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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1918
Page
4
The piece questions sinking the German fleet as a symbolic finale and weighs waste versus salvage. It argues for appraising and sharing the material among Allies to compensate losses and build a peaceful postwar order rather than total destruction.
The verse celebrates the end of tyrants and war while looking forward to a peaceful Christmas. It contrasts past battles and hate with a renewed sense of joy and goodwill as dawn arrives and tyrants fall. The speaker urges letting Christmas chimes ring as the world greets happy times.
In a provocative stance the Journal opposes sinking the German fleet unless the allies agree to sink a list of German leaders including the Kaiser and Hindenberg. The piece hints at suspending publication if terms are met and the show ends.
Chicago merchants report the heaviest holiday trade in history as shoppers stay away from the city due to poor road conditions. Slow moving draft horses hinder traffic, keeping buyers from entering downtown shops.
In Paris East of Archimgen, volunteer forces clash as RiSD peasants drive REOS from the rwidon area. Reported casualties include between seven and forty, with fines threatened to local leaders. Local authorities respond with suppression and calls for order.
The Keota Eagle recalls pre Christmas commerce and community mood from a 25 year old issue. An icy snowball incident involving Chas Singemaster is remembered along with post holiday reflections and upcoming income tax report discussions.
Five persons were killed when a touring car skidded on frost and plunged through the wooden railing of the Meadow boulevard drawbridge between Atlantic City and Miensantville New Jersey dropping about 40 feet into the water below. All persons died before rescue.
Stockholm reports that Americans Lieutenant Colonel Pride and Calamitao have been sentenced to death for plotting against the Lenine administration. A woman named Marie Priede is named for punishment, with a list of others sentenced to five years in prison. The Isvestin prints the harsh reaction to the sentence.
A revived push for a new union depot in Washington follows failed temporary plans. The existing Rock Island station now serves both Rock Island and Burlington patrons, underscoring the need for better facilities now that wartime building limits are lifted.
Washington December 21 The appointment of a new director general of railroads to succeed William G. McAdoo who resigned is expected to be announced by the White House within a few days.
Clarence L. Speed argues that Russia cannot be left under German influence and calls for a postwar international league to police and guide the new states. He notes armistice terms, German aims, and the strategic value of Russian lands, urging allied policing to prevent German domination amid Russia’s political restructuring.
An unusual postwar reflection notes Germany achieving dominance in global discourse even after its military collapse. It discusses propaganda and cultural influence shaping perceptions of victory. The piece highlights resilience of national messaging and lasting impact on international narratives.
The piece recalls Flora Shaw later Lady Logard in the British empire, noting her travels and a humorous incident in an African town. On arrival she sought a wash and learned water was delayed while the fish for dinner had already been cooked in it.
Railway timetable update lists Westbound and Eastbound express and local trains with arrival and departure times, freight and passenger services, and daily operation notes. Agents W RUSSEL and JW CALVERT noted as agents for C M ST P and related lines, with corrections through December 8 1918.
Washington Lodge No 26 AF and AM meets first Friday each month. Cyrus Chapter No 13 RA M meets second Friday monthly. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 EK meets third Friday monthly. Washington Chapter No 08 OBES meets second Thursday monthly. Visiting brethren welcome.
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