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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
1
Senator from Pennsylvania calls for delaying action on the League of Nations plan number 19 and on freedom of the seas until peace is formally signed. He argues for waiting on broader international commitments until a settlement is achieved.
Senator Knox argues for postponing entente formation and freedom of the seas until after the peace conference. He proposes a small definite entente and asserts the United States can influence world peace without entanglement. He questions a broad league of nations, warning against imposing excessive reparations and stressing practical guarantees for future security.
Weather outlook for December 18 shows snow in northern New Mexico and rain in the south with warmer conditions in the east. Friday brings cloudy skies and a colder western portion. Arizona predicts fair weather in the west with snow and colder conditions in the east and Friday.
Weather summary for the last 24 hours ending at 6 pm reports a high near 41 and a low around 24 degrees. The day featured a 17 degree temperature range with a 1 pm reading near 42 degrees and southeasterly winds.
Washington December 18 the naval affairs committee heard Captain Laning urge an increase of permanent enlisted strength from 131000 to 217000 with additions for sea men apprentices and training staff to match rival nations. He warned that without more personnel expansion plans cannot be carried out and the navy risked inadequacy as demobilization proceeds. A plan to grant permanent commissions to temporary officers was challenged by Chairman Padgett.
In London a sensational inquest into the death of actress Billie Carleton reveals a drug network. Lo Ping You and his English wife are arrested for opium offenses with testimony about West End doping parties and a Chinatown opium den. Police plan further charges as the couple is remanded for trial.
Premier Lloyd George and Foreign Secretary Walfour altered plans to travel to Paris for a meeting with President Wilson. It is now possible Wilson visits London after Christmas, with talks likely to occur during his stay to precede the inter allied conference in Paris.
Paris reports a papal letter delivered to President Wilson through Monsignor Cerretti urging aid for oppressed nationalities including Armenia and Poland. It pleads for just durable peace and mercy for nations partitioned from the dual monarchy, especially Bohemia.
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson will attend a reception hosted by the institute tomorrow for Marshal Joffre. Wilson discussed arrangements this morning and declined to discuss politics, noting Mano taux as Joffre’s sponsor.
Reports describe daily concerts by an American army band in Coblenz in front of the government building used as Third Army HQ. A hospital near the square serves recovering soldiers of various nationalities who attend, including a French amputee wheeled in a chair by a German veteran aiding him.
Henry Barker president of the Northern California hotel men’s association urged defeating Prohibition by promoting the “crazy cabaret” and the “dippy dance” at the American Motel Association meeting in Madison Square Garden. He said cabarets could sell beer and light wines if the public view were removed, and hotelmen should support reasonable police regulation with license revocation for violations.
Co defendant and socialist congressman elect recount his life from birth in Germany as the defense calls witnesses in the Berger case.
In Chicago on December 18, the government rested its case against Victor J. Berger and four socialist leaders over alleged conspiracy to violate the espionage act. Adolph Germer testified on his background and socialist work while defense sought to exclude certain government evidence.
The National Zeitung of Basle reports Poland proposes a treaty with Bohemia and Hungary to unite them with military railway and commercial agreements within the Entente framework. The plan envisions about 35 million people under a new Polesic alliance spanning Transcarpathian lands and bordering regions.
Alberta J Pani, newly appointed Mexican minister to France, travels with several officials through Texas en route to Washington. Vani Peroute to prance Jaredo Texas and Dee 46 are noted in transit.
War governors toured the new battleship Mississippi in Chesapeake Bay as guests of Secretary Daniels aboard the Mayflower. Daniels warned it would take years to demobilize and called for a strong navy and orderly peace while urging Congress to fund a new three year program.
President Wilson visits the American mission headquarters in Paris, meeting with Delano House, Secretary Lansing, Henry White and others. He tours Place de la Concorde as delegates discuss work plans and divisions of labor, noting progress by American professors in shaping inquiries and the conference delegate balance.
Polish officers arriving near Sevastopol report rumors that Nicholas II, former Russian emperor, may be alive. The Dowager Empress and her circle reportedly believe the ex-tsar is living and hearing from her son.
Readings from the I W W sab cat and wooden whog symbols appear in court as jurors hear pages from the Solidarity publication. Government quotes from the sabotage file and from anti war materials are read as part of the case against forty six defendants.
Madrid reports Spanish premier Count Homan will depart for Paris on Friday to confer with President Wilson and premiers Lloyd George Clemeceau and Orlando. He aims to present a satisfactory report on Spain's diplomatic policy and potential contributions.
Washington April 14 The Ways and Means Committee postponed indefinitely a request by former Secretary McAdoo for authority to issue peace time loans totaling 1 500 600 909 dollars to foreign countries.
President issues a statement reaffirming approval of the League while denying support for a specific peacemaking plan. The remarks emphasize continued commitment to collective security and international cooperation amid debate over proposed terms.
Paris dispatch reports King Victor Emmanuel’s expected arrival in Paris as President Wilson meets Italian envoy Count Di Celere to discuss Italy’s postwar territorial claims and alignment with American positions. Paris celebrates Wilson’s four day visit amid planed receptions, dinners, and military tours with Marshal Foch and Premier Lloyd George on the horizon.
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