05 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
1
President Wilson's first day on the George Washington voyage to Europe shows a busy schedule with letters and stenographers, calls from Italian and French ambassadors, and a rest due to a cold. Mine sweepers and destroyers accompany the ship as it nears Europe.
President Wilson's vessel is 480 miles out steering 17 miles per hour under clear cold skies. The escort ships are visible from the Washington's deck. He slept late and breakfasted with Mrs. Wilson. An official mail pouch will depart for the Azores Sunday and return on an American destroyer. The president uses his on board typewriter for speeches planned in France.
London December 5 Winston Churchill declared England will join the Peace Congress with an absolute decision that no limitations shall be imposed on England's rights to maintain naval defense. He said Britain will not lend itself to fettering restrictions preventing the navy from maintaining its supremacy.
Paris reports heavy demand as 25 hotels requisitioned for peace conference delegates and aides. Meals and rooms triple in price with breakfasts from 1 to 1.50 dollars, lunches 3 to 4 dollars, and dinners steep. Lansing and other American delegates will stay at the Crillon, with suites, living quarters, offices, and shared dining.
Lieut Hogland arrived in Seattle at 3 42 yesterday afternoon landing near the Jefferson Golf Links in the southern city section while prospecting an aerial mail route from Sacramento. He plans to depart for Sacramento again at two this afternoon carrying mail and 100 gallons of gasoline.
Mrs Wilson released carrier pigeons from the deck of the Washington bearing thanks to Vice Admiral Reaves for arranging the depart ure details. Weather was cold and misty with calm seas. A quartet of sailors sang for the Presidential party and peace delegates. Reporters from AP UP and INS aboard to send daily dispatches.
Catherine Breskovskaya arrives in Okio to confer with President Wilson in Washington. She plans to present Russia's conditions and pressing needs, seeking U S support and clarification on relief efforts.
Washington December five Secretary Daniela of the Navy Department announced that more than 1,000,000,000 dollars had been cut from Navy estimates for the coming year. The original plan had called for an expenditure of 2,900,000,000 dollars.
President Wilson nominated Representative Carter Glass of Virginia, longtime chair of the House Banking and Currency Committee, to succeed William G. McAdoo as Secretary of the Treasury. Glass will take office December 16 after an agreement with McAdoo. He owns Lynchburg newspapers, has served nine terms in Congress, and helped write major financial legislation.
Mail for Belgium will be accepted at Postal Union rates from New York to Bruges via France. The November 28 1914 suspension of U S Belgium parcels service remains and this notice reestablishes only Postal Union rate handling and conditions.
Cordova reports A H D Klie chief herring expert says ten to twelve thousand barrels of Norwegian cured herring lie unsold in Seattle with no buyers at any price. Some offered at ten dollars but unsold. Scotch cure sold out with demand at 17 to 23 dollars per barrel. large herring in Eastern markets compete with Alaska fish.
New York reports the steamer Minnekahda arriving with 339 American troops bound for home as demobilization begins promptly. Washington dispatch notes that about 100000 men and 20 percent of wartime Navy personnel will be released immediately, allowing service members and youths who joined for the war to return to civilian life or school.
Secretary Newton D. Baker of the War Department states no American Division veteran will return home until peace is finally settled. The seasoned fighters, who make up the bulk of the forces, will be kept in Europe for the present. Earlier reports had said the Rainbow Division would return home.
Washington report shows over 200000 deaths in the United States since September 16. Insurance losses hit hard as government and soldiers' plans incur over 170 million dollars from epidemic deaths.
New York Dec 5 The Commercial Cable Company filed for an injunction against Postmaster General Burleson to stop the government from taking over the marine cables as outlined in President Wilsons proclamation. Those involved in cables argue the takeover is a step toward permanent government control.
Josephus Daniels of the Navy Department has ordered the Marine Corps recruitment to resume with no cap on enlistments for a four year term. The order allows an unlimited number of men to be enlisted, signaling a broad expansion of manpower.
Washington December 5 The War Trade Board announces arrangements authorizing Holland to import commodities under license and to use Dutch ships for transport.
Official returns show that Senator John F. Nugent, Democrat, was re elected to the Senate by a plurality of 970 out of a total of 95 964 votes.
Former Kaiser tells AP he is a private citizen in Holland and will not issue public statements while facing possible criminal prosecutions. He emphasizes loyalty to the German government and says he cannot speak to avoid compromising others.
Dev 6. The Crown Prince told the London Mirror he and his father are down and out in Holland and he aspires to live in England as a private citizen. He said he favored an England Germany settlement and that several of his best friends are in England. He recounted a quarrel with his father over Hugland and a belief that Britain would oppose their war effort.
Military observers in Paris on December 5 downplay large scale revolution rumors seen as likely to break in Berlin Friday while closely watching ongoing events and guard against overstatement.
Amsterdam dispatch reports General Hindenburg issued a proclamation to troops outlining vast land settlement plans to aid returned soldiers. He states thousands of homes will be built cheaply and soldiers can acquire land at low cost on long term payments.
Washington reports the Serbian Legation confirming King Nicholas of Montenegro was deposed by a National Assembly at Podgritza and Montenegro united to Serbia. A Paris-issued Montenegrin cable denied the deposition. Copenhagen says Admiral Beatty refused merchant and fishing concessions in the North Sea.
London dispatch reports naval authorities decide it unnecessary for Germany to regain the Helgoland naval base. The decision reflects postwar settlement considerations affecting control of strategic assets and British maritime security.
The piece notes 16 shopping days until Christmas with merchants urging practical gift ideas. Ads stress sensible purchases and remind readers of wartime lessons while offering daily suggestions for useful presents.
Paris dispatch reports from Zurich that the Liebknecht led terrorists plan a revolt in Germany on Friday evening. Advices say Liebknecht has 15,000 armed men and that Berlin’s population faces marauding gangs with no apparent authority to maintain order.
London officials monitor fresh German rebellion reports which could influence the armistice terms and the potential peace congress.
In Cologne on Tuesday machine guns were used to quell food riots. Several stores were looted and there were numerous casualties among the attacking forces, according to dispatches from Copenhagen dated December 5.
Amsterdam December 5 report notes the Bavarian Soldiers and Workmen's Council unanimously approved the German government's program. It emphasizes imperial unity and the convoking of a National assembly as core aims. The move signals alignment with national policy and outlines political priorities in the period.
London dispatch says the entire Turkish fleet is now in Allied hands, with warships interned, following an official announcement. The report notes the fleet’s capture marks a significant shift in control amid ongoing hostilities.
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