Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, November 14, 1918, Page 1

ALLIED ULTIMATUM CALLS | FOCH TO LEAD VICTORS INT! IN 4 PROPERTY Y OF CROWN ® IS SEIZED BY PEOPLE Hereditary Holdings Revert to the Gov- ernment; Socialist Scheidemann Is Named Premier Continuation of Bar ee Policy Dur- g Withdrawal Is Subject of Threat by Allied Leader [By Associated Press] LONDON, Nov. 14. eau p. m. yee soldiers are com- milting acts of violence against in- habitants and destroying and pil- laging contrary to the armistice terms, according to a French of- ficial wireless message received today. A message which was sent from the allied command to the German high command says the al- lied command expects the German command to take measures to stop violations. If such acts increase the allied command will take steps ito end them. [Ry Associated Press] LONDON, Nov. 14 (1:06 p. m)— The property of the German Crown will be confiscated, accordng to a German wireless. According to a proclamation issued by the new Prussian government entailed prop- of be placed tion of the F y not entailed but which is per- 1 to the former King and his is not affected. the will SOCIALISTS PROMINENT If NEW GOVERNMENT exe] COPENt 14.—A new German cabinet has been organized with the follov members: -_ —_ Premier, minister of the inter- rior and military affairs—Fried- rich Ebert. Minister onial of “finance and col- secretary—Phillip Scheide- mann. Secretary of foreign affairs— Hugo Hasse. ation, transportation, health department— helm Dittmann. Minister of publicity, literature—Herr Landsberg. Minister of social policy—Rich- ard Barth. CASUALTIES TO. A.E.F. TO DATE TOTAL 75,000 [My Associated Prean] WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.—Nearly 75,000 casaalties have been reported to ae War Departn ant to date. Of-! ficials say there is no way of accurate- ly ae ating the complete casualties of the war. Estimates vary from 100,000 to 150,000, the latter figure including in: HAEARG wounds. FIRST CAPTIVES TO BE RELEASED BY HUN RETURN art and Axsocinted Press] ny W ITH THE AMERIC. aN ARMY 14.—An advance hundred Russian,! nd Italian soldiers, freed by ans in Lorraine, reached the n lines today. The first group| numbered forty-five men. HINDENBURG STILL IN COMMAND OF ARMY LONDON’ Nov. 13 (Delayed Fuld Man V Hindectory' RAINBOW UNIT Confusion Incidental to Ravid Advance will remain as the head of the su- | preme German army command,| according to a German wireless | - message received here which gives | gives the teyt of the message he kas sent all army commanders or- dering them to lead their troops “ome in erder and discipline. Late Flashes LONDON, Nov. 14. are violating the armistice at differ- ent points, especially in Belgium, in the region of Brussels. Te Germans LONDON, Nov. 14.—The British Labor party decided by a large ma- jerity to withdraw its members from the cabinet at thevclore of the pres- ent parliament, which is expected to take place shortly. NEW YORK, Nov. 14.—Work- men employed on government con- struction at Brooklyn struck be- cause overtime and Sunday work were terminated. With overtime and Sunday work, the men had been juaking about $57 weeky. COPENHAGEN, Nov. 4.—North Schleswig newspapers are publish- ing an appeal signed by three hun- dred to Danish Associations de- manding that Germany at pice negotiations settle the North Schles wig question on a basis of right and self-determination. LONDON, Nov. 14.—Gen. Foch sent a wireless message to the Ger- man command demanding the stop- page of acts of violence and pil- lage against the Belgians, particu- larly around Brussels. PARIS, Nov. 14.—The French Cabinet considered questions to- day concerning the organization of Alsace-Lorraine under French ov. cupancy. Three High Commissi: ers were appointed. BASEL, Nov. 13.