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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1918
Page
1
A disjointed passage references universal themes and refugees, touching on religion, belonging, and humanity. It hints at global conflict and moral questions without clear events or names, suggesting a reflective piece on social responsibility and identity.
New York dispatch reports French opposition leaders allied with labor extremists aim to weaken Premier Clemenceau amid Wilson's visit. They seek a socialist government akin to pre Clemenceau regimes, challenging his radicals while fearing U.S. influence on France politics. The clash follows a demand for street demonstrations and a potential residency protest.
Paris dispatch reports the conference between President Wilson and Premier Clemenceau yielded the most satisfactory results from the American view. The understanding between the two is described as wonderful and one of the most profitable hours since discussions began.
President Wilson was officially welcomed in Paris as the great European interrogation, a label from Adrian Milhouard, with Poincare and Mrs Wilson joining a balcony ovation. Mrs Wilson tossed flowers as crowds cheered. Wilson spoke of America's right to fellowship and liberty.
Dispatches from Lisbon report the shooting and killing of President Paes in a Lisbon railway station by a youth who was lynched by the crowd. Casto and Tamagnini Barbosa are named in ongoing political turmoil as successors or temporary leaders emerge amid talk of a new government.
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson's Empire bed is too short for comfort yet he sleeps in it. The Murat palace custodian refused to replace it, citing mismatch with Napoleonic room fittings and other beds.
The Third army issues a bridgehead proclamation in Nancy area outlining English and German boundary signs. No political gatherings without consent. Prices charged to Americans and Germans for all goods. German uniforms banned without permission. Firearms and explosives to be surrendered to Americans. Adequate shelter and billets required. Special roads to be built. 16 cities within the bridgehead must repair main roads.
Mrs Mil dred Ritchie wife of L J Ritchie former Star editor died in Akron Ohio last Thursday after a week of illness from pneumonia She was 20 and survived by her husband a five year old son Bob her mother Mrs L Mo Arm drowns of Cleveland a sister Mrs A J Ritchie of Cleveland and a brother Dean Andrews serving with American artillery in France
Reports from El Paso say Gen. Felipe Angeles led a small group toward the Mexican coast to back a coalition revolt against Carranza. In Tampico, November 29, Americans aboard the Monterey clashed with Mexican guards. one Mexican captain killed and an American sailor slightly injured. The Monterey stayed 24 hours for inquiry as U S Mexican diplomatic tensions rise over the incident.
Eleven passengers were injured, none seriously, when Northern Pacific train No. 3 collided with a switch engine in fog near Ellensburg station at 8:50 am Monday. The train carried an NP doctor to tend the injured. no crew members were hurt.
The government today confessed error in two espionage act cases, nearly scoring residents of South Dakota with convictions set aside. The development does not affect other espionage suits, including the case against Eugene V Debs.
The classified Business Opportunities section highlights a chance to acquire a profitable restaurant business. It underscores that current conditions make ownership appealing to investors seeking a solid, income producing venture.
The public deserves a clear account from Gen. March about why Brig. Gen. Foltz was reduced in rank and sent home after leading the 91st Division in heavy 1918 battles. The Star notes rumors and asks Pershing for a substantiated reason, arguing Western states merit understanding the decision.
Paris December 16 President Wilson plans to speak to the American army on Christmas. He will go to headquarters December 24 to address the troops and then inspect devastated regions before returning to Paris December 29.
Chicago crowds urged President Wilson to aid the Greeks in overthrowing Turkish rule in Thrace Macedonia and Asia Minor after a mass meeting last night.
Miss Jane Addams endorsed the president's plan for a league of nations as a preliminary to a permanent peace in two Chicago addresses. She called the plan more comprehensive than the League to Enforce Peace.
A formal resolution welcoming President Wilson was read to a large Copenhagen mass meeting by the city mayor. The message praised Wilson as a "great assembly" representative of Danish society and extended a warm European welcome.
Paris reviews President Wilson with praise and a warm reception as his Paris visit unfolds. Commentators note his grave yet wise messages and his ability to connect, likening him to a humane figure worthy of French affection and wine.
Seattle begins a one week Red Cross membership drive to fill a 200000 dollar goal for supplies. All ages can join with heart and a dollar. Canvass extends through Sunday with pennants awarded to top teams. Speakers available from Elliott 4021 and Ben Scovell.
Rome dispatch reports strong Italian enthusiasm for Wilson as peace talks confuse leaders at the conference. The Messagero says the visit reassures European populations a just peace will be achieved.
Weary Wilkins announces a big outdoor vaudeville and Savings Stamp paving dance Monday night at Fourth Ave and Stewart St. He jokes Saturday night weather was rotten and invites the public to see the show in Denver. The Colorado bone dry amendment was proclaimed by Gov. Gunter to take effect at midnight tonight.
Dispatches from Zara report rising tension between Italians and Jugo Slavs along the Austrian coast as French warships back the Jugo Slavs. The American fleet may offer an impartial zone. Washington notes two disputes over Eastern Galicia and Adriatic coast factions as a looming crisis.
London reports Marshal Foch will not recognize workers councils in occupied Germany. Berlin strike grows with 350000 workmen stopping work and only two newspapers printed as leaflets. Public disruption continues across the city.
Berlin awaits the Reichstag convention led by Konrad Fehrenbach in defiance of the Ebert Haase government. The cabinet calls treason for deputies attending insurgent sessions and rumors of Hindenburg sending troops circulate. The government cites gains from the national workers and soldiers council and urges volunteers for a people’s army while demobilized soldiers are urged to seek work abroad.
In Copenhagen Haase tells a Berlin reporter Germany will not recognize the Reichstag called by President Fehrenbach. He says Alsace-Lorraine loss could yield a German Austria and notes rationed food could last a few months. Geneva reports George Ledbour resigning from the German government as Brockdorf-Fratzau arrives in Berlin to possibly succeed Solf.
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