24 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1918
Page
1
General Marshall said American forces in France suffered total casualties including deaths from disease and wounds. About 44,000 German prisoners were captured and roughly 1,400 guns taken. Demobilization at home continues with several camps to be abandoned as occupants relocate.
Washington Nov 23 Demobilization of American forces abroad moves forward as sick and wounded begin return to the United States General March chief of staff announced divisions of national army troops coast artillery and two field artillery brigades to be sent home These include several numbered National Guard and National Army divisions plus coast artillery regiments and two field artillery brigades Also listed are aero squadrons construction companies and several special units as transportation allows General Pershing will reduce forces to about 30 divisions and about 1 200 000 in France with army of occupation and reserves organized for emergencies
Page from The Standard Today reports Butte appointing postwomen and notes Kalispell’s growing prosperity. It covers vagrancy charges against two, an employment agency suing a city official, and mentions Russia France Belgium England and railway topics. Also reports on a Baltimore death and a Thanksgiving service.
Several thousand troops or civilians depart Liverpool today aboard liners Laps and Minnehaha amid strong crowds. The march to the railway station and landing stage draws rowing cheers from throngs along the streets.
Frederick W. Henshaw former California supreme court justice denies bribery charges amounting to 410000 in the Fair estate will case and rejects links to a frameup in the Mooney investigation. He says he sought only justice and did not accept any improper payment. Governor Stephens likewise denies signaling any intended action in the Mooney case.
The American commission to represent the United States at the Versailles peace conference is not yet complete at the principal level. Delays in announcing commissioner names follow from this. Attention shifts to secretaries and attaches, plus gathering vast historical and legal data for the mission.
A War Department statement shows Montana’s share of war supply contracts bought by the army’s supplies division totals 9137 dollars. The note emphasizes the amount relates to quartermaster stores rather than Montana’s mineral production, with broader WWI context.
Dispatches from Stockholm relay Helsingfors coverage of Bolshevik brutalities in Petrograd. Five hundred former Russian officers reportedly murdered and foreigners returning from interior Russia said to face grave danger in the turmoil. Aftonbladet despatch from Abo, Finland, confirms terrible excesses.
St Paul Minnesota November 23 Governor Burnquist issues order to mobilize the Minneapolis division and its branches of the motor reserve corps as part of a state emergency response. The action follows tense conditions in the area with officials preparing for potential civil unrest and coordinating with local authorities. Strong entities include Minnesota and St Paul authorities. The move underscores heightened security and mobilization efforts during a period of strain in the region.
London reports at Harwich a German submarine surrendered Friday that had patrolled off the American coast. Sublead in command says U-boat Kank boasted 120,000 tons of American shipping, carrying 42 mines and 22 torpedoes.
Salt Lake City November 23 Heber J Grant was unanimously sustained as president of the Mormon church to succeed the late Joseph F Smith At a council of the Twelve Apostles Grant named Anthony H Lund and Charles W Penrose as first and second counsellors The trio will form the churchs first presidency Weather forecast calls for a fair to warm weekend with Sunday and Monday expected to be mostly pleasant
Washington November 23 The American army of occupation may be the first major force moving toward the Rhine to German soil with Izdort Remich in Luxemburg or just across the Moselle from Hhinish as a possible forward position toward Coblenz the Rhine bridgehead. General March outlined a plan placing Americans at Coblenz Maing and British along the Rhine with French control at Handi to form three main routes to Berlin ready to advance at a moment's notice. Germany would be under occupation by these forces as Paris pursues peace talks.
Yankees marching with Allied troops in Brussels as the Ninety First division lands near the coast. The scene includes a hearty crowd reception while Helgians also draw praise. The involved report notes the war revenue bill being cut to around 6 billion for 1919 and removal of certain taxes such as checks and large mall order sales.
New York reports final figures showing the nation's contribution to the United War Work Campaign for 170,700,000. John R. Mott, director general, said the goal would be reached and would announce Tuesday morning.
United States to pause food supplies to assess Germany’s commitment to a free constitution. Officials hope improved food conditions will ease chaos in the territory under tumult. Russia told to acknowledge the present government in Berlin as Spartacus activity causes unease across the country.
A dispatch reports Admiral Beatty will not meet with delegates of the Workmen's Council. The piece notes political uncertainty around Premier’s government, mixed motives, and calls for a constituent national assembly. Baden mayors favor a quick national assembly as Baden’s population demands broader governance.
Information from the British wire service reports that Admiral Beatty refused to meet delegates from the workmen and soldiers council. The delay concerns provisioning and the aim for free distribution and a fair constitution amid stalled supply lines.
German officials seek a formal explanation from Russia and the Soviet government regarding a wireless message. The note requests that Germany be informed and not provoked by other states, and mentions two German consuls in Teussla.
London reports that the soldiers and workmen's council in the lower Rhenish province including Dusseldorf Solingen and Remscheid have accepted the Spartacus group program by a big majority. The Brunswick council has adopted a resolution.
Berlin reports say Spartacus supporters proclaimed proletarian dictatorship and arrested the burgomaster Karl Liebknecht. In Berlin a Spartacus meeting urged workers to imitate Bolsheviks while moderate speakers were silenced. Amsterdam notes 100,000 German soldiers pass Frankfurt daily and provisions improve. Berlin reports Spartacus activity remains menacing nationwide.
London reports say German negotiators secured mitigations in armistice terms. They claim Alsace Lorraine will not be described as occupied and that machine gun and aircraft handover numbers were reduced. The wireless dispatch notes other valuable concessions gained by the German delegation.
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