Extradition Question Raised Over Tichenzollern Expert
An expert argues that William Tichen zollern could face extradition. The discussion centers on alleged atrocities tied to the former German emperor and who ordered them.
28 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1918
Page
1
An expert argues that William Tichen zollern could face extradition. The discussion centers on alleged atrocities tied to the former German emperor and who ordered them.
Paris dispatch reports Prof. Karlheimy of Paris law school arguing William Hohenzollern can be extradited. He contends war crimes by the former emperor are crimes under international law and not excused by political aims.
Citizens in Monroe observe President Wilson's holiday call with church services and official closings. The Union Thanksgiving Service at First Methodist culminates in prayers for victory, peace, and aid to the destitute, with emphasis on democracy, protection of shores, and blessings on the nation.
The Westminister Gazette argues Germany as a whole should bear the consequences of war. It notes the legal entity of Germany may already be altered and may dissolve like Austria amid ongoing negotiations.
Wallington November 28 The Federal Trade Commission will likely be represented among the advisers of American delegates to the peace conference. Information from the commission will be useful in discussions on foreign trade and freedom of the seas.
Ausin Texas November 27 The attorney general s motion for a rehearing in the state wide prohibition test case was overruled by the court of criminal appeals today With the issuance of the court mandate Friday no further steps will be taken and the prohibition act will be declared unconstitutional Judge Prendergast dissents Judge Morrow s opinion says military necessity does not authorize a law unless public danger is immediate imminent and pending It finds statutory prohibition unnecessary to protect soldiers from liquor evils due to existing regulations
Secretary Daniels at a Buffalo Thanksgiving service says the peace conference should be guided by principle and justice, tempered with mercy, and that Germany must be dealt with for the sins of its rulers and their followers, with punishments to protect the world from further injuries.
Washington officials say about 700000 women railroad workers added during the war chiefly as clerks and stenographers will likely be retained permanently on the payroll. The statement comes from Railroad Administration headquarters.
Washington observed Thanksgiving with gratitude after victory and nineteen months of war as President Wilson noted the special cause to rejoice. In Rome, the lower house of the Italian parliament charged several senators and deputies with pacifist and anarchistic links to Caporetto, prompting calls for a special investigation and potential expulsions.
Washington reports Surgeon General Blue and Treasury official J H Ioyle warn of danger from returning troops. Quarantine officers directed to carefully examine all units likely to bring in disease as part of public health safeguards.
Lima reports the government aims to prevent any untoward incident amid the Peru Chile dispute. The situation remains calm except for Callao where port workers refuse to handle cargo for a Chilean steamer.
Vienna dispatch reports Dr. Joseph Redlich, former finance minister, warns the Austrian republic can rise from its present position only if the Allies extend immediate help. He urges timely support to restore economic stability and public confidence.
London reports during the war Great Britain actually lost nearly one million men through death from all causes. The official figure 658,704 did not count those missing who died or those who died from sickness at the front.
Geneva reports widespread public anger in Austria over former Emperor Charles continuing to draw 560000 crown yearly as commander head of the army and receiving back pay of 2500000 crown after surrendering command on November 2 according to Vienna papers.
Red Cross urges Monroe and Ouachita parish residents to apply for Christmas parcel labels for overseas American Expeditionary Forces. Only the nearest relatives may request, with this Friday and Saturday as final days. Red Cross provides labels and handles inspection packing and mailing to ensure on time delivery.
Dallas hosts the annual state teachers convention beginning today and running for three days. Noted educators from Texas and other states will address the gathering as it discusses changes in education prompted by wartime needs and the return to peacetime work.
The German Austrian national council cooperates with Hungarian and Czecho governments to publish pre war documents and investigate responsibility for and conduct of the war.
The seventy third session of the Louisiana conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened in First Methodist Church New Orleans with Bishop J C Kilgo presiding. Committees on finance missions education church extension Sunday school Epworth League orphanage Bible Society and temperance were elected with named chairmen. A motion rescinds an order barring presiding elders from boards. Presiding elders H W May H W Bowman A E Lutz W W Holmes J M Henry and C B Carter were announced for their respective districts.
London Nov 28 The British Labour Party manifesto warns the coalition government against opposing new European democracies and calls for immediate withdrawal of Allied forces from Russia. It advocates free trade nationalization of land mines railways shipping armament electric power taxes on capital and complete abolition of conscription.
Berne November 28 General Wille commander of the Swiss army has asked the Federal Council to relieve him of duties since the armistice has been signed he says his services can be dispensed with.
Paris revealed preliminary plans for the peace conference with committees to study its issues and report to the delegates. The gathering is seen lasting about three months and a treaty signing is not expected before April 1919. Premier Lloyd George will reach Paris as President Wilson arrives.
Mrs. W. E. Blackwell of Clarks writes Coroner Dr. C. P. Gray after receiving news of a found body in Monroe. She describes her husband W. E. Blackwell as wearing a blue serge suit a blue work shirt a black Stetson hat a gray sweater a tan raincoat and black shoes. She asks for confirmation if the body is her husband and where he is buried requesting any information on his claim status.
General improvement in the health of soldiers in home army training camps and cantonments is reported by the surgeon general for the week ending November 22.
Reports indicate heavy frost likely tonight in the Gulf states with colder conditions inland and along the coast on Friday night. Temperatures are expected to drop across interior districts and coastal regions, affecting early morning conditions statewide.
Washington officials say with German sea power fading the main fleet need not stay massed in the Atlantic. Secretary Daniels hints at a reorganized Navy with about half in a new Pacific fleet and possible European squadron revival as United States grows global duties.
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