24 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
1
Six thousand Indiana soldiers arrived in New York yesterday with sixteen hundred from the famed Cyclone Division. The reception was enthusiastic as many were discharged and welcomed home as gifts for their service.
The George Washington and Cedric arrived with 6 025 men from overseas for Christmas in New York. The George Washington carried 331 officers and 3 461 men, including many wounded who received discharge papers with cigars and candy. American officers such as Colonel Halsted Dorey and Lieutenant Edgar Doligney were among notables aboard, with others recounting escape from Germany and service in battles.
New York dispatch reports the overseas battle fleet nearing home after a long voyage from participation in the war against Germany. A naval review is planned with Secretary Daniels aboard the flagship Mayo as the fleet arrives off New York City ahead of a land parade for officers and men.
An OCR weather snippet reports snow or rain in the south portion on Tuesday with colder conditions into Wednesday. Michigan expected snow Tuesday and colder by Wednesday. central regions also face cold weather. Ohio sees snow in the north with continued cold and potential widespread snowfall through midweek.
General Pershing spent Saturday night in a castle on the Moselle overlooking Cochem, during the American occupation. He crossed the Rhine by pontoon, visited division headquarters at the bridgehead, and traveled by car to Coblenz before heading toward Chaumont via Freves, Luxembourg, and Verdun.
Officials expect the influenza ban to be lifted by year’s start if cases continue to fall. A physician says delays could push relief to spring, as people travel and spread germs. Hospitals show relief with Hope Methodist adding beds and totaling 25 influenza admissions across Luther Memorial, St Joseph, and Hope Methodist.
Fort Wayne and Allen County mourn two more soldiers killed in action in France. Henry C. Bouck private Company B twenty sixth Infantry, and Edward Bittner of the American Expeditionary Forces died in action. Bouck, 28, formerly of 92 West DeWald street, entered service in 1917 from Cleveland. Bittner, who had made his home with Mrs. Joseph Ezinsky, was among the crew of the U S S President Grant. Official telegrams confirm the deaths after months of anxiety and a Christmas tragedy weighing on families and friends.
Local observer McDonoved reports a message from the chief in Washington predicting substantial snowfall tonight and Tuesday across southern and lower Michigan, northern and central Indiana, and northwestern Ohio. The forecast fuels seasonal wishes for a white Christmas.
President Wilson will be hosted by Britain with the admiralty arranging the formal reception. The Belgian suite at Lancaster House will be avoided for a private dinner, and Lloyd George will host a dinner with the War Cabinet. The British fleet and air forces will escort the crossing from Calais to London on Thursday morning.
Twenty seven passengers are hurt when a Wabash local train derailed two miles east of Attica Indiana. Two were seriously injured Mrs Charles Yarbrough and William Baler were rushed to Danville hospital. Engine overturned the cars causing a 500 foot slide down a five foot embankment. Other victims include Walter B Hant and Pareman Fellows in Danville with serious injuries.
The Senate in a near thirteen hour session approved the war revenue bill with no record vote, cutting 1919 and 1920 raises to about six and four billion dollars respectively, plans a three day recess, and transfers the bill to conference with the House to finalize the tax provisions and luxury levies. Senate Republicans limited further action and the measure moves toward final enactment after formal discussions set for January 13.
The U S Supreme Court sustains a federal injunction banning the International News Service from pirating Associated Press reports. Five justices, led by Piney, uphold news property rights and unfair competition prohibitions while inviting potential legislation to shield public rights.
Australian and New Zealand troops prepare for transport from Europe to Australia after a House of Representatives announcement. A schedule places soldiers in agriculture and manufactures during the period. Pierce, minister of defense, will travel to England to oversee their welfare.
Red Cross fund-raising surges in towns and residences as volunteers report strong showings from soldiers and sailors. Scouts visit homes lacking the Red Cross banner, urging contributions while township reports vary from complete to partial. A letter from Frank J. Roche notes soldiers in Chicago station tents pledging despite small funds, with many privates contributing from a monthly salary of 750 dollars.
Attorney General Gregory issued a Christmas day order removing nearly all regulations on German enemy aliens except entry, departure, and internment powers. About 500,000 Germans will be freed from permits and restricted zones, though internment of dangerous aliens continues. Existing interned individuals remain affected, with around 28 new internments noted and total internments since entry into the war stated between four and five thousand.
The Tandon papers convey profound sorrow over the passing of Walter Iines Page, London based American ambassador to the Inter American system. His long service and distinguished career are praised as achieving the highest standard of diplomatic duty and responsibility during his tenure.
President Wilson orders abolition of permit and pass systems for enemy aliens on Christmas Day. The change does not affect entry or departure from the United States, and applies to a half million Germans and related nationals. The move reshapes wartime policy while preserving border controls.
In Coblenz on December 3, Christmas packages arrive for American troops in Germany. Thirty carloads of candy and chocolate, four for pastry, 3169 cakes, and gifts from the Red Cross, M C A, and Knights of Columbus. Every officer mess and company will have a Christmas tree, many trees cut by soldiers. Germans prepare for festive dining and a clouded, snowy Christmas forecast.
An Ames family adopts a five year old from the heiress Children of France. The child, cared for by Mr and Mrs Hoff man at 922 West Berry Street, forms a strong bond with the couple and the extended circle. The narrative hints at financial and social implications of the arrangement and the child’s search for a father and mother.
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