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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
4
A Copenhagen dispatch reports the Berlin government calls for the former emperor and crown prince to abdicate. A California dispatch says Thomas Mooney’s death sentence was commuted to imprisonment, but organized labor demands a full pardon or new trial.
The Berlin report states Dr. Liebknecht, a radical Socialist, slept two nights in the Kaiser’s bed. Royal servants at the palace were indignant and cursed Liebknecht, according to the reader’s account.
The State Press in the Galveston News argues the German language press hindered Americanization of German immigrants by promoting segregation and delaying adoption of American traditions. It urges all to be Americans with a common language to ease assimilation.
The text of the former German emperor Wilhelm II renounces forever his rights to the Prussian crown and the German imperial crown. He frees all empire and Prussia officials and all army and navy personnel from his oath of fidelity. He calls for aid to protect the German people against anarchy famine and foreign domination. Made and executed at Amsterdam November 28 with the imperial seal.
Half Moon Camp No. 117 W O W notes the death of BF Meier on November 17 1918 after a short illness. The camp votes to suspend its charter for thirty days and send condolences to his family. The resolutions are entered in the camp minutes and published in the Shiner Gazette.
A collage of editorial quips from various papers on World War I themes. Quotes mock German leaders and celebrate Allied resolve while lampooning peace prospects. Juxtapositions reflect wartime sentiment and public opinion.
The Woodmen lodge calls a meeting for December 18 at 7:30 P M with all members urged to attend for important business. Clerk Meigentaler notes E J Merrem has returned from San Antonio where his son Lieut Leslie Crane Merrem, ill with pneumonia at Camp, continues to improve.
Persistent coughs demand both external and internal relief. A dollar bottle of Balard's Horhound Syrup promises two remedies for one price. The ad also touts Herrick's Rid Pepper Pile Plaster for the chest and mentions Béla products.
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