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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1918
Page
1
Speaker Champ Clark assures the nation in Baltimore that the President can be depended upon to secure certainty at the forthcoming Peace Congress. He emphasizes congressional steadiness and unity in facing postwar diplomacy and national policy.
Speaker Champ Clark at the southern commercial congress argues the United States must greatly expand foreign trade to sustain its merchant marine and prosperity after the war. He urges modernized navigation laws and abundant steamship lines to Central and South America, stressing their vast population and resources as near neighbors.
The Judge Advocate General reports that not a single member of the large American army has been put to death since the war began. The statement underscores military offenses handling and asserts discipline within the forces during ongoing hostilities.
The annual report of the judge advocate general notes offenses decreased as the war progressed. Since the war began through June 36 1914 the U S Army tried 12 357 officers and enlisted men with 10 873 convicted and punished and 1 484 acquitted. Enlisted men dominated offenses with disobedience desertion absence without leave larceny sentinel violations assault and drunkenness.
Washington December 9 Bruce Bielaski chief of the investigation bureau of the justice department resumes testimony before the Senate propaganda investigating committee. He is asked to insert in the record details of German activities before the United States entered the war including blowing up bridges munition plants and bombs on ships bound for Europe. Bielaski is expected to finish his account this afternoon with witnesses such as Samuel Untermeyer and Professor Hart of Harvard to follow. Bielaski has not disclosed how the records came into the department and the matters are kept secret under attorney general permission.
From Aix La Chapelle Dec 7 a delayed dispatch reports that moderates in German politics seek a republic like the U.S. with less Socialism and place trust in President Wilson for a just peace. Liberals split from the Kaiser regime but blame Ludendorff Tirpitz and others for drawing America into the war. The writer notes good meals and well fed people. Bolshevik spread allegedly triggered soldiers to attack hotel officers for insignia. crown prince deemed harmless and largely occupied with women off front lines.
Nearly 20 000 American troops are due in New York this week aboard multiple transports. The hospital ship Comfort carries 401 wounded. the Sierra docks with 35 officers and 1531 men. Other ships expected include the Empress of Britain with 76 officers and 2333 men and the Adriatic with about 2400 troops.
American troops enter Coblenz on the Rhine as the occupation force moves forward. British forces reach Cologne and Belgian units occupy Dusseldorf. Marvel Hutin says French troops will be brigaded with the US army to allow Rhine regiments to serve in the conquered territory. Pershing reports units advance to Mackenheim Penich while Kempenich line holds.
Reports from Coblenz state German authorities requested U S troops to police the city amid revolutionary disturbances. The second battalion of the 39th Infantry and other units were dispatched, with Coblenz awaiting main occupation forces expected by December 12.
Washington reports that all documents hidden in Berlin's imperial foreign office will be published to decide whether the former Kaiser is responsible for the war. A radio dispatch relayed by Berne to the French high commission states the government will submit those found responsible to a tribunal for defense and punishment.
Reports from Copenhagen and Swiss sources describe heavy street fighting in Berlin where 10 000 Republican guards hold the capital amid counter revolutionary efforts. Munich sees Bolshevik control and radical resignations as Bavarian ministers fall, while the exiled Kaiser proxied in Amsterdam faces illness awaiting possible extradition.
A sensational report from Nancy via I N S staff describes the arrest of General von Tesma by the French army and his imprisonment at Metz. He served as military governor of Luxemburg during the occupation, and rumors claim he ordered executions in Arlon, Belgium. Charges are described as grave and a broader round-up of senior German officials is suspected.
Washington December notices show New York Federal Reserve District banks agree to take 1580,000,000 of the first installment of the Fifth Liberty Loan certificates at 4 percent. The rate does not cap future bonds and faster turnover was aimed for with earlier issues. New issues are planned twice monthly until spring when a potential 5,000,000,000 loan will be floated.
British forces advancing into Germany crossed the Rhine between Cologne and Godesburg on Sunday, the war office announced. In Washington, forecasts for Pennsylvania call for rain in the south and rain or snow in the north tonight and Tuesday, with warmer conditions in the south.
In spite of German government complaints, all warships under construction are to be handed over to the Entente immediately. Plans include return of British, Belgian and merchant ships.
Berlin reports say all German warships under construction will be surrendered to the Allied commissions within 48 hours. The ships anchored at Wilhelmshaven are to be placed out of commission, with crews repatriated. British and Belgian merchant vessels to return at the Tyne port and Dunkirk respectively. Towage for ships unable to sail is to be provided by German tugs. No transfers to neutral flags allowed during the armistice period.
London reports quotes from the exiled former German crown prince claiming not to wish for renewed conflict, urging aid for starving Germany and a conciliatory path with former enemies. The interview describes his daily routine, attire, and interactions with villagers on the island off the Dutch coast.
The December meeting of New York coffee and sugar exchange members ended in a tie on the proposal to reopen the exchange results. The decision now rests with the board of managers.
Dutch Minister at Oudendyn who arrived from Petrograd reports misery in Russia caused by Bolshevik tactics. The dispatch notes widespread suffering in the stricken country and cautions against further devastation from political actions.
London reports from Dutch Minister Oudendyn arriving from Petrograd describe Russia under Bolshevik rule as economically and physically ruined. He says production is destroyed, trade stalled, credit nonexistent, and rail and navigation halted with deficits in the hundreds of millions of roubles.
Paris dispatch reports police intensify efforts ahead of Allied peace delegates arrival. Plainclothes squads round up women at boulevards stations and dance halls, arresting unaffiliated individuals. bogus wounded-identity uniforms are broken up. Restaurants and bars must not display prices in foreign currencies due to rising transient patronage.
New York reports that Amos R E Pinchot and his wife have an interlocutory decree of divorce issued amid an undefended suit. Mrs Pinchot receives custody of their 17 year old daughter Rosalind while Mr Pinchot retains custody of their younger son Gifford Pinchot Ind.
Washington reports the House is poised to order an investigation into the National Security League over charges of disloyalty affecting members of Congress. The rules committee advanced the Frear resolution, with broad support from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers for examining the league’s activities.
The Bet fate flyer on the Pennsy railroad was wrecked two miles north of Emporium Junction today. No injuries reported as authorities investigated the scene near Emporium, Pennsylvania.
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