28 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1918
Page
1
Fragmentary report describes Allied aims to halt harsh treatment of prisoners on or near a camp. Names and precise actions are unclear due to damaged text but emphasize condemnation of cruelty and pursuit of humane conduct by opposing forces.
Reports from Paris note renewed discussion in political circles about returning Gibraltar to Spain. The French premier and British Channel concerns are cited as factors, with talk of a land link between Africa and Europe and potential talks among leaders at the peace conference.
The text describes demobilization and economic strain after World War I. It notes Berlin purchases in 1916, rising prices, and a general mood of anxiety as people await a new political order. It mentions Bertha and Munich's quieter wartime life amid change.
A Berlin dispatch reports the German government urging troops for defense amid tensions. The piece notes Kaiser-like rhetoric and cabinet reactions, with leaders including Ebert Scheidemann and Landsberg amid growing unrest. Sailor and worker protests mark the crisis.
Premier Lloyd George and Sir Maurice Hawke meet President Wilson at Buckingham Palace for a defense talks. Crowds line Whitehall and Downing Street as Wilson arrives for luncheon with British leaders including Asquith Morley and Grey, amid cheers and ceremonial display.
Report of a post office theft where about 36000 dollars and some cash were stolen. The break in occurred during off hours with workers unaware of the robbery until the morning light revealed the opened vault. The robbers escaped and the motive remains unclear.
British warship Calypso reported to have captured two Bolshevik destroyers in the Baltic. One destroyer bombarded lighthouses near Reval as engagement continued. Separate items note rumors of the former emperor Germany’s assassination and political shifts in Berlin.
A group of convicts escaped into Mexico with two or more women near Nogales. Sheriff records indicate the suspects moved toward Sonora center while being pursued by officers. One Foreman girl is identified as the daughter of a Pinal County rancher, with another woman from Phoenix.
An Associated Press report notes Britain will protect Canada over the seizure of trans Atlantic cables. The issue involves the American postal service and the handling of communications between Canada and the United Kingdom. Government assurances emphasize safeguarding international communications.
The gross New York estate of the late George Boldt owner of the Waldorf Astoria and Belle Vue Stratford hotels is reported at 2 154 995 dollars. The transfer tax lists debts and uncollectible credits, noting obligations of Waldorf patrons dating back six years. The appraiser’s report details include Philadelphia property and percentages, with portions attributed to other states.
The report lists 1 071 300 killed among men and 1 789 000 missing or dead prisoners. It cites 42 600 dead prisoners and 83 000 officers and men unaccounted, with 8 200 officers and 432 000 men still living. An official wire from the secretary of state references these figures and prisoners remaining.
Associated Press reports fugitive fx czar and his family are alive after a journey through Petrograd Divinsk Vilna and Rayne. A nephew of General Skoropadse, Mich ael De Tehihaichet, cites escape from Ukraine and notes the czar desires to be left alone. His location is said to be in a neutral country as allied governments know.
The Spartacus faction seized the Vorwaerts printing plant in Berlin on a Wednesday, forcing editors out and appointing Red Guard sentries. Volunteers and workers produced handbills calling for the paper to be produced under new control while denouncing Ebert and Scheffmann and demanding changes in leadership. The scene featured threats and renewed calls for workers’ action amid political upheaval.
An eleventh hour compromise between the Ebert Scheidemann government and Berlin sailors left the capital under guard of republican troops while extremist groups like the Spartacus faction remain active. Troops from the western front under General Lequis will guard Berlin, aided by two volunteer units, as authorities fear renewed unrest. Casualties in the fighting around the Red Palace and cathedral are reported, with figures uncertain and plans for a public sailors’ burial complicating the scene.
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