Opponents of Soviet Government Face Fragmented Front
London dispatch reports Allies debating Russia policy with President Wilson yet to discuss concrete plans. Bolshevik strength estimated around 200000, while anti Bolshevist groups in Kuban Don Ukraine and Crimea operate with varied allegiances. The aim is to unite opposition to restore order amid divergent southern governments.
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London
Russia
Reuter
Wilson
Siberia
Kuban
Alexieff
Don
Geoff
M. Harlamoff
Crimea
Ukraine
Sillek
Stevens May Head Commission of Railway Experts in Far East
The AP reports British and French officers avoid clashes between Semenoff and Kolchak forces with Japan pressuring Semenoff. John F Stevens, head of an American commission of railway experts in the Far East, may be chosen to lead an effort to restore order on the trans Siberian railway as Japan and the U S negotiate.
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J. F Stevens
Far East
Associated Press
Divostok
Semenoft
Kolchak
Semenoff
Enort
Omsk
trans-Siberian
John. F. Stevens
Japan
United
Morris
Tokto
Crown Prince Ale of Serbs in Paris Reported Friday
The Petit Parisien notes Prince Ale, the crown prince of the Serbs, was in Paris on Friday according to a brief item. The report provides minimal details about his arrival or purpose in the city.
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Prince Ale
Paris
Petit Parisien
New German Constitution Outlined by Berlin Conference
Berlin conference on Germany's future constitution proposes an elected president as head of government with powers between the US president and the British king. A federal council would guide the republics with a statenhaus resembling the US senate, while preserving individual state independence among 13 to 16 republics. Notables Hugo Preuss, Prof Peters, Prof Max Weber and Austrian minister Hartman attended.
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Amsterdam
Dasselorf Nachrichten
Berlin
Germany
United States
England
Statenhaus
Hugo Preuss
Interior
Profesor Peters
Max Weber
University of Heidelberg
Hartman
Leaders unite to urge action on Bavaria crisis
AAP reports that major parties including the People's Party and the German Party join with Munich liberals to demand a decisive government response. They warn that without clear action the state risks rule by terror or chaos, pressing for firm leadership now.
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Associated Press
Pantaniche Brida
Ultimatim Othe Baaran
Matar People’s ‘Party
Parka Party
Munich
Liberal Party
Appegthe
Socialist Party
Wwet
Ak Sake
Net
Rtis
Iswer
Itm
Han
Seven Republics Proposed for Postwar Germany
AAP report from Dresden outlines a plan for a future Germany of seven republics modeled after the United States. First Upper Saxony would include Saxony and Thuringia, Second Lower Saxony would cover Hanover and northern states, and Rhine Alsace would join Pfalz and Hesse.
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Associated Press
Dresden
Saxony
Germany
United States
Upper Saxony
Kingdom of Saxony
Thuringia
Erfurt
Madgeburg
Anhalt
German
Bohemia
Lower Saxony
Hanover
Lippe
Brunswick
Oldenburg
Bremen
Hamburg
Lubeck
Schleswig-Holstein
Rhine
Alsace
Pfalz
Hnew
Hesse
New High Record in Resources of National Banks
Washington reports that national banks held 19.821 billion in resources as of Nov 1, a record high and up 1.778 billion from Aug 31. Comptroller Williams notes this surpasses the combined resources of several European and other nations and marks the best year since 1870 with only one bank failure.
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Washington
Williams
United States
New Allied Flag to Fly on Seven Seas for War Shipping
The allied maritime council adopts a plan to place a new flag on Austrian and German merchant ships under Italian, British, and French control. Ownership shifts aim to unify war supply transport, with ships manned by Italians and apportioned among the allied powers and the United States.
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Asio
Paris
Italy
Allied Maritime Council
States
Great Britain
France
Tal
Count i
Austria
Adriatic
Esi
Silvio Crespi
United States
Maritime Council
League of Nations
Want Schwab for President Chicago Plant
Chicago section reports varied support for Schwab in a local political context at a Chicago plant site. Representatives from machinery construction and setal workers discuss the potential campaign without endorsing party lines.
