King George Tells Wilson in Historic Buckingham Address
King George praises President Wilson as equal in stature to great English leaders, calling his visit an historic epoch and stressing shared ideals, liberty, law, and peaceful world order, while inviting Mrs. Wilson to join in the toast to prosperity and unity between nations. Wilson replies with gratitude and warmth, noting the cordial welcome and mutual respect.
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Germany to adopt a federal republic model similar to the United States
Reports from Germany indicate the government plans a federal republic with a two chamber congress the people electing a president not responsible to congress and a restructured border state system abolishing nobility while Germany would annex German Austria as a future step.
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Difficulties in Way of League of Nations
New York police report notes difficulties in forming a league of nations beyond Hague principles. Former Senator Sutherland argues for gradual extension of arbitration focused cooperation rather than militarized enforcement. He warned the plan’s automatic military backing could create insurmountable weaknesses for global peace efforts.
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Government Must Pay $81,265 for Ship Sinking
The United States government must pay $81,265 to the owners of the barkentine Mabel I. Myers for its sinking off Cape Cod when the battleship Nebraska rammed it in fog while maneuvering. The decision was filed in U S district court today. Both sides waived the right of appeal.
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Hoover refuses to confer with Der Lancken and Rieth
Food Administrator Hoover in Europe rejects German officials Baron Von Der Lancken and Dr. Rieth who sought a meeting to discuss Belgian relief. He sent a blunt reply saying he will not meet with them, condemning German arrogance and cruelty to Belgians.
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Belgium
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Calypso Captures Two Bolshevik Destroyers in Baltic
The British warship Calypso reports capturing two Bolshevik destroyers in the eastern Baltic. One destroyer was shelling light houses near Reval.
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Thousands of Armenians Destitute and Starving Reported
Cable messages from the American commission for Armenian and Syrian relief describe dire conditions across the Caucasus and Persia. Mosul hosts about 10,000 refugee women and children, while Tabriz has 30,000 destitute and 2,600 Christian refugees needing aid. Sojoulak reports 10,000 starving Kurds. Famine expected to continue until next harvest without relief.
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Tabriz
Sojoulak
Wilson’s London Working Day Heightens American Popularity
President Wilson’s second day in London focused on peace talks with David Lloyd George and Arthur Balfour at Buckingham Palace and Downing Street. He unveiled a Washington portrait at Downing Street, with crowds cheering despite rain as tributes filled papers and an address to the Lord Mayor’s Guild Hall is anticipated.
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Betrothal of Princess Patricia Announced
London reports the king has consented to the betrothal of Princess Patricia of Connaught to Commander Alexander Ramsay heir to the Earl of Dalhousie. Patricia, in her early thirties, is a popular royal cousin. Ramsay aided the Duke of Connaught in 1911 and served at Gallipoli at the war’s outset.
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German ammunition production to end December thirty first
A German press report says Germany will stop ammunition production by December 31. Only firms unable to suspend work without increasing unemployment continue making ammunition.
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State Department
Germany
Clemenceau to Recommend Ending Political Censorship in France
Paris dispatch reports Premier Clemenceau plans to urge the cabinet to remove political censorship and retain only military news control. The move is expected before the peace preliminaries begin.
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Treasury issues new Certs of Indebtedness for Liberty Banks
Washington announces a new issue of treasury certificates valued at 7500000 or more, maturing in AX months, to back the fifth liberty banks. Subscriptions run January 2 to January 7 at federal reserve banks. Interest is 4.5 percent per year, payable June 3, with optional early redemption on notice after the first installment date.
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British Labor backs a League of Nations effort
In a letter to Lord Cecil J H Thomas secretary of the National Union of Railway Men said Britain would give hearty support to a proposed league of nations. Lord Robert Cecil outlined that the league should reduce armaments protect smaller states safeguard vulnerable peoples and guard international interests. He urged revision of obsolete treaties and regulation of air and sea traffic plus sanitation and saber conditions.
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Former Russian Uzan Family Alive Claim Alleges Murder Propaganda
Michael de Vehrbatehed nephew of Gen Skoropadski says the czar and entire family are alive and in a neutral country. He accuses Trotzky and Lenine of faking murder reports from Ekaterinburg and describes wire costs, food shortages, and calls for Allied occupation to restore stability.
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Rovno
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Mail Delays Hit Bluefield Coal Field Advertisers
Notes to customers explain mail from Bluefield coal fields is often not written and sent the same day causing printing and advertising orders to be delayed. Call or messenger preferred for important publications due to unreliable mail promptness.
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PIGHON VOICED OPINION SEPARATE FROM FRENCH POLICY
Reports from Washington say Stephen Briand French foreign minister spoke for himself not the government about no immediate intervention in Russia. State Department notes chaotic Bolshevik actions in European Russia with refugees and Baltic concerns. Russian force estimates include 400000 Bolshevik troops plus 100000 refugees to be moved to Osel island.
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American News Aper Men Luncheon Guests
London December 27 forty American newspaper correspondents visiting London with President Wilson were entertained at luncheon by Lord Northcliffe at the Times office. Dinner followed with the newspaper proprietors association. Northcliffe said there would be no hostility to the United States in England and that differences over the coming peace conference might fade in capable hands.
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Trouble Flare In Abyssinia Reported From Cairo
A Cairo report to the state department says trouble has arisen in Abyssinia. It states the Abyssinian government is sending troops to aid Christians against Muslims. The dispatch notes military involvement and religious tensions in the region.
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New York Appeal Orders New Trial In Boy Run Over Case
The appellate division ruling says a jury award of 8750 for a six year old killed by a motor truck is excessive and a new trial will be held unless the father accepts 2500 from John Kichler Brewing Co. The case notes the child never attended school and the father did not spend much on medical care.
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Supreme Court
John Kichler Brewing Co
Hughes contest over cable seizure limits in wartime
In New York the court heard Charles E. Hughes argue that Congress authorized seizure of cable lines only in an impending danger to national security, not for a general state of war. He challenged the government’s bid to dismiss the suit seeking to block merging with Western Union and urged a narrow reading of security.
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Wilson
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Germany
Landsberg Says Socialists Seek Order Not Revenge in Germany
Paris dispatch reports Herr Landsberg a former major Socialist leader in the Reichstag told Temps that the majority Socialists aim to restore order and rebuild Germany and would not seek revenge against those who harmed the country. He noted Alsace Lorraine is lost to Germany and warned that anarchy hinges on revictualing.
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Al‘saice-Lorraine
Trials of Eagle boats show they meet fleet requirements
Washington reports on navy tests reveal the Ford plant at Detroit built Eagle submarines surpassing contract standards in speed seaworthiness and maneuverability. Official depa rtment summaries confirm these little craft are worthy permanent fleet units.
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Declines Invitation To Visit Northampton
London reports President Wilson declining the Northamp ton mayoral invitation to visit the town. He explains he would not take homage there and must limit his trip to a brief visit to his mother’s birthplace in Great Britain. The message frames his time constraints and respect for Washington’s legacy.
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Regal Buckingham Palace banquet for Wilson and Queen Mary
President Wilson and Mrs Wilson led a state banquet at Buckingham Palace for a royal ceremony lasting hours. Queen Mary and King George sat near the head table with ambassadors and foreign royals as 128 candles lit the gold decorated hall. The immense collection of plate valued at 15 million dollars accompanied a grand procession and formal presentations.
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