Mighty Allied Resolve Echoes in Lloyd George Speech
In Leeds on December 7 Premier Lloyd George recalls sending a cable to President Wilson urging 120000 infantry and machine gunners to Europe. He credits American troops and British ships with saving liberty, and notes German submarines and ships in British ports as Allied victory advances reach the Rhine.
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Leeds
England
Wilson
Europe
Lloyd George
Joseph McKlay
Downing Street
Theaters closed in Fargo over influenza spike
Fargo health officer Sorkness ordered all city theaters shut until further notice due to rising influenza cases. No church closures were ordered, and no additional instructions were issued at that time.
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N. D
Sorkness
War Savings Drive Under Way as Women Lead
Readers see a bustling page with updates on propaganda, taxes, and public appeals. Women organize a war savings campaign while soldiers and officials address extortion trials and insurance issues amid wartime concerns.
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Weltick
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Hetanaconda
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Europe Will Call For Financial Aid from America
New York reports say many European nations will seek U S aid for postwar reconstruction. Secretary of Commerce William C Redfield told the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Britain can manage alone Belgium France Italy and Serbia will rely on American funds to finance reconstruction He cited Liberty loan success as proof American interests will support postwar rebuilding.
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William C. Redfield
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
Great Britain
Belgum
France
Italy
Serbia
America
Muster Out Daily Five Hundred Men Muster Out Daily
Camp Lewis Washington reports ongoing demobilization with at least 500 enlisted men expected to be discharged daily from Monday. One death occurred in the past week from cerebro spinal meningitis among the camp's 34 417 communicable disease cases. Influenza 45 pneumonia 143 measles 12 mumps 33 diphtheria 2 meningitis 1 scarlet fever and other illnesses listed.
Peace Conference Sought by Canton Government in Shanghai
The Peking government received a telegram from the Canton government proposing a peace conference in Shanghai. President Heu Shih Chang summoned cabinet members to a meeting where it was resolved to meet South China representatives in conference and peace, confidentially believed to be now assured to China.
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Associated Press
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Canton
Shanghai
Heu-Shih Chang
South China
Asquith Urges Severe Action for War Atrocities
Former Prime Minister Herbert M. Asquith spoke at Rochdale Lancashire urging punishment for those responsible for the war crimes. He backed the allied plan to summon late German leaders before an international tribunal and called for justice in both form and spirit.
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London
British Wireless Service
Herbert M. Asquith
Rochdale
Lancashire
Hel- Sian
Mr. Asquith
Paris House for Wilsons to Receive Guests
The Paris town house of Prince and Princess Murat, offered for President and Mrs. Wilson, will be renovated to welcome the American first couple. The Rue de Monceau location sits in a fashionable district with a school nearby and several local amenities including a cafe, doctor, artist, offices, and a butcher. The residence is concealed behind a tall stone wall with double vehicle gates.
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Prince
Princess Joachim Murat
Wilson
Rue de Monceau
Camp Lewis to be busier with demobilizing troops
A high officer at Camp Lewis says the camp will be busier this winter as more troops are ordered there for demobilization. The Thirteenth division will remain, bringing thousands of men through the camp for the season, with about 35,000 personnel currently present. In other news, Cologne was entered last night according to a field marshal report.
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Cologne
London
Germany
Schwab Resigns as Emergency Fleet Director
Washington reports the resignation of Charles M. Schwab as director general of the Emergency Fleet Corporation was accepted by President Wilson via wireless from the George Washington. Schwab plans to retire immediately to pursue private interests as Charles Piez, vice president and a leader in the Emergency Fleet, will continue directing the program.
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George Washington
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Schwab
Europe
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Ime
President Wilson's Ship Encounters Severe Storm
The presidential liner, under strong wind and rain, maintains its speed en route around the Azores. It is expected to pick up more escort units after the Azores, while President Wilson rests and holds no advisement meetings.
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President Wilson
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France's President to Visit America with European Kings
Stephane Lauzzane of Paris Matin said in New York that President Wilson will host France's leader and kings from England Belgium Italy and others during his European tour. A new star shell will boost U S naval fighting efficiency by about 25 percent at long range under all sea conditions.
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America
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United States
Neare
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England
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Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Wilson
Europe
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Washington
Strike protest vote fails to carry in metal trades council
In Butte the Mooney sympathetic strike vote did not reach the two thirds needed. Machinists and boiler makers show support for work, while electricians and other unions fall short, leading to a likely return to normal Monday. The Dutch minister in Petrograd warns against Bolshevik tendencies as workers in Amsterdam hear of Russia’s turmoil.
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Holland
Russia
Weather outlook for fentan day los south east regions
Weather brief notes possible rain in southern and eastern portions. Monday calls for partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures across the area.
Army Sailors Demand Assembly Near Therwine River
General March predicts Germany stands on brink of catastrophe. American sailors near an assembly by Therwine River with demands approaching. They declare home by midsummer amid rising tensions and military chatter.
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General March
Germany
Enlisted Army to Return After Armistice
Reports from Washington and Berlin describe plans for U S forces in Europe to be discharged within four months after peace and for some units to remain in Europe longer. General March signals midsummer return while Pershing notes extensions may be needed. In Berlin, soldiers and sailors push for Ebert as president and a national assembly, prompting cautious government response.
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German Republic
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Kiel
Sixteen Die in Berlin Riot as Soldiers Open Fire
Copenhagen reports 16 killed and 15 wounded when soldiers on leave clash with demonstrators in Berlin over representation on the soldiers and workers councils. The remonstration erupted after news that the Berlin workers council committee had been arrested. Soldiers with machine guns dispersed the crowd.
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Eisner Likely Succeeds Solf as German Foreign Minister
London dispatch reports Kurt Eisner of Bavaria as the probable successor to Dr. W Solf as German foreign minister. Negotiations are said to be underway between Berlin and Munich, with a Cologne newspaper cited via Amsterdam for the Exchange Telegraph service.
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Kurt Eisner
W. Solf
Berlin
Munich
Cologne
Amsterdam
Scarce Food Rations Reported and Rising Death Rate
Fragmentary note reports bread shortages with daily rations of 80 es and a rising death rate. It mentions autumn declines and references an October date, with Derlin noted in the text.
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Derlin
Holland Proposes Exile for Ex Kaiser on Indian Island
London dispatch reports Holland may intern the ex Kaiser and his son for life in a Dutch colony if compelled to hand them over to an international court. A separate note suggests possible compensation to Holland along the Belgian frontier. France shows growing support for an international jury to try the former German emperor amid murder charges. An Amsterdam report claims 20 bags of minted gold were sent to the United States for William Hohenzollern.
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