.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
PRINCE OF WALES WILL ARRIVE IN
 BRITISH WARSHIP

ST. JOHNS. July 16-The Prince of Wales will arrive here on a Brit ish battleship August 15. The Gov ernor General of Canada, the Duke of Devonshire and Premier Borden will receive him. After touring Can ada. the Prince and party will go to the United States. and will be the guest of the American government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
AN AMERICAN STEAMER , REACHES PORT IN A
 LEAKING CONDITION

WASHINGTON. July 16. - The American steamer Allison. bound from Portland. Me. to Norfolk, Va. was lowed through the Delaware breakwater fin a badly leaking con- dition. l
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
LIQUOR DEMURRER
 IS OVERRULED

PITTSBURGH. July 16.-The Dis trict Court has overruled the demur- CT to indictments charging violations of wartime prohibition for the sale of 2 3-4 alcohol in beer
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
TWENTY PERSONS
 KILLED ON TANKER

CARDIFF, Wales, July '6.-Twenty persons are reported to have been killed in an explosion on board the British tanker Rosealee. The acci- dent took place at sea
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
HARVESTER EMPLOYEES ARE STRIKING FOR
 A CLOSED SHOP PLAN

CHICAGO. July 16. - Between eight and 10000 employees of the international Harvester Company are striking for the principle of a closed shop.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
McADOO RETAINED
 BY CHILE TO GET t
 RAILROAD LOAN
Chile Mission Has Been in the United States For Some Time Endeavoring to Raise
 Money

NEW YORK, July 16.-Chile has retained William G. McAdoo as fin. ancial adviser in charge of it's efforts to negotiate loans in the United States. A Chilean mission has been here since April trying to raise $90,- ment railroads.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-16
REVIEWS CABLE SERVICE

NEW YORK, July 16.-The West ern Union Telegraph Company an nounces that 1t will accept cable messages for Germany. but that they much be written in French or Eng fish