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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
3
Fragmentary report describes a collapse into despair by a former Kaiser figure amid a Soldiers and Workers' Council declaration in Hamburg. An alleged counter-revolutionary plot is discussed with references to cease-fire extensions, German political turmoil, and remarks attributed to officials and onlookers.
The police stated there is no tongue of martiona as Lloyd George pushes a League of Nations plan. The meeting discussed steps toward a future pact with nations, with polling cited and officials noting the campaign will continue.
The Warsaw dispatch cites German and Polish divisions in Danzig with claims of troop movements toward Mayors and border areas. It notes central commands and Armenian quarter quarters involved, with uncertain outcomes and timing.
Washington dispatch reports Vice President Marshall presiding as President departs, with Brazil seeking war prisoners from Germany and U S moves on prisoner release negotiations. train and ship movements include Leyte to Linbyng and the steamship Lion bringing American troops to New York amid war coverage. Yale losses and U S Navy ship totals are summarized with counts and casualties.
Coblenz, December 12. Coblenz is under complete American military control with municipal authorities cooperating. The Thirty-ninth Infantry Secnual battalion arrived to take charge of barracks and buildings evacuated by German troops. Reception by residents was friendly as U S troops patrolled Coblenz and bridges across the Rhine. Confusing dispatches note Pershing and the advance of Americans into Germany amid relief and anxiety over recent disorder and looting.
Washington December 14 Director General McAdoo announced restoration of normal passenger service. The government will add trains to current schedules in the next few weeks as curtailment ends after the war emergency.
Berlin reports 2,600 American prisoners of war freed and sent to Camp Rastatte for transit to Switzerland. About 200 more Armenians freed from various German camps are leaving via Holland and Denmark. Officials expect the last Americans out of German territory by midweek.
Canada’s war expenditures up to December 30 total 1.065 billion dollars with a projected rise beyond 1.2 billion by March 31. Finance minister forwarded figures to Sir Robert Borden and to the United States for war claim discussions.
Amsterdam dispatch reports 10 900 Armenians slain in tiny towns of the Baku Olti and Arttalan in the Caucasus. Messages transmitted by Vorwuse Bertin Fie Feta convey the massacre details and regional unrest.
Wellington dispatch reviews Secretary Daniels annual navy report praising a wartime record that moved 2,000,000 troops with no loss to an eastbound convoy while urging continued naval expansion, a $600,000,000 three year program for 156 ships, and a push for international peace policing and tribunal cooperation.
The president urged Americans to join the American Red Cross during December 16 to 23. A one dollar donation signs members up. thousands may repeatedly sign the roll this season. The drive seeks members, not funds, with the slogan One signature and one dollar.
Reports from Acatama reveal a severe earthquake in Copiapo Chile destroying 400 structures including the municipal building. Other items note graduates receiving straps in Texas.
President Wilson visits Brest France after a parade of U S battleships and warships. Admiral Sims leads a contingent of superdreadnaughts and destroyers to escort the George Washington. Margaret Wilson meets her father as Paris readies for celebrations and a special train to bring the president to the capital.
The Red Cross announces a nationwide week before Christmas enrollment drive to build a large postwar membership. It describes shifting from war fundraising to a peace program, expanding permanent national and local structures, and increased home service and public health efforts while maintaining strong financial health and low member costs.
United States ambassador to Russia David R. Francis, once a leading grain operator from St Louis, arrived in London to attend the Versailles and Paris peace talks and planned to travel to Paris to meet President Wilson. He described Russia’s current conditions as indescribable but hoped a sound plan would emerge.
French leaders at the peace conference push for the permanent incorporation of Alsace Lorraine with frontiers set by 1811 while seeking military occupation on the left bank of the Rhine until Germany pays massive reparations. Paris favors powerful guarantees to prevent further German aggression and contemplates a neutral buffer state but leans toward a continuous line against Germany.
Final report from the agriculture department shows corn production far below private estimates by about 800 million bushels. Wheat exceeds last year, oats and barley near prior levels, rye higher, and spring wheat strong, with mixed results across major grains.
Amsterdam dispatch reports the commander in Koblenz says public use remains as usual with no interference by American forces. Citizens are told gatherings exceed three persons may be forbidden on streets until Tuesday, children may be out after six, shops close by eleven, and U S forces will cross the Rhine Friday.
Washington reports Charles Plex, vice president and general manager of the emergency Meet corporation, to succeed Charles Schwab as director general of the corporation. Headquarters of the shipping board confirm the appointment. Paris notes the death of French leader Emile Chautemps, deputy premier. English colleges face shrinking student bodies as war demands reshape enrollment. University of Birmingham sees women dominate science degrees while Japanese students lead in masters of science. California advances a method to convert wine grapes into syrup, with potential earnings up to 17 dollars per ton, easing sugar shortages and stabilizing grape growers amid drought fears.
A Galveston resident recounts using a tonic to treat catarrh and chest ailments. The testimonial claims the remedy cleared nasal congestion, coughs, and fevers, with ongoing use for five years. It describes widespread household adoption and urges readers to try the product as a preventive measure.
Fragmentary transcript recounts Memel and Baltic region tensions as Germany seeks influence and possible control. Mentions Lithuanian actions, German policing, and cultural pressure. notes historical shift under German and Allied policy, with scattered quotes and reactions from observers.
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