01 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1918
Page
1
A Berlin statement reports limited unrest with no disturbances elsewhere in the empire. Hamburg workers end their strike with peace at a plus dockyard closure, while arrests occur in several German towns amid tensions over indemnities and territorial claims.
Telegraph reports from Copenhagen describe a widening German strike affecting about 1,100,000 workers. The Daily News Geneva bureau notes protests near the Swiss frontier and unrest despite tight military controls in Germany. Reports mention solidarity actions from Berlin Düsseldorf and Bremen and possible talks by Interior Minister Wallin.
The Koelnische Volkszeitung reports Jaor representatives in various cities plan a general strike in Maybach region but agitation is said to have failed. Dutch views from London discuss German strike plans and government response amid demonstrations and calls for stronger action.
Berlin district authorities, per a Politiken Berlin correspondent, have prohibited all meetings convened to discuss public questions as well as all workers meetings and demonstrations.
London reports that German Socialist party leaders have asked President Kaempf of the Reichstag to summon the Reichstag immediately due to a wave of recent strikes. A Berlin meeting resolved to oppose any reprisals against strike leaders.
A government letter discusses castor bean seed supply and contracts. The Department of Agriculture does not contract growers directly. the Army Chief Signal Officer holds large contracts for castor beans across Southern states, with specifics on acreage and the need for authorized contractors.
Joseph W Folk resigns today from the Interstate Commerce Commission effective February. He stated the move follows government wartime policy and may affect ongoing road operations.
Mr Crawford demonstrated a corn based flour processed in a new method touted as the Victory Loaf spice. Attendees praised its suitability for biscuits batter and cakes and expected 70 mills to be installed in the state to produce the cheaper wheat substitute with strong local interest in its adaptability and potential sales.
Official reports say at least twenty people were killed and fifty injured in a Paris night raid. Berlin claims the Paris strike was a reprisal and says fourteen tons of bombs were dropped. Prisoners were reported among the raiders.
The report states five passenger ships were suspended from sailing at an Atlantic port on orders from Washington. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.
Congressman Park asserts conclusive evidence supports an upcoming shipment plan. He notes no anticipated transportation shortfalls and confirms readiness of melons for export next summer. FRANK PARK remarks emphasize industry readiness and continued supply.
A 1918 correspondence from the Commercial Association in Thomaston Georgia informs Secretary Massey that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will not publish a nonessential farm product transport ban. The letter notes plans to provide adequate rail transport for farm products and advises farmers to place car orders with local freight agents.
General Pershing attended the supreme war council meeting in Versailles on January 31, accompanied by General Tasker Bliss, chief of staff of the American army. The report notes their presence at the high level wartime gathering.
Mrs. Watson Hona of Thomasville files for divorce from A M Watson in Fulton County. She cites cruel treatment including drinking, beating, and public humiliation while noting his vast wealth with farming land in Georgia and Florida and stock in major firms. A hearing set for February 9 before Judge George L. Bell.
Official summary shows nine vessels over 1,600 tons destroyed and six smaller ships lost in a single issue. The earlier two weeks totaled six large ships and two small ones. A husband was knocked unconscious, and Mrs. Watson lists extensive Florida timber land, plantation land near Thomasville Georgia, farm and stock holdings, and household assets valued at tens of millions.
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