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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1918
Page
10
The Department of Justice will soon ask Congress for special legislation to deport most of 3000 to 4000 enemy aliens now interned in the United States and for authority to bar their return.
President Wilson, receiving the freedom of the City of Manchester, urges a universal partnership between America and Europe. He emphasizes a world peace tied to a concert of minds and warns that any settlement must allow ongoing readjustment to preserve good will and friendship among nations.
Deputy Sheriff John M. Brothers returned from Shreveport with four Ouachita parish prisoners bound for Caddo jail. Three inmates are African American and one is white. F Neal Tom Johnson and Paul Drew face grand larceny charges while Ben Harris is charged with incest.
Premier Clemenceau told the chamber of deputies he would support Great Britain in the peace negotiations over freedom of the seas and said his stance was approved by President Wilson.
Amsterdam reports that independent socialists in the Prussian ministry and officials in the Prussian government who belong to that party have resigned, per a Berlin dispatch.
Maxi milian Harden, German editor, tells Temps that France won by superior Allied strategy. He praises Marshal Foch as a superior commander and brands Von Hindenburg a figurehead. Harden warns Germany faces crisis, potential Bolshevik influence, and a revolution, yet believes France remains unaffected by Marxism. He notes Alsace Lorraine's loss as a deep wound.
In Paris the chamber of deputies backed Premier Clemenceau after a tense session. Foreign Minister Pinchon outlined France’s war aims while Clemenceau reaffirmed faith in the balance of power. He suggested a league of nations might align with postwar peace talks. He said France Britain and the United States were largely in accord save for unified socialists and noted fruitful talks with President Wilson.
The Tenadores left New York December 18 bound for Brest and ran aground on rocks near the Isle of Diveu in the Bay of Biscay. Advices report all aboard were rescued.
Senator Hitchcock charged that Postmaster General Burleson neared breaking faith with Congress by taking over control of the cable after the armistice was signed. He commented on Burleson’s letter explaining the move during the Senate session.
Washington December 30 railroad telegraphers and station agents were granted a further wage increase by Director McAdoo retroactive to October 18 the raise applies to both operators and agents nationwide.
Mrs Mattie Taylor 44 died at home in West Monroe about 5 30 am. Husband T B Taylor found her unresponsive after waking at 5 20. Survived by husband, son Walter Wainwright, brother J L Aldrich, sisters Mrs BE Groves Electra TX and Mrs R T Roach Ringold LA. Funeral from West Monroe home Tuesday, 7 15 train to Choudrant for interment.
Sheriff T A Grant and Deputy D L Roper are said to be near Ward 7 pursuing five accused of murdering Mack Melton last week in Okaloosa. Caldwell County Sheriff McClanahan reports the tracking hounds initially followed the trail but lost scent, prompting renewed efforts to capture the suspects and bring them to jail.
Berlin reports that Germany agrees to indemnity limits after the armistice. Mathias Erzberger says war damages and costs must be borne by each nation unless noted, with Germany liable for damages to occupied French and Belgian districts and civilian losses.
Paris reports indications that President Wilson will depart Europe and return to the United States on February 10. The anticipated voyage follows talks and diplomatic engagements during his European visit.
Washington officials state no industry may coordinate prices once government price controls lapse on January 1 1919. The Department of Justice warns such concerted action will be treated as restraint of free competition after the War Industries Board ceases at midnight tomorrow.
Berlin reports that Foreign Minister Haase Social Policy Minister Earth and Demobilization Minister Dittmann resigned at midnight after a council decision. Premier Ebert Finance Minister Schneidemann and Landsberg now lead a revolutionary government with talks continuing. Bartholm dissent noted and economy food situation to shape next moves.
The funeral for Mrs Malissa Endom, who died Sunday afternoon December 22, will be held tomorrow at 4:30 PM in the City Cemetery family plot. Remains rested in the receiving vault as sons Robert and Percy are unable to attend due to travel delays.
The British steamship Mauretania arrives in New York carrying home 347th Infantry including most of the Highty Seventh Division. About 2,500 troops are aboard from Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi and southern Alabama.
The foreign minister declared a bold new course in response to tensions among regional chiefs. He outlined strategic steps for diplomacy and security, emphasizing unity and firm measures to protect national interests.
Washington reports the United States Chamber of Commerce notes a calm business view of an uncertain future. Forecasts vary but many expect a better era with rising foreign trade and gradual price realignments. Wages and salaries are seen as shaping purchasing power, not large income cuts.
Boston duo Miss Dressel and Franklyn Day, linked to the American legation at Berne, toured German cities to study food conditions. Inquiries note their mission as personal, though papers call them a food commission.
Paris December 30 The French chamber debates peace terms as Stephen Pichon declares full publicity for the conference. He says intervention in Russia is inevitable but defensive for France, while offensive actions rest with Russian troops. The government fights budget opposition and affirms support for a league of nations as continuations of policy.
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