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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
4
The conference is scheduled to begin in early January in Paris and run for about four months, gathering delegates from multiple nations to negotiate peace terms.
President Wilson and the peace commissioners have arrived in France ahead of the great peace conference. The delegation plans to participate actively in negotiations shaping postwar terms and international arrangements.
In New York and Washington officials uncover daily propaganda schemes linked to Count von Bernstorf. The investigations reveal vast sums of money used to fund influence campaigns across political circles.
Paris reports the Crown Prince Frederich Wilhelm formally renounced his claim to the German throne. The announcement marks a pivotal shift in the royal succession and the political landscape in Europe.
Police rounded up a large number of individuals on alleged charges but released them after authorities found the evidence insufficient to hold. The event highlights gaps in the case buildup and raises questions about enforcement thresholds and judicial thresholds.
Mayor E F Wolters closes all public places to curb influenza amid wide illness. City urges safety first as nearly every family reports flu cases and precautions are observed.
Since the war ended, Republicans have launched sharp criticism against President Wilson and now target General Pershing, credits for ending the war attributed to him.
A reader from Dallas asks about bringing intoxicants into dry counties for personal use and the ten mile zone law. The response notes the ten mile limit near military camps is federal, while state law governs other areas, with no nationwide uniform rule on personal possession or transport.
Private Walter H. Oltmann writes to his parents from Paris on November 12 1818 claiming the war is over and thanking God for safety. He describes hospital life in the third floor bed with a heater and recovering from a small wound while hoping to return home soon. He signs as Pvt W H Oltmann Co D 142 Inf A P D 796 American Ex Forces and salutes the Stars and Stripes.
The Lavaca County Council of Defense requests names and addresses of all men from Lavaca County who died or were wounded or died of disease in service. They seek post office addresses and status for a public Honor Roll of Texas. Send information to Secretary H. J. Braunig. Very Respectfully, Lavaca Co Council of Defense.
The article argues English should be the official language of the peace conference, noting its expressiveness and global growth. It claims Wilson could lead the conference with decisions drafted in English, contrasting it with French diplomacy.
A collage of gossip notes from Yorktown News Bay City Tribune and Houston Post discuss trials for the former Kaiser, a liquor license refusal in DeWitt County, wartime festive shortages, Mauretania sailors asking if New York went dry, and German controversy over who started the war plus Hohenzollern abdication jokes.
Edward Mikulenka, county treasurer, died Sunday morning December 8 at 1 o clock from a prolonged illness. Funeral held Monday at 10 in the family home with interment in City cemetery. many friends attended to extend condolences to his grieving wife and relatives.
Woodmen lodge meeting rescheduled to December 18 at 7 30 P M for important business. Attendees A J Bednar C C F R Mergentaler Cleck urged to attend.
Amsterdam reports former German emperor William Hohenzollern may leave Amerongen Castle for Argen where Dr Lag bek will treat him for shattered nerves. He is said to be prone to violent fits and unable to write. Allies reportedly may demand his return. an incident with an interned German soldier who saluted him ended with the ex-emperor demanding an explanation and the soldier drawing a red flag.
The following renewals have arrived since the last report with thanks: Wm Behlen Shiner Joe Antrich Annie Kokas R O C0 Burkett August Baca Joe Hranitsky Sweet Home Frank Ulcak Sweet Home Fritz Brasser Hallettsville R Frank Ulcak and Fritz Brasser totals show counts 1 or 2 for several subscribers.
A nostalgic verse foresees a joyful return of soldiers with a brighter day after treason and war. Wives and sweethearts long to hold them, as bayonets and uniforms bear wear from battles. The poem promises lasting fame in the nation’s heart.
Commissioners' Court will meet on December 16 to appoint a new treasurer to fill the unexpired term of Edward Mikuenka, who died in December. The appointment aims to continue county financial duties and stabilize the treasurer position.
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