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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
5
A sweeping overview of major international and domestic happenings from around the globe. Reports summarize decisive moments shaping politics, conflicts, economies, and culture, offering readers a concise snapshot of the world stage.
An American ship will sail from a French port to Rotterdam to take on board 2000 former prisoners of war. The 42nd Division of the American Expeditionary Forces in France is praised by Maj. Gen. Summerall for bravery. Reports from Stockholm and Munich note war debt, Turkish gendarmerie control, and Bavarian diplomatic tensions as peace talks near.
A European war dispatch outlines heavy German losses and Allied action near Kiel and Skagen. Copenhagen reports general staff movements, with French and Balkan fronts referenced. London cites a large British delegation to Paris for talks and a food ministry briefing on staff arrangements at the Majestic hotel.
The premier states foreign Gerroens must pay indemnity up to capacity in an address at Newcastieen Tyne, insisting the principle has always been that the closer must pay. He urges recording Germany and says she must pen the Post Hp to her onperty. Reports from Fsthonis say Bolshevik troops captured Psttov near Petrograd. The giant Aquitania reaches Halifax with 4 000 Canadian soldiers aboard as British Labour Party manifesto calls for withdrawal of forces from Russia and broad social reforms. The Kaiser faces removal from Beothipad amid an inheritance curee report.
War updates from Washington note reports of casualties being relayed as received amid difficulty in verifying the lists. Government contracts worth hundreds of millions face doubtful status as officials push for signed orders. Presidents Wilson and Baker outline U S delegates for the Paris Peace Conference and troop movements delayed until after Christmas. Navy deaths from war causes total 1233 with no breakdown for influenza. Senate panel revises the war revenue bill removing a federal license tax on autos and motorcycles, lowering rates.
President Wilson will sail for Paris on the George Washington to attend the peace conference after delivering a message to Congress. He names himself chairman of the commission with Edward M. House Henry White Tasker Bliss and more as members amid a historic gathering of world leaders.
News recounts heavy wartime losses by the White Star line. Governor Stephens commutes Mooney’s death sentence to life imprisonment. A Chicago bank robbery nets 2900 dollars as two dozen shots ring out. War work drive totals reach 203 million plus, far above asks. Diplomatic ties with Constantinople cut after gun and scorpion incident. Peru Chile tensions ease after apology. Chile’s consul general Castro Ruis notes.
Reports describe mass desertions in Austria creating fortified camps across Southeastern districts and released prisoners rising as a threat. Russian sources claim Admiral Kolchak killed in Qinsk and mass murders of Jews in Warsaw and Galicia. Polish forces seize Lemberg as Poles and Ukrainians seek Wilson mediation. Crown Prince Alexander named regent of the Yugoslav state.
General Pershing reports total American casualties at 236,117 with 36,154 killed and died of wounds and 179,625 wounded. About 90,000 casualties have been released to the press. Delays in cables delayed lists. 60 days on pace of 8,000 daily. Thirty divisions in Europe for occupation. 1,000,000 to be sent home. Also Gov Stephens commutes Mooney sentence to life imprisonment.
The United War Work campaign reports 203 million 179 thousand 88 dollars raised, 32 million 679 thousand 638 over the asked amount. It is lauded as the largest outright gift in history and credited to high ideals and humanitarian unity across races and creeds in support of Red Cross and relief agencies.
Chicago officials announce a federal grand jury inquiry into food prices with investigations extending to the Food Administration. The move signals broad scrutiny of price controls and related agencies.
The British liner Mauretania reached Gravesend Bay with thousands of American troops aboard. Armor and navy tugs planned to bring ashore Admiral Mayo and a high ranking army officer. Soldiers headed to demobilization camps for exams, avoiding pier crowds to safeguard health. WBarracks at Camp Mills prepared for reception. Mayor Hylan sought a Fifth Avenue parade. Two more ships, Asecanus and Canopic, carry aero units and officers to New York and Boston.
Washington reports the artillery brigade of the 38th National Guard Division, including the 137th and 139th Indiana regiments, will return to the United States soon. Col. Robert L. Moorhead of Indianapolis commands the 139th. the 137th’s current commander is unknown. The infantry and other units may stay in France for a time. the 6th trained at Hattiesburg, went to England, then France but did not reach the front.
Washington reports no public detail about the President's trip to the peace conference. Unofficially he may depart Tuesday night for New York to board the liner George Washington with other American delegates, sailing Wednesday morning.
General Omar Bundy hailed as Hero of Belleau Wood as thousands of former chums and townspeople greet him at a noon Sunday event in Newcastle Indiana. The scene features a welcome and patriotic cheers from local residents.
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