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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1918
Page
1
In Berlin heavy rioting erupts with deaths and dozens wounded as troops seize university buildings. Officials deny arresting the soldiers council while Ebert is lauded by radicals. cabinet weighs alliance-ordered actions and future presidency amid armistice strains.
Berlin dispatches from Amsterdam report German comment on Wilson’s peace program. Papers doubt its force at negotiations, fearing he cannot push it through. Meanwhile radical shifts in Berlin aim to neutralize leftist dominance in the soldiers and workers council, heightening cabinet tensions. Munich reports appointing Lujo Brentano as a trade and industry commissary to link leaders with government.
A Dutch minister traveling to Holland from Germany warned that Bolshevism would end civilization. He denounced Bolshevik rule as unconscionable theft, unemployment, and tyranny, saying Russia faces utter exhaustion and likely total ruin.
United States will host Poincare of France and monarchs of England Belgium and Italy during Wilson’s forthcoming European trip. Editor Lausanne forecast a visit within the year as his term ends in 1930. The piece recalls wartime courage and Britain's role, praising steadfastness despite dire early setbacks.
The Daily Mail says the crown jewels were on view at the Tower of London yesterday for the first time since they were moved to Windsor Castle for protection during air raids. Guards in civilian and military dress escorted the jewels in two motor cars along a roundabout route, with tight secrecy and armed guards.
Edward Price Bell reports in London on German agents and antiwar influence while urging that President Wilson seeks a common council and League of Nations to secure lasting peace. Hurley in London defends Wilsons fourteen points and praises fair play, mercantile fleets, and friendly competition under law.
The Canton government proposed a Shanghai peace conference to be attended by South China representatives, as the Peking cabinet prepared to meet. The move follows President Hau Shih-Chang summoning ministers to discuss terms, with optimism that peace for China may be near. Meanwhile in Europe, Mackensen's army is being disarmed in Hungary, soldiers allowed to cross the frontier, with equipment being sold off.
Documents presented by Bruce Bielaski show German agents plotting to sway American opinion against aiding the Allies. Details include plans to acquire the Wright airplane factory, purchase the American Press Association, and mobilize an embargo on arms with backing from Senator Hitchcock and other figures. The inquiry traces a network of emissaries and funds among political and labor leaders, with letters and meetings outlined.
Testimony alleges individuals paid by Von Bernstorff to advocate for pro German sentiment. Mra Ray Beveridge reportedly received $3,000 and communicated with Von Bernstorff, at times delivering pro German moving picture films. Louis Garthe, Baltimore American correspondent, claimed to have written Chairman Overman seeking to file articles supporting German loyalty. Belaski resumes testimony tomorrow as the State Department releases Barnstormer documents to the record.
Samuel Untermeyer issued a denial that he ever served for Germany and said a 1911 suggestion to acquire a New York paper was a personal negotiation. Roger C Sullivan of Chicago denied links to Reiswitz or the embargo league and rejected claims of anti Wilson sentiment.
President Wilson's ship sails through wind and rain toward the Azores, maintaining speed. On board the George Washington he rests, recovers his voice, enjoys deck promenades, and chats with officers while awaiting more naval escorts and a film showing. He meets envoys Juss erand and Cellere, and discusses with Lanning and White.
Reports from Vorwaerts Berlin describe Turkish forces killing about 10 600 Armenians while evacuating towns in the Caucasus including Baku Ardahan and Olt. In Baku alone more than 30 000 are said to have died as Armenian communities faced massacre and looting by Turkish troops during the evacuat ions.
A 1913 London talk before the English Speaking Union warns that Bolshevism harms democracy and chaos looms in Europe. It cites French losses from Russian bonds, urges suppression of distorting histories, and notes allied nations face educated republics next door amid democracy's global fight.
London Dec 7 The British government backs an eight hour day for all railway wages staff with operation starting next February The Times estimates the total railway wages bill at 127 million pounds including prewar wages bonuses and eight hour day costs Politically the move draws attack from opposition papers claiming hasty action ahead of elections and without a clear plan.
An unidentified man fired at the president of Portugal in a Lisbon street today. The shot missed its mark and the aggressor was arrested.
London reports British troops entered Cologne at 4 pm on Friday while American and French forces prepare bridgehead defenses along the Rhine. Five German troops left Coblence as talks with local authorities occurred. American army of occupation pushes along a broad front toward Udelhoven to Todenkopf and beyond.
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