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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1919
Page
9
Fragmentary report indicates discussions on a plan to divide spoils of victory. It notes Italy’s stance on protecting rights of communities and small nations and possible surrender of claims to Fiume and the Dalmatian coast in exchange for a temporary international administration until self determination can be asserted.
Edward Pickard reports on the Paris peace conference endorsing a mandate system for former German colonies and Turkey. Britain, France, Japan, Australia, and South Africa back the plan with varying implications for Africa, the Middle East, and Poland.
Reports in The Togeblatt detail Spartacan loss of Bremen port and lands at rule start. They capitulated due to lack of funds, pledging an early Bremen constituent assembly election with safeguards. Vorwaerts appeals to coal workers for fuel to avert money and wage shortages. Factory closures loom across Germany as capital plants may be seized.
Secretary Lansing, acting under President Wilson, announces formal recognition of Poland. The message congratulates Ignacy Paderewski on becoming Polish premier and states U S readiness to establish official relations and provide aid as Poland embarks on a new cycle of independent life with friendly ties to America.
Paris dispatches report Japan accepts the idea of internationalizing colonies while Britain and France back Wilson's plan. United States will not send troops to Turkey. 15 divisions remain on the western front by April with 5 ready to embark, and a further reduction planned next month.
Berlin reports German troops stormed Kulmsee a key rail junction between Thorn and Grandenz after Polish irregulars refused negotiations. Other items note German doctors strike at Wilhelmshaven, influenza relief funds, Red Cross funding, and shifts in army promotions.
Glasgow eyewitnesses describe thousands of troops deployed amid strike chaos with police baton charges injuring at least 40 including Sheriff Mackenzie and Chief Constable Stevenson. Leaders Gallagher and Kirkwood arrested as looting abounded. a 40 hour week and national strike plans loom amid unions.
In Paris a crime blamed on renegade Americans turns out not to involve American planning or execution. Three thieves were caught for stealing an automobile. One is a French army deserter, the others are French civilians.
Washington January 30 The Food Administration asks Congress to pass a drastic measure authorizing 1.25 billion dollars to purchase the entire wheat crop of the United States in an effort to manage supply and prices.
Federal ratification of the prohibition amendment was announced in a proclamation signed by Acting Secretary of State Polk. The amendment becomes effective January 16, 1920, marking a historic change in national policy.
Archangel area report says Bolshevik forces made a midnight attempt to drive American and British troops from positions at Tulgas on the Dyina river. Allies repelled a patrol on the right bank and dispersed about 150 Bolsheviks on the left. No Allied casualties reported. captures and enemy numbers cited, with ongoing artillery duels.
Milk consumers in Chicago watch early clashes in a growing dispute between dairy farmers and major distributors Bowman's Borden's Ira J Mix Kee and Chappell. Distributors threaten to withhold market access unless farmers sell directly to them, while refusing to buy through the Milk Producers' Cooperative Marketing company.
Multiple brief items report on a French skin ailment dubbed the gate or French itch spreading among troops in Paris, Nat Goodwin’s death following eye surgery, a prisoner strike in Leavenworth, the Martha Washington transport returning to demobilization camps, Alameda launching the freighter Hagria, Allied reopening of German and Austro-Hungarian banks in Constantinople, and Britain's war cost estimated at 40.64 billion pounds.
The House naval committee unanimously approved a three year naval expansion cutting capital ships to ten with battleships not to exceed 21 million each and ten scout cruisers up to 4 million. The House military committee also set an army basis of 500000 men for next year's pay, with a 750 million annual appropriation including 169 million for the coming year. The plan allows presidential halt for world disarmament if a peace accord is reached. The action signals first formal stance on navy expansion amid possible demobilization and no fixed permanent army reorganization this session.
Paris reports talks between British and American authorities suggest a portion of Sir David Beatty's grand fleet will visit American ports after dispersal. The Times cites a squadron of Queen Elizabeth class ships and a battle cruiser division including the Repulse and Renown, with armament still secret.
Lansing reports an armored automobile will patrol highways crossing the Ohio Michigan boundary amid recent pistol fights between whisky runners and state constabulary enforcing prohibition. Col Roy C Vandercook notes liquor carriers often include gunmen. the measure follows intensified bootlegging activity since federal prohibition was ratified.
Washington fulfills report detailing American Expeditionary Forces losses. Major casualty figures cover killed in action wounded and missing with prisoner counts by division led by Thirty-fifth Missouri Kansas Guard. Forty two National Guard and Rainbow units listed with totals, indicating heavier losses beyond Thirty-fifth.
Paris on Princes' Island invitation failing to garner Russian government participation. French Foreign Minister Stephen Pichon said only one representative, a man from the Grimehad, would attend if he came alone. Other former Kerensky officials, Sazonoff and Bakikme- Heft, refuse to take part with Bolsheviks.
Springfield IL February 8 The Springheld war work bureau reported handling half a million dollars in Red Cross and related war organization contributions and investing 12 million in Liberty loan bonds under Z F MacPherson who summarized the bureau's finances Service certificates issued to servicemen The piece also contains light social jests and dialogue snippets reflecting era humor.
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