06 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
1
London reports detail Allied methods to track submarine movements. Allies often knew base locations vessel numbers cruise durations and target areas within a day of departure. Wireless monitoring and code transmissions allowed near mile precision locating submarines aiding patrols.
Nations report total merchant tonnage losses 16,053,786 tons against 10,849,527 built and 2,392,675 enemy tonnage captured. Resignations tendered by A. Bruce Bielaki of DOJ Investigation Bureau and A. Ballantine for Internal Revenue Bureau. Streetcar strike ends with vow to dismiss women conductors by March.
A strong earthquake was detected by the Georgetown University observatory seismograph early today. The tremors began at 2 48 and lasted about one hour with needles dislodged briefly after 4. There was a sharp shock at 7 22 and officials attributed the disturbance to activity in South America.
Atlantic City reports the reconstruction congress of war service committees decided to send a commission to Europe to assist American peace delegates with economic issues in the peace negotiations. In Peru, the Chilean steamship boycott spreads to all Peruvian ports as longshoremen refuse to handle Chilean vessels following protests in Iquique against Chilean authorities.
Presidential affairs reach the White House from President Wilson aboard the George Washington. Secretary Tumulty returns from New York to handle routine dispatches and anticipates close, frequent contact with the president. A special code prioritizes executive messages via naval radio. A new director general of railroads may be delayed until early next year.
St Paul Minn Dec 6 The National Non Partisan League closed its secret session with a vote to raise President A C Townleys salary from 3600 to 5000 per year A committee reviewed league books and reported accurate accountsTownleys 43 months in office show total salary and expenses of 26081 66 The convention also adopted a resolution thanking Townley for his leadership 366 Victims Buried in Lemberg Outbreak Official Count Nowy Dziennik Cracow reports 966 deaths buried with many bodies still in ruins
Report from Stockholm datelined December 5 describes dire living conditions in Petrograd. Famine, scarce flour sold for high rubles, sugar costly, herring staple, widespread fear, and closure of restaurants and offices. Many middle class homes abandoned, wealth stolen, and several prominent figures reportedly shot or starving.
Premier Lloyd George states Britain will use its influence at the peace conference to prosecute the Kaiser and hold others accountable for the war. He calls for expulsion of enemy aliens, condemns the war as a crime, and supports international trial and high seas punishment while reserving measures against those who abused hospitality.
London reports six thousand deaths from Spanish influenza on the Samoa islands as the outbreak worsens. Government and medical authorities scramble to contain the spread amid harsh conditions and limited resources.
London dispatch reports Southern Baden seeks incorporation in Switzerland per Baden newspapers. The area lies east of the Rhine and is known for the Black Forest, which occupies much of southern Baden.
Army authorities report they cannot reach the hospital ship Comfort by wireless since yesterday. The vessel, returning from Europe with 401 wounded aboard, was delayed by a storm and may have its wireless out of commission. Efforts to communicate continue as other ships pass eastward. Wage increases for street railway workers announced by the War Labor Board apply in Buffalo Ottumwa and Detroit with specific hourly scales for platform and other staff.
Vancouver, B C felt a violent tremor at 12 45 this morning lasting about two minutes with a north to south motion and a distinct rumble. Tall buildings caused nausea among occupants as the quake shook the area.
Paris reports President Wilson will arrive in Paris on Friday December 1% as part of the peace conference coverage. Dr Ruy Barbosa is named chairman of the Brazilian delegation to Versailles, with his past roles noted. A northwest storm is forecast along the coast from Norfolk to Boston with gale force winds. In London natives of German colonies push for British rule at the peace table, urging strong empire positions.
Across occupied towns the German response to advancing American troops remains muted with blinds drawn and residents indoors. General Pershing urges civilians to return to normal life while authorities post war proclamation guiding conduct and reestablishment of civil life amid the occupation.
Washington reports begin arriving at the war department with a first list of 21 released American soldiers from German camps. The dispatch notes a larger release of about 2,300 men at Rastatt and mentions expected word on welfare from Red Cross sources.
Washington December 6 the War Department announced that tying prisoners to cell bars and other severe corporal punishment has been ordered abolished Secretary Baker said such punishment proved ineffectual as a deterrent to violations of military rules and was abandoned
Cambridge Massachusetts December 6 192? Reports to the Harvard war records office list two hundred twenty two Harvard men killed in the war Of these two hundred one served in the army and navy while twenty one were in auxiliary branches overseas.
Washington reports a Senate testimony detailing German propaganda in America. A. Bruce Bielaski says William Bayard Hale, paid by Hearst organs and a German propaganda group, was a confidential embassy agent to Berlin since the war’s start. He cites leaked messages and a list of pro German scholars and editors connected to the effort.
Berlin correspondent says Germany is constructing one long range airplane and a Zeppelin to attempt an Atlantic crossing. The Staaken factory shows a 2000 horsepower aircraft, and Friedrichshafen is building a tenacious airship carrier for 188 passengers with eight propellers. The Zeppelin craft aims for a July maiden flight depending on world conditions.
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