04 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1918
Page
1
The French Foreign Office announces a first session with representatives of the Entente powers at Versailles likely to begin next month. Leaders from allied nations prepare for a formal gathering to discuss Allied strategy and postwar arrangements.
Paris dispatch reports the French foreign office will host President Wilson’s first allied meeting on December 16 to set up peace preliminaries. Germany’s frontier and Poland’s borders are among early issues while Serbia, Austria Hungary territories, and the league of nations face debate.
London reports that the ex Kaiser’s abdication leaves the crown prince as German emperor until formal dissolution. The decree does not abolish Prussian monarchy nor establish a republic, actionable only via constitutional revision. Observers urge legal formalities to end Hohenzollern rule and warn Allies to watch Wilhelm.
At Madison Square Garden the McNamara and Magin bike team leads the six day race with 161 points as thirteen squads have logged 1038 miles and four laps at the end of the fifty eighth hour Bowker Brothers sit one lap behind while Hilway sets the pace The 58 hour record is 1191 miles seven laps set by Walhour and Halstead in 1914.
London dispatch reports Swedish Socialists aim for a general strike amid a looming crisis in Swedish affairs. Conservatives resist reformists including Liberal and Constitutional factions, signaling a volatile political standoff.
Washington reports President Wilson has chosen Carter Glass of Virginia to succeed William G. McAdoo as secretary of the treasury. Glass, chair of the House Currency and Banking Committee, is a Lynchburg publisher and longtime lawmaker. Official word held until Glass formally accepts.
Herbert C. Hoover left for London to address shipping shortages and propose releasing large food imports from the United States. He argues enough food exists for a per war basis if ships are secured and plans include Allies seizing the German fleet after peace ratification.
President Wilson sails from Hoboken aboard the George Washington to join the peace conference in Europe, convoyed by ships and planes. A vast crowd, naval escort, and allied envoys accompany the voyage, marking a historic moment in American diplomacy.
Hoboken New Jersey December 4 Chief of Police Pat Hayes ordered immediate vigilance around the debarkation pier zone. Patrolmen were stationed on building roofs ready to leap down on anyone acting suspicious as a safety measure for President Wilson and his party.
Washington observers say the 63rd Congress will not resolve who should fix railroad rates in the public interest. House leaders doubt any rail legislation will pass the short session as they focus on fiscal year 1919 appropriations and revenues. A separate push seeks to move rate setting from the President back to the Interstate Commerce Commission while maintaining presidential oversight. Also, railroad officials end increased parlor and sleeping car charges under federal control effective immediately.
William F Ramsauer famed for climbing the Flatiron Building faces kidnapping allegations in Chicago. The 7 year old son Jacques is cited in the accusation as Ramsauer’s child. Ramsauer was arrested while working as a soda fountain clerk. his estranged wife from Sandusky Ohio prompted the arrest.
New York December 4 The transport Lapland with 23 percent officers and 1797 returning American soldiers arrived at Quarantine. It will dock at West Twentieth Street foot of the Fradson River. Minnekahda and Orea, which left England with the Lapland, are expected to arrive. The Patrol bearing Mayor Hyland’s committee met the Lapland. Sierra, first detachments from France, should reach Saturday but may be delayed by storms. Cretic and Empress of Britain plus Adriatic ships carrying troops sail from Liverpool December 2.
Austrian immigrant John Peres allegedly beheaded foreman David McCloud and assistant John Winsworth at the Standard Oil Company plant in Whiting Indiana, injuring five special policemen before fellow workers subdued him. Peres reportedly attacked after resenting an order from McCloud and shouted anti Irish-German taunts during the assault.
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