United States must build greatest navy if no arms limit agreed
Secretary Daniels told Congress the United States would create the world’s strongest navy if Versailles fails to limit armament. The plan adds ten dreadnoughts, six battle cruisers, ten scout cruisers and 130 smaller ships, keeping the U.S. second to Britain. He urged authorizing executive power to halt construction if an international accord requires it. He also cited reduced annual funding and personnel plans through 1920.
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Washington
League of Nations
United States
Daniels
House Naval Committee
Versailles
America
Great Britain
Kelley
Michigan
France
Italy
Germany
Congress
Secrietary
Government cuts halve military matériel spending
The document lists reductions from a prior total of 579,946,000 dollars, including elimination of new batteries at 115,000,000 dollars, torpedoes and appliances at 125,000,009 dollars, and reserve ordnance supplies at 77,609,442 dollars, with reductions applied across all items.
Industrial Resources for War Purposes Continued on Page Six
Washington reports the war department studying past mobilization of industrial resources and plans a permanent organization linked to the council of national defense. War Industries Board operations are under review to draft a revival scheme for future emergencies. Secretary Baker notes peacetime preparations will be handled by the council of national defense.
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Washington
War Department
Council of National Defense
War Industries Board
Baker
Navy
Interior
Commerce
Agriculture
Labor
Farewell Dinner at Buckingham Palace for President Wilson
The private farewell dinner in the Buckingham Palace state dining room honored President and Mrs. Wilson. King George and Queen Mary hosted with Princess Mary and other royals present, along with American Ambassador John W. Davis and military officials. President Wilson departs Buckingham Palace Tuesday at nine for the return journey to France.
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Associated Press
London
Lee
Buckingham Palace
King George
Queen Mary
Wilson
Guards
Princess Mary
Prince Henry
Prince George
Duke of Connaught
John W. Davis
Edith Benham
Criticism of Burleson Renewed in Senate Debate
In Washington on December 30 the senate renewed criticism of Postmaster General Burleson for taking over marine cables after the armistice. Senator Hitchcock charged he nearly broke faith with Congress and delayed publishing the order, while Senator Kellogg questioned the timing and publication before the armistice ended. Burleson defended his actions in a letter to Hitchcock.
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Washington
Burleson
Senate
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
H&stilities
Watson
Indiana
Kellogg
Minnesota
United States
Jugo Slavs Select Delegates for Peace Conference
In Washington on December 30, Jugo Slavs organized a government for the Kingdom of Serbs Croats and Slovenes and proceeded to select delegates for the peace conference as well as to form a coalition cabinet.
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Washington
Jugo-Slavs
Russia Faces Peace Congress Role Amid Allied Skepticism
Paris dispatch reports Ambassador Bakmeteff saying Russia seeks a voice at the peace congress as a co partner in victory. He notes no Russian government recognized by the Entente, but Russian sentiment should be considered. He predicts a postwar Russia guided by farmers, with aid from allies to counter Bolshevik disruption.
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Paris
Russia
Congress
Boris A. Hakmeteff
United States
Associated Press
Omsk
Rchangel
Ekaterinador
Far East
Bakmeteff
Perm
Kolchak
Omek
Lakmeteff
Siberia
Ukraine
Transccaucasus
Kuban
Black Sea
Petlura
Kiev
Odessa
M. Bakmeteff
Plan Devised To Use Alsatian Potash
Edward N. Hurley chairman of the American shipping board outlined a plan to ship potash from Alsace under French control to meet U S needs for fertilizer. He noted Europe is sending food and war supplies from America in ballast and that experts will go to Alsace to arrange large shipments. He estimated U S potash needs at 500 000 to 600 000 tons and said Alsatian deposits could cover it.
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Associated Press
Paris
Edward N. Hurley
American Shipping Board
United States
Hurley
Italy
France
Hngland
America
Alsace
War Trade Board
Hurley urges shift to European potash and allied imports
The U S. historically depended on Germany for potash with wartime cutoffs. Hurley proposes intensified shipments of French Italian English and Belgian products to the United States and urges American importers to connect with European productive centers to use available tonnage and aid allies.
Aliens Barred From Naturlization Procedure
In Washington on December 30 the Department of Justice barred more than 150 enemy aliens from naturalization. They represented fifteen percent of about a thousand applicants who filed first papers before 1906 and then failed to complete the process. These applicants were due to take further loyalty certifications by tomorrow, but the required certifications were refused in 150 cases.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Honor For Local Draft Boards Introduced in Senate
Senator Henderson of Nevada introduced a bill granting brevet rank of captain to all chairmen of local draft boards and of first lieutenant to other board members who served during the War. The measure, titled SC A, aims to recognize service on local appeal and advisory boards.
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Washington
Dec
Senator Henderson
Nevada
Twelve Killed in Gas Explosions at Levanon Post Office
A double gas explosion at the Levanon New Jersey post office killed twelve and injured twelve others. The blasts ripped the roof and collapsed walls, setting the building ablaze and drawing crews from neighboring towns to battle fires and care for the wounded.
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Levanon
Dee
Evening Mail
Postal Censorship Enforced by American Occupation Army
The American decree on postal censorship for Germans in occupation zones took effect. Mail within the area remains private but letters and packages to outside points pass censored. Incoming mail is censored too, under a two officer and forty five enlisted man force with offices at Treves and Coblenz.
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Associated Press
Army of Occupation
Smith Leads Whitman In New York Governor Race
Alfred K. Smith's plurality over Charles E. Whitman in last November's governor race was 14,842. Complete tabulation released by the state board of canvassers shows Smith with 3,009,956 votes and Whitman 995,094, including the soldier vote. Civilians gave Smith a margin exceeding 7,010.