—The reovlu- tionary movement jpreading in East Prussia. A semi-official Ber- lin dispatch reports that Koeni; berg, Allenstein, Insterberg, Gum- binnen, Loetzen are in the revolu- tionists’ hands. The revolutionary Government at Mannheim, Rastat, and Heidelberg summoned the Grand Duke Baden to abdicate. ones FORMER CROWN PRINCE IN MAASTRICHT: IS SAFE Some Doubt also Expressed as to Abdi- cation of Kaiser; No Proclamation to Confirm Report from Germany [ity Aw LONDON, Nov. ated Proms] 14.—The Former German Crown Prince has not been shot, but is'staying at the residence of the Governor of Limburg st Maastricht, the Daily xpress says. He crossed the Dutch froutier ac scconipanicd by a dozen intimate military associates. [By Unit AMSTEERDAM, Nov. le Press] 14.—The belief is expressed here that the 2 Kaiser has not really abdicated, but has merely taken refuge in Hol- nd until a counter revolution starts. In supporting the belief it is peinted out that the abdication never was proclaimed nor has Wilhelm officially taken leave of the German people. Che The United Press Regarts VOLUME 3 American{General;Gets Too Far in Lead of = |2./ 2: ONE OF FIRST TO COME HOME New England Division also Slated for Return to Amer- ica before Christmas, Is Official Belief (Ry United Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.—The Rainbow and New England di | ions, it is believed, will be back home by Christmas. While the war department has not announced the probabls time for any units to re- turn, these two divisions are likely to return first. The general staff is | considering matters of a stan < | army after demobilization and uni- | versal training. Congress in the last | anal, will det=rmine these ques- | tions. The staff, it is probable, will | make recommendations ‘to Secre- tary Baker soon. eer GERMAN NAVAL HEADS ENROUTE TO MEET FATE © Put to Sea in intent Cruiser to Meet British and Arrange Execution of Naval Armis- tice Terms seriously BERLIN, Nov. 14.—(By Wire- | less to London)—(1 P. M.)—(By | Associated Press) — The German | light cruiser Koenigsb=rg put to sea November 13, at 1 p. m. with ple: potentiaries of the Workmen’s and Soldiers’ Council of the German fleet to meet repr=sentatives of the British Admiralty. Admiral Hipper, Chief of the British high sea forces, is partici- pating in negotiations an expert adviser for deliberations concerning the execution of the naval condi- tions of the ar BELGIAN SPIRIT BURNS TO LAST REPORT CLASH ted Pri AM, Nov. : killed or le between the German soldiers and Relgian civilians in Brussels Tuesday. The Belgians fought from the housetops. BOLSHEVISH 1S SPREADING IN MARY NATIONS (By United Press) LONDON, Nov. 14.—Unrest is re- ported in Holland, Spain, Denmark, and Switzerland, with agitation for Republics in the three former coun- tries. Street disturbances are re- din Spain. . neral strikes are on in German- Diplomats fear the Bo!- shevik wave in Europe. Holland so- cialists have called a meeting Sunday to discuss the formation of a Work- “men’s and Soldiers Council. ‘cam L. 14. — Forty | Army and is Taken by Own Men at Sedan |: injured in a! Of uP 08 ¢ Casper Datliy me ythuiie tember Che Assuriated Pr Allied Ap fove rward as suns CASPER, WYOMING, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1918 NUMBER 25 Retrace Steps ' Nor. 14—The Al- the German forward this PARIS, mo Americans occupied F cenicr of the famo s and ay reaching T VENGEANCE 6 PART OF ALLIED PLAN—PREM! on Sedan Gives Commander Embarras- sing Moment at Hands of Patrol [By Associated Prens | 5 5p ane VERDUN WITH? AWAL WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Nov. -12.— IS NOW UNDER WAY (Delayed) —To be taken prisoner by American troops was the THE AMOR ICAN ARMY IN : etek iS . ce in Sup-| FRAN i, 30 P ‘ experience last Friday of Brigadier General Douglas MacArthur, sone Lloyd-Geore vane its RANC ee a P. i brigade commander of the Forty-second American Division. ra i ¢ ~ aa Pp pie HE ° first A The First and Forty-second Divisions were advancing rap- eer ee o Fre- |and west sf Vers idly toward Sedan and in the region of Autrecourt, the lines serve Feace bs ving rapid! of two sions became criscrossed. General MacArthur, who was at the head of the advance of his men, was taken prisoner by soldiers of the First Division, who could not believe that any Americans were ahead of them. The situation was explained quickly and MrcArthur re- leased. He good- naturedly went about straightening out the line and the two divisions were soon fighting the Germans with full vigor, The incident did not delay the advance and each di- vision had, by night taken its objectives fox the day. we to | JUNKER HEARING seesccecc iS DEMANDED BY srupenrs c. REVOLUTIONISTS °2!