29 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1918
Page
1
Lloyd George and Wilson urge joint effort to end the old balance of power. McNulty or McKenney calls for a league of nations to secure peace. leaders stress cooperation between the United States and Great Britain and the need for an international organization.
Former Premier Asquith loses his seat in Fife Scotland as Liberal Party suffers overwhelming defeat in national election. The sweeping victory for the opposition reshapes the political landscape across Britain.
President Wilson's London visit drew massive crowds with welcomes at Guild Hall and Downing Street. He spoke on a concert of power for peace and emphasized a shift away from balance of power, while Lloyd George and Acquith figures were noted in politics.
Denver area reports a storm system bringing snow but warmer conditions on Sunday with a likely rise in temperatures Monday. New Mexico and Arizona forecast unsettled through Sunday with partial cloudiness and warmer conditions on Monday.
Local conditions through 6 p m yesterday show a high of 47 and a low of 10 with a 37 degree range. A northwest wind and clear skies dominated the period with the afternoon reading at 27.
London reports the Lloyd George coalition achieves a landslide with 519 seats of 707, sweeping aside Asquithians and pacifists. Sinn Fein gains across Ireland, with Countess Markievicz elected. only one woman, Sinn Fein’s, will sit in Westminster. Christabel Pankhurst defeated by a Labor candidate.
Daylight reveals continued combat between opposing factions in Odessa with French troops and volunteer Russian forces pushing to extend the water front. Civil administration passes to General Bordus with Almazeff commanding the Prussian volunteers as house-to-house clashes persist and casualties mount.
Major General George Barnett and Mrs Barnett return after three months in France amid praise for the United States Marines. Barnett vows to honor and care for wounded and disabled Marines as he marks thirty years in service.
In London on December 23 President Wilson received a League of Nations delegation including Viscount Grey and the Archbishop of Canterbury. He praised the growing interest in the League and reaffirmed moral obligations of treaty partners while stressing unity and collaboration among nations to ensure lasting peace.
Washington December 4 The swine government has begun delivering more than 1000 tons of cod and other foods to Vienna for civil relief with cooperation from representatives in southern Europe. Dr Hans Bulger accepts the aid as winter shortages strain the Schew population and local officials pledge parts of their reserved food supplies.
Paris minister M. Claveille announced in the chamber of deputies that France will receive 70 660 cars and 2 606 locomotives from Germany as war reparations to the allies. Germany has already delivered 3 500 cars and 240 locomotives.
Testimony in a case against five socialist leaders charged with violating the draft shows Karl Hacas ler a former instructor and writer from Milwaukee refusing to wear a soldier's uniform and explaining his stance. His wife Haensler described his radical writings and red flag symbols at home while he praised the Soviet regime when queried. Irwin St. John Tucker then began his testimony as the session neared adjournment.
Report states the Japanese war department announced plans to withdraw half of its troops from Siberia. The move follows military positions in the region and affects forces stationed near key hubs. No further details on timing or destinations were provided.
Paris’s famed siege gun Big Bertha, which fired long range upon the city, lies neglected in a German artillery yard in west Prussia. The weapon and about 100 other guns are unguarded, with a few German soldiers guarding the site.
The report states no Belgian died of starvation by 10 AM while a steady stream of food reached the country. It notes that though many suffered effects, the hardship can be eradicated with continued relief efforts.
Herbert Hoover reports four years of relief in German occupied Belgium preserved health with food aid though textiles remain scarce. He notes food shipments kept most people above starvation, while prices and limited clothing persist.
Premier Lloyd George announced to American correspondents that an agreement on general peace principles had been reached with the United States and Britain working in harmony for the peace congress. He said the entente powers share basic principles and American delegates would join in Paris soon, with a January 9 to 14 congress start eyed.
Lieutenant Hempel, aide to Poland's military head, warns Paris that Poland faces famine and Bolshevism unless the United States sends immediate food and clothing. He cites German and Bolshevik pressures, loss of horses and cattle, and widespread destitution driving unrest as Polish civilians struggle to survive.
Washington dispatch reports 5660 troops depart France including wounded and casuals. The Matsonia carrying 144th Field Artillery and four batteries of 143rd, Fortieth Division, sails December 25 and arrives New York January 3. Other ships Ghent and Pocahontas carry additional wounded and artillery units with expected New York and Newport News arrivals in early January.
A national organization of normal schools for physical training was formed by officials from nine states. The group aims to standardize training methods and advocate government backing for a training school for naval and civilian physical directors. Ivy Ward Crampton of Batllecreek Normal School was elected president.
A fire at the Palms Grounds race track in New Orleans owned by the Business Men's Racing Association destroyed the grandstand stables and training quarters. The loss was estimated at more than 200000, with several hundred horses displaced.
Secretary urged in a letter to Chess lent of the house military in Washington to award medals for Pratt Boards and for members of a tiny craft boards. The note mentions who helped administer the ee sice law and calls for action today.
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