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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1918
Page
2
German fleet now at the Firth of Forte as King George and Allied leaders vow continued Anglo American cooperation. Secretary Daniels signals navy adjustments pending full armistice handover of German warships. Twenty seven mine sweepers leave German possession and disembark in Dutch waters.
The late Archbishop Ireland allegedly thwarted a German Austrian scheme to place Catholic Americans in colonies and use the church to harbor enemies. Pontiff Leo XIII reportedly rejected the movement after Ireland traveled to Rome to expose it.
Washington reports Senator Sherman attacked George Creel, head of the Public Information Committee, calling him a journalistic drunkard and recalling Creel's Denver and Washington conduct. Sherman mocked Creel as Wilson's press bodyguard and questioned a House claimed credit for victory.
Figures released by the Department of Commerce Bureau of Navigation show 145 American passenger and merchant vessels totaling 4 440 tons and 775 lives lost from the war’s start to its cessation. Nineteen ships and 775 lives were lost to torpedoes mines and gunfire before US entry.
The draft program proposes universal suffrage for all males over two years old and sets elections for May. It calls for reforms to the penal code, establishment of a Belgian university, and leaves the question of women’s suffrage open. The Somiatiate party supports participation in government and aligns with the reform agenda.
London reports former German Emperor William II, bedridden at Amberen gen castle with influenza, while allied governments seek his extradition over power tensions. Two officers read to him as the Dutch stance risks war or famine if opposed.
Peking reports contributions to the American United War Work Campaign far exceed initial targets. John R Mott proposed 160000 dollars, while the Peking committee led by Dr. Paul Samuel Reinsch estimated about 200000. Pledges surpass 1260000 silver, with about nine in ten from Chinese donors.
John McDermott of New York testified before Senate committees about organized campaigns led by the United States Brewers Association against prohibition laws. He described state groups, paid speakers, and wet and dry fights while denying direct participation in political contests except in Tennessee and Texas where anti prohibition candidates for governor were supported.
Army commanders may discharge enlisted men whose families are in distress or whose skills are urgently needed at home. Those who enlisted before the war will not be discharged. Congress begins a ten day vacation, with committees at work on bills for a new session. Styles in straw hats to be allowed next season after war restrictions are lifted. Lord Robert Cecil resigns over Welsh church establishment issue. John R. Clynes resigns as British food controller amid unconfirmed reports.
The Food Administration orders removal of hogs under 150 pounds from export throwouts to control supply and keep prices stable. Officials say lighter hogs cannot be exported as prime meat, affecting packers and farmers while Chicago discussions continue on further measures for the coming period.
Fragmented text suggests discussions of naval training, orders from a secretary, and wartime logistics at Great Lakes facilities. Key names and precise details remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
In a chaotic scene at the aviation event, Pipp and Tris Speaker call for departure amid crowd noise and disorder. Officials attempt to restore order as attendees linger near the entrance.
Report from Flagstaff and Deming recounts political maneuvering in 1920 for governor, military and rail matters, and weather and fire incidents across the Southwest. Notes Hugh Campbell, state senator, as a Democratic candidate. mentions Major Ira Huffman and Lt Power Conway as potential contenders. Describes stockpiles and dividends, tent fires, and a Fort Bayard building contract with government involvement.
In Phoenin on November 22 about 700 students enrolled in the Hoe Linh school correspondence program to maintain progress while schools may reopen soon. Teachers faced reduced pay during the epidemic, easing the burden on workers dependent on salaries for support.
United States Judge Mayor appoints Walter Noyes as receiver for the Chicago Neck Island and Pacific Railroad company. Central Trust company prevails with a deficiency claim for about 68.27 million with interest from Jan 18, 1935. Final administration shows $51.78 balance available for creditors.
El Paso reports a man named Berdbolt AO Von tien Roashe Mueneh cousin of Count Vern Bennustorff is charged with entering the United States on a forged passport. He was detained en route to San Francisco after being captured and brought into the country with a Swiss passport by government agents.
Three county officers and two others were indicted by the grand jury on a charge of gambling with returns on the indictments made yesterday. Those named include Constable Lon Harper, Constables Sperro and T. S. Metcalf, J. Sanchez, and William Levin.
The American Red Cross special mission, after weeks in Italy, leaves for the Balkan states and Nazareth, Palestine, by Christmas Day. Lieut Col Hor Folks, chairman, says Italy faces widespread civilian distress including refugees, returning prisoners, famine, TB deaths, and a declining birth rate.
The Senate finance committee trimmed about 1.6 billion from the war revenue bill and adjusted beverage and tobacco taxes. New rates set per thousand on cigarettes and tobacco products, including a rise for light cigarettes and a cut for some beer and soft drink taxes, with details left to final review.
Lloyd George and Bonar Law issue a countrywide election address urging patience on permanent fiscal policy until postwar normalcy returns. They advocate imperial military needs and propose a new chamber reflecting the people while noting unsettled Ireland and the contested Ulster question.
General Liggett conveys gratitude from the American First Army to Major General Tocnes Go Harbourd for the service of supply. He notes hard two month battles in the Argonne and Moisele, with continued munition clothing medical aid and supplies, and reaffirms confidence in supply officers and soldiers.
Allied forces advance toward Kiev as a new Bolshevik era begins with Admiral Kolchak granted supreme power after a coup in Omsk. Three officers seized Avksentieff Zenzinoff and two prominent Omsk citizens, provoking government condemnation and a decisive, punitive crackdown. Russian mine layers arrived in Finnish waters near Pumula battery and fired on ships, Finland seeking explanations after firing on Russian frontier guards.
A United States rail system plan aims to restore seniority rights to workers who joined military or naval service and sacrificed seniority. The draft directive, signed by W. G. McAdoo, directs restoring established seniority where possible and ensuring employment for those without prior seniority upon muster out.
Official state returns from Maricopa and Yavapai counties show two measures failed the workmen's compensation act and a land law constitutional amendment. Propositions approved elsewhere were defeated or not enacted, with detailed county and statewide tallies noted.
The readable fragments mention names and places like King Ludwik and Switzerland, plus scattered sports and legal terms. The text is heavily garbled and yields no cohesive event or outcome to summarize reliably.
The Senate Elections Committee abandoned the investigation into altered disloyal speeches by Senator La Follette in St Paul, voting 6 to 2 against expulsion. Democratic members Pomerene and Walsh opposed dismissal, and a possible Senate contest over the report may arise when the Senate reconvenes.
The War Labor Board announced wage increases for interurban train crews in Portland Oregon and Butte Montana. Portland Interurban workers receive 46 to 64 cents hourly, with overtime at time and a half after ten hours. The award begins July 17 1918 and city fares are not to rise. Butte Electric Railway staff gain 61 to 65 cents hourly with fares rising to cover costs. effective August 3.
A movement seeks uniform state bank laws and federal legislation to encourage state banks to join the federal reserve system. The United States Council of State Banking Associations, now at its new headquarters, notes that close cooperation with the Federal Reserve Board could secure legislation permitting eligible state banks to enter the Reserve System.
In a terse broadcast a request asks authorities to help locate Miss Nett Richardson Tay bert heir to Corporal Js A Taxvlor of the Aus- Tedtian forest killed at Gale poi 7 908. The public inquiry mentions Beistbane and New wtleart while care for the estate is advised.
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