11 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
1
The Senate opened its proceedings on a major revenue bill, with Republicans pressing to place the measure ahead of other business. Party leaders warned of significant fiscal implications and urged swift action amid partisan disagreement.
Senator Simmons led a contentious session on the 1920 tax plan with Republican opposition pressing postponement and partisan motives. Sen Penrose and La Follette prepared to state views while discussions on excess profits inheritance tax and child labor provisions continued amid debate over the zone system repeal and postal rate changes.
Lieut A Hogland army aviator left Eugene today planning to proceed to Sacramento after a trial flight to the south. He stated he would continue his journey weather conditions permitting.
The Washington House of Representatives re enacted prohibitory legislation barring the teaching of the German language in schools as part of the District of Columbia 1920 appropriation bill.
The report notes Gomez was found guilty of manslaughter in a high profile trial. Prosecutors argued the defendant caused a fatal incident, while defense cited lack of evidence and procedural issues. The outcome shapes ongoing concerns about public safety and legal accountability.
Col James Rhea heads the American commission in Coblenz amid cooperative reception by local authorities. A temporary bridge network and 500 plus trucks are readied for a Rhine crossing planned for December 12 within a 30 mile arc. Germans show restraint as supplies and stores are prepared for handover, with millions in property expected to transfer.
Washington reports 151 American merchant ships lost from Aug 1911 to Nov 11, 1918 with 1,121 naval casualties from Apr 6, 1917 to Nov 15. Submarines caused 129 deaths, mines 7, and 8 prisoners are listed among the 893 dead, with 351 command personnel casualties and 86 officers killed in combat or accidents.
Lieutenant Edward N. Sullivan of Lone Rock Wisconsin was killed at Carruths Landing Field when a stalled airplane propeller struck him as he repaired engine trouble after a forced landing. The fatal accident occurred instantly and authorities filed a brief report.
Washington December 10 legislation to carry out the federal trade commission recommendations proposes government control of meat packing including stockyards cold storage and refrigerator cars. The bill allows the president to acquire and operate facilities or license their use to place meat packing under federal supervision to destroy monopolies held by Swift Armour Morel Wilson and Cudahy companies.
Washington dispatch reports that copies of Willan Te Hearst instructions to editors and telegrams related to anti Allied embargo, German propaganda and the Zimmerman note were read into the Senate committee record on brewers and German influence. Documents show messages sent from Palm Beach and New York editors, discussing referendum votes, cartoons, and forging concerns to frighten Congress into powers for the president. The material mentions Alfred Zimmerman, Von Bernstorff, and a March date with reference to the note’s authenticity and congressional reaction.
Washington December 10 The industrial members of President Wilsons war cabinet will sail to Paris to advise at the peace conference on economic industrial and reconstruction problems in Europe. Baruch Garfield McCormick Hurley Hoover already are in Europe and Bauch plans to invite Replogle to join for steel and iron ore reconstruction work.
New York Dec 10 with navy department consent Vice Admiral Gleaves published exact figures on the Allied troop transports by American ships. Of 2 079 880 army troops taken over 48? per cent were carried in American vessels while 48 per cent in British and the rest in French Italian ships. American escorted convoys carried 82 per cent of naval escorts with 14 per cent Britain. From May 1917 to Nov 11 last there were 831 sailings of American naval transports and no soldiers lost aboard United States ships tonight.
Norfolk Va December 10. Fire at the naval operating base on Hampton Roads destroyed the power plant after a night blaze. Strong northeast winds feasted the flames and threatened the entire base with a $500,000 loss. Camp Lewis Washington December 9. Five hundred discharged soldiers whose bones were in California left for San Francisco.
A Mitchell Palmer urged continued Americanization of enemy-owned property beyond hostilities. He argued liquidation would curb German control of American industry and keep U.S. manufacturers competitive abroad. He opposed punitive postwar measures but favored preventing Germany from waging a war after the war to protect peace.
A chaotic report notes an Austrian count attempting to end his life amid a collapsing imperial scheme. The piece hints at a doomed effort by a faction once aiming to dominate the world, now suffering setbacks and faltering forts.
Budapest telegram reports Count Michael Karolyi, active in Hungary’s republic movement, attempted suicide in despair over his failure to reconstruct Hungary. Central News dispatch notes the attempt failed to reverse the country’s partition into several states.
Fragmented OCR summary reports Prince 'ussia brother of the operor holds property in Germany per Holland sources. Frederick Hohenzollern interview gains wide press pickup. German crown prince remarks Germany’s position hopeless after the Marne and loss of nerve by the staff. Regional papers question truth of these claims and cite unclear origins.
Brest reports a brief stop for the peace mission with the George Washington due noon Friday and President Wilson arriving at 3 PM to greet Breton crowds. He will tour along the quay to the depot, with a planned address if permitted, then depart by presidential train for Paris arriving Saturday morning.
San Francisco reports a state brewing association official predicting a mass move of United States brewing to the Orient. Trudolph Samet said China is the best place to locate and he will depart soon to arrange a $2,000,000 Rainier Brewing Co plant. Other breweries are said to be making similar plans.
New York reports arrival of Sean soldiers on the steamer with 53 officers, 1,480 enlisted men and 106 civilians amid the Fes accord. The Empress of Britain brings 3,430 soldiers. Nobel committee decides not to award the Nobel Peace Prize in 1918.
Sir Frederick E. Smith urges a wartime definition of freedom of the seas in a Liverpool speech. He says Britain will seek a practical definition at the peace conference to allow naval actions similar to what Britain and the United States have carried out during the war. He notes America’s aid and emphasizes national security and allied cooperation.
London telegraph states former German emperor William Hohenzollern met with two German international law experts at Amerongen. The discussions cover his personal stance in and out of the war as he writes an autobiography and a history of his reign. The long work may be used in his defense if he faces an international tribunal.
Washington reports from the Ordnance Department note wartime development makes 24 inch rifles practical with a nominal range of forty miles and potential longer ranges for special types. General Coe warns that harbor defenses lag by modern standards and new high power, large caliber guns may be needed forward to boost unhampered defense against enemy forces.
In New York on December 10 capital and labor reached common ground at a conference of the Council of Foreign Relations. Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, told capitalists, educators and employers that they are in hearty accord about the future. The gathering aimed to discuss radical experiments in foreign lands and their influence on American investment.
Washington December 10 Senate debate defended construction of wooden ships. Chairman Fletcher of the senate committee said the effort has not failed and that cancellation of contracts for wood ships was a grave mistake. He urged continued support for timber vessel programs despite criticisms.
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