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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
1
President Wilson addressed Paris city hall praising French sacrifices and the cause of liberty. He thanked the people of France for their welcome, spoke of shared aims, and noted plans to visit American troops at Treves on Christmas.
Information from the state department indicates the Cuba general strike stems from IWW and enemy propaganda. The report says order remains in affected matrices.
Paris December 17 President Wilson plans to mend the Christies ho leders tower and confer with General Pershing. He also held talks with Venizelos of Greece and discussed Greece positions. Pershing briefed Wilson on military operations and the allied peace conference will open after January 5 with Lloyd George and Orlando arriving.
Paris reports a new Wilson persona as he greets crowds with a grave yet warm demeanor. Special writers praise his cordial, popular image noting his restraint and calm presence while in Paris.
Advices from Berlin report Bulgaria's government in a critical condition as a well organized revolution breaks out with an uncertain outcome. A British squadron later bombarded Bolshevik positions along the Gulf of Finland, repelling forces with losses.
Reports from Athens on December 17 say Smyrna's situation is critical as armed Turkish bands ravage the countryside. The Allied fleet has bombarded the besieged area to curb the violence.
Paris dispatch reports Berlin central government powerless to restore order as robberies attack midday and housing, with red guards patrolling after ten. The Journal correspondent notes shortages of bread and rising prices, theaters open, public services crowded, and a weak chance of a republic.
From Amsterdam dispatches Berlin faces a general strike with 850000 workers out and only two newspapers published. Ebert government unable to curb bolshevik propaganda while soldiers clash with Berlin authorities near the Brandenburg gate.
Annapolis Maryland hosts the annual conference of governors focusing on reconstruction and readjustment after the war. Many state leaders attend alongside Cabinet members including Leno Houston and Wilson. Secretary Danty is expected Wednesday to close the gathering.
Poland severed relations with Germany and accuses German authorities in occupied provinces of acting against Polish interests and aiding Bolsheviks. Governor General von Beseler and the entire German staff will tour Polish territory.
Inventory of former Emperor William's private belongings shows the imperial wardrobe with 93 uniforms. Reports from The Hague say ex Kaiser is portrayed as a martyr, with sympathy growing for his possible role in a German republic while living in exile.
Czecho-Slovak troops have captured the towns of Tornichen and Bodenteich in German Bohemia south of the border. German Bolsevists fear the move will influence the forthcoming German Austrian elections.
Washington police arrest an army ordnance expert on a warrant charging him with the theft of important eyeeiications for big guna. The case centers on alleged removal of valuable ordnance designs and related equipment from a government facility.
Stockholm reports the bolshevik government plans refuge in Nijni Novgorod after evacuating Petrograd. Flight seen as preemptive against an allied coup as Baltic access opens to fleets. Separately, reports say Bolsheviks aim to raise an army of 8,000 to crush conservatives in Russia.
In Winneshiek County northeastern Iowa a pig collection effort for the Red Cross is organized. A train 27 cars with 11 county leaders including Ben Dear leads delegates to Chicago to raise about 70 000 for war work.
In Rome mourners gather as officials confirm the president’s death. The government remains in office under interim leadership while parliament is convened to address succession and the political crisis.
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