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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1918
Page
7
Fragmented reports show Germany facing scarce Bolshevik gains in councils while conservatives and independents gain marginally. Voting across cities including Dresden Bremen Hanover reveals limited support, with parties focusing on consolidation amid military and political pressure.
Ebert urged workmen and soldiers to labor for peace and the rebuilding of the state asserting liberty needs food and employment and calling for a national assembly to secure central and state cooperation. Solf warned of threats from enemy aims and separatist movements as a conference in session. Elsner accused Ebert and Solf of compromising the old regime.
Reports from Bern via Berlingske indicate Denmark plans to seek a two week delay while Entente powers, after consulting President Wilson, consider repealing the blockade. German delegates protest the postponement at the mixed conference, with one referee deeming the protest groundless.
Fragmented dispatch discusses Roosevelt urging US presence at peace conference and promoting worldwide propaganda. It cites public opinion, Allied wartime aims, and American resolve, noting fear of censorship, press control, and the challenge of mobilizing support for postwar peace.
The Admiralty announced tonight that British naval casualties from the outbreak of the War to November 11 totaled 39 766 with 33 361 losing their lives. The breakdown shows 2460 killed or died of wounds and 1042 wounded. Prisoners numbered 3295.
A German lieutenant aboard a surrendering warship north of Worth Scotland on Monday November 25 declared the German navy ruined for a time. He warned that the army faces dishonor and that no one will want to serve in a dumgraced service.
The Southern Society of Washington hosted a reception at the Wardman Park Hotel to honor Allied World War I victory. Secretary Baker and Secretary Daniels led the receiving line with Clarence J Owene and other dignitaries in attendance. The event highlighted the South’s role in the war as members from many embassies and delegations joined the long introductions and floor committee.
Willam Wilborn a Pottsville lawyer testified before the Senate fuel committee accusing Garfield era policy of hampering anthracite output. He charged coal supply woes stem from administration inaction and warned officials opposed expansion schemes while owners of citherite property bore some blame for New York City meals shortages and rising prices. Comm ittee members heard from Dr Jonathan Day and other witnesses who described plans to boost supply being blocked by fuel administration approvals and distribution constraints.
An article notes possible changes to railroad passenger fares, including elimination of extra Pullman charges. It discusses the expected impact on mid- country tourist traffic, potential schedule adjustments, and preparations by rail authorities for fare changes and added accommodations.
The readable text points to a discussion of guaranteed bonds and state guarantees involving a local entity. It mentions a person or party tied to a dispute and potential implications if the guarantee is not honored. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.
A daring ad touts La Creole Hair Dressing as a private in-room solution to gray hair. It claims dramatic darkening without detection and promises no damage, reducing dandruff and breakage while restoring a uniform dark shade. Available at Peoples Drug Stores and other outlets with mail orders.
Chicago authorities seized letters intended for Ire J. O Malley an Chicago motor engineer arrested on charges of attempting to obtain Liberty motor plans by bribing a Detroit company employee The intercepted letters reportedly included tracings of the Liberty motor sent by A Horan a Detroit drafting department worker Federal officials say O Malley acts appear not tied to a government foe but to obtain the drawings for personal use
British authorities say arrangements are in place to return about 19,000 American troops on British ships, with 12,000 already in England and embarked. Dozens of colonial forces including Australian Indian and Canadian troops will also be transported home, as well as families of colonial troops. Vessels that carried 1020 or 17 American troops previously departed from Seaport News ports including Baltimore New York and Boston. General Pershing and staff followed later.
A wartime Vienna report notes the shadows of defeat hunger and financial ruin yet the city remains brave. Citizens aided Jewish and other refugees after the United States entered the war, showing courage fortitude and kindness amid hard times. The piece recalls despondent scenes with only a few passersby stopping to offer alms at the Hofburg square as the emperor had just left.
Congress to seek savings from war appropriations as the United States shifts from war to peace. A House Appropriations subcommittee chaired by Rep Sherley of Kentucky will hold hearings next Monday with heads of all departments as witnesses to determine unexpended funds and possible transfers to the Treasury general fund. The group will review expenditures and new activities across departments.
A British steamship Macedon arrived with 3000 tons of jam for British troops, claimed to be the port’s largest single cargo. In U S politics, Lt Commander Truman Newberry, a Republican, was elected Michigan senator over Henry Ford by a margin of 587.
Paris news report outlines a preparatory structure for the American delegation to the peace conference. Joseph C. Grew leads divisions in international law geography economics personnel and intelligence to shape the forthcoming talks.
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