% RELEASE FROM SERVICE Punishment for Those Resiponsible for ay tue War, Cancellation of War Loans and 7, Debartmen Division of Land, Prussian Cry Lloyd George in an add today deciared in favor of a lea of nations and ag F The birth of a number of small nations in Eu will require a them against their grasping bors, the Premier said. “Are we to lapse back old national and co vengeance. lar league to pr _Department » fifty thous: within the next high school s their manding officers [By United P mnt LONDON, Nov. 14.—Revolutionists are coming more firmly into power in Germany. -The German eastern army high command has ac- ,,.' knowledged the authority of the Workmen and Soldiers. k A new Prussian cabinet has been formed by the Workmen and Soldiers. Independent Socialists demand the trial of Adiizal Von te Tirpitz and other Junkers held responsible for the declaration and con- +: TO SCREW DOWN I J IS CITY’S REVEN Repudiation Stinos Ac Administration to Plans for Drastic Revene ral Housecleaning Is 1 Cross tlanned by divide the Ger bitter de: terms, of the CENSORSHIP OF PRESS LIFTED BY COMMITTEE newspapers continue their inciation of the articularly the allied blockade. _ co > Gene > Discussed ‘ WASHING — The withdrawal of all volunteer ce ship requests under which American | publishers have been working the United States entered the y announced today by Chairmu of the Committee on Public In- ion, after conferences with Secretaries Baker and Daniels. - ALLIED LEADERS CONGREGATE TO DISCUSS PEACE (By United Press v. 14, Smarting under the stinging rebuke received at election, when the people went on record renudiating r ent city administration by an overwhelming vote, the C Council and Mayor are laying plans to transform the city of Casper from a modern Monte Carlo into a spotless and si town almost over night, in the hope that they will th us put the new city council into a jackpot hanc pping them in carrying their campaign pledges At a star-chamber session of city council held Saturday 1 news of whic ly leaded c the “repudiate: vent to ession of I i ght it is ea and — out effect the ones gave ve been + PARIS A", Balfoux,, their wounded feelings in no uncer- *,, ¢ © offices to b British } ry, and Badoa tain terms and outlined a real “blue of municipal off per 1, Sonnino, Minister, which they hope to to serve only ell-informed will arrive i the n ‘the throats of the ar fs of the ¢ Journal. Premier Lloyd George und a bitter pill which they ¢} i the followiy, Premier Orlando will follow short! ast take for their inconsiderate ac- old New Eng seriously consi b On their arrival, it is added, discus- tion-in objecting so strenuously to make them like committee: sions will begin to prepare the pre- the acts of Chief Wolf. Would Cee Lid Tight liminaries for peace. Resignations Demanded It is stated on relia ithorit —_ Altho the meeting of the Council e Leeper a Western Ice Manufacturers’ Saturday night was strictly a star » to close. up the tion will open its annual con- chamber session, it has been learned month of De . OF é today in Kansas City on good authority that resigna-, st picture shows. a ve beet appre Chicago is to be the meeting place|tion of Chief Wolf was demanded, to’ lors, and even the with | Der of the' police md today ‘of the apnual session of the take place the first of December exception o ed to ackept the ay ption | National Automobile Underwriters’ The resignation of City Attorney Pat ents, will cor 3 wstood that an Conference. ten was also requested, also to take even hinted that the pasos (Conn i (co ontintied on Six)