23 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1918
Page
1
The piece argues wage policy and discrimination by Bell Telephone managers hurt morale and service in Seattle. It calls for accountability and warns of potential leadership changes if service does not improve.
Wilson officials press for Germany to surrender autocratic powers before peace steps. discussion centers on abolishing the Kaiser’s war authority, curbing the bundesrat, redrawing districts, and removing the Kaiser’s personal army, as the Allies seek real parliamentary reform before any armistice.
A world war era analysis notes Americans north of Vi toward the Luzern burg border face German resistance as new divisions slow advance. It argues Von Hindenburg concentrates 29 percent of his active flying units along a 20 mile front near Verdun. The piece says a fresh Allied push could disrupt German defenses and threaten a breakthrough this winter if weather cooperates.
A portrayal of imminent upheaval in Germany cites machine gun skirmishes in Berlin streets and mob seizure of factories. The piece argues the Kaiser must abdicate or face revolutionary pressure, with Wilson pressuring German rulers and Americans of German descent likely to assist in a republican rebirth.
British troops have entered Valenciennes with occupation expected hourly. Belgian and French units push along the front from the Dutch border to Tournai, clearing canal banks and crossing the Lys. In the Balkans, French forces reach the Danube at Lom Palanka and frontages hold on Bulgarian territory. Serbian and Montenegrin detachments harass Austro German rear guards, taking prisoners and materiel.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Chancellor Maxi page declaring the enemy at our gates. He urges defense if war looms, discusses peace with Wilson, and calls for a peace of justice. He notes electoral reforms and cabinet representation changes underway in Prussia.
Spurck a 29 year old man was arrested at 1119 19th ave after detectives A E Benjamin and F C Fuqua confronted him in a rear room of Mrs Mary McGuire the mother in law. Mrs McGuire denied presence then the man appeared during a scuffle as two other women joined in attacking the detectives.
Spurck was released to his attorney Thomas Hunt on Wednesday morning after promising to report to his draft board at 3 p.m. He allegedly fought to obtain release from the draft board last year and again when sent to Camp Lewis.
Victor Fisher, a British Labourite, has departed for Italy on an official mission to promote industrial and commercial unity. He will conduct visits to Milan, Turin, Genoa, Naples and Rome.
Zurich dispatch reports meetings of German laborers in Delitzch Ammendorf Teutschenthal Wittenburg and Esseben adopting resolutions calling for immediate peace based on international socialism according to advices today.
American patrols entered Brieulles on the Meuse south of Dun after German evacuation. The town, a key defense point, was reportedly set on fire by retreating German troops as shelling followed the capture days earlier.
The Texas State Court of Criminal Appeals ruled that the statewide statutory prohibition law is unconstitutional in a decision announced in Austin on October 23.
Washington reports diplomats say Luxemburg will sever German domination after the war and join the allies. Possible paths include independence under League of Nations protection or becoming a Belgian province near Luxembourg. The region’s iron mines have supported Germany’s munitions effort and Krupp factories. Luxembourg’s people seek Wilson protection and German evacuation following wartime violation of neutrality.
London dispatch notes British foreign office says President Wilson must decide if German note is shared with allies. Chronicle quotes England will demand surrender of U boats and France will require evacuation of Alsace Lorraine as a condition of any armistice.
In Washington on October 25 Chairman Baruch of the War Industries Board declared that peace talks are hampering labor and production and urged the nation to “think war and make war,” warning that peace negotiations may delay essential War Production. He emphasized the need to keep production steady until victory.
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