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Chicago
Thames
M Dent
Machhinery
Christmas messages from Secretary of Labor Wilton
Secretary of Labor Wilton issues a holiday message to employers and workers calling Christmas this year a source of vigor and the generous spirit that sustained the nation through war. The note emphasizes fuller fellowship among mankind as the season arrives.
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Labor
Washington
Wilton
North Pole polar expedition planned for next June
Robert A. Bart, famed explorer, is to lead an airborne polar survey next June. The project, conceived by Tea robert K. Peary supporters, aims to map and photograph Arctic regions from air and sea routes. Captain Barrett, previously with Peary and MacMillan relief missions, will command the venture.
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Robert A. Bart
Polar
North Pole
Tearobert K. Peary
Adu
Ue Tosted
Uni
Club
Barrett
Roosevelt
Peary
Karluk
Wrangel Island
Siberia
Eiskimo
MacMillan
Daniels
Pastorite
Halifax
Traitor to Japan Deaths and War News Mix in Turbulent Report
Disjointed fragments reference Rev Clarkton 3 Corp and wounded Ralph Rand. Mentions of American airmen and France rites, Ambassador Page’s death, and rumors of spies. Some scattered notes touch Montana weather and Anaconda state news with calendar hints.
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Ste. Clarkton
3—Corp
Ralph Rand
Sennraless
Piper
Japan
American Boats Patrol The Rhine In Occupation Fleet
American Army of Occupation patrols the Rhine Saturday December 21 with 12 boats including 10 patrol craft and 1 supply boat plus a Prussian steam yacht used by General Dickran. The Prussian yacht was requisitioned from the head mayor of the Koblenz district and is among the first steam yachts on the Rhine.
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Amer
Soissons
Rhine
President Wilson Visited 1200 Wounded Soldiers at Neuilly
President Wilson spent over four hours at a Red Cross hospital in Neuilly visiting every ward and talking individually with about 1,200 severely wounded Americans from the Chateau Thierry actions. He expressed satisfaction at their care and hoped they would recover and return home with renewed purpose. He walked the wards, spoke simply with each man, and wished them a merry Christmas.
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Associated Press
Varia
Wilson Nday
Red Cross
Ensity
Chateau -Thierry
Val de Grace
Chateau
Neuilly
Civil Ife
Sommerly
Hosech
Mra Wilson
Genge Id
Tut
President Wilson visit to London promises busy public events
President Wilson's London visit on a public holiday will draw large crowds as observers race to catch glimpses of the president and the royal party. He will also attend an address at Guild Hall where he will traverse the city route used by the king and pass landmarks like Strand Fleet Street and St Pauls Cathedral. Officials anticipate limited time for personal receptions due to official engagements.
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London
Wileron
Lkely
Guild Hall
Wilson
Strand
Fleet Street
St. Paul Cathedral
Thames Embankment
Ime
President Filson to Arrive in Rome January 3
Rome dispatch reports President Filson will arrive in Rome on January 3, per an announcement published by Italian newspapers. The notice was carried by Havas and cited December 22.
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Rome
Havas
Filson
Cording
Secret in Store for Mr Wilson Revealed
Text indicates a wartime notice mentioning a need for the president and Mrs Wilson, with references to occupation souvenirs and issued passes across the Third Army area. It notes officers' helmets shells swords and iron crosses among items described.
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MR. Wilson
Third Army
Wilson
Decorate Graves and Provide Christmas Joys in France
Paris reports the American committee for devastated France will decorate over 3,000 American soldiers’ graves on Christmas Day between Laon and Chateau Thierry. The effort will serve 6,000 children with stockings of candy toys and clothing. Two hundred Crecy children will receive complete outfits to return to school, with festivities planned in Laon Soissons Paris and other cities.
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Paris
France
Laon
Chateau ‘Thi
America
Crecy
Soissons
Allies Prepare Terrifying Novelties For Germans After War
Winston Churchill, minister of munitions, says post armistice challenges were harsher than expected and fears arise from transitional evils. He notes the war materials stockpile and a suite of weapons ready for use by troops, warning of severe consequences in 1919.
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Ministry of Munitions
Winston Spencer Churchill
Ouf Tropa
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