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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1919
Page
1
President visits station with Royal Family and guards. inspection of the royal guard accompanies departure. Royal Family joins visitors for farewells as tensions and expectations surrounding the trip are noted.
Crowds gather despite rain as President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson travel by steamer Brighton to Calais and train to Paris, with receptions in Dover and London. Guard of honor, naval escorts, and a Star Spangled Banner salute mark the exchanges.
A fragmented weather note reports a warm spell through Thursday with no hard freeze. Expect milder temperatures midweek and unsettled conditions with fairs noted, though the text is garbled and some details are unclear.
President delivers Manchester address read as a direct rebuttal to French Premier Clemenceau. The two leaders diverge on how to handle the balance of power in postwar diplomacy, signaling tensions within allied policy.
Paris dispatch summarizes contrasting positions on balance of power after Wilson speech. Clemenceau urges united front among major powers while Wilson warns against any bloc system. Socialist press notes sharp disagreement and anticipates continued tensions in peace talks.
The Allied Armistice Commission decided that heavy German artillery devices will be declined by the American army. Only items meeting specified prewar or early-war calibers will be accepted, with disallowed weapons to be returned to Germany after January 1.
Italy’s credit with the United States increased by 3.1 billion to a total of 1.316 billion dollars. The overall loan balance rose to 8.555 million during the period noted.
With the coming of the new administration officials of the War Industries Board are out of power as the board dissolves at midnight turning over its work to other departments and agencies across the government.
Washington December 31 1918 as year ends several officials leave office and two war agencies dissolve the War Industries Board and the Treasury Capital Expenditures Committee end while McAdoo remains to file a year’s report. State of transition includes Baruch Love Lovett Gray Halenfine and Garfield linked to postwar duties with uncertain successors at the White House.
Secretary Daniels testifies to the House Naval Committee urging merit based promotions to replace seniority rules and allow officers in each grade to select successors. He calls for pay raises for sailors, permanent wartime increases, and a plan to build up regular and reserve forces to reach 250000 personnel by 1920.
The Mexican government will levy a duty of 1.10 per hundred pounds on floor sod sugar shipped from the United States. Reports say similar duties are set on other foodstuffs, affecting shipments across the line via Naca. Local expectations note Sonora residents facing higher prices.
Prince Carl of Hohenzollern, serving as German military attache in earlier times, expresses disapproval of German strategy. He praises American discipline and officers, cites German miscalculations, and notes high officer losses and the impact of Bolshevik doctrine on troops.
Philadelphia officials attributed a wave of bomb attacks to Bolshevists opposed to wartime policies and the enforcement of sedition laws. Police, court actions, and public figures faced threats as authorities searched for a responsible party amid property damage and fear of noise from alleged conspiracies.
Preliminary and final figures from the United States Geological Survey show mineral production exceeded 470.6 million dollars in 1917 18 with total value near 22 billion across metals including copper ferro alloy lead zinc gold and silver. The report notes output for 1918 was about 5.0 billion dollars, with higher metal prices contributing to the rise.
Carruthers Field in Port Worth Texas is ordered closed and all aircraft and aviators will be transferred to Barron Field which will be made permanent flying base. The decision announced today consolidates air operations under Barron Field authorities.
A former French premier urges proportional aid to Allied nations based on each country’s sacrifices. He asserts payments should reflect wartime burdens and geopolitical needs, arguing for fair distribution amid postwar reconstruction debates.
Alexander Ribot proposes that Germany and its allies pay indemnities based on resources, plus a share of Entente expenditures beyond damages. He argues France, as main battlefield, deserves priority but warns against crippling Germany beyond recovery to avoid triggering further strife.
Washington reports favorable assessments of the Archangel region situation as allied and American forces see heavy fighting by telehevikim and German led fuel from the north. A. Martiuszine cites officials and Secretary Polk says Senate reports of sleeping troops and Arctic cold are unconfirmed.
The American hosts a New Year's celebration at the Hotel Crillon tomorrow afternoon with attendees including members of President Wilsons immediate party and the peace delegation.
United States warships Tacoma Cleveland and Denver arrived in Rio de Janeiro from St Thomas Brazil. They will replace cruisers that have been reassigned while Brazil hosts naval operations amid shifting Atlantic patrols.
Violent fighting occurred in the streets of Posen between German and Polish forces. Many people were killed in the clashes as both sides fought over control and authority in the area.
Warsaw reports high tension and near martial law as Polish forces clash with revolutionists from Bolshevik groups. Fires and casualties mark demonstrations while authorities urge troops amid reports of Paderewski’s potential presidency strengthening central power.
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