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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1919
Page
7
Berlin dispatch reports Spartacist leader Karl Liebknecht captured and moved to Eden Hotel Berlin. Spartacist unrest spreads from Erfurt to Munich with clashes, executions, and mass arrests across Germany.
Washington announces complete exoneration of Col. E A Deeds of the signal corps after a war department board of inquiry found no fault. Secretary Baker said the board's findings were approved, closing the aircraft production scandal link to Col. Deeds.
Paris January 17 German submarine U-139 has reached Brest a fortnight after other U-boats turned over to France due to damage. The vessel is the world’s largest submarine at 164 feet in length and 2 900 tons displacement. It had completed just one cruise before the armistice.
Agents of the Department of Justice are examining evidence obtained in the packsers investigation as described by Francis J. Heney before the Senate agricultural committee in Washington.
The bill to designate the California redwood district as Roosevelt National Park was approved unanimously in Washington on January 16. The measure now heads to the House for action.
Delegates moved to open talks with allied reporters in conference after a French plan to limit public news. Secretary Lansing urged fullest publicity while allowing open sessions on controversial topics. Paris and London papers protested potential censorship and lack of transparency in the peace talks.
Nearly 200 23 inch guns, thousands of shells, and over a million dollars worth of harness and equipment not surrendered under armistice terms were found in a Coblenz area workhouse. The items became U S property. A $12 million request for February expenses was sent to Berlin. Motorization of Third Army heavy artillery nears completion. Burghomaster Closterman funeral arouses half mast flag request granted. American officers in civil affairs sent flowers.
A January 17 oil explosion aboard the tanker Roald Amundsen sparked a million dollar fire at Atlantic Refining docks in Philadelphia. The ship’s interior burned, its 100000 dollar cargo ruined, and flames damaged the tanker Kjobenhaven. One worker died and several were injured.
Marshal Foch, Allied commander in chief, arrived in Treves to meet German armistice delegates Mathias Eroberger and General Winterfeldt. Discussions on extending the armistice began immediately and no public results were announced. Proceedings likely to continue through the day with a conclusion possible by evening.
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued an order permitting dismantling of the Colorado Midland railroad after finding no public review for continued operation. The action sets the stage for removal of the line as of January 16 in Denver.
Madison Wisconsin delegates vote with near unanimity in favor of granting women the vote ten minutes after convening today. Jah 16 serves as a noted concise report of the action and its immediate passage.
Mexican president Carranza announced he will retire at the end of his term and take no further part in politics. He urged harmony during the next electoral campaign and warned against moneyed interests seeking to control representation and reverse reforms.
Francia J. Heney testified before the Senate agricultural committee about letters supporting delaying the Borland resolution to investigate the packing industry. The letters, largely drawn from the federal trade commission record, include a report naming lawmakers seen as controllable and note Gard’s lack of restraint.
Frank Morrison secretary of the American Federation of Labor told the House immigration committee that when the army demobilizes bread lines will reach every industrial center by May 1. He asserted that after that date construction would revive and absorb workers.
Paris reports a U S shipping policy by E N Hurley to cut about 1 billion dollars from the cost of wartime American ships and possibly shipyard valuations. The plan aims to boost private shipping by reducing government held values rather than cutting wages.
Esthonian forces report a notable success against Bolshevik forces in Estonia. An official statement says Esthonian troops occupied Dorpat on Tuesday and the Bolshevists abandoned military supplies.
Washington reports additional units totaling over 200 officers and about 10,000 men are assigned to an early convoy home from France. The move expands the group already pledged for return by sea this winter, signaling notable troop redeployment plans.
Wireless S O S signals were picked up from the steamer Ansabrotyze about 176 miles east of Nantucket light ship. Assistance has been dispatched from the Philadelphia naval district. The report also notes the resignation of Oscar T. Crosby as special commissioner of finance for the United States in Europe. Secretary Glass will accept the resignation soon. Crosby plans to stay in Europe to advise the American peace delegation on financial questions.
Washington January 16 by unanimous vote the House merchant marine committee decided to attempt no action at the session on the administration measure proposing government acquisition of all wireless stations.
At the Paris peace congress opening sessions, leaders Clemenceau Wilson Lloyd George Balfour and Sonning plus Chinda Matauri and others gathered. The British foreign office denied press censorship while debates on open sessions Bolshevik issue and League of Nations dominated discussions. A Russia representation plan and commission to study conditions in Russia were also discussed as Versailles terms began to take shape.
Lord Robert Cecil discussed League of Nations aims in Paris with American journalists. He supported armament reduction and said the league would abolish conflicting treaties and balance of power pacts while asserting no clash with the Monroe Doctrine. He suggested America could act for the league if a regional trouble arose. The Manchester Guardian noted American guidance may keep Britain from backing France on Russia and warned against war aims.
American forces on the Dwina find hunting relief from bully beef and hard tack. Jack rabbits, ducks, and a quail like bird called the rabcik provide distraction as soldiers shoot with service rifles in a marshy duck paradise. bears may appear as winter drives ducks south. Vorwaerts reports Karl Liebknecht and family seek Swiss refuge while criticizing communists and praising non Bolshevik rule.
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