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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
1
Secretary Houston warns against placing returning soldiers with no agricultural experience on farms. The note emphasizes the need for suitable assignments and proper management as postwar programs are considered.
War Secretary Baker urged state governments to stay as key mobilizing bodies while planning early disbanding of draft boards and state defense councils. He pressed for physical education of youth and warned against indiscriminate farming shifts for returning soldiers.
Record shows mixed conditions with rain in New Mexico and colder air moving in. Tuesday brings partly cloudy skies southeast portion to feel chillier with possible showers. Wednesday turns fair in eastern districts and remains cool across the region.
Daily weather report lists maximum 41, minimum 29, range 12. West wind, cloudy conditions observed through the 24 hour window ending at 4 am yesterday.
Former Leader editor testifies he resigned due to employers pro German stance. The piece notes Berger voiced opposition to war and reflects on editorial battles and political pressures within the newspaper.
Chicago December 16 jurors hear evidence that Victor L Perger Milwaukee editor of the Socialist Milwaukee Leader defied orders to avoid printing anti war material The district attorney read extracts from antiwar editorials and testified that Berger ordered printing twice of the platforms and that a signed protest was prepared to warn of possible prosecutions The witness said instructions from Berger directed use of Berlin dispatches in war news and that Berlin stories were deemed more reliable by Berger
The new Colorado prohibition law, approved by voters, took effect at midnight amid chaotic scenes in Denver as the Denver Express Office opened to a flood of alcohol packages. Officials reported thousands more expected and crowd pressure blocked entrances while patrons fought for limited consignments. Public outcry and anti liquor demonstrators added to the tense atmosphere as workers struggled to process the oncoming avalanche of shipments.
The Senate debated the war revenue bill and voted 36 to 18 to keep the finance committee amendment offering a tax refund for those who show losses to the treasury in prior years. Debate centered on net laws and a proposed adjustment likened to an English income tax plan.
Washington reports a government forecast of a winter wheat harvest exceeding 1.0 billion bushels. Planted on about 44 million acres, the crop could set a new record with a guaranteed price of 2.20 a bushel, amid debate on postwar market support.
A sanitary train carries clothing, medical supplies, fourteen women nurses mainly Americans from Manila and Helsinki, and three doctors. It departs Portank Ht as the fourth train westward. the Fifth sanitary train has begun.
President and Mrs Wilson travel by automobile to Versailles for the final peace conference meeting. The president's party, including Mrs Wilson, proceeds along the road toward the Luxembourg area as officials anticipate the session.
Washington dispatch reports the Chinese foreign minister and party will arrive in San Francisco for the peace conference. Other delegation members are due to reach there by January 2.
Report from Stockholm describes a covert movement amid rumors of a pro German cabinet and counterrevolutionary circles. Notables including ex officials and generals connected to Russia’s postwar upheaval are cited as attendees in secret conferences observed by press dispatches.
Reported plans by Pancho Villa to hold a demonstration near the U S Mexico border have U S authorities bracing for possible renewed operations. Officials say Villa’s gathering forces threaten towns near the border and prompt heightened surveillance after past incursions.
A mid day raid in Bertin Bertin apartments and fiats targeted by army deserters under a red flag rule. Deserters reportedly hold the city under fear with robberies of apartments shops and theatres continuing as residents seek safety. The correspondent notes widespread disruption yet daily life persists with crowds at restaurants and theaters.
President Wilson spoke at Ely Hall praising French courage and allied aims. He described American sympathy for France as rooted in shared liberty and the fight against central powers, noting wartime empathy and resolve to support justice and freedom.
British and Allied forces including Scottish, Canadian, and infantry units marched through Cologne in heavy rain. Army officers reviewed the troops at the bridgehead while civilians crowded the routes with umbrellas to watch the display.
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