Three Ships Carry Troops From Europe to New York and Boston
The Empress of Britain and Adriatic bound for New York carry American soldiers. Canopic sails from Liverpool to Boston with forty officers and 1052 air service men. Empress of Britain holds six aero squadrons and four air service units plus about 400 wounded and medical staff. Adriatic carries seven aero squadrons and five air service construction units totaling many officers and air personnel.
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NNTED
Paris
Dew
Adriatic
Air Service
Red Flag Hauled Down by Officers in Kreusenach
United Press report from Amsterdam describes a clash in Kreusenach where revolutionists were beaten by army officers who forced rioters to haul down the red flag at pistol point. Kreusenach, a key manufacturing town near Kaub, lies near the French occupied zone and the anticipated American bridgehead.
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United Press
Amsterdam
Kreusenach
Kaiser
Kaub
Russian Royalty Slain by Slav Revolters Reported
United Press reports from Kiev quote the former Czarina’s valet with new details of July 17 killings at the Ekaterinburg convent. The Czar and Czarina died, with Grand Duchess Tatiana wounded and killed, bodies said buried outside the city. Grand Dukes John Igor and Zergius are noted murdered at Perm.
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United Press
Amsterdam
Czar
Kieff
Czaritza
Ekaterinberg
Tatiana
John Igor
Zergius
Perm
Demobilization to Begin at Camp Sherman as 95th Falls In
December 5 dispatch reports 1 500 men to be discharged next Tuesday at Camp Sherman, with about 1 500 daily musters until all units are out. A sped up program includes special trains and a county based demobilization for the 95th Division. Washington commentary notes likely congressional inaction on Wilson trip criticisms. Dems urge constructive help on peace terms. Republican leaders maintain planned approach despite upheaval.
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Camp Sherman
95Th
Sherman
Idepct
Washington
Dec
Wilson
House
Senate
Congress
Rooms Needed for College Garrison Men in Athens
The War Department plans muster out Ohio University SA T C and SN T C members in a few days and requires city rooms. After government housing ends, those able must find private rooms. Secretary Frank Speck seeks rooms in Athens and asks landlords to contact him with name, location, destruction, and price.
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Ohio University S. A. T. C
Howard Hall
Unfts
Athens
Frank Speck
Speck
Athens cancels lecture course after closing ban
The planned NC Athens lecture course faces cancellation amid disorganization from the first closing ban. Promoters now hesitate on the project as rumors circulate that the course is called off.
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Athens
German Rigs Making Faces at the Yanks
American forces advancing toward Coblenz in the Moselle Valley encounter passive local attitudes with only minor child taunts. Treves workmen and soldiers council warns against overcharging American soldiers. Treves hotels and the federal building are under American control. General Pershing to set up headquarters in a major Treves hotel.
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Workmen and Soldiers Council of
Treves
General Pershing
Woman arrested for carrying whiskey into dry territory
A woman, identified as the wife of Rev. Elijah Torrants, a Negro preacher, was arrested in Evansville Indiana on Thursday for bringing whiskey from Kentucky into a dry area. The incident highlights the enforcement of local temperance laws.
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Elijah Torrants
Evansville
Indiana
Kentucky
Ohio coal output slashed by influenza across eastern fields
Influenza cuts Ohio coal production with eastern Ohio at about 50 percent and Hocking and Pomeroy Bend around 45 percent. Other fields run near 55 percent. Lake trade ending, Toledo lines limited, retail stocks ample, farmers busy hauling fuel, Athens mines reporting reduced activity and halted or half-time operations amid wartime end and dock fullness.
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Columbus
Ohio
The
Coal Trade Journal
Hocking
Pomeroy Bend
Toledo
Athens
Wilson to Speak on His Peage Policy Aboard George Washington
President Wilson plans public remarks on his fourteen principles during the voyage to Brest aboard the George Washington. He rests under orders of Dr Grayson and walks on deck with the physician’s guidance while the wireless keeps Washington in touch with the capital. The ship, arriving in Brest around December, houses the president and Mrs. Wilson in suites once built for the Kaiser and Kaiserin with the same waiter serving them.
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George Washington
New York
Wilson
Frange
Admial Grayson
Brest
Agores
Washington
Peace ship safely en route to conference
Washington December 5 The Navy department kept constant wireless contact with the presidential ship George Washington and her convoy as they moved toward the conference. No definite position report yet but officials said all was well with the peace fleet.
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Washington
Navy Department
George Washington
Department
Home by Christmas for Wilson escort ships
Paris December 5 reports American dreadnoughts set to escort President Wilson into French waters then turn back to bring home a large party of American soldiers and sailors after arrival.
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Paris
Wilson
Troops praised for steadfast conduct after Persic torpedoing
The British Admiralty commends American troops aboard the steamer Persic for their behavior after a torpedo attack on September 7. The letter to Admiral Sims is made public by the War Department.
