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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1918
Page
1
Eighty ninth Division containing men from New Mexico has been assigned to the army of occupation in Germany. The unit joins the Allied occupation forces after World War II.
General March stated that five divisions are assigned to occupation duties in Luxemburg and Rhine areas and will help with demobilization. He reported 206000 men released at home last week and 854 officers 17263 men already embarked for return.
From Bisbee Arizona secretary Joseph B E Curry of the Arizona chapter of the American Mining Congress reports 1918 copper output may reach 119,090,000 pounds, with a practical total around 119.6 million including ore shipped out of state. Despite labor and material shortages, the figure surpasses last year's record.
Denver area expects Sunday rain in New Mexico and southern regions, with rain or snow in the north and a colder west. Monday should bring clearing skies and colder conditions. Arizona: Sunday rain or snow in the east, clearing and colder in the west, Monday turning fair with rising temperatures.
A fragmented text notes ships taken from southern and eastern seas isolating colonies from the mother country. The passage references hunger and a jok about reliance on aid. It reflects colonial maritime disruption and the strain on imperial networks.
London reports shipping controller says from March onward British bottoms aided American troop movements. Between April and September 60 percent of troops landed in France were ferried by British ships, with 175 vessels of 1.56 million tons used to transport American troops.
In a Friday election to fill two vacancies on Berlin’s soldier and workers executive council the independents spectrum party gained both seats. The council now tilts toward a working majority with the soldiers and workers factions split, while Richard Mueller pushes Jubalism and challenges Herr Meikenbuhr. The outcome risks reshaping Berlin’s revolutionary leadership and cabinet alignment.
In New York Welker Cook defeats Ora Morningstar by 3600 to 858 in a 15.2 billiards line. The match concluded tonight with Cochran leading the score and securing the win.
The American actress famed as Lady of Smiles to soldiers in hospitals overseas travels from France to England to brighten convalescing servicemen. In a photo she cheers a doughboy at a base hospital while Dr. Herbert Johnson praises her tireless, uplifting visits.
The Journal teams with the New York World and The New York Herald to provide extensive reports from the Paris peace conference and European capitals during reconstruction. World correspondents such as Tuohy Eyre and Brown lead the coverage with seven staffers including Swope and Seibold. Berlin and Munich dispatches, Budapest notes, and Austrian conditions promised. The Journal pledges to publish these reports to the limit of its typesetting capacity, aiming to outsell other cities in real news from the conference.
Three billion dollars per hour in the nation’s livestock market during November, based on 900,000 hogs at Chicago yards and a government price of 17.50 per hundred pounds. Experts say farmers earn more than three times prewar levels as cattle and sheep prices soar, with a seven hour daily buying schedule at Union Stockyards.
A December resolution from the United Council of Reemployment proposes sending drafted men back to local boards to address the countrys reemployment problem. The measure urges government action and local coordination to utilize returning draftees effectively.
Director General McAdoo authorized reduced joint rail and river rates between the northern Mississippi valley and New Orleans to stimulate freight movement on the river system.
The report suggests Kaidea could be jailed in a Dutch colony for life if Holland interned German royalty. It notes possible international court action over neutrality and compensation demands tied to German troop movements through Limburg and ships from Antwerp.
A grand Mural Mansion in Paris is being readied for Frances guest Blanche de Matson. The residence, noted as one of the most beautiful in France, will serve as President Wilsons living site during his stay in Paris.
The Murat mansion in the Rue de Monesau is being renovated to host President Wilson and wife during their Paris stay. A ten foot stone wall and large gates shield a private courtyard and expansive gardens while conservatories and servant quarters frame the rear.
A labor conference warns unemployment could worsen in four months as thousands of discharged soldiers flood cities. Nathan A. Smyth cites scarce outdoor work, shifted contracts, high costs, and credit caution as causes. He urges rapid public works and prompt action to avert unrest and economic distress.
Documents before the Senate committee reveal Hitchcock of Nebraska and Works of California favored an arms embargo to aid Germany. The reports discuss plans to buy the Wright airplane factory and to seize control of the American Press Association to spread pro German news and halt arms shipments to the allies.
Brussels mayor welcomed Hoover to the city praising his aid program and the American relief effort. The speech cited 8.6 million Belgians saved from famine and lauded US intervention as crucial to stopping widespread starvation and destruction during the occupation.
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