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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1919
Page
20
General Eudendorff said the army faced defeat and that a demand for peace forced leadership into action. He warned the Allies might learn of German weakness before negotiations, but the revelation was proclaimed publicly as the fighting continued and the secret fear grew.
Report describes early October 1918 shock across Germany as Hindenburg and Ludendorff concede possible defeat and urge rapid peace talks. Propaganda collapses, censorship fails, and Ludendorff seeks Reichstag access while fearing supreme disaster.
General Ludendorff reports G H Q demands an immediate peace offer due to Macedonian collapse and waning western reserves. He warns the enemy’s reserves grow and that only a negotiated peace can spare German and allied lives. Von Hindeburg notes the motive is to secure an honorable peace.
Wartime notes reveal German leaders fearing continued losses and pressing for peace. Major von dem Busche’s speech shocks observers, while Berlin faulted delays and miscommunication as Italy’s chamber battles over Fiume and war aims in Rome.
Sealed proposals for sale of 4 888 000 pounds lead and 6 090 000 pounds spelter to be opened at Navy Department Washington DC by 2 PM October 16, 1919. Lead and spelter stored at Portsmouth Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Washington Norfolk Mare Island Paget and Ansonia with inspection via Supply Officer or American Brass Company. Details, schedules, and proposal forms available from Salvage and Sales Section Bureau of Supplies and Accounts Washington DC.
Wright Strawther alias George Cummings a Black man was definitively identified by Katherine Peters in the Baltimore jail as the shooter who killed George Peters on August 17 at Jericho Park Maryland and wounded Katherine Peters seven times. Detectives recovered a stolen $650 liberty bond from Strawther's trousers from the Peters farmhouse. Strawther is charged with murder.
A meet ing of the fair price list committee at the Department of Justice will review changes and additions to the retail food price list in the district. Clarence R. Wilson, food ad- ministration representative, will present the updates at 3 pm today.
An official reported only one price complaint since the lst went into effect. The officer in charge of surplus army goods and food at the Liberty Hut said yesterday was the busiest day since opening. Ten car loads arrived in the morning and more than two car loads were sold last night. Several car loads of shoes will be offered at the station later this week. Prices have not been announced.
The United States District Attorney's office pursues an investigation into cigarette dealers who allegedly bought surplus cigarettes from discharged soldiers. The issue centers on stamps missing from the goods, risking fines from $500 to $5,000 or imprisonment from six months to two years. Several dealers are said to be guilty, with some soldiers also active in the trade.
The House debated an amendment restricting chickens not dressed from being placed in cold storage. Work on the measure was not completed and it will be carried over for further consideration.
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