President Wilson Eases Aboard George Washington on Europe Trip
President Wilson spends first day aboard the steamship George Washington working in his suite and resting for a cold. Admiral Grayson advised rest while officials including Italian and French ambassadors call. The ship’s operation and wireless links keep in touch as the voyage proceeds toward Europe.
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Believe President Wilson Holds Ex Kaiser Guilty
London reports indicate Britain France and Italy sent peace conference analyses to the Americas government. The president is believed to have full knowledge of the conference and advisers expect views on former Emperor William to align with his own. Reuters notes that many favor a tribunal of allied governments to try those guilty of breaches of international law.
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Appreciation of Wilsons Voyage Sparks British Praise
British wireless services report growing British appreciation for American soldiers and people after President Wilson's address to Congress and his voyage abroad. The Times says Americans should be asked to view the president's leadership with the same regard as the US war effort, stressing allied unity and shared sacrifice.
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Pershing's praise of American valor in World War I
Washington dispatch quotes General Pershing as Secretary Baker presents his final report on American expeditionary forces. The account covers his departure for France, the Meuse offensive, and the pivotal actions of divisions at Montdidier, the Marne, and the Picardy front. It notes Allied coordination, trench-to-open warfare shifts, and heroic efforts that sustained the offensive toward Paris.
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No Word Reaches Washington From Transatlantic Voyage
President Wilson and his party sail aboard the transport SnagansnaRt crossing the Atlantic. No word has reached the White House or Navy about the convoy since departure yesterday, and Arlington towers would have relayed any incident. White House officials report no instructions needed for executive offices unless developments arise.
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Glass Nominated Officially Today for Treasury Post
Representative Carter Glare of Virginia was officially nominated today by President Wilson to be secretary of the treasury. Mr Glass will assume office on December with resignation of Secretary McAdoo accepted to take effect upon his appointment and qualification.
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Wilson to Meet Benedict in London Plans for Papal Visit
The Echo de Paris reports Monsignor Cerretsi, under secretary to the pope, will wait in London for President Wilson to arrange a visit to the pope. The interview between Wilson and Pope Benedict is considered highly significant, with Paris noting possible obstacles to the meeting.
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Liberty Bonds Drop to New Low Record
New York December 5 Fourth Liberty 4 1 4 per cent bonds, which had been steady since they were placed on the market, fell to a new low record of 95.96 after a steady decline in the market.
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Caught in Paris Seven Germans Smuggled In
Paris December 5 Seven Germans including four women who formerly lived in Paris have been found to have returned to the city. They took advantage of the homeward movement of prisoners and interned civilians from Germany to slip into France. Their plan relied on supposed armlstice leniency.
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Navy to Discharge 100000 War-Time Personnel
Secretary Daniels announced a 20 percent discharge of the navy's war-time forces, about one hundred thousand men, to be completed as soon as feasible. Private craft are being returned to owners, seven hundred ships removed from the navy list, and sailors in schools or colleges will finish training and then receive discharge or commission in the reserve.
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Navy Estimate Cuts Tied to War Program Funds
A scrambled report notes the navy’s budget exceeding a billion dollars, with Congress shown estimates from Monday. Officials claim the War program drives the total and that the ongoing reduction plan has trimmed more than two thirds of the continuing costs.
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Duke of Grafton Dies in London at Age 89
Augustus Charles Lennox FitzRoy seventh duke of Grafton head of the Fitz-Roy family and senior British army general has died at about 89. Born in 1830 he joined the army in 1897 and rose to colonel of the Coldstream Guards retiring as a general in 1881. He served in the Crimean campaign and was an equerry to Queen Victoria for much of her reign. He was an honorary equerry to King George and heir to the earldom of Euston.
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Industrial plants to get their own coal policy shift
Washington D C The fuel administration has cancelled the requirement for S all siting of bituminous coal shipments to individual plants. The administration says future policy will leave plants themselves to obtain fuel, a task it believes can be done without difficulty.
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Terror Revolt Expected in Berlin on December Sixth
Paris dispatches report a radical socialist-led uprising planned for Berlin Friday evening. Dr Liebknecht is said to command about 15,000 well armed men, with the city reported to be at the mercy of marauders and little protection remaining.
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New Spanish Ministry Forming In Madrid
Madrid December 1. Count Romanones announced that a new Spanish cabinet would take an oath of office at noon today after leaving the palace at midnight. The cabinet, selected from the Liberal ranks, is to be sworn in by Count Romanones as head.
