Russian Peace Conference Faces Unclear Representation
Gloome reports describe dire Petrograd conditions with Bolshevik control of food aiding gains. Washington notes aim to form a Russia policy, while leaders from Kerensky era head to Paris to aid allies. US debates how to recognize or support a stable government amid famine and civil upheaval.
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Austria
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State Department
Americans Guard Coblenz Palace and Occupation Arrives
The royal Coblenz palace near the Rhine is now guarded by American troops to protect its contents including items of William I. Coblenz hosts about forty thousand American troops as they establish Third Army HQ in a hotel and move units toward the Bridgehead.
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Terman
Occupation in German towns under American advance
Allied forces occupy a broad German sector with Coblenz and Treves as noted exceptions. US policies avoid harsh civil rules, allowing locals to attend church and billets with soldiers present. Soldiers and families mingle, bands play, and children gather near military vehicles as Field Marshal Hair visits Cologne on a first tour.
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Neuwied
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Rhine
Associated Press
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Hair
Federal control debated over wireless stations in Mexico
Edward Nally testified that twenty five wireless stations in Mexico were German controlled during the war and supervised by German experts. Marconi representatives urged navy oversight of coastal stations while private ownership of long range stations should continue, arguing government ownership risks censorship and unfairness.
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Oarconi Wireless Telegraph Co
América
Navy Department
John J. Griggs
Edward Galls
D. Sarnoff
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Mexico
Marconi Company
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Griggs
Marconi Co
Influenza Epidemic Eases but Pneumonia Still Threatens
Health notes report a declining influenza trend with only eight new cases and two deaths in Bluefield while pneumonia remains a danger. The emergency hospital stays crowded with patients and merchants suffer Christmas sales losses as disinfecting and evening shopping are promoted to curb spread.
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J. E. Martin
T. H. Scott
Troop Liner Celtic Arrives With 2277 Soldiers at New York Harbor
The White Star liner Celtic docked off the Statue of Liberty with 2277 American soldiers including 1259 wounded and a large group of negro troops. It was the fourth troopship to reach port that day, as Maui with 2161 men, Caronia, and Prinzess Juliana also arrived. Naval Lieutenants J H Fulcher and F I Muller were among aviator passengers.
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N.C
F. i. Muller
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Cal
Survivors Describe Ruthless U Boat Attack on Ticonderoga Crew
Reports detail two officers aboard the freighter Ticonderoga torpedoed September 10 and later captured by Germans. Survivors told of a brutal raid before being handed to British forces at Harwich. The Caronia carried Greek diplomat Kalobothatis en route to the United States. Maui troopers, from many states, recount wounds and feats from Verdun to the Argonne. Highlights include Major Olver White with seventeen shrapnel wounds and Lt J R Harden, twice wounded, who reportedly claimed one German per family.
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Pottsville
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Argonne
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Pittsburg
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Wadesboro
American envoy Davin makes first official call in London
John W. Davin new American ambassador to London visited the foreign office to meet Foreign Secretary A J Balfour and will present credentials to the king soon Ambassador and Mrs Davis will lunch with the king and queen at Buckingham Palace tomorrow
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Untermeyer Denies Pro-German Ties Before Senate Panel
Samuel Untermeyer testifies before the senate committee probing German propaganda saying he did not act as a pro German sympathizer before US entry and details his limited contacts with Von Bernstorff. He explains 1916 negotiations over newspaper purchases and asserts business motives.
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New York Evening
Meinier Sun
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Albert
Leilin
Bernard Dernburg
United States
Wilson
Dernburg
Germany
Pradford Merrill
New York American
Howard Luellox
Marshall Kelly
Fox
Kelly
Balti
Senate rushes war revenue bill toward passage
Washington Dec 17 Senate leaders union to speed wartime revenue legislation with prompt passage targeted before holidays. Key sections adopted include 1.4 percent war excess profits rates, progressive individual income surtaxes, and beverage and non beverage distilled spirits taxes, while many 1920 rate questions remain unsettled.
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Pennsylvania
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Finance Committee
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Wisconsin
Thomas
Colonado
LaFollette
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Sena O’ Tardwick
Georgia
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German Agents Seek Baltimore Sun Purchase
German agents pursued talks to buy the Baltimore Sun. Captain George B. Lester testified that Fox and Kelly were linked to German intelligence, reading credentials from Fox tied to the Mearet office. Lester said Kelly's information came from a former coworker of Albert and Dr Karl Poehr.
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Kelly
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Karl Poehr
Mexican Doctor Huerta Executed Near Agua Prieta
American consul H. M. Lawton said the state department will investigate the Douglas kidnapping of Dr. Huerta a Mexican citizen. He was taken from bed across the border and hanged at Agua Prieta with three fellow countrymen yesterday.
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Ariz
H. M. Lawton
Novalea
Sonora
State Department
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Crowell Tours War Munitions Output Demonstration
Assistant Secretary Crowell reviewed War Department ordnance gains at Averdeen proving ground Maryland. He noted monthly output near 500 guns post armistice and projected full production by mid 1919. Demonstrations covered 16, 14, and 6 inch railway guns, tanks, tractors, and rapid ammunition flow to allies and navy.
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