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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1919
Page
1
General March states in a weekly interview that the total U S military strength at war end reached 1,950,100 men. The remark accompanies discussion of American manpower and front line forces during the final period of the conflict.
Washington reports General March states US forces on the western front totaled 1,950,100 as part of Allied strength numbers. He notes 57,366 officers and 858,187 enlisted men discharged to date. Britain speeds up demobilization, and mail reach to next of kin is being issued. Casualties in Archangel briefed as two killed and 15 wounded.
Berlin reports Polish and Ukrainian tensions escalate as Anglo French mediation moves east. Bolshevik forces amass 350000 with 200000 on the Volga. Spartacist clashes flare around Hamburg and Berlin with government troops fighting near Ambhaiter station and Halle Gate. Leonard Ledebour accused of inciting unrest.
London, Jan. 25. Great Britain lost 59 submarines during the war against 203 lost by Germany, as reported by an authoritative source. British losses were: through enemy action 39, interned 3, accidentally lost 4, wrecked 1, collision 5, blown up in the Baltic 7.
Theodore H. Lunde, president of the American Industrial Co of Chicago, asks a House military affairs committee for an inquiry into alleged brutalities against conscientious objectors. He cites cases at Fort Leavenworth including naked stripping, nine hours of confinement daily, and an attorney held as insane. Warden Fletcher is accused of beating objectors with a baseball bat for refusing labor.
World famous musician and statesman Paderewski is praised for the restoration of Poland. He pledges the country shall be land full of the great spirit of the American nation.
Washington reports on Poland’s first general election under Premier Paderewski and the vow to uphold liberal ideals. The piece praises Polish resilience, notes Poland’s size, resources, and strategic location as a bridge between Russia and Western Europe, and urges American moral and material support to counter Bolshevik threats.
Dublin reports that Sinn Fein political prisoners will be released from jail at once, according to the Free man's Journal. An Irish Center party emerges to govern national affairs with provincial assemblies handling provincial matters, excluding Ulster and signaling a split in the Irish unionist alliance as Unionists form an anti partisan league amid security proclamations in South Tipperary following the murder of two policemen guarding explosives.
The Copenhagen report says unemployment is rising in all German cities with Berlin hit hard by the general strike. Traffic and telegraph and postal lines are at a standstill in Berlin, signaling widespread disruption during the war.
Copenhagen reports Spartacides roaming German North Sea islands. Anarchists landed from mine sweepers on Waneeroog Island and caused heavy damage after a battle with the garrison, with many killed.
Toronto reports coal prices fell 50 cents per ton today, bringing the new price to 11.50. In Washington, the immigration bill advances with a 9 to 4 House committee vote and a plan to seek a fast rule ahead of a February discussion. Also in war news, New York divisions including the 369th and 77th will sail around mid February to March for return to the United States. Ottawa reports the death of prominent Sir Octavius Lambert, 68, son of the eighth Earl of Cavan, who had lived in Canada since the early 1870s and is survived by a widow.
Copenhagen January 23 The wife of Dr Ludendorff has left for Germany General Ludendorff will stay in Sweden for another fortnight to work on his war book It was reported that Ludendorff was helping direct the Bolshevik army
Washington reports the Senate approved the administration's $100,000,000 measure by a 53 to 18 vote and sent it toward conference. President Wilson gains support as allies declare the move strengthens his hand at the peace conference, despite Borah's forecast of regret from many backers.
Washington January A War Department order by Secretary Baker allows men to remain in the service temporarily until they secure work. Soldiers may request discharge at any time, with no guarantee of long-term service, and families will continue to receive allotments. The policy aims to ease local unemployment and give soldiers flexibility.
Cable dispatch traces the Cromwell sisters Dorothea and Gladys, 29, reported to have leaped from the Lorraine into the Garonne at Bordeaux after missing the steamer. French line records show the ship sailed from Bordeaux earlier, while letters from the sisters say they were well and not despondent.
The Hague Jan 25 dispatch says British occupation troops in Rhenish Prussia destroyed a bridge near Cronberg to stop German communications with occupied territory, aiming to disrupt enemy links and supply lines.
New York January 25 Con ways audit cites danger from poor navigation and provisioning aboard the French liner Rochambeau. 1 437 troops and civilians faced half rations three days out as complaints from crew and passengers allege abominable conditions and voyage weather. The ship called at Haiti for food and fuel while passengers faced near famine as another three vessels with 8 100 troops were expected to arrive later.
All American delegates attend the opening session for the first time as Colonel House recovers enough to attend. Delegates take definite action on territorial questions amid a formal but subdued ceremony.
Washington reports Armour and Company profits in South America not used in official statements. cross examination reveals total estimated profits around 15 million dollars at about 16 percent. Armour argues by products keep prices down, while Heney cites earlier testimony showing varied per head profits for major packers and questions FTC authority over foreign figures.
Washington January 25 General Marchal states the mill situation and demobilization needs require keeping a sizable number of trained men in service for the present. He wrote to Representative James R. Mann that immediate army demobilization is unlikely and soldiers face ongoing discharge despite personal wishes. He warns the emergency remains even with reduced active warfare.
The Hague Jan 25. The Prussian ministry will oppose the new German constitution, especially the article allowing any district with population over 2,000,000 to declare its independence, according to a Berlin dispatch.
Washington dispatch says the forecast for Western Pennsylvania calls for cloudy conditions tonight and Sunday with probable rain on Sunday. Temperatures expected to rise tonight as conditions warm.
President Wilson will see the trenches for the first time on a visit to the Rheims area tomorrow. The presidential party will motor to an old trench system just outside the city after touring the shelltorn cathedral, the ruins of the Hotel DeVille, and other sites.
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