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Bavarian Soldiers and Workers Council Votes on Government Program
Amsterdam reports the Bavarian soldiers and workers council may approve the government program, including a national wage provision, with a likely unanimous decision. Telegram from Munich notes the potential acceptance of the regime’s economic policy.
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Rep Elect Cole Dies in Barre Hospital Lobby
Attorney Hert E. Cole of Windsor died in Irre City hospital after cerebral hemorrhage struck him in Barre hotel lobby while awaiting arrangements for his legislative term. Survived by wife, daughter Dorothy, son Donald and several relatives. funeral planned in Windsor with body to be moved from mortuary chapel.
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Italian Labor Mission Arrives in Boston
The Italian labor mission arrived today and was greeted by Italian government representatives and labor leaders. They toured Quincy to inspect the Pore River and Squantum shipyards of Bethisham Shipbuilding Corp and the granite quarries there. The party will return to be entertained for two days by state authorities.
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Wage increases ordered for Bay State street railway workers
Washington DC based wage board awards higher pay for Bay State Eastern Massachusetts street railway workers. Motormen and conductors get 4 to 46 cents hourly raises with about ten percent for other staff, retroactive to Oct 22, plus wage brackets by service length. Company and unions pressed the case. welfare readjustments anticipated due to higher operation costs.
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Austro Hungarians Arrive in Switzerland Spreading Bolsevism
Zurich reports that former Austro Hungarian leaders and other prominent Waders have arrived in Switzerland with substantial funds to push bolshevism. The group includes the imperial fleet's former grand admiral and a former foreign minister, with others headed to Alsace Lorraine to spread bolshevism.
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Three Americans Awarded Nation’s Highest Military Decoration
Washington reports three U.S. soldiers honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor for valor in World War I. Colonel Charles W. Whittlesey Captain George G. McMurtry and Private Thawn G. Heatane recognized for actions in the Argonne forest and at Cote de Chatillon.
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Cote de Chatillon
Death of Barre Italian Pioneer Carlo Prestini
Carlo Prestini a longtime Barre resident and early member of the Italian colony died at 37 Granite Street Wednesday at 3 PM after a five month illness. Born in Angera Italy in September 1864 he worked as a granite cutter and helped in Barre granite firms and the granite cutters union. Survived by his wife of 18 years and son Frank Prestini, with two brothers in Italy. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM from the house followed by burial in Hope Cemetery.
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Plan Squelched Over Municipal Employee Rights
The National War Labor Board ruled that municipal employees lack the right to organize and bargain with city employers. The board held the issue of municipal employee organization is separate from industrial plant rights and declined to rule on Omaha firemen's case or broader municipal labor rights at this time.
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Muncipal
Goose Green Hospital Drive Gains Momentum
A community drive to raise funds for Harre City hospital follows a goose green benefit event last night in Howland hall. Plans call for a Friday December 13 canvass across homes and shops, aiming to convert pledges into weekly monthly or quarterly payments, with Donald Smith leading the initiative and E L Smith & Co. donating 500 pounds as a start.
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William Darolay
Britain Day Celebration Draws 1922 Troops To Boston
A British cruiser Tevonahire arrived in Boston to participate in a Britain day celebration. A 1,922 troop transport ported a lively Goose Green carnival with rustic decorations, music by Landi Forsell orchestra, and a large crowd. Donations and admissions fueled the event, aiding the City hospital with expected proceeds.
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Cambridge
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Woolen Mills Closed as Contracts Await Adjustment
Burlington reports the American Woolen company mills at Winooski shut down last night pending contract adjustments. About 1,700 workers on government orders face possible layoffs. In Bangor, streetcar lines were halted today with most lines tied up until noon after a major turnover in service. In Boston, Attorney McCall announced plans to retire January 2 to pursue literary work and resume his law practice.
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Venison Supper Hosted by Food Administration Attaches
Attaches of the Food Administration Office in Montpelier visited Barre last night and offered a complimentary venison supper at Hotel Barre for the federal administration for Vermont, Frank Brooks, with eleven present. An informal program of vocal and instrumental pieces followed, as well as readings, and Miss Mildred Beat and Miss Laura Parker, soon to go to France for Young Men’s Christian Association work, received useful gifts.
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