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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1918
Page
5
Warsaw reports Vilna, Lithuania's capital, is threatened by Bolshevik advance. Poland seeks free rail passage from German-held lines and wants allied officers to accompany troops as Polish forces contest the Bolshevik push toward Vilna.
General Fran chet De Esprey, commander in chief of allied armies in the near East, summoned to Paris to discuss Black Sea and Balkan policy. Allied forces in Odessa, Sebastopol, and Novorossiysk heighten attention as Socialist deputy Marcol Cachin demands government Russia policy. Foreign Minister Pichon denies saying no intervention. American delegates at Peace Conference weigh options but have not decided. current trend favors American action though not agreed upon by delegates.
The semi official North German Gazette says German troops will remain in Lithuania and continue to occupy Vilna the Lithuanian capital. The decision followed talks between the German government and Lithuanian leaders on countering Bolshevik advances.
The Wehby trial in the superior court resumed Monday afternoon with the defense striving to establish an alibi for the defendant. Witnesses were recalled as prosecutors and defense counsel argued over timelines and location verification.
The War Department announced six transports and battleships returning troops from France totaling about 200 officers and 7,500 men. Ships include Koenig Der Nederlanden, Powhatan, Georgia, Kansas, North Carolina, Pastores, Nieuw Amsterdam, Sibonee, and Thiet Clete, with units from 63rd and 127th field artillery, trench mortar battalions, marine casual companies, and medical detachments.
Senate debate rages over Postmaster General Burleson action to seize cable control after the war. Senator Hitchcock says the move ignored Congress and lacked proper countersignature, while Kellogg accuses Burleson of breaking faith despite attorney general ruling.
The bark Aryan was destroyed by fire about 300 miles east of Chatham Island last Wednesday. The captain and 13 men landed safely but one boat is missing. The Aryan sailed from Wellington on December 15 for San Francisco. she measured 1,869 tons.
American warships arrived to cheers on the harbor front at Copenhagen. A British fleet was at anchor outside Longelvije. Washington announced that several small American war ships would pay a courtesy visit to Copenhagen.
Stocks edged lower as traders weighed transportation and commodity twists. Copper, grain and livestock shifted while U S Steel and rail shares showed firmness. broad offerings and heavy volume around half a million shares pressured prices.
Market snippet shows irregular figures for January through October with miscellaneous dollar values and rates. Mentions Mercantile paver and various bill terms including 66 day and 77 day bills. Describes call money as strong with bids and offers around 5 to 6 percent.
A Mitchell Palmer told Boston's Chamber of Commerce that Germany planned postwar commercial dominance. He warned German-owned firms in U S shipping centers plotted against US safety and that German ownership should be removed after peace to restore American industries.
Colorado will be unable to locate returning soldiers on farm tracts in the coming year due to Attorney General Hindbard ruling that state funds cannot be used to purchase lands for soldiers. The issue requires special legislative action and possible election. The council may seek a supreme court opinion. The story references the Martin Ditcher, a ditching implement for cutting sod and grasses from ditch banks.
F D Roosevelt travels to Europe to direct Navy demobilization. Accompanied by former Connecticut district attorney and Commander John M Hancock USN, Roosevelt departs New York aboard the Leviathan. He expects abroad demobilization to finish in two months. Legal adviser Lovellay and staff aboard will return as movement allows.
Secretary Redfield arranged talks with Shipping Board officials to push lower water rates from Pacific coast ports to Japan and China. Investigations showed US rates at $56-$60 per ton to eastern ports versus about $12 from Liverpool, prompting a protest to Chairman Slant.
A fragmented report describes coalition victory in Parliament, Asquith group invite and possible reunification with Premier Lloyd George allies. It notes Ireland’s Sinn party gains and lists naval strengths of major powers, including the United States and Germany, amid postwar shifts and German war material recovery actions.
Senator Chamberlain declares the United States was unprepared to care for returning wounded soldiers and for entry into the war. He cites admissions by the administration and criticizes wartime preparedness while pledging his willingness to resign from the Senate if needed.
The Rhine rose over a foot in 74 hours, flooding the east bank and disrupting traffic on Coblenz roadways. American and German troops worked together to keep the bridge passable despite difficulties with floating approaches.
Federal court in Grand Rapids accepts a petition by Henry Ford seeking to restrain city clerks from destroying ballots from the last November senatorial election. Ford, defeated by Republican Truman H Newberry, seeks a Senate ordered recount.
A League for the Protection of the Kaiser’s personal safety and life is formed in Berlin and will appeal to former advisers of the ex emperor and associated diplomats to submit documents proving the emperor’s innocence regarding the war. Prince Henry of Prussia is suggested for president and von Hindenburg for the position.
Disturbances in Constantinople continue with great fires in the Parmakkapo quarter of Pera across the Golden Horn from the cit Proper and in the suburb of Kadi Keni. The Turkish chamber of deputies is said to have dissolved due to opposition from Young Turk deputies.
Navy reports say the American transport Tenadoresran aground December 25 north of Isle d Yeu in the Bay of Biscay. A crew of 265 navy men and six Italian army officers were aboard. tugs were sent to assist and the vessel may be salvaged with no troops on board.
Hamilton Holt sails today on the Baltic to represent the League to Enforce Peace at the Paris peace congress. Delegates from American and European groups promoting a League of Nations join the assembly, with Oscar S. Straus and others directing plans. Holt will also serve for the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America and the Church Peace Union.
Holiday session of the House breaks as Representative Lunn of New York refuses unanimous consent for the conference. Democratic Leader Kitchin declines to promise reporting the Senate second class mail zone amendment to the House without conference action.
Burglars broke into Goethe's former Basel residence and stole a quantity of the poet's mementos. Goethe's house, built in 1709, was occupied by the writer from 1792 to 1832 and later bequeathed to the State in 1885, opening as the Goethe national museum.
Local tire shop promotes retreading services costing about half the price of new tires. The ad emphasizes expert vulcanizers and a gift offer to decide if tires are worth retreading.
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