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Washington
Persic
Admiral Sims
War Department
Armistice to be Extended, Evening Standard Says
The Evening Standard reports London source says the armistice will be extended beyond its current term. No dates or further details given.
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Vinited
London
The
Evening Standard
Carter Glass Nomination Sent for Treasury Secretary Post
Washington December 5 Carter Glass of Virginia was nominated by the White House to be Secretary of the Treasury and the nomination was sent to the Senate for consideration.
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Washington
Carter Glass
Virginia
Treasury
Senate
White House
Quarantine Planned for Homes with Influenza in Athens
The Athens board of health studied influenza measures and passed a resolution to quarantine houses where four or more residents have the flu. Nonresidents may enter only if the quarantine is lifted. Physicians must report daily cases, and quarantine cards will be posted on affected homes.
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Athenb Board of Health
Irma Voigt
Prof. Simpson
Morgan
C. 8. McDougall
United States
Theatres
Board of Health
Athens
Occupied German towns adapt to American rule in daily life
In SIA under US control, hundreds of thousands of Germans adapt to occupation with minimal friction. Normal life continues as peasants work fields, factories hum, and American supervision expands over telegraph and postal systems. Armistice terms require Germany to pay Third Army expenses while billets are collected from Berlin. Advanced units take Wittlich Berncastel and Zetlinger.
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Webb Miller
Prussia
Treves
Germany
Third Army
Wittlich
Berncastel
Zetlinger
Senate kills Cummins plan to send eight to peace meet
Washington December 5. The Senate foreign relations committee voted to kill the Cummins resolution proposing an eight member senatorial committee to attend the peace conference. The move blocks Senate attendance at the big conference.
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Senate
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Cummins
Chilean quake devastates towns. aid calls rise in wake
A powerful 4 minute quake in Vallemar and Coplapo, Chile, killed many and left bodies buried under rubble. Navy Secretary Daniels urged a government monopoly on all wireless, with hearings to start December 12 to discuss taking over all stations. Reports also note a planned discharge of 300000 sailors as soon as possible.
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Leunos Aires
Vallenar
Coplapo
Chile
Washington
Dean Richeson Postponed Fremont Address After Holidays
Dean John J. Richeson was to address Fremont teachers next Saturday but the meeting is postponed because Fremont schools are closed for influenza until after the holidays.
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John J. Richeson
Fremont
Ohio
Belgians Advance Near Rhine With Key Towns Claimed
Belgian troops have advanced to within fifteen miles of the Rhine and occupied Neud and entered Odenkirchen according to an official Belgian statement. Odenkirchen lies about fifteen miles southwest of Düsseldorf and twenty five miles northwest of Cologne.
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Havre
Rhine
Neud
Odenkirchen
Dusseldorff
Cologne
Locomotive Boiler Explosion Fatality Near Farmland Indiana
Brakeman W M Marshall of Brightwood likely fatally burned and Fireman N S Kindell of Bellefontaine seriously scalded when a large U S type locomotive boiler on the Big Four exploded near Farmland, fourteen miles east of Muncie, early today.
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United Press
Ohio admits 36 to bar after oath before Chief Justice
Thirty six Ohioans who passed the state bar exams were admitted to the bar today in Columbus after taking the oath before Chief Justice Nichols of the supreme court.
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Columbus
Nichols
Supreme Court
Scouts Troop One Meet at Press Church and Armory Drill
Scouts of Troop One plan a 6:30 PM meeting at the Press Church followed by a drill at the Armory. Two former Assistant Scout Masters, Private James Hosk of Fort Greble and Basom from Camp Grant, will join. Parents and friends are invited to attend the Armory drill in full uniform.
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Syage
James Hosk
Fort Greble
R. 1
Basom
Officers’ Training School
Camp Grant
Rockford
Ill
Arntory
Cars To End Work Stoppage In Cleveland Tonight
Cleveland Ohio December 5 members of the street car men's union were called to meet at 1 pm to vote on resuming work on an agreement reached with the Cleveland Railway and city officials. National President Mahon and local Secretary Rea predicted cars would be running by 6 pm this evening. No cars have operated since Monday.
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United Press
Cleveland
Cleveland Railway Re i
Cit
Natio
Mahon
Rea
Albert I Arrives in Paris With Belgium Party
King Albert I of Belgium and his entourage arrived in Paris today amid official welcome and diplomatic talks. The Belgian royal visit follows broader European discussions and signals ongoing tensions in the region.
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Albert
Paris
Albert I
Belgium
Greece Receives New World War Reconstruction Loan
Washington reports a fresh Treasury reconstruction loan of 23,764,036 dollars to Greece. The grant raises Greece total to 39,554,036 dollars and Allied credits to 8,200,340,702 dollars.
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Washington
Treasury
Greece
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