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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1919
Page
1
Crowds gather early as 48 years after William I proclaimed himself German emperor at Versailles. Emissaries from 25 associated powers convene to settle Germany's fate, signaling renewed international attention to postwar settlement and national direction.
The Paris conference opens with high pomp as leaders from France the United States and Britain arrive amid guarded expectations. Negotiations stretch out with no immediate conclusion as delegates including Clemenceau Poincare and Foch preside over discussions and the armistice terms.
Madrid January 18 martial law declared by Premier Remanenes to quell unrest as Spain moves toward forming a new cabinet with Remanenes becoming premier and minister of foreign affairs, signaling a government reshuffle after December.
Yonkers man Patrick O Bon jnell aged 50 confessed to killing a young woman in Queens. He claimed he attacked Riddell after being approached near the sidewalk and struck her with an iron bar. He said he threw away the weapon and gave details in court before Judge Bleakley.
Washington reports that First Lieutenant George S. Schuyler, originally sentenced by a court martial to dismissal and ten years hard labor for AWOL, will serve only one additional year beyond dismissal after the reviewing board and President Wilson reduce the term.
Twenty eight members of the women's National party arrested five days ago for creating a disturbance in front of the White House were released this morning after a hunger strike in prison.
Chancellor Ebert's rising support builds for a likely election as the first president of the German Republic. Relief sweeps the nation after the death of Karl Liebknecht is noted as passed.
Berlin reports from Jan 17 18 provide relief at Liebknecht Luxemburg deaths and strengthened support for Chancellor Ebert. Dispatches note cries of Ebert next and fleeing officials, amid unrest, disarmament refusals, and a government crackdown on Spartacist allied groups.
Edwin Nevin reports that Allied leaders plan secret sessions for key deliberations. Three press delegates from each Allied nation will attend general sessions but be excluded on sensitive issues, a move defended to speed peace talks. Public reports of Wilson Orlando talks sparked consternation among Italy and Japan delegates.
New York Jan Hamburg American liner President Grant arrives at Quarantine with 4,849 aboard. It carries the Eighth field artillery brigade and related units including 241 sick and wounded. five Red Cross nurses. The battleship South Dakota follows with 1,540 aboard including the 56th co artillery and the 174th aero squadron. Montana also due today with 1,625 officers and men. Turn to Page Two.
Idaho Senator Borah delivers strong warning in the Senate against raising federal judges salaries. He argues higher pay would force general wage hikes, harming workers and business while noting judges are among the most favored positions in the country. Democratic colleagues Martin and Williams echo opposition, signaling likely defeat of the measure.
Major T. C. McCauley will attempt a double lap of the American continent by air, starting from Fort Worth at 4 a.m. Sunday. He plans breakfast at El Paso, about 700 miles away, and dinner that night in San Diego, then return via Jacksonville, Florida, to Fort Worth by Wednesday. The total route spans roughly 6,000 miles. He commands Talisaferro Field in Fort Worth.
Moscow dispatch reports Commissioner Uritzky signed 1,000 death warrants while with the Chelhevik government in Russia. Details credit Bokli disini as accessory. The record is described as ghastly and unmaintained by authorities.
Affidavits released from Mineola New York outline Jacques Le Baudy who was killed by his common law wife Bacard and purported plans to poison his wife and daughter and to hire a stranger to kill them. The affidavits, provided by Harry Moore, will be submitted to authorities as part of ongoing investigation.
Amsterdam reports a triple guard around Amero Ben castle where the ex Kaiser resides after an attempted kidnapping by armed men claiming to be Americans. Three officials from the American legation at The Hague are investigating the alleged plot against the former war lord.
Geneva dispatch says Hungary lost 839000 in dead during the war according to Budapest information. Washington confirms the death of John R. Silliman, consul at Guadalajara, Mexico, announced by the State Department.
Pittsburgh Jan 18 One woman patient is missing and believed burned to death while a girl is severely injured after jumping from a second story window as a fire destroyed the Harmonville Convalescent Home hospital building near here last night.
Marshal Foch declares the Rhine the barrier and guaranty of peace for all nations who shed blood for liberty in a historic interview with U.S. correspondents. He praises American soldiers, notes Pershing’s hopes for a U.S. sector, and warns against future German aggression while urging united vigilance for lasting peace on the Rhine.
At Versailles the French premier Georges Clemenceau is named president of the peace conference after nomination by Premier Lloyd George. President Poincare welcomed envoys in a brief opening, as crowds cheered and bands played. President Wilson and the American delegation attended, with Colonel House absent due to illness.
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