17 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
1
A report from London notes the British chancellor Ebbert signals easing price controls while maintaining wage levels amid war strain. Germany faces a tax and indemnity plan touching demobilization costs, with Berlin workers and soldiers protesting against rapid policy shifts and calls for resignation of the current government.
Wounded status reported for an individual or group. fragmentary text provides no clear names or places. context and details are unreadable.
A list of wounded and deceased individuals from Indiana communities appears, naming many by name and city such as Terre Haute Gary Fort Wayne Plymouth Shelbyville Indianapolis and Vincennes. Several are noted as severely wounded or with undetermined degrees while one, Carl Shilling of Acton, is recorded as died of disease.
The third army now controls a 4 500 square mile area in Germany after occupying towns and rail and streetcar networks. Officials say administration of hundreds of villages will be in place within fifteen days with no major hostile resistance. An advance of about 260 000 men covered 296 to 300 miles in a month after weeks of hard fighting. Soldiers endured worn shoes and fatigue but completed the occupation per outlined plans. Germans acknowledge the unexpectedly smooth procedure.
New York February 17 Judge B H Gary chairman of the U S Steel Corp asserts America faces a period of amazing prosperity. He speaks as a key industry leader outlining optimistic economic prospects and potential growth opportunities.
Reported today, speculation swirls around Diaz and key parties as the government faces alleged upheaval. Projections and requisition plans mark a tense political moment amid rising tensions.
Fragmented text mentions weather near Glenrell and a motor trip toward Vergafites with unclear details. Contains names Wilsons and garbled phrases about causes and Propos ota. No coherent event or clear entities beyond places and a road journey implied.
The article notes an impending extensive recruiting campaign to bolster forces, with Captain Laning of the Bureau of Investigation and naval authorities involved. It cites a need to release men and details the navy’s manpower structure including four year enlistments and reserve components.
Chicago December 17 1920 Described the hunger strike of Bratt Evader who vowed to starve for a year. Judge Landis ordered continuation then transferred to a hospital where he died today after weeks without food.
The fragment mentions new cases and a township ban but lacks full context and details. It references Bog town and Barr township with unclear status and wording.
The War Department released a casualty roll naming 4 745 service members with many listed as killed in action or wounded severely. Missing or missing in action entries include Samuel A is New Amsterdam and James T McGuire of Ft Wayne, with others from Kokomo Indianapolis Gary and more.
William Ball, owner of two suitcases of whiskey seized by police, was fined $50 and received a suspended sentence after being apprehended as he exited a Baltimore and Ohio train. One bottle reportedly destroyed.
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