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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1918

Page

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German Spy Arrested Near Wilsons Paris Residence

Paris dispatches report a German suspect arrested near President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson's Paris residence. The president attended church with crowds cheering as he visited Lafayette’s tomb and met with President Poincare and Clemenceau.

Paris Wilson Murat Rue de Geri Lafayette Plepus Wilcom Liberty Muret Madame Poincare Palace of the Elysee Clemenceau Colonel House Hotel Clifton Lansing Clemepcenu Aris France United States Prewier Clemenceau

Prime Minister Affirms Unity With Allied Leaders

The Prime Minister states he will not back any measure that disrupts the cordial relations among all allied nations, underscoring commitment to continued cooperation and mutual objectives.

Demobilization Advances as 824000 Treated for Discharge

Washington reports demobilization moving at 15000 troops per day with a target of 30000 as momentum grows. The War Department has designated 824000 men for discharge, up nearly 200000 in a week, though designation does not equal immediate release. General March notes severance occurs as turns come up. Up to December 12, 5653 officers and 135262 men were designated to return from France, with 1275 officers and 20703 men already sailing home.

Washington United States General March War Department March France March Eaid Tershing

Changes fuel regulations announced for eastern Kentucky shipments

The fuel administration announced changes in its young regulation to permit shipments from the Louisville and Nashville railroad in eastern Kentucky to all Indiana points on and east of the Chicago. The Louisville and Nashville line from Louisville to Michigan City is allowed for industrial purposes only and to all points in Michigan's lower peninsula without restrictions.

Washington Fuol Administration Louisville & Nashville Kentucky Indiana Chicago Kwltwnapolis & Louisville Railroad Louisville Michigan City Michigan

Reform of Lords to be task of coalition ministry

London December 16 The coalition government would pursue reform of the house of lords if returned to power in the election A Bonne Law chancellor of the exchequer said in Glasgow He noted the second chamber should be strong enough for a democracy but not hereditary

London House of Lords United Kingdom A. Bonne Law Glasgow Law

U S Marines Lose 4068 in Europe

The Marine Corps released its annual report showing 1180 enlisted and 454 officers killed or wounded between April and September in France. Casualties totaled 23 percent of gross strength with 25 missing in action.

Washington Marine Corps France Barnett Secretary of the Navy Aell Agaftet Wikkeh Uecords

Portugal’s President Sidenio Paes Shot in Lisbon

London reports Dr Sidenio Paes president of Portugal was killed by three bullets at a Lisbon railway station. A crowd killed his assailant Jeenie. Paes had led a revolution a year earlier and was elected by direct universal suffrage last April.

London Sidenio Paes Portugal Lisbon Jeenie Sidonio Paes Alfonso Costa Doctor Paes

190000 Yanks Maimed In War Effort Prompt Policy Change

General Pershing reports 58000 dead and 14000 missing among expeditionary forces. Nearly 100000 wounded, with 1606 already returning in varying states of disability, prompts a U S effort to provide medical care rehabilitation and financial support to maimed heroes and their families.

New York Pershing Hanna Ths War Department

Berlin unrest fears civil war as arms spread

A Berlin report describes pervasive fear amid disturbances. Citizens reportedly own firearms and machine guns, with two hostile shelters and shifting loyalties between Liebknecht supporters and government. Officials warn calm cannot be expected for months and note arrests during clashes.

The Hague Berlin Germania Herr Berth Herr Haase Liebknecht Liebhneche

U S. Gunboat Incident at Tampico Sparks Diplomatic Talks

In a November 28 clash at Tampico American navy gunners aboard the Monterey exchanged fire with Mexican custom guards. The Mexican captain Hernandez was killed and a soldier died of wounds. The Monterey then sailed to New York with the crew pledging no report. Diplomatic settlement is sought between the United States and Mexico.

Monterey Incident Sparks Diplomatic Exchange in Mexico

The State Department reports a clash at Tampico on November 28 between Mexican soldiers and armed guards from the American steamer Monterey. The American guard commander was ashore and attacked, several guards injured, a Mexican soldier killed and another wounded. Tampico authorities demanded surrender of the guards. the matter is under diplomatic settlement via the American embassy in Mexico City.

Department of State Monterey Tarpico Tampico State Department Mexico City

Two Stages Of Peace Meet In London Forecast

London reports that the second phase of peace talks may extend two years. Diplomats expect an initial brief stage to secure demobilization and reconstruction, followed by a longer period addressing wider European settlement and a league of nations.

London League of Nations

Protest by Herr Kuckhoff on Reichstag ban

Herr Kuckhoff writes in the Koeinische Volks geltung protesting the Albert government. He calls the action illegal and arbitrary and says the Reichstag has not been dissolved. Berlin paper warns against Allied troops watching Germany east of the Rhine.

Amsterdam Herr Kuckhoff Koeinische Volksgeltung Albert Reichstag Berliner Tageblatt Foch Germany Rhine

Telephone rates cut in night long distance service

Postmaster General Burleson orders lower night long distance charges and a new 25 percent extra when a specific person is requested and answers. The change takes effect January 21 with half day rates from 8 50 pm to 12 am and quarter day rates from 12 pm to 4 30 am. station testing service established and charges apply when connection is made.

Washington Dec. J Burleson

Fear New Revolt Delays London Dispatches

Telegraph reports from Tien Tsin and western Siberia indicate disrupted communications and fears that war may have resumed. The London desk notes delays in dispatches and escalation concerns amid unsettled imperial tension.

London Tien Tsin Siberia

Hollands anxious to have him go

A brief report notes Hollands anxious to have him go to budge ex Kaiser. The fragment mentions tension and a potential transfer involving prior leadership or political figures.

President Wilson Warns France U S Entered War

Special to Eventing Journal reports President Wilson telling the French the United States entered the war to resist "militant ambitions." Also notes ex-kaiser Wilhelm II staying in Holland despite official pressure, with authorities seeking his removal.

Amsterdam Holland William Hohenzollern

Wilson Speaks in Paris at City Hall Address

President Wilson addressed a Paris audience at City Hall proclaiming the United States entered World War to oppose the Central Powers and to resist illicit ambitions that shocked American hearts and violated their principles.

Eiven Paris Wileson United States

Germany’s Scheidemann Says Disarmament Plea Follows Entente

In Copenhagen dispatch, Philip Scheidemann the German majority socialist leader tells Berlin press the Entente-led move prompted disarmament and that there is no reason for alarm. He says conditions in Germany are improving and that violence will not be used, though Spartacus supporters may be disarmed. He notes Liebknecht is not normally constituted and calls the soviet executive provisional.

Scheidemann Germany Copenhagen Philip Scheidemann Berlin Berlinske Tidende America England France Spartacus

Switzerland Declines Emperor Charles Residence

Munich Dec 14 Switzerland reportedly refuses to allow former Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary to reside there. The decision is said to echo Switzerland's handling of ex Emperor William and mirrors Dutch precedent.

Munich Switzerland Charles of Austria-Fibingary Holland Wiliam

McAdoo Takes Three Month Lease On LA Mansion

Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo will live in the Los Angeles mansion of the late George W. Houck, a wire wheel magnate, under a three month lease starting January 1. The estate is described as a showplace of Los Angeles.

Secretary of Treasury Los Angeles Cal Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo Los Agegeles George W,llouck

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