Lloyd George Coalition Wins Sweeping British Election Triumph
The Lloyd George coalition landslide routs the Asquithians and Pacifists in Britain. Sinn Fein wins across Ireland while Countess Markievicz and a Sinn Feiner are the only women seated in Westminster. John Dillon loses as De Valera fails in South Down.
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13 Hours of Street Fighting in Odessa
The 13 hour battle in Odessa ended at 5 p m yesterday as Republicans under a white flag surrendered to French command. General Boris announced the volunteers are under French command. the Republicans withdrew beyond the city with munitions and prisoners, while many forces remained armed outside Odessa.
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Need for sending food to Belgium and northern France
Hoover reports four years of German oppression left Belgium and northern France with no starvation deaths yet warn that after evacuation of German forces, food and clothing relief must continue. Prices for meat eggs and butter are high and most families live on under $4 weekly, with aid focused on clothing and continued nutrition.
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Poland Faces Starvation Threat and Bolshevik Fear
An official report from Lieut Stanislaw Hemphel to General Joseph Piłsudski warns Poland, surrounded by revolution, may attract Russian and German propaganda as famine and German plunder devastate crops and cattle. Hemphel rejects mass killings claims and cites recent Jewish and Polish casualties amid border tensions.
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Ann Eatin
Kemphel
Lemberg
George Lloyd George says general principles agreed with Wilson
Premier Lloyd George told American newspaper correspondents at 7 PM that conference talks with President Wilson yielded agreement on general principles. He said progress by Britain and the United States would aid the peace congress and that Entente powers nearly agree on admission to the conference. He noted Wilson now understands French Italian positions and British standpoints.
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Andrew Bonar Law
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Louis Botha
Proaller
Thether
Art Curron
Austen Chamberlain
George N Barnes
Smuts
Baron Finlay
James W. Lowther
A. 2. Rattoan
Walter Hume Lane
Vievant Milner
Baron Montague
World War Death Toll Figures Reported by Month End
London dispatch cites official figures estimating total war deaths at about six million with British 706,720 and French 200000. American 58,478 and Russian casualties around 1.7 million. German losses listed at 1.6 million with Austrians about 0.8 million and Serbia 820000 in total fatalities and prisoners.
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Berlin
Serbia
Editorial Urges American Focus On War Effort Not Business
Albert Thomas, former French munitions minister, in L Information warns Americans have shifted to business, urging adherence to joint world organization ideas. He cites wartime help to France including soldiers, resources, ships, and raw materials, and questions reliance on economic agreements as victory nears.
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France
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Wilson Receives Welcome Address at Guild Hall
Wilson is given a welcome address in Guild Hall and later attends a luncheon in Egyptian Hall at Mansion House, a venue famous for distinguished visitors.
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Wilson Visits London and Sees Election Result Impact
President Wilson's London visit includes a welcome at Guild Hall, a Mansion House luncheon, and a royal drive crowd. Lloyd George learns of a strong election victory while Asquith faces defeat. he plans further speeches in Manchester and Carlisle.
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Wilsons Speech at Guild Hall
London December 28 Associated Press reports President Wilson spoke at Guild Hall. He thanked the Lord Mayor and associates, praising the gracious reception and noting a shared voice of the people amid great world events. The speech reflected gratitude for Allied cooperation and wartime resolve.
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