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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1918
Page
1
wartime dispatches report British troops maintaining positions in Cologne and Wilhelmshaven amid ongoing Allied operations. The articles discuss political repercussions for the former crown prince and new developments in the German leadership as WWI tension persists.
The Associated Press reports renewed Turkish attacks in the Caucasus killing over 60 in Waku and massacring Armenians during evacuation. Vorwaerts in Berlin cites renewed fighting with Armenian extermination in several towns as Tartars loot the villages.
President Wilson’s third day at sea aboard the George Washington reports his health improving with a clearing throat and rested voice. He discussed peace plans with Ju were nd and Di Ceilere, and will meet officers aboard as he plans to return to Paris. Reports note German hopes in Wilson’s leadership but fear in his ability to push terms.
Reading through reports from the American army of occupation General Pershing announced the third army would push along the Rhine into Germany. Units including 5th and 6th divisions and various artillery and engineer regiments were assigned to occupy Luxemburg and areas around Mont Merithiel and Longwvot as the occupation force advances.
Reports from Berlin say a parade clash with soldiers led to 16 killed and 13 wounded when a group refused to disperse. The event occurred during a demonstration against a council decision, with shots fired as troops attempted to quell the unrest. British troops moved to Cologne later Friday afternoon as part of the broader security response.
London report details 1000 British and American prisoners, many emaciated, rescued from German camps in West Prussia and Heilberg. Red Cross aided with trains from Switzerland, noting deliberate German policy to worsen officer health in camps of the tenth army corps.
Governor Whitman proclaimed Britain Day as a state holiday and New York City marked it with Union Jack displays and a sequence of dinners and fetes. The main public ceremony is set for tomorrow at the Hippodrome with special church services planned in nearly all city churches.
Reports from various cities describe a disturbance as an unidentified man fires at President Sidonto Paes in Portugal. The aggressor was arrested amid scattered international reactions and ongoing security concerns.
The National Woman's Christian Temperance Union executive committee closed its annual session in Chicago proposing punishment for Central Powers officials responsible for mistreatment of French and Belgian women and girls. They plan to mobilize 690,000 American signers to present a petition to President Wilson in Paris, naming Miss Anna A. Gordon and others to carry it forward.
Robert Bayles, about 49, fainted in Judge T N Taylor's court after being sentenced to life imprisonment for stealing one automobile tire and one inner tube. It marked his third offense, triggering West Virginia law that imposes life for a third conviction. Bayles had prior sentences of three and ten years and was on parole at arrest.
December 7 Denver reports the belated Rocky Mountain football season ending with Colorado University facing Colorado Aggies in Colorado Springs and Denver University meeting the Colorado Teachers' Association in Denver.
John A Heydler acting NL president informed Charles Weeghman president of the Chicago club that manager Fred Mitchell is not eligible to represent the Cubs at the league meeting in New York. The constitution allows two representatives per club but they cannot be under contract as manager or player.
Reports from Chile describe widespread destruction in Copiapó and Chañaral with 400 buildings including the municipal building leveled, 2 900 pesos in losses, and multiple deaths and injuries around Taltal. The government has allocated funds for relief efforts.
The battleship Hercules with a naval delegation aboard, escorted by five torpedo boat destroyers, arrived at Jahdebay, the great naval station near Wilhelmshaven. Field Marshal Haig reports the army of occupation advancing toward Cologne and the Rhine with troops reaching Blankenheim and Texeschieiden area. Berlin cabinet holds extraordinary session over potential Allied occupation of Berlin amid armistice terms.
London dispatch reports Great Britain will demand 66 000 000 000 pounds sterling from Germany as wartime reparations. The Daily Mail says Douglas Lloyd George will announce in Leeds that this payment relieves British taxpayers and covers the cost of the war for Britain and its dominions.
Berlin dispatch reports the disarming of Field Marshal Mackensen’s army has begun in Hungary. The soldiers will not be interned and will be allowed to cross the frontier.
Former President Taft told The League To Enforce Peace committee that German colonies should be governed by a league of nations, arguing the United States is already in such a league and urging permanence at the peace table. He supported Wilson’s European trip to bolster this view.
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