09 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1918
Page
1
Government and industry leaders demand quick action to ease a worsening air and cable supply squeeze. International trade talks target Latin America and broader routes as manufacturers face rising costs and bottlenecks.
A battalion of American infantry entrained from Treves for Coblenz to maintain order before the main Third Army arrives. German authorities request an American police guard at Coblenz to prevent disturbances as troops retire, while Treves reports show no disorder and better food conditions. Civilians show less friction with occupying forces than with the before retreating German army, and British troops face scattered looting in Duren.
Secretary Daniels recounts naval and Marine Corps feats in World War I highlighting the Marines’ role near Paris. He praises their fighting, building, and landing work, noting elite actions at the front with Pershing and in Champagne and the drive toward Rheims.
The report notes the seizure of the commercial cable lines by Postmaster General Burleson and Canadian government actions. It discusses government reaction and potential effects on the Commercial Cable Company, with plans pending disclosure during reorganizations.
A two day tribute in this city honored Britain with the pageant Freedom at Century Theatre and services across churches. Sir Henry Babington Smith spoke for Britain amid 5000 attendees at Hippo drome praising allied unity and sacrifice in the war as air raid warnings echoed in the crowd.
President Poincaré awarded General Henri Pétain the baton of Marshal of France in Metz before a large crowd on the parade ground. Notables Marshal Foch, Marshal Joffre, Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, and John J. Pershing attended the event.
Report by Philip Gibbs notes repeated public calls in Cologne for British aid as German middle class fears Bolshevik influence more than other threats amid chaotic wartime conditions.
President Wilson conferred with Secretary of State Lansing and Henry White in Washington shipboard on the plans for a League of Nations. Lloyd George’s platform was also considered as part of the discussions. The president sent greetings to Norwegian editors and soldiers, attended religious services with troops aboard the George Washington, and described smoother seas and warmer weather aboard the vessel.
London reports J L Garvin in The Observer outlines a pragmatic Anglo American approach to security. He argues Wilson and Britain should foster kinship with the United States, preserve freedom of the seas, and avoid exclusive ties while remaining closely linked with France and Eastern Europe.
Berlin reports a possible Entente note demanding dissolution of the Soldiers and Workmen Councils to safeguard indemnities. Vorwaerts urges a yes or no plebiscite on the Ebert administration while Erzberger faces mixed political reaction to the ultimatum and peace prospects.
The Cologne Gazette reports Spartacus Party activity across the Rhineland with agitators in every factory and funds from Russia enabling a newspaper Die Freiheit auf Meil het. The Spartacus leader in the Rhineland is identified but continued on another page.
Moderates grow wary of Haase's stance alongside radicals as underground forces in Berlin intensify pressure. Liebknecht pushes red guard aims, declaring willingness to destroy Germany to enforce his policy.
Zurich reports 180 casualties from Berlin street fighting on the 5th with troops and workers unit morale low in the outskirts. Berlin fighting seen near Maing in Rhenish Hesse province as authorities warn of widespread relief efforts.
Independent Berlin reports describe extreme clashes and a looming reign of terror amid civil war threats this week. Street fighting leaves many dead and wounded as authorities crack down and troops move to quell extremists.
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