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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
1
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson plans a Christmas address to American troops at Chaumont as advisers say the League of Nations foundation remains tied to the peace treaty. He will seek to assure Lloyd George on naval limits and press for unity before the conference.
The phrase suggests widespread recognition of the name Wilson among people across the republic, illustrating the term’s permeation in public discourse.
Unconfirmed reports from London state Odessa the great Russian seaport on the Black Sea has been occupied by forces of Petliura an anti German separatist leader His followers issue proclamations declaring war on the Ukrainian government capitalists and landowners Renewal of the Bolshevik regime is feared British and French troops guard key wharves and stores while civilians move about armed in the streets.
Paris reports information from the Figaro describing a proposed German air raid on Paris. The plan supposedly used 35 airplanes to drop 5000 incendiary bombs with chemicals to intensify fires, followed by a second squadron of 35 planes dropping conventional bombs to hinder fire fighters and prevent crews from reaching the flames.
The Polish government signals readiness to conclude a military and political alliance with Entente powers per the Cologne Gazette. Vienna dispatches also say Karlsbad town council seeks U S recognition as an independent republic under American sovereignty.
American Ambassador and Mrs Davis had lunch with King George and Queen Mary in London. They arrived at the palace in a royal carriage and were met by cheering crowds.
The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously postponed indefinitely authority to make peace-time loans of 1 500 000 000 to foreign nations. Some members called the measure bad policy at any time, others said loans may be needed after peace. The panel also advanced new insurance tax rates before the Senate session. In Hamburg, fifteen interned British merchant ships were released and sent to England.
Admiral Beatty lauds the American battleship squadron on the New York for loyalty and cooperation with the Grand Fleet. He expresses disappointment Germany did not fight to finish, calling surrender a pitiful day, and wishfully hopes the Sixth Battle Squadron will return soon.
Washington reports proposed legislation would raise permanent navy enlisted strength from 1100 to 217000. Capt HA Lanting, acting chief of navigation, asks House Naval Affairs Committee to approve the plan including 170000 seamen 24000 apprentice seamen and firemen in training 12000 in trade schools and 6000 in the flying corps.
Senator Knox told the Senate postponement of League of Nations issues until after the peace conference. He proposed a new American declaration aligned with the Monroe doctrine to deter any threat to Europe and vowed to consult with affected powers if necessary. He argued the peace talks should settle wartime questions while entente discussions proceed separately.
Secretary Daniels told governors in Annapolis that demobilization may be delayed a year or two. He warned against optimistic timelines and urged navy expansion to support an international police force while aiming to end heavy shipbuilding. Some troops will remain overseas until a permanent peace is achieved.
The president released the original program mapper outlining an early channel trip plan. Details indicate a scheduled sequence of stops and official coordination for the journey.
Paris dispatch reports the German government led by Ebert has resigned following Tuesday’s events and serious disorders in Danise West Prussia. A conference of former empire states is to convene December 20 to elect the German republic’s new president.
The secretary states returning soldiers come back to build a peace with fellowship and resolve that no privileged class shall monopolize the fruits of their valor. The aim is to prevent any red flaw of anarchy from marring America.
Paris Dec 19 President Wilson denied a Chicago Tribune dispatch claiming he approved a specific League to Enforce Peace plan. He said he favors a league of nations in general and its aim for peace, but he never endorsed that particular plan.
Washington reports the Americ an legation in Bucharest was entered and robbed on Vopicka return from Jassy. Goods valued at more than 1000000 were stolen from 22 trunks left for safekeeping. The seal on the doors was broken and the legation building damaged. Clerment are believed responsible.
Bellefont Pa December 10 Lee n Smith piloted a 200 pound mail load inaugurating the first air mail route between New York and Chicago. The pilot misjudged and landed at State College delaying the service arrival.
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