Pershing Praises Soldiers as Immortal Heroes in War Report
Washington, Dec. 4 General John J. Pershing’s account of American expeditionary forces was released by Secretary Baker. The report covers operations to November 20 and honors officers and soldiers for heroism, endurance, and offensive spirit, noting their deeds earned the country’s eternal gratitude.
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Senate Debates Wilsons Fourteen Points At Paris Conference
Washington December 4. Senate hours of debate on President Wilsons fourteen points and allied peace terms included discussions of open diplomacy and League of Nations. Senators Borah Mielinghuysen Kellogg Knox Johnson Walsh Poindexter challenged the presidents handling while Cummins Camp resolution to appoint a senate committee to attend Paris faced postponement.
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US Troops Halt German Offensives Near Rheims and Chateau Thierry
General Pershing lauds American divisions for delaying German breakthroughs in France. The Forty Second Army, Twenty Eighth, and Third Divisions held lines east of Rheims and opposite Chateau Thierry, repelling assaults and preventing crossings. A single Third Division regiment earned praise for bold defense and counterattacks that disrupted two German divisions and took about 600 prisoners.
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Wilson Sets Sail For Peace Mission To Europe
Woodrow Wilson leaves New York aboard the George Washington bound for France to attend the great peace conference. The president aims to abolish militarism and pursue a just world peace, as fleets and crowds bid him farewell in a historic port departure.
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Paris
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Annals of Shipping
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Henry White
Mary
J. M. House
Yasker AH. Bliss
John W. Davis
American Peace Commission
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Davis
Requisition Issued for Extradition of Herman Taylor
Governor Cornwell issued a requisition today on the Governor of North Carolina for the extradition of Herman Taylor. Taylor is wanted in Mercer County for malicious assault. W. T. Morison of Bluefield designated as the state's agent to pursue Taylor.
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All Liabilities Recognized by All-Russian Government
The all Russian government at Omsk recognizes all liabilities contracted by the Russian government except those made by the Bolshevik regime and will execute them, per a foreign affairs ministry authorized statement received in Washington.
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Elkins Learns of Senate Victory in West Virginia
William F Baker reports Davis Elkins telegram announcing his election to the Senate with a large overall majority. Elkins thanks the people of West Virginia and Senator-elect Davis Elkins notes he did not hear of the victory via earlier cables.
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Glass Considered for Treasury Post by President Wilson
Washington December 4 Representative Carter Glass of Virginia, chair of the house banking and currency committee, is understood to have been offered the post of secretary of the treasury by President Wilson. His nomination may go to the senate immediately if he accepts, though his reluctance to surrender his seat in Congress delays a decision.
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Virginia
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Earthquake hits Copiapo and Vallenar in Chile report
Reports from Santiago describe a northern Chile quake damaging Copiapó and Vallenar with deaths and homelessness in Coniapo. Vallenar casualties unclear. telegraph lines interrupted. Copiapó, a mining port and commercial center, faces significant building loss and fluence of ore shipments.
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Extradition Demand for Kaiser Delayed as Wilson Europe Mission Sits
Reports from Washington indicate any move to extradite William II will pause until President Wilson reaches Europe. Berlin and Amsterdam papers quote Prince Henry and Frederick William pledging loyalty, while Liebknecht and Spartacist followers press a campaign against Premier and his allies amid food and revolution pressures.
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Wieringen
France
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German council orders Hindenburg arrest at Leipzig
Copenhagen dispatch reports the Leipsic soldiers and workers council has decided that German general headquarters be dissolved and Field Marshal von Hindenburg be arrested, per the Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin. The call urges patience and discipline to aid the fatherland through its dire time and to secure a future of order and happiness.
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Trade Arrangement With Holland
The war trade board announced a trade arrangement with Holland allowing Dutch imports under license. Only Dutch ships may be used and shipments must go through the Netherlands Overseas Trust with exporters obtaining import certificates from the trust for proposed consignments.
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Red Cross outlines peace time plans and future work
Washington December 4 Henry P Davison chairman of the Red Cross outlines plans to shift from wartime relief to peace time aid worldwide. The Christmas roll call will be the foundation for ongoing relief with fifty thousand workers at 2500 sites. The note foresees governments taking over reconstruction and disease control as the Red Cross merges into peacetime programs.
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German Agent Konta Testifies On Propaganda Ties
Alexander Konta of New York admitted before a Senate committee to contacting German propagandist Bernard Dernberg about buying a New York newspaper for Germany. He said the aim was to publish pro-German content and aid the Kaisers agents, while denying disloyal acts.
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Military Intelligence Department
Mrs. John Drew Dies in New York Hotel Algonquin
Actress Mrs. John Drew, widow of the actor, died in her New York apartment at the Hotel Algonquin today. Health had declined for a year and death resulted from a complication of diseases.
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