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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1918
Page
1
President Wilson explains his Europe mission as essential to securing a just peace and outlines wartime troop movements and postwar tax and railroad policy. He warns Congress about railroad reform and proposes options from private to government control, signaling ongoing discussions with Paris allies.
Secretary McAdoo released the 1920 fiscal year estimates totaling 7.413 billion dollars. Naval and army budgets rise with capital ships, naval aviation, and ongoing air service funding while munition contracts and new river projects are reduced or redirected.
A Greek source cited by Reuters records that in spring 1914 Turks deported 700000 Greeks, with 500000 now refugees in Greece. Through 1917 Turks deported 2140000 Greeks and Armenians, with 9006oo Armenians and 700000 Greeks massacred or died. many women and children forced to convert to Islam, others killed or driven to suicide. Greek property valued at 3000000000 francs. Flyer Hurt in Accident. Jefferson City Missouri December 3 Lieutenant Robert S McLain suffered a broken leg and arm when his plane dropped 50 feet near here. hospital says he is expected to recover.
Vienna reports wide belief that American troops could be sent to restore order amid widespread unrest in the former Austrian empire. Observers say a small American force would deter bolshevik influence and curb anti semitic outbreaks, with Jewish residents noting protection from recent incidents.
Belgian cavalry brigade enters Aix-la-Chapelle in Germany at German request. King Albert Queen and General Leman lead Belgian royal family into Liege with troops, cheered by crowds recalling 1914 defense.
The Montenegrin national assembly the skupshtina deposed King Nicholas and voted for Montenegro to join Serbia under King Peter. The king’s family was included in the deposition act. Dispatch from Prague via the Czecho-Slovak press bureau noted the Friday vote and said union with Serbia is intended.
Solse Idaho December 3 Rt Rev James Bowen Funsten first Protestant Episcopal bishop of Idaho died suddenly at his Boise home. The news records the church leader's sudden death at his residence in Boise. He served as the pioneer bishop guiding Idaho’s Episcopal congregations.
London reports shows Entente governments press for surrender of ex Kaiser Wilhelm. Conferees discuss seizing him by force if needed and plan details with France Britain aiming to secure his capture, likely via Holland, as controversy over renunciation stirs German reaction.
Court of Justice reports proposal to request Holland aid in securing Kaiser, with officials citing international legal channels. The move aims to expedite a resolution on the Kaiser’s status through diplomatic and judicial routes.
London dispatch reports that the allied cabinets decide to demand the surrender of William Hohenzollern. France and Italy sent views to Britain, and President Wilson offered procedural suggestions as the opening of the peace conference nears with the George Washington voyage.
President Wilson will leave Washington at midnight for New York, where he will board the George Washington for Europe. The ship, newly prepared for the reception of the president and his party, is expected to sail around noon Wednesday.
London dispatch reports the Dutch government will halt exports to Germany in retaliation for German coal shipment disruptions to the queen's domains. The dismissal of Hohenzollerns is attributed to failed conquest rather than any breach of humanity laws.
Washington dispatch notes that returning American prisoners from German camps complain of scanty food and bad housing. General Pershing informed the War Department that there is no evidence of discrimination or authenticated reports of brutality toward the prisoners.
Washington telegram from Director General McAdoo to Perham of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers calls attention to missing complaints to the railroad wages and working conditions board. The board was created to judge higher wage applications and telegraphers threaten a December 5 strike.
The San Francisco labor council released a statement after a session urging clemency for Thomas J. Mooney. They criticized Governor Steffen for not taking a firm stand and argued Mooney should have a fair hearing or be hanged.
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