Christmas in 1918 Peace and Hope Across the Nation
Washington, Dec. 24. A Christmas eve of peace as the nation marks four Christmas days in a world at war. Returning soldiers center celebrations while Red Cross confirms a Christmas box for every American expeditionary force. President Wilson, in France, assures that the boys in France are in fine form and spirits as nations seek a just lasting peace. Messages from General Pershing, Secretary Daniels, Major General Barnett, and Secretary Glass echo holiday salutations and commitment to peace. Hoover cables that Europe faces months more of food relief work.
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Americans Cited for Bravery in Battle Honors
Paris dispatch reports 185 American soldiers cited for bravery for actions on October 10 at St. Sienne Blanc Mont and Medeah farm in Champagne. Among units named are Sixth Regiment Marines Ninth Infantry Twenty third Infantry Fifth Regiment Marines Sixth marine machine gun battalion Fourth machine gun battalion and Second engineers and ambulance corps.
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Cable control dispute pits Britain against Burleson
In a New York dispatch dated December 24 the British government told the Commercial Cable Company it may aid Western Union in handling traffic from Great Britain only if no American control is exerted. William J. Deegan calls the stance a rebuke to Burleson, arguing Britain will not permit American dictates on its cable operations.
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Baker refuses blanket pardon for conscientious objectors
Secretary Baker declined a general amnesty for 300 plus conscientious objectors held for refusing army work after draft calls. A Friends of Conscientious Objectors petition with 15 000 signatures prompted the reply that cases differ greatly and require individual consideration. A war department commission is studying the issue with a formal statement not expected until its report is reviewed.
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Sailors Learn Armistice News At Boston Light
Captain Walcott of the Norwegian bark Skansen one hundred forty one days out of Sydney greeted Boston pilots and learned the armistice news. The crew rejoiced at reports of the German submarine fleet surrender and planned a Christmas celebration aboard.
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Candles in France Last 5250 Years Says War Dept
An official statement from the War Department says American expeditionary forces in France have enough candles to burn continuously for 5,250 years. Primary use was to provide light in trenches and dugouts after the armistice signing.
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German Minister Vows Peace on Wilson Points
Copenhagen reports Count Von BrockdorffRantzau newly named foreign secretary says he expects a hard task but trusts the German people to shape their fate. He aims to win peace grounded in President Wilsons fourteen points and to secure a league of nations.
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Virginian Renva Patriated From Prisoner Of War
Ottawa reports M. Keats of Pumpass Virginia has been repatriated after being held as a prisoner of war according to today’s overseas casualty list.
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Wilson to visit Chaumont and England for Christmas
President Wilson leaves Paris for a weeklong trip to Chaumont and England. He will dine with American troops, review 10 000 men, inspect billets, and meet General Pershing before Paris return. Diplomatic doubts about a January start for peace talks persist amid preparations for a unified league of nations proposal.
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Coke Ruling Revoked by U.S. Fuel Administration
Washington December 24 Fuel Administrator Garfield announced revocation of the rule prohibiting sale or delivery of coke for export by ocean transport without a prior permit. The order amends a previous directive related to the price of coke for ocean export.
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Snow Delays Traffic Across Chicago as Snow Frosts Christmas Day Forecast
A heavy wet snow began in Chicago and surrounding areas with a strong north wind hampering streetcar traffic and delaying steam rail lines. The Weather Bureau forecast indicates temperatures will drop to ten degrees above zero on Christmas Day.
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German Finances Report Shift in Banknote Circulation
Berlin dispatch notes the German banknote circulation rose from 1.5 billion to 30 billion marks during the war. Prussia records a deficit of 218 million marks for April to October 1918, with expenditures outpacing income.
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No Paper Tomorrow Christmas Custom
The Daily Telegraph will not publish tomorrow in observance of the annual Christmas custom. There will be no issue on Thursday and readers are advised to check the next publication date for the usual schedule.
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Daily Telegraph
Death of Prince Conrad von Ho herlochedchillingsfuerst at hunt
Vienna reports the sudden death of Prince Conrad von Ho henlochedchillingsfuerst former Austrian premier and once military governor of Trieste during a hunt in Hiermarken.
