08 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1919
Page
1
Report notes a halt to hostilities in Berlin as the Siegerecht and the government reach a truce. Earlier information about the trouble in Berlin is referenced on page 12.
London professors urge rethinking history education to cover global economic and political ties. They argue that focusing on the British empire limits understanding as the world becomes more interconnected and advise dividing history into economic and political strands.
Berlin reports show Spartacan delegates meeting with the government while troops occupy key positions around the Brandenburg gate. A truce was claimed by London Berne dispatches as negotiations resume over evacuations and surrender terms.
Officials probe a downtown blaze and explosion at a film exchange building in Penn Avenue. Ten dead and a score injured as walls collapse trapping workers. firemen injured while assisting others. Fire origin suspected in chemicals stored by West Disinfecting or vaults with motion picture film. Damage estimated at 210,000.
Mrs Adelaide Hoger widow of Charles Hoger of Winnecome Wisconsin dies of paralysis at age seventy three. Survived by husband and sons and daughters including Mrs A Hew Rt Woodruff Wis Charles Hoger Winnecome Co. Burnet and Albert Hozer Gahkoeh Funeral services set for Thursday at 1 20 pm at Antrex Mence and 1 50 pm at St Pauls Lutheran with Rev C T Hoyer officiating.
The case against Victor L. Berger congressman elect of Wisconsin and four Socialist co-defendants charged under the espionage act went to the jury in Chicago. Judge Landis instructed that conspiracy requires open action and cooperation, with evidence including letters or telegrams proving joint plans and steps toward hindering the war effort. The jurors began deliberations after hearing prosecutors and defense arguments and a lunch break was ordered.
In an opinion to G. Jedney United Presses states the county court may grant or deny aid to a widow and children from a $3,700 estate left by a deceased husband and father. It notes municipal responsibility for highway defects and that a lakeway failure to handle flood overflow was challenged as insufficient.
New Orleans marked the base anniversary with subdued ceremonies as many businesses paused operations and public events were limited. Officials emphasized reflection over festivity in the observance.
Republicans across Wisconsin celebrate a caucus showing unity after a rival faction’s bid to bolt failed. Riley Young of Darley Walnut named a leadership candidate and praised for wartime service, while Col. John W. Turner won sergeant at arms in the senate caucus.
Telegrams of condolence reach Oyster Bay for Theodore Roosevelt. The former president is laid to rest at a family cemetery overlooking Long Island Sound after a simple Episcopal service. Notables present include Arch Roosevelt, Taft, Hughes, Cannon, and March.
A Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington sold for $21,000 at a public New York auction conducted by the American Art Association. The work came from Thomas R. Clarke's collection and drew attention as a notable early 19th century American portrait.
Madison dispatch describes the Wisconsin legislature opening the fifty-fourth session with efforts toward a short session, petitions to expedite rules, and calls for more frequent meetings. It notes two contested elections, oaths of office, and initial organizing votes. Governor Whitman referenced in context of national prohibition and dry amendment drives.
American divisions led a breakthrough north of Bellenguse and Bellincourt as Field Marshal Haig’s report notes heavy fighting at Nouroy Gillemont and surrounding villages. The advance came with support from American and Australian units amid stubborn German defense and enfilading machine gun fire.
Four transports named Grant, Montana, South Dakota, and Comfort depart France for New York carrying 7419 men and 284 officers. Battleships Georgia and Kansas arrive back in the U S with 2650 troops. Destroyers Stringham, Stribeck, Well and others return home as well.
Samuel Gompers and four AFL officials depart New York aboard the Carmania for London. They will meet with a British parliamentary committee to aid peace efforts. A joint labor meeting in London shifts to support the later party in the House of Commons.
President Wilson defied medical counsel and joined First Lady Ellen Wilson for a day of official duties. He walked to the American mission headquarters at the Hotel de Crillon, where he held a brief conference with colleagues amid waving crowds and renewed greetings.
The Balkan situation looms large at the peace conference as Greece outlines plans for a Balkan federation to manage internal Balkan affairs without interfering with the League of Nations. Venizelos notes Greece joins the conference without apology and supports a united approach aligned with Wilson.
The Interstate Commerce Commission today approved increases in class and commodity rates for eastern and central ironline territory. The moves aim to bring non federal controlled railways to parity with the boosts granted to federally controlled lines last spring.
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