07 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1918
Page
1
A brief wartime notice states that five officers and one man were assigned to a convoy home. The fragment notes indicate a unit movement and return during the March period. The text is incomplete but implies personnel and transport details.
A Washington dispatch reports President Wilson weighing limits on naval build up and proposing pooled international police in support of freedom of the seas. Analysts expect a strong clash with Britain over armament plans as he prepares a public address abroad.
Readable fragments describe an incident involving Norris in Chili County and an extended exchange with Zan. The item names Pip and other unclear details, but indicates a confrontation or dispute.
General March outlines the U S Army of Occupation divisions including the second seventh twenty eighth thirty third and eleventh and notes they will serve as reserve organizations in Luxemburg Montmedy Longuyon and Saint Mihiel. He reports 5 300 officers and 135 500 men assigned for return and 850 officers 17 306 men actually embarked to date.
Chairman Hurley of the Emergency Fleet Corporation is expected to sail home later this month after plea by Charles M Schwab to relieve him of directorship. Officials say Hurley will likely retire from the EFC around February, though exact return date remains uncertain as construction work is trimmed to minimum.
Berlin dispatches report German leaders seek to form allied and German-Celtic groups to oppose Bolshevik influence as protests rise amid calls for a united front. The Cologne delegation invites officials to discuss strategies to counter separatist sentiment spreading through major cities.
Forty hours of devotion to be observed at St Simon’s church with morning and evening services. Ret James Ryan D D of St Mary’s of the Woods will preside and deliver sermons, with Father delivering sermons and the final procession planned for Tuesday night.
Readable fragments indicate textile workers plan a strike after employers refuse a 40 percent wage increase. The Lan digtric ligue lists about one hundred thousand cotton spinners ordered to halt work. Further details unclear due to damaged OCR.
Fragmentary wartime note discusses a brat program with unclear context. The readable portion mentions a naval order and a limited count of sixty items or people related to the program, but specifics are missing.
The piece discusses Britain's WWI strategy and risks, praising the empire for delaying a full frontal western front commitment. It argues Britain's gamble helped deter German hegemony, shaping a stalemate that might have prevented U.S. direct involvement had Britain not acted.
Copenhagen reports Germany warns Denmark of famine danger and calls for drastic ration cuts. The note says current supplies cover only a fraction of normal consumption. Austria faces severe shortages with Vienna lacking fuel and rail, street lighting, schools, and ships at risk.
Berlin dispatch received today says James Grant an American guides the demobilization of men in German munition factories. It states about 24 000 men are out of work and 300 000 women munition workers are being quietly and efficiently demobilized.
Washington December 74 annual report from the mint director Ray Irler details 1918 coinage under four dollars. Total value near 43 million dollars with silver and gold denominations highlighted amid war effort.
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