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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1918
Page
2
The article reports Allied plans to target German warships as forces consolidate in Constantinople where British and French HQs are established. It notes food price rises in the city, Turkish actions, and German and Austrian troops and leaders sheltering in Constantinople amid shifting regional control.
After four days of celebration Strasbourg welcomed Marshal Petain and General Gouraud at the head of elite French troops. The eight abreast column, flanked by Alsatian girls, created a grand military spectacle in the ancient town.
Marshal Foch the allied commander in chief arrived in Luxemburg yesterday with his staff and established headquarters there. No ceremonies were held to mark his entry.
British prisoners recount brutal treatment after capture during or before the British advance. One working party of 1,860 sent to Friederichfeld left only 282 alive. 20 to 30 died daily, with some eating snails on the march. German doctors admit many of about 500 prisoners at a camp near Brussels died from starvation or exposure.
Police Commissioner Enright calls the Madison Square Garden clash between soldiers sailors and socialists rowdyism. He reports disorder after service members attacked red flag wearers and tried to breach police lines. He notes plans to address uniformed officers and warns socialists may switch to a blue flag.
Chicago message reports investigations into rising food costs blaming farmers for a small share of the rise while manufacturers jobbers wholesalers and retailers take the rest. Butter and egg prices are cited with quotes on per pound and per dozen rates and testimony from executives about market conditions and profiteering.
A Brooklyn internal revenue official resigns and sends a formal letter to the secretary stating it is voluntary. The resignation cites salary concerns and cites ongoing internal reviews as part of the departure.
Washington November 26 federal Board for Vocational Education asks employers nationwide to report how many disabled soldiers sailors and marines they can employ and indicate disabilities that will not hinder work. The effort aims to place rehabilitated veterans in industry agriculture commerce or professions and speed return to civil life.
German soldiers in retreating units show eagerness to go home and resume civilian work as Alsatians and Sarrongais who joined the army start moving toward American lines. Reports note loosened discipline, sporadic looting, and limited officer control while German commanders communicate progress by wireless. two officers with a white flag crossed the Moselle at Waseerbilli, the last Germans to enter American-held territory, saying they still have a long journey to reach their regiments.
Archangel area reports winter begins on the north Russia front. Bolshevik forces withdraw from the Dvina while numbering heavy reinforcements along the south of allied lines. Cold, frozen swamps threaten flank attacks and American troops keep guns under wraps to prevent water in cooling cans from freezing.
Associated Press notes propaganda methods of the German American Alliance, sometimes with the United States Brewers Association, were recorded by the Senate Judiciary Committee. A 1915 San Francisco convention report cites Texas anti Germanism campaigns and a German vote aiding Texas against a purge. The alliance’s work in Illinois, Ohio and Iowa is also described.
Director General McAdoo telegraphs regional railroad directors asking that all nonessential work be halted on Thanksgiving Day 1918. He cites the national significance of the holiday and urges government controlled lines to suspend noncritical operations.
War department lists officers and enlisted men in German camps. Names include Granville O. Wood Riverside California and Horace Palmer Wells Denver Colorado among others. Camps mentioned include Karlsruhe Limburg Zermbst Metz St Clements hospital at Metz and an unknown camp. Reported in good health and camp unknown inmate Raymond J Johnson is noted.
New York City will sell candled grade A eggs to the public at 60 cents a dozen starting next Monday. The eggs were placed in storage last spring by the market commissioner and will be offered to consumers at the lower price to undercut jobbers and wholesalers.
Fire last night destroyed the Pennsylvania State College engineering school building and equipment. The loss is estimated at 200000 dollars. With the power plant put out of commission, almost every activity of the institution will be at a standstill indefinitely.
An allied conference opened in Paris to discuss international scientific relations with representation from all allied scientific academies and the U S National Academy in Washington.
A board proposes that employers evaluate whether handicapped men can perform efficiently without extra strain and whether they can be kept in positions during slack business. It urges considering fair use of handicapped labor to strengthen industry and national strength, avoiding indiscriminate philanthropy.
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