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Albany
Dee
Alfred K. Smith
Charles
Whitman
State Board of
Propaganda Confiscations Rise After Armistice
Swiss authorities report massive confiscations of German propaganda literature aimed at sowing discord among the Entente and the United States since the armistice. German agents reportedly continue operations spending millions of marks as they pursue their aims.
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Geneva
United States
Switzerland
Manchester Welcomes Wilson with Freedom and Festivity
President Wilson is made a freeman of Manchester in a home like ceremony marked by hearty cheers from workers and families. He tours the docks and Royal Exchange, lectures at Midland Hotel, and departs by royal train after a day of intimate public embraces and a strong defense of US policy. The ship canal inspection features flags, the mystery ship, and two German submarines in harbor. The day ends with a Star Spangled Banner and glowing tributes along the route.
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Manchester Ship Canal
Associated Preas
Manchester
Wilson
United States
Iland
Royal Exchange
Midland Hotel
Midlands
France
Southampton
German Sub Sailors Command British Crew In Parts Fell Incident
Parts of the upper works fell, gun crews took stations as German submarines were manned by British sailors. The presidential party’s delay shortened the voyage to the ship canal, disappointing many vessels and delaying schedules.
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Ship Canal
Eleven U S Troop Ships Sail From France
Eleven ships carrying about 14 977 officers and men sailed from France between December 26 and 27 to return home. The fleet includes the Georgia Kansas and North Carolina with capacities of 67 1 428 and 1 288 men respectively. The last ship is due January 13 at New York or Newport News.
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Washington
Kansas
Georgia
North Carolina
War Department
France
New York
Newport News
Navy
Mach
Tere
Replacement of discharged soldiers shift to industry
Washington reports show rapid, effective replacement of discharged soldiers in industry through cooperation of military authorities and U S Employment Service. Since November 29 Camp Devens staff interviewed about 12 000 men with 501 placed in new jobs 2590 referred to old jobs 1975 to service offices and 6721 deemed to need no assistance.
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Washingrton
United States Employment Service
Department of Labor
Camp Devens
Army and Service
Dempsey Knocks Out Smith in Buffalo Bout
Jack Dempsey of California defeated Gun boat Smith of New York by knockout in the second round of a scheduled ten round bout in Buffalo New York. Dempsey weighed 180 pounds and Smith 178.
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Dempsey
Smith
Buffalo
N. Y
Jack Dempsey
California
Gunboat Smith
New York
Liberty Bond Dealers Condemned By Secretary Glass
Secretary Glass condemned Liberty Bond dealers who buy bonds below market value. He praised 22 New York foreign language newspapers for agreeing to not publish ads from unscrupulous buyers and urged publishers to inform readers about bond prices to protect sellers.
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Washington
Liberty
Glass
Joseph Hartigan
New York Liberty Loan Organization
New York
War Savings Campaign Opens January 17 Nationwide
Washington December 30 1919 War savings campaign will be opened actively by a nationwide celebration January 17 the Franklin birthday anniversary Harold Braddock new national director says the day will organize thousands of war savings societies in industries offices businesses churches and communities to promote the sale of two billion dollars worth of stamps during the year
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Washington
Benjamin Franklin
War Savings
Harold Braddock
War Savings Movement
Braddock
Philadelphia Boxer McGovern Knocked Out in Boston Bout
Terry Mc Govern of Philadelphia was knocked out in the sixth round by Young Britt of New Bedford in a scheduled twelve round bout in Boston. McGovern struck his head on the floor and lay unconscious for about fifteen minutes before aid arrived.
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Boston
Mass
Terry McGovern
Philadelphia
Young Britt
New Bedford
Tomig McGovern
Plans of French government outline at peace talks
France declares its line on major questions including a society of nations and freedom of the seas. Clemenceau and Pichon frame details as British and French views appear aligned, with American attitude awaiting fuller knowledge of talks between Clemenceau and Lloyd George.
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Paris
Clemenceau
Pichon
Chamber of Deputies
France
Society of Nations
M. Pichon
M. Clemenceau
Wilson
Preacher
Lloyd-George
Lloya-George
Five Children Die In Unusual Fire At Leech Station Plant
At Leech station near Huntington West Virginia a gasoline loading incident caused a sheet of flame that engulfed a cottage 150 feet from the track. Stella Hollandsworth Bud Hollandsworth Hattie Armstrong Sam Armstrong and Mrs Sarah Walker were injured and four of the five died within hours. Two men filling the tank escaped unharmed as aid arrived from Huntington and Catlettsburg.
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Huntington
W. Va
Leech Station
Unitea Fuel Gas Company
Stella Hollandsworth
Bud Hollandsworth
Hattie Armstrong
Sam Armstrong
Sarah Walker
Charles Hollandsworth
Aeris
Ames
Training Camp Commission Relinquishes Executive Duties
The commission on training camp activities, at its own request, may relinquish its executive functions. Secretary Baker informed chairman Raymond S. Fosdick in a letter that after January 3 the executive duties will be assumed by the third assistant secretary of war.
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Training Camp Commission
Washington
Commission On Training Camp
Baker
Raymond S. Fosdick
Conference urged continued drive for Savings and Thrift stamps
Washington December 30 Secretary Glass welcomed business leaders educators and publicists to a conference urging continued Savings and Thrift stamp campaigns. He said the war would not end until the United States met every commitment.
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Washington
Glass
United States
Resolution Calls Allied Troops Enter Berlin
Washington on December 30 the House debated a resolution by Representative Doolittle of Kansas proposing that an army of allied and United States troops enter Berlin to demonstrate Germany's decisive defeat and impress the German public.
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Berlin
Washington
Germany
Representative Doolitele
Kansas
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