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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1918
Page
1
Senator warns that a Wilodwo journey could force a constitutional crisis by leaving the seat of government without a successor ready. He argues the president should remain in office to avoid destabilizing the nation’s capital and governance.
In Washington the Senate debated President Wilson’s European trip with Senator Sherman arguing the trip is dangerous and illegitimate while Senator Williams defends it. House Republicans, led by Representative Mann, urged unity and warned against distractions from the president’s mission. The discussion touched on a possible Senate committee to monitor European peace talks and a postponement of League of Nations decisions.
The weather bulletin notes fair conditions for New Mexico on Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change. Arizona is forecast for Wednesday and Thursday as well. In Denver and nearby regions, Peas and Tec are mentioned with brief notes on conditions.
Weather data shows a maximum of 45 degrees and minimum 11 degrees with a 6 pm reading of 4 to 5? No, wind northwest clear conditions. The range is 87.
The War Ministry cites widespread internal labor troubles and threatens to extend action across the country as soldiers mobilize to restore order and prevent unrest.
The Morning Journal reports Washington and Chilean officials deny any U S pressure on Peru and Bolivia over the Tacna Arica dispute. Chile has begun mobilizing northern provinces while the U S urges peaceful relations and no territorial suggestions. The Chilean drama continues with no government comment on Bolivia’s claims.
Army dispatch reports Germans remain largely unconcerned as American troops advance twelve miles beyond village lines toward the Rhine. Civilians resume work, with rare hostile acts and few incidents. German merchants display interest, prices rise, and authorities prepare to enforce armistice rules under Pershing guidance.
Secretary Baker testifies before the Senate Military Committee on delays in publishing American casualties overseas. He cites 262,693 total deaths and missing names likely of slightly wounded men, with Pershing urged to expedite dead reports first. General March notes demobilization and returns.
Charles Tergler, American delegate of the Czecho-Slovak National Council, is named by Dr. Masaryk to represent Bohemia until a minister is appointed. Masaryk, newly elected president, traveled in America where Tergler acted as secretary. For four years he led work for Czecho-Slovak independence.
Chicago dispatch reports William G. McAdoo secretary of the treasury will address the International Livestock Exposition on Thursday night. He will depart Washington Wednesday night and return to the capital immediately after delivering the address.
From Vienna Dec 8 AP dispatch reports urgent questions for the post Hapsburg republics. Internal disorder and economic strain threaten new governments while citizens fear democracy may equal socialism. Officials discuss autonomy, education, and a Danube Federation linking diverse races and economies.
All American wounded in England except the most serious cases will be brought home to the United States by Christmas, under current plans. The briefing notes indicate rapid repatriation for the hospitalized service members with priority on those severely injured.
President and party depart Washington on a special train bound for New York. He will board a steamer to Europe to attend the Peace Council conference.
President Wilson begins his voyage to Europe to attend the peace conference aboard the George Washington with a naval convoy. He plans meetings with Lloyd George, Clemenceau, Orlando, and possibly King Albert, and will visit France Italy and possibly Belgium. The trip is expected to last about six weeks with preparations under way in London Paris and Rome.
Frederick William Hohenzollern says he has not renounced any claim to the German throne and would return as a citizen if a republic forms. He discusses war turns, Verdun, and his view of military leadership, noting his departure from Germany and admiration for President Wilson.
The armistice ultimatum from Marshal Foch demands Germany hand over all locomotives per terms. German leader Erzberger protests a respite is needed as the deadline passes without clear results. The Berlin dispatch notes no prolongation of the armistice and possible Allied occupation of Germany.
The War Department announced a new American two seater monoplanes record after a Dayton Ohio meet. The aircraft achieved 145 mph with full military load at 25 000 feet with two passengers, surpassing European rivals.
Townley, president of the National Non-partisan League, was re elected at the league's annual convention in Paul Minnesota. The league announced the result to reporters barred from the meetings by Herbert Gaston a member of the league.
A faint comet discovered by Professor Bote of Hamburg Observatory on November 23 was observed November 20 from Washington Naval Observatory and Yerkes Observatory at Lake Geneva Wisconsin, according to telegraph records received by Harvard. It lies in Taurus near Aldebaran and is magnitude fourteen, visible only through telescopes.
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