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Vienna
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Fire destroys Christmas mail on Pennsylvania train in Trenton
A fire aboard a mail car on a Pennsylvania train arriving from New York destroyed 400 of 1 000 sacks of Christmas mail. The loss affected parcel post packages destined for Atlantic City Philadelphia and eastern points.
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City War Parade to Honor Local Veterans and Military Schools
The community plans a 10 a m parade to honor men who served in government service and those with military school backgrounds. Participants will gather at Princeton avenue near the Smoke House, marching west to Walnut then Summers, with a 10 45 review at the Matz Hotel and a photo at the Federal building. Capt J B Kirk, Mayor Stahlman and city officials will attend the reviewing stand.
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Death sentence commuted for desertion in World War I
President Wilson commuted Private George O. Jacobs of the 150th infantry from a death sentence by court martial to a dishonorable discharge and twenty years hard labor. Jacobs was convicted at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.
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Richmond Banks Post Heaviest Dividends in History
Richmond financial institutions declare heavy dividends totaling over 400000 for the last six months. The notice highlights record distributions across the city’s banks and trust companies.
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Dev
Postal delays for Bluefield coalfields mail noted
A notice to customers warns mail from the Bluefield Coal fields is often delayed and may not reach the same day. It advises using telephone or messenger for important publications due to unreliability of prompt mail service.
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Cardinal Gibbons on Socialism and Peace
Cardinal Gibbons asserts socialism poses no threat to revolution in America and praises wartime effort. He argues peace must be settled by conciliation, warns against government control of big public interests, and urges continued unity and restraint.
Clark Candidate for President in 1920 Nomination
Washington dispatch reports Speaker Clark as a potential Democratic presidential candidate for 1920. Clark says he has no announcement to make while Capitol talk centers on Bryan backing Clark after reconciliation of past differences from the 1912 Baltimore convention.
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Enrollment Reaches About Sixteen Million in Red Cross Drive
Reports from American Red Cross headquarters indicate about 16 million enrolled in the Christmas roll call. Weather and influenza slowed canvass, with many large cities still awaiting reports and final totals expected within a week. Division totals show Lake Ohio Kentucky Indiana 1 641 500 and Potomac 271 500 among others.
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Secretary Daniels Hails Dreadnoughts Role in War
Secretary Daniels lauds returning American battleship squadron for aiding the surrender of the German fleet and creating sea dominance in the North Sea. He says the dreadnoughts co operated with Britain, protected supplies, and will be welcomed home with pride as valiant victors. The fleet's duty proved sea power's primacy and cemented Anglo American ties.
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Daniels
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Great Britain
Navy board of selection for promotions named in Washington
Daniels announced the promotion board for the Navy will meet in Washington on December 31 with members Admiral Henry T. Mayo Vice Admiral Albert Gleaves and Rear Admirals Frank F Fletcher Albert G Winterhalder Thomas S Rogers Hugh Rodman Thomas Snow den John A Hoogeweriff and Edwin A Anderson. The delay allowed inclusion of officers returning from abroad with the Atlantic fleet.
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Frank F. Fletchey
Albert G. Winterhalder
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Hugh Rodman
Thomas Snowden
John A. Hoogewcriff
Edwin A. Anderson
Should Universal Military Training Replace National Guard
Secretary Baker warned that if congress keeps the national guard as army reserve, it must be rebuilt from scratch. Federalization would erase federalized regiments, forcing disbanded guardsmen to civilian life. He noted universal training could wipe out the guard, leaving the matter to future legislation and funding.
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Explosion at Watertown plant kills four injures many
Four people died and about a score were injured in a late day explosion in the shell loading department of J. B. Wise Mini Hon Company in a small frame building beside the main plant at Watertown New York. Officials could not determine the cause after hours of inquiry.
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Army Aviator Killed in New York Flight
Second Lieutenant B S Munford of Washington an army aviator attached to the first provisional wing was instantly killed at Dazkhurst Field Mineola N Y when his scout monoplane plunged two hundred feet to the ground witnesses said he fell while attempting a nose dive
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