28 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1918
Page
1
An official Vienna dispatch says the Austrian government will put on trial all responsible for starting the war. It names former Emperor Karl and Joseph as key figures in the 1914 plot for world dominion.
The Bavarian republic has officially broken off all connection between the Bavarian foreign office and the present representatives of the foreign office. The action came from Munich and was reported by United Press as a decisive political shift.
From The Star in San Francisco on November 28 Bettel reports that the death sentence of Ger William Thomas Mercury could be commuted to life imprisonment. Motion argues a pardon by the governor would affect jeopardy and prevent another murder trial related to the bombing.
Labor leaders report Gov. Stephens listened to concerns about Thomas J. Mooney’s trial. He promised careful consideration without revealing potential decisions or timing. Supporters warn any execution could make Mooney a martyr, urging a fair, impartial review.
Detroit delegates of the Federation of Labor vote unanimously to strike 20 000 union workers on December 9 if Tom Mooney does not get a pardon or new trial. The plan lacks national sanction and streetcar workers decline to participate. Portland unions likewise vow a noon December 9 walkout if Mooney is not granted clemency and call for a nationwide boycott of California products to prevent Mooney’s execution.
Thomas J. Mooney, sentenced to death for the San Francisco day parade bombing of July 22, 1916, expresses gratitude before his December 13 execution. He thanks supporters and loyal friends while noting his prison surroundings and a favorable view from his cell.
Thousands of service men pour into Seattle from Camp Legia for Thanksgiving. Mayor Hapson announces sound forts and naval training. Elks Lodge leads celebrations at Armory and arenas. Public offices close. churches hold services. 7 30 p m parade from Yesterday to Second Ave. to Pike St. dances follow at multiple halls with free admission for service members and their ladies.
Soldiers and sailors fill 500 plus guest slots at the Soldiers' and Sailors' club while the YMCA houses about 200 and Beattie homes take 100 more. The canteen served 600 men with turkey and sides as Plymouth church provides 60 beds for the night amid growing demand.
A collection of early morning times listed for Capitol Hill Ballard Fremont Jackson Street Fauntleroy South Park West Queen Anne and nearby routes. Indicates scheduled departures around 3 to 4 a.m. without additional context or details.
The bishop of Brest will lead a special Thanksgiving service at general headquarters with Gen. Pershing and his staff in attendance. Paris homes have been opened to American soldiers and special food and entertainment will be provided at the American hospitals.
Santa will preside as king in the Enchanted Forest pantomime at the Armory the day before Christmas. Fairies elves and sprites dance to Wagner band while brownies gnomes serve the event. Service children and dependents are urged to pick up invitations at Red Cross headquarters 315 University Ave.
Washington Nov 28 Senators plan opposition to a world league if the peace treaty embeds it. Open diplomacy sentiment may hinder Wilson’s plan as senators fear public agitation could turn opinion against the league. Some oppose it to avoid entangling alliances and military costs, while others fear trade limits under a league.
Rome reports the appointment of successors to Cardinal Farley and Archbishop Ireland has been postponed for several weeks while awaiting supplementary information from the apostolic delegation in Washington.
Maj. Wm. Thaw of the 108th U. S. aero squadron in France has been promoted to lieutenant colonel at age 28, one of the youngest in the U S armed forces. He received the Distinguished Service Cross with two citations from Gen. Pershing and has French awards. The Aero Club of America awarded its medal of valor and diploma to Col Thaw and to French aces Capt Guynemyer Lieut Fonck and Lieut Nungesser.
President Wilson attended Thanksgiving service at the Central Presbyterian church. Back at the White House he and his family feasted on a 39 pound turkey donated by Scott Trimble, clerk of the house of representatives. The rest of the day was spent in quiet rest.
Copenhagen dispatch says The Lokal Anzeiger reports President Wilson is likely to visit Germany, with the article noting the possibility of a presidential trip amid ongoing international tensions.
A promotional notice touts the Star Want Ad service urging readers to rent buy or sell with charging options. It emphasizes broad reach for classified ads across the Northwest audience.
Washington reports a quiet revolt foreseen as President Wilson prepares his message. Baruch of the War Industries Board predicts prosperity for labor and greater profit shares, while Walsh warns against returning to prewar wage and hour standards.
Paris reports the arrival of King George the First the Prince of Wales and Prince Albert with their suite today marred by a drizzle of rain. Berlin notes a government meeting finishing a bill for election of an imperial constituent assembly likely in February.
A description of the former prince Friederich Wilhelm’s home on a small island near Texel. The eight room house is suburban with a front garden and flower beds and rents of two or three guineas a week furnished. German staff, an orderly, a modest dining room, a billiard table, and family portraits including Friederich Wilhelm are noted. The island lies 40 to 50 miles north of Amsterdam, about eight miles long and five miles wide.
The Peru Students association rejects invitation for friendship with Chile unless Chile disavows the Ancon treaty and returns Tacna Arica and Tarapaca provinces. They call the treaty chiffon paper and protest peaceful demonstrations as press influence grows.
Harwich report: four hundred mine sweepers under Capt Lyons mobilized to sweep the North Sea and coastlines of England Scotland and Ireland. Small fishing craft to supplement the main fleet.
The article discusses Germany's postwar political split among social democrats and independents, with Bavarian president Eisner resisting both old regime and Bolshevik rule. It notes Spartacist influence, soldiers' loyalty to the current government, and Teutonic tendencies toward order shaping the path to a new Germany.
Diplomatic advices from Berne report growing popular demand in Germany for a trial of the former Kaiser Wilhelm II in Berlin. Cables say Bavarian disclosures clarifying the war responsibility have spurred calls to hold Wilhelm and his war lords accountable for crimes and for planning the war. The German government’s responsibility for the war and the invasion of Belgium is now widely acknowledged.
London Nov 28 Winston Churchill minister of munitions urged nationalization of British railways in a speech last night. He argued government ownership would ensure coordinated postwar reconstruction and prevent inflation in transport costs.
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