02 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1918
Page
1
President Wilson’s annual address focuses on domestic problems but frames his Paris trip as promoting international justice. He appeals for Congress unity and support, pledging full consultation, and urges study of railroad reforms while government ownership continues. He also praises the army and navy.
Washington December 2 The third and final short session of the 65th Congress opens at noon focused on a 56 000 1600 000 revenue bill reconstruction legislation and regular appropriations for the 1919 26 fiscal year Re trenchment is the watchword and economy will replace lavish spending as Republicans and Democrats form a pruning committee while peace conference runs through most of the session
The president addresses Congress detailing the surge of American troops and materials overseas, praising the mobilization at home, the valor of troops and sailors, and the vital contribution of women. He urges prompt ratification of the Colombia treaty and calls for postwar economic readjustment and peaceful international leadership.
Paris dispatch predicts near total accord among the big four on peace terms with Premier Clemenceau and French liberal leaders signaling consensus. Leon Bourgoise likely to be France’s envoy to the league of nations, with Germany’s eligibility and postwar borders to hinge on Austrian Polish and Danish questions.
More than five thousand American soldiers and marines returned to New York City today. The Mauretania carried 3,999 noncombatant troops while the Northern Pacific brought 1,160 wounded service members and 400 unharmed sailors. Afloat toward the port are the Lapland Celtic and Minnneka80da.
Paris December 2 William Hohenzollern former German emperor drafted his abdication decree on a typewriter on paper bearing the Imperial Coat of Arms. A Berlin informed dispatch said a functionary waited at Amerongen Holland for days for the abdication. One document was found unsatisfactory. The second was accepted.
Washington reports total federal outlays for the 1919-20 fiscal year at 7 443 415 888 07 dollars with breakdowns for Legislative Executive Judiciary and major departments. The estimates exclude sinking fund and postal revenues and cover Army Air Service and pensions among others.
The British fleet plans to honor the American sixth battleship squadron under Admiral Rodman by sending a dreadnought or cruiser squadron with them when they are ordered home. Both sides approve a convoy and seek an invitation from King George.
Local snow or rain and colder tonight. Tuesday will be cloudy near Lake Erie. In Washington forecast, generally fair weather from Monday to Saturday with temperatures above normal early and late in the week.
American Army of Occupation advances twelve miles into Prussia crossing the Moselle and Sauer rivers near Treves. Crowds greet the doughboys with curiosity and admiration as bands play The Stars and Stripes Forever and Over There. Civilians observe from doors and windows while German troops onlook in reserve amid cautious joy and sadness. The advance toward Koblenz is planned for December 12 as remnants of the German retreat leave roads in poor condition.
Petrograd dispatch reports Bolshevik forces raided the Norwegian legation in Petrograd and stole confidential papers concerning dealings with the Swiss government. The seized materials were described as highly sensitive and related to diplomatic contacts.
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