25 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1918
Page
1
A formal dinner will be held at headquarters with General Pershing and his officers. The event follows military regulation and is scheduled for some time after Christmas.
President Wilson plans to visit Chaumont and England, dine with Pershing troops, and review 10 000 soldiers on the way to Paris. Hoover meets Wilson to discuss provisioning Europe and use of American shipyards for merchant fleet revival.
El Paso December 23 George Johnston former surveyor general of Louisiana was brought here from Van Horn Texas and jailed without bond charged with murder in the shooting of Arthur Wilson Friday afternoon on a ranch twenty five miles east of Van Horn Johnston has thirty years in the cattle business in West Texas and is held without bond in the case
The forecast calls for fair skies in New Mexico on Wednesday and Thursday with slowly rising temperatures. In Arizona, Wednesday and Thursday expect fair conditions with a slight warmup and higher daytime temperatures.
Local conditions report a 24 hour period ending at 6 pm with a maximum of 37 and a minimum of 15, a range of 22, and calm winds from the northwest. Clear skies observed at 6 pm.
In Cincinnati on December 24 Judge Howard Hollister heard Alfred G. Erkenbreker's suit seeking to enjoin Governor Cox from presenting the federal prohibition amendment to Ohio for ratification arguing the measure passed by a simple majority of those voting rather than a two thirds vote of both houses of Congress.
Chicago report details Victor L. Berger and four socialist leaders defending against conspiracy charges under the Espionage Act. Witness Manny Deutsch testified that government counsel tried to coerce him, citing letters between Deutsch and William Kruse. The session included examination of a 1917 Berger letter regarding an I W W meeting and views on labor groups.
In a December New York hearing on milk shortages before Christians Eve witnesses describe hungry babies lacking milk as welfare worker Mary Sullivan shows photographs of the ill nourished infants. John D. Miller questions the dairy firms as Judge Dooling notes the crisis and Sullivan plans a Christmas appeal to raise funds for milk.
Paris December 24. Delegations of American Jews led by Krabm Wiese will reach Paris in a few days to meet with Col BE M House on the Zionist movement. Appointment set by telegraph.
Across the country celebrations fill towns and cities as veterans return home after years of carnage. Families gather for reunions and public gatherings honor the men and women who served in uniform, marking a nationwide moment of relief and gratitude.
Christmas Eve finds Americans marking a peaceful holiday amid war. Messages from President Wilson General Pershing and Secretary Daniels praise the troops in France and home front efforts. Navy and Marine leaders extend Christmas wishes as Hoover coordinates relief and famine recovery.
An unnamed man on Southern Pacific No. 10 was shot and killed after wounding Conductor John Seamonds in Tucson area. Postmaster Hastings of Red Rock fired multiple times, killing the assailant. Seamonds was hospitalized in serious condition after the attack in a crowded coach.
Western rail service is crippled by a heavy snow blizzard. Santa Fe and Union Pacific lines report no eastward trains for over a day, with multiple routes from Denver blocked to Texas and New Mexico.
President Wilson sent a Christmas greeting to the American people from Paris. He said the home front is in fine form and spirits, trusted by all wartime associates, and that public opinion supports fast and lasting peace and close cooperation of self governing peoples to secure a settlement.
Washington December 34 Secretary Baker refused amnesty for over 300 conscientious objectors held in military custody for refusing to work in support of the war effort. A friends group presented a petition with 15000 signatures but Baker said cases differ greatly and will be considered on their merits.
Reports from Islay recount 244 bodies recovered from the sinking of the transport and 149 found in total. Fifteen bodies arrived recently. twenty unclaimed remain unidentified. An army labor battalion aids in wreckage search while some victims moved to Jura for burial.
Widespread complaints from homecoming soldiers about high charges at overseas Y M C A canteens will be sent to the War Department for investigation. John R. Mott announced the review will be referred to Third Assistant Secretary Kephel to prompt an inquiry by the Inspection General’s office of the American Expeditionary Forces.
Sir Thoras Lipton through the Royal Ulster Yacht Club eyes another challenge for the America's Cup. Bramrock IV sailed to Bermuda, then New York, and to a South Brooklyn shipyard after 1914 war disruptions. It is uncertain if Shamrock IV will be named next year's challenger.
Fourteen carloads of Christmas packages from the United States arrive for American divisions along the line. Distribution will start immediately by motor trucks and railroads. Hundreds of soldiers assist civilian mail workers during the holiday rush. More than 200 YMCA entertainers head to occupied territory for Christmas shows. Christmas orders suspend drills and permit sightseeing on free afternoons.
In a statement to morning papers Kokoyseff former Kumsiwa premier warns a military dictatorship must not arise. He says Allied intervention would bind Kuma and Germany and strain ties with allies and jeopardize world peace. London reports show pessimism about a rapid settlement.
An article reports on discussions among Entente governments and patriotic elements in Russia about co operation with the United States. It notes a vast military expedition into Russia is not favored and efforts focus on aligning orderly Russian elements.
Secretary Baker rules that National Guard members will be discharged from Laiotenge and return to civilian life with no military obligation once men are discharged.
Secretary Baker said congress will keep the national guard as the army reserve but federalized regiments may be dissolved. New units may be formed from veterans while historic guard formations dating to the Revolution and Civil War risk losing identity unless reestablished.
Berlin dispatch reports German complaints over French occupation actions in Nied suburb of Frankfort. French commandant orders internment of all males without prewar residence, affecting railway officials and hundreds of workers at a factory aiding the Entente. German armistice commission submits a formal protest.
The article notes Washington state must revamp fish laws to rebuild the salmon industry after war demands strained supplies. State Fish Commissioner Lewin warns that new regulations are needed to prevent overfishing and ensure sustainable yields.
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