23 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1918
Page
1
General March reports 9,000 U.S. troops dead and 236,117 casualties abroad as the War Department weighs a possible long conflict. He urges funding to sustain 30 division American forces and to continue operations overseas amid ongoing hostilities.
More than 50,000 American soldiers were wounded with urchin figures cited by Chief of Staff March. Demobilization plans target specific divisions and artillery units for early return to the United States as casualties total 236117 including 179625 wounded and 154 died of wounds. Officials note scattered demobilization and the potential for about 30 divisions to stay abroad in a broader occupaton plan.
A grand jury in San Francisco is ordered to probe District Attorney Fickert amid accusations of anarchy and perjury in prosecutions. Mooney, in a death cell, brands financial bandits backing crooks to fight labor. About 22,000 Seattle shipyard workers plan to join the Aid Mooney strike.
Washington reports thirty divisions will form the core strength of the American army of occupation for now with further demobilization as withdrawals reach thirty nine. General Baker states there are about forty three divisions in France and the return of several has been ordered, as denounced by General March today.
Allied troops push toward Liege as British units report within 726 miles after passing Namur. American forces close on Luxembourg with occupation advancing. French foothold grows in Saarbrucken and Saargemunde near Rhine Prussia and Bavaria. General advance line outlined by latest advices.
Word spreads that Wilson might cancel the planned European voyage amid McAdoo resignations and government readjustments, though allies say no change to travel plans is expected. Announcement of the American peace delegation is anticipated soon.
The piece discusses whether McAdoo sought the 1920 presidency through railroads and appropriations disputes and whether he quit public life. It notes theories about a Baruch succession and notes the president’s acceptance letter and McAdoo friends’ statements did not settle the debate.
The reader is invited to find housing options across Green Lake Ballard University Wallingford Phinney West Seattle Rainier Valley Mt. Baker Park or Queen Anne Hill or acreage options outside the city. Pages 10 and 11 guide readers to the listings.
The article argues for a binding world federation modeled on the U S federal system. It calls for a super-nation with a treasury, legislature, judiciary, and a super-president to enforce laws and indemnify Belgium France Serbia and Romania. It emphasizes limited powers for states and a global bill of rights.
The skeleton ordinance for acquiring the traction company lines will be introduced to the city council Monday. It preserves the city right to condemn the property if needed and is intended as an acquisition not a bond issue. Cor poration Counsel Meier said councilmen Moore and Murphine will present a statement on the company's debts and an escrow ordinance within days.
Mayor Hanson will name a committee on his return from Western Washington to organize plans for a Victory monument honoring King county men who gave their lives in World War I. Spokane, Portland and Tacoma have already formed committees with partial plans.
Marshal Petain commander in chief of the French armies will travel to America to thank the American Red Cross for its aid to France, according to Red Cross cables received today.
A Loughead airplane recently completed in Santa Barbara left at 5 AM bound for Washington. The craft should reach Deming New Mexico for refueling this afternoon, refuel at Peoria Illinois, then continue to Washington in about 30 hours air time.
Amsterdam dispatch reports British Red Cross officials have arrived in Berlin confirming Allied humanitarian presence and relief coordination amid wartime events.
Herbert Hoover has landed in England and is expected to reach London today for a visit. The arrival marks a notable moment in the international travel of the former U.S. president.
Shipyard workers in Seattle began a secret ballot on a proposed Macy award strike. Ballots received by Bert Swain of the Metal Trades council at Portland headquarters were distributed to unions. electricians and steam fitters vote Saturday, machinists and blacksmiths Sunday. Results tabulated after all crafts vote, not before December 3. From British Columbia to California, strike votes are being held.
Reports from Copenhagen state Bavarian separatists grow against the Berlin dictatorship. Advices indicate support for a possible independent Bavarian republic as the movement strengthens.
Judge Edward P. Morgan announced an immediate legal probe into charges involving District Attorney Fickert and others tied to Director General Densmore's report. The county grand jury meets Monday night to review the findings and will call all connected parties for examination.
Mooney's statement blasts Densmore disclosures and accuses California officials of conspiracy and jury fixing. He calls for federal action under espionage provisions and insists the state’s case is a Chamber of Commerce conspiracy while warning his murder date is Friday December 13.
Sacramento dispatch reports no statement by Governor Stephens by 10 a.m. on developments in the Mooney case and none expected imminently.
Samuel Gompers said in Dallas that the American Federation of Labor is doing all it can to save Tom Mooney life. He did not detail actions but claimed Mooney has been treated unfairly and pledged a new trial.
Densmore’s report, sent to Washington, accuses District Attorney Fickert’s office of corruption and political influence. It portrays Fickert as prostituting his office and claims unions were targeted after the 1916 bombing. The probe reportedly accessed all Phone conversations in Fickert’s hall.
The boilermakers and shipyard laborers unions with 22 000 members voted Friday night to join a planned strike. Molders and Renton mine workers also voted to join, expanding the organized labor action with meetings described as enthusiastic and decisive.
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