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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1919
Page
1
Karl Liebknecht Robert Luxemburg and Rosa Luxemburg flee from Dusseldorf as a government assault captures Berlin strongholds. Red leaders vanish and authorities take control of the Spartacist center.
A chaotic report from Copenhagen and Berlin describes Munich elections amid violent Spartacist unrest. Leaders Liebknecht Luxemburg and aides face trials as government forces tighten grip. Berlin and Dusseldorf see troop activity and uprisings in the east with loot totaling 296000 marks.
Washington reports additional waits of the American expeditionary forces totaling 158 officers and 04 men assigned to an early convoy home. Units include the 367th infantry second battalion and 370th company with medical and machine gun detachments, under division associations. Three transports sail from France carrying nearly 6,000 officers and men. The Canada Boston bound with 124 officers and 1,150 men. the Manchuria with 1,935 officers and 4,000 men. and the transportion with two casual officers due New York.
London dispatch argues naval postwar order to be noncompetitive with Britain and United States sharing funding for a two-part main high seas fleet to enforce international law. It predicts Berlin may pursue naval strength, while a league of nations and international justice emerge.
Mineola Nassau county grand jury explores whether Jacan LeBaudy was murdered by his common law wife Marie Augustine. No indictment expected. possible charges include second degree murder or manslaughter. LeBaudy shows improvement, while new witness readiness looms as Dr. Cleghorn and others visit Mrs. LeBaudy.
London says William Hohenzollern former Kaiser Germany is going insane. An Amsterdam dispatch quotes a prominent Dutchman who dined at Count Bentink’s castle stating the ex-war lord will be a mad-house patient within six months. He raves and wanders at night, dreamily seeking Berlin or surrender to Britain.
The London Daily Express urges Allied occupation of Berlin and key German seaports plus seizure of the German merchant fleet. It notes the supreme inter-Allied war council in Paris found half measures useless and calls for decisive action.
Washington January 14 Bainbridge Colby tendered his resignation as a commissioner of the shipping board and as vice president of the shipping board emergency fleet corporation He asked that the resignation be considered at once Colby said the resignation was filed in December It is not yet accepted and is expected to await Chairman Hurley's return from Paris as Colby has assumed much of the board's responsibility in Hurley's absence.
Acting Secretary of War Polk tells relatives a report of the colonel’s death is false. The New York Evening Telegram had begun the story, but officials deny the claim and state no death occurred.
Acting War Secretary Polk told relatives that reports of Col. E. M. House death were untrue. New York friends and officials reported no critical illness. two physicians attend him in Paris and a cable reply was expected. The Evening Telegram notes uncertainty about the reports amid influenza illness and poor health.
George R. Sheldon ex treasurer of the Republican National Committee and leading financier died in Carbondale Illinois from injuries after being struck by an automobile days earlier. Announcement came from William C Sheldon and Company where he was a partner.
A Paris dispatch reports the Allies have decided Germany must destroy all U boats not surrendered and stop construction of any remaining submarines. The statement was carried by Central News from London on January 14.
Western Pennsylvania forecast shows partly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday with colder conditions. Battery of unseasonable chill noted as temperatures dip.
Judge W W H Lamar of the Post Office Department testifies before the House committee explaining the bill to control wire communications. He emphasizes the measure is not a government ownership proposition and outlines the administration's stance.
Washington January 14 Judge W H H Lamar solicitor of the postoffice department and a member of the general wire control administration told the House Postoffice committee that the Moon resolution extending government control of telegraph and telephone lines is not a government ownership proposition He supported government ownership of public utilities while noting potential options and costs influenced by competition and monopoly considerations He said Congress would see the results of valuation and options before deciding a broader policy
Charles E. Chapin, former city editor of the Eng Werhl, pleaded guilty to second degree murder before Justice Weeks and was sentenced to twenty years to life for the killing of his wife Nellie while she slept. He had previously signaled willingness to change from not guilty to first degree.
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Paris reports the Allies have ordered immediate transfer of Reichsbank gold, estimated at 500 million dollars, from Berlin to Frankfurt to be completed promptly.
General Tasker H Bliss, the U S military representative on the peace commission, told the supreme inter Allied war council that the United States will not send any more troops into Russia.
New York January 14 The New York Giants have been sold to a syndicate headed by John McGraw. No price announced but reports say the club was valued at about 1 million dollars.
Bolshevism becomes a live issue in Congress as Democratic leaders push to pass measures to curb Bolshevism from the United States and bar perceived Reds from shores. Wilson Morrison and other officials testify on immigration amid fears of leftist influence as lawmakers plan actions and debate punishment for Wilhelm Hohenzollern associates.
The American steamship Yuma of 1,685 tons, bound from New York with sugar, sank at sea after a U boat encounter. The captain and part of the crew were rescued. The Yuma had been a German ship requisitioned by the United States government. London report dated January 14.
Washington January 14. Read Admiral David Taylor declares that submarines will advance beyond destroyer defense and that modern destroyers will not be an effective weapon against future subs.
A discussion notes the major obstacle facing the Big Four in postwar diplomacy. President Wilson’s reluctance to allow great powers to dictate terms to smaller nations emerges as a key friction point shaping proposals and negotiations.
The session of the supreme inter-Allied council may settle representation at the peace conference and the number of plenipotentiaries. President Wilson presses rapid action and resumption of normal peace occupations for American troops. Critics argue for reduced representation for first class powers and limited seats for smaller states.
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