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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1919
Page
2
The report notes British delegates at the peace congress may require a truce during negotiations, a condition France rejects to recognize the Bolshevists. It also says the Chinese delegation is now complete with all members in Paris and North South China united for the conference.
The International Food Commission in Brussels begins its first session with a urgent appeal for food relief to Romania. Representatives include Britain’s Earl of Reading and Sir John Beal, and France’s Etienne Clemental and M. Vilgrai, while Italy has yet to name a representative.
The Pennsylvania mine near Butte Montana, employing 750 men, closed today for repairs becoming the eleventh large mine in the district to shut within weeks. Several thousand workers are out of work and many are boarding trains bound for Pacific Coast points to seek jobs.
King Alfonso in a Madrid Review interview says Spain is progressive and willing to join the League. He notes Spain must stay linked with neighbors through commerce and treaties and lauds Count Romañes for courage and wartime service.
General Jan Christian Smuts argues in a pain-published program that the League of Nations should be the core of a new international order. He says war has redrawn Europe and proposes new states align with the league, renounce armaments beyond what is deemed reasonable, and build a peaceful civil order.
Washington officials plan an official welcome for President Wilson on his return from Europe. A parade of returned soldiers will lead the way down Pennsylvania Avenue as the President is expected to arrive February 18 or 19.
Foreign Minister Pichon says the Bolshevik regime is criminal and not entitled to petition as a regular government. Allied aims would support a healthy Russian government if recognition were offered. American delegates deny any British pledge and maintain protective measures with no aggressive action, while exchanges may be limited to Britain and France.
The telegram announcing Hines as director general was sent to Mr. McAdoo in Winslow Arizona. Hines, 48, previously chaired the Santa Fe and joined railroads as a lawyer. He vows to carry forward McAdoo policies, press for cooperative labor relations, and advocate extensions or return of roads after peace. The staff sees no immediate changes beyond two vacancies.
In Sehenosha Wisconsin on January 11 17 year old John Bagecke was arrested New Year’s Day for attempting to murder his father. He was discharged today without a hearing after the elder Banske in the hospital refused to testify and praised his son saying he acted when he saw his father was trying to kill his mother.
Sofia reports Bulgaria’s total wartime casualties as 161,224 killed or missing, 1,152,399 wounded, and 10,825 prisoners. It notes additional deaths from influenza and famine during the Macedonia retreat, with 90,000 taken prisoner.
A Berlin contingent of marines halted a marching force toward Berlin at Delitzsch near Leipzig. The engagement left two marine dead and two wounded while the opposing troops suffered two officers and three men killed and twelve wounded. Bolshevik demonstrations flared in Stuttgart and Dresden with clashes across several cities.
A large crowd marched before the grand dukal palace in Luxemburg today demanding the abdication of the grand duchess and the proclamation of a republic. A public safety committee has been at work and calm is being maintained in Luxemburg.
The US Navy’s lone mystery ship, the Santee, was damaged by a torpedo near the Irish Channel. Stranded with 11 crew, the wooden decoy struggled to reach a South of England yard as the German submarine threat faded.
Photographs from France show President Wilson bowing to cheering crowds as he climbs into a seven passenger Cadillac for a boulevard drive. The car, marked U S 14 bc, was an official army vehicle used widely in France. Cadillac supplied about 2960 standard cars and twelve standard limousines for peace conference officials.
Portland police report Arthur C. Davis pleaded guilty to the robbery of the East Side Bank in Portland. Davis was arrested in San Francisco by Portland policewoman Lola G. Baldwin. He faces sentencing on Monday.
Chicago authorities arrested Millard H. Cutter, head of a Chicago bond firm, on charges of disposing of forged municipal and mining bonds totaling more than $500,000. The securities were said to be held by Chicago firms and eastern investment houses.
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