28 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1918
Page
1
A fragment notes MBO TEN PU and Manago Prince Albert working toward enlightenment of Emperor William over a 17 year period. The text appears as a written inscription or message mentioning efforts spanning years and involving royal figures.
In a letter to former Emperor William II Prince Albert of Monaco recounts conversations from Berlin Kiel and Corfu where the German leader outlined ideas for Germanys future and the military role. The prince condemns barbaric war methods and urges justice and peace while recalling observatory talks and national education as discussed with the emperor.
The first day in England featured a grand state banquet at Buckingham Palace with royal, diplomatic, and academic attendees. President Wilson held two talks with David Lloyd George and Arthur Balfour on peace, then met reporters and crowds while awaiting further events in London.
Washington officials said Stephen Vichon spoke for himself not the French government when he said no immediate intervention in Russia by Allied powers. Reports from Paris noted Bolshevik chaos in European Russia, with Estonia Livonia royal militia ill equipped to resist Bolshevik advances. Continued details expected on Page Six.
Major General Charles T. Menoher lauds Brigadier General Douglas MacArthur commander of the 42nd Rainbow Division S4th Brigade. He cites repeated wounds awards and strong commands urging Pershing to promote MacArthur to major general. Continued on Page Six.
Paris dispatch notes circulating rumors that the former German emperor has been assassinated but cites no confirmation by press time. No verifiable evidence or official statement supports the claim, leaving the report unconfirmed as the day ends.
Reports from Germany indicate the government plans a two chamber system with a popular congress and a senate like body. The president would be elected by the people, nobility privileges abolished, border states revised, and Germany would annex German Austria. Landsberg says majority Socialists seek order, not revenge, and Alsace Lorraine will remain lost to Germany. Bolshevism to be kept from taking root. military reaction unlikely to spread.
The Workmen's and Soldiers' central council in Copenhagen is summoned to discuss the constitution amid December political tensions. Delegates are expected to gather in the Danish capital to address ongoing labor and reform issues impacting the government structure.
In New York court Charles Hughes argues that Congress meant to authorize seizure of cable lines only in real danger to national security not during mere wartime. He contends the government seeks to merge lines under federal control with Westinghouse Cable, while lawmakers faced implied deception claims about the president.
London reports a landmark state dinner as President Wilson and Mrs Wikken entered the banquet hall. Royal ceremonial splendor featured for two to three centuries of palace tradition with Wilson and Queen Mary leading a procession.
The Polish government issues an ultimatum to Germany demanding passage for Polish troops over German held railways to Vilna. They seek linking Polish and Lithuanian lines near NaIystok for 12 kilometers and vow to act to prevent Vilna’s fall if Berlin refuses. They also request aid from the French commander at Budapest for a joint expedition.
King George at Buckingham Palace salutes President Wilson as an historic milestone. He praises Liberty and law, the shared Anglo American bond, and the effort to apply self government principles beyond borders for world peace. The speech links Shakespearean heritage with wartime unity and democratic ideals.
London dec 27 President Wilson replies to the king praising the gracious welcome. He says the reception reflects the generous spirit of the British people and the united aim of free men worldwide. He expresses resolve to apply moral judgment to postwar settlements and to unify nations in the cause of justice and freedom.
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