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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
1
A Rotterdam dispatch to the Daily News reports the Dutch government will ask Germany to ensure the ex Kaiser’s safety on his trip to Berlin. The note adds the former emperor may return soon.
About one hundred public school teachers volunteered to conduct a flu census. Some households refused access or argued, while others cooperated eagerly. Foreign residents largely withheld information, but many welcomed questions to aid flu control. Teachers aim to finish by tomorrow evening before returning to duties Thursday.
President Wilson tours French battle sites near Paris amid rain and official talks with Greek Premier Venizelos and General Pershing. He meets Marshal Foch, receives ovations, and tours sights from Rue de La Paix to Cartier with Mrs Wilson amid Parisian displays.
Berlin reports the German congress of soviets voted to form a national assembly to replace the Reichstag. The decision marked a defeat for the Spartacus group led by Karl Liebknecht as the independent Socialists deserted them and joined the majority Socialists.
An allied fleet bombarded a detachment of Young Turks barricaded at Smyrna defying entente forces. Smyrna, a key port on the Mediterranean, was the scene of the clash reported from Athens.
An Rome despatch to the Daily News states that papal claims to temporal power have been renounced. The pope reportedly asked President Wilson to inform allied peace representatives, signaling a move toward papal internationalization rather than Italian predominance. Wilson is said to have consented.
The health officer reports twenty five new influenza cases in the 24 hours ending at 9 am, a small rise from the daily average. Total cases since the outbreak began reach 2844. First U P Church announces mid week prayer service to resume Wednesday at 7 45 pm.
Berne dispatch reports returning American POWs recount German atrocities at Thurley and Langensalsen camps. Norman Zimmerman says machine guns fired on unarmed prisoners killing three. Gil blades named among the dead. Sergeant Jules Martin claims a German sergeant major struck prisoners with a sword.
Jane Addams of Hull House called the suggestion she run for mayor of Chicago "simply stupid" and said she has no intention of entering the spring election. The remark left male politicians breathing easier as the idea was dismissed.
Copenhagen dispatches report stormy scenes at the Berlin congress of soviets marking its opening. The day saw calls to oust Chancellor Ebert and Dr Haase, with Bavarian delegates pressing for Carl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg to join the congress, a demand that failed.
Berlin celebrates returning troops with music and cheers as officers move discreetly. Chancellor Ebert addresses crowds, regimental banners bear laurel, wreaths adorn helmets, and Berlin's streets glow with festive gaiety. Officers are wary of rank, while returning troops are cheered.
Ensign Leo O Loughlin, a naval aviator, has arrived in the United States and plans to visit other sections before coming to the city where he lived for many years. It is believed he has been discharged, though this is not confirmed.
Fire Chief Frank J. Connery responded to a still alarm at the west side Pennsylvania railroad station where a coke car burned near the Freedom Oil company and was towed to the water tank and extinguished. B E Koonce, former Tulsa schools superintendent, visited cousin Attorney E F G Harper of Boyles Avenue. My osree resigned his school post to join the United States service, attached to the aviation department, en route to visit his father in the eastern state.
The Belgian government protested to the Dutch government against allowing Germans to cross Dutch soil with material while Belgians were interned at the frontier. An authoritative source stated about 100000 Germans escaped pursuit as a result.
The House approved a bill allowing all discharged soldiers to keep their uniforms. Other items note suspensions for Farmers Institutes, a forecast 80 million bushels more wheat than last year, and a murder trial ending when juror G W Ray fell ill.
In Copenhagen on December 17 Dr Dernburg ex German government says Wilson's fifth principle would let Germany retain colonies. He envisions a federated German republic and says sovereignty claims must weigh populations' interests equally with those of governing powers.
Pilot Ira Biffle flew a Curtiss R 4 from New York to Washington in 1 hour 40 minutes actual time for 218 miles with a 10 minute Philadelphia stop. The record pace of about 130 mph came despite snow and sleet and seven below zero conditions at 8000 feet.
A Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light Co trailer truck broke loose from a work car on a West Washington street hill around 1 30 PM. It jumped the Beav er street crossing, flew about 15 feet, and struck a fire hydrant. Workmen nearby fled to avoid harm and no injuries were reported.
Premier in a deputy gathering pledged support for Wilson's fourteen peace principles as framework for a European settlement. The endorsement signals a diplomatic stance aligning with President Wilson's plan.
Amsterdam December 17 says the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger reports a revolution has broken out in Bulgaria. A prior report of revolution followed King Boris abdication.
International Service reports Marshal von Mackensen commander of the German army in Roumania has been interned by allied forces on the Danube frontier. Earlier dispatches claimed he arrived in Berlin and had his sword seized by revolutionary troops. Tensions with Hungary followed the armistice as he sought to move his army across Hungary.
J. Clyde Gilfillan urges a record vote in favor of a county memorial combining a library and auditorium. He argues for not less than half a million dollars, proposing $100,000 from commissioners and $400,000 from public subscription, with a central city location.
George T. Weingartner urges a library auditorium memorial to serve agricultural exhibitions and adequate library facilities. He argues county seat needs a proper building to host Lawrence’s agricultural shows and provide organized library space beyond courthouse corridors or an empty store room.
John S Taggart of Paris returned from a visit with his son as winter snow blanketed the area. The notice records his passing after a naval career, noting his family and hometown links.
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