05 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
1
Debate shows senators leaning against a world tribunal to arbitrate all disputes while supporting the Nations League with military power. Lawmakers emphasis on national sovereignty and caution about entangling alliances. Senate proceedings reflected divisions on international governance and collective security.
Officials declare readjustment of conditions but do not seek to escape regulation in a morning journal report from New York. Rail executives favor return of railroads to private ownership with plans to return properties to responsible management and set terms for future cooperation.
The Weather Theaver Cole reports fair conditions in New Mexico Thursday and Friday with warmer temperatures in the east portion on Thursday. Arizona also enjoys fair weather Thursday and Friday with a noticeable rise in temperatures.
Yesterday’s conditions show a northwest wind and clear skies with a maximum around 4 percent and a minimum near 26. Reported at 4:26 p.m. with readings at 33 degrees and a northwest breeze.
Government ownership seen as not conducive to peak economic efficiency as ten old railroad executives return to status. The article argues for reforms and private sector management to improve performance.
A tremor struck northern Chile, destroying Vallenar and damaging about ten percent of Copiapo’s buildings. In Ceriave there are several deaths and many homeless, while telegraph lines hinder full details from Vallenar and surrounding districts.
Vopiape serves as capital of Atucaia province and a principal mining city with about 12 600 residents. Cepiape is a mercantile center exporting silver copper and ores. To the east lies Capiape volcano at 16 984 feet. Valienar lies 80 miles southwest of Capiape with over 5 908 inhabitants.
Engine trouble on one of five airplanes delays the San Diego to El Paso flight plan. If it starts today the party will stop first at Calexico to spend the night, before continuing the journey.
Four thousand men from every branch of U S industry gathered for a reconstruction congress in Atlantic City. Speakers urged American business to push for a merchant marine and to participate in peace negotiations, stressing private initiative, moral trade, and fair labor treatment in the postwar economy.
A report from a Rubber of American aviators says Germany averted destruction when an armistice signing on November 4 halted a planned bombing raid on Berlin. About 18 pilots returned to port with the rest remaining in England training for weeks at Ford Junction Sussex for the attack. Each flyer had 760 hours night-fighter experience at Ellington Field Texas.
Washington December 4. Plans by the War Department and the Shipping Board call for 260,406 job offers in shipyards and the merchant marine to be placed before soldiers soon to be mustered out of the service.
President and party depart New York on the George Washington with flags flying and bands playing as they travel to Europe for the peace council.
New York, Dec 4. Woodrow Wilson sailed aboard the transport George Washington with two other U S delegates for a peace conference in France. The voyage departed under broad fanfare as the fleet left New York Harbor with salutes, cheering soldiers, and a formal guard of honor.
President Wilson sails aboard the George Washington toward France to attend a pivotal international peace conference. A large naval escort and diverse diplomatic delegates accompany him, including John W. Davis and Henry White, with officials from the State and War Departments aboard for war-to-peace transition talks.
The Espress refutes Fierlin’s report of a new ultimatum to Germany citing railroad locomotive delivery delays under the armistice. It notes Germany falls behind schedule, Marshal Foch warning of responsibility for further delays but without a fixed deadline for supplying railroad equipment.
Victor Bercers and Victor JL peas were seated in Milwaukees contest today after a protest served by Democrat Joseph P. Carney alleging ineligibility in a three cornered race. Carney placed second in the vote.
The National Non Partisan group at its annual convention endorsed organized labor activities in Chicago and pledged cooperation. The report cites 225,900 Chicago workers voting to enter politics and pursue economic reforms.
Washington announces removal of newsprint paper restrictions by the War Industries Board effective December 1. Chairman Baruch urges publishers to adopt voluntary codes to curb waste and pace reading matter during the transition. Prior limits tied shipments to subscribers and forced papers to stay in publication, with Dec 14 allowing resumed printing under new rules.
The federal reserve bank acted at the request of the stock exchange authorities to lower margins on stock loans from 34 37 percent to 14 percent, to stabilize collateral requirements. The move aims to ensure borrowers can meet loan obligations and maintain liquidity in the market.
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