Forty Warships Escort Wilson On Board the George Washington
The American battleship division joined President Wilson on the George Washington at dawn in a naval spectacle. Pennsylvania led the center with destroyers and four battleships, Wyoming and a line of other major vessels forming the escort. French ships then approached from the south, firing a slow salute as they drew near.
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U.S. S
Associated Press
President Wilson
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Sims
Utah
Oklahoma
Nevada
Arizona
New York
Texas
Arkansas
Florida
George Washington
Pimply Face Relief From Dr Edwards Olive Tablets
Advertisement promises clearer skin after a few nights taking Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. Claims cleanse blood bowels and liver with a gentle safe effect as a calomel substitute. Vegetable compound with olive oil. olive color. pricing 10c 25c per box.
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Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Paris to Honor Wilson With City Medal and Diamond Brooch
Paris officials completed details for a reception to honor President Woodrow Wilson and Mrs. Wilson. He will receive the Grand Gold Medal of the city while she is presented with a diamond brooch featuring bas-relief doves bearing an olive branch.
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Paris
Wilson
Paris Confers Citizen Title on President Wilson
By unanimous vote the Municipal Council of Paris decides to make President Wilson a citizen of Paris. The action is announced from Paris on December 13.
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Paris
Havas
Municipal Council of
Wilson
American Fleet Welcomes French Escort in Naval Spectacle
President Wilson observed from the George Washington as more than 40 ships formed in long lines after American battleships moved to clear space for a French escort. A large hydroairplane appeared from Brest, circling the fleet and signaling with the flagship, followed by a French dirigible flying the American colors.
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Brest
Wilson
Brest Welcomes Wilson as Champion of Justice and Liberty
Brest Mayor Goude welcomed President Wilson and lauded him as the champion of justice and liberty. The address pledged enduring gratitude, noting Brest as the first city to salute the U.S. leader and intent to archive the proceedings for future generations.
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Wilson
Brest
Goude
Europe
Republic
United States
France
President Wilson
British labor leaders pledge support to Wilson in Europe
London December 13 Charles W Bow erman and Arthur Henderson signed a message on behalf of 5 000 000 workers to President Wilson. They join their French colleagues in welcoming him to Europe and assure him of British labor support for his aims. The message was sent to the American embassy in Paris.
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Erman
Trades Union Congress
Arthur Henderson
Labor Party
Wilson
Europe
Paris
President watches anti aircraft guns on USS George Washington
President Wilson and guests observed an exhibition of anti aircraft battery work on Admiral Mayo s flag ship the Pensylvania balloons rose and were destroyed by shellfire while the President watched from the George Washington s bridge He had dined the previous night with the peace mission J J Jusserand and Count Macchi di Cellere ambassadors from France and Italy respectively
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Washington
Associated Press
Wilson
Admiral Mayo
George Washington
Peace Mission
J. J. Jusserand
Macchi di Cellere
Wilson Asked to Visit Liege in Paris Invitation
Liege sends a delegation to Paris inviting President Wilson to visit Liege with President Poincare Premier Clemenceau and Marshal Foch. In Bernt the Swiss President Calender and Parliament extended a formal invitation for Wilson to visit Switzerland.
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Liege
Paris
France
Poincare
Clemenceau
Marshal Foch
Bernt
Associated Press
Switzerland
Calender
Torchy Joins Secret Service in New Boston Post Tale
Sewell Ford places Torchy as an active Secret Service member in a forthcoming Boston Post Sunday Magazine feature. The humorous story promises amusing results from the undercover work and comic situations.
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Sewell Ford
Torchy
U. S
Secret Service
Boston Post
Wilson Welcomed in France Amid Naval Pageant and Parades
President Wilson landed at Brest and met French officials before a massive crowd. He toured the city with Ambassador Jusserand and Foreign Minister Stephen Pichon, received a royal welcome, and viewed war material along the Cours Dajot. The voyage included audiences, guard honors, and portraits with sailors and officers as plans for the peace conference unfolded.
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Brest
Wilson
France
Jules J. Jusserand
United States
Stephen Pichon
Georges Leygues
Last Night on Board Wilson Hears Sailors Sing Farewell
President Wilson aboard the George Washington near France witnessed a touching demonstration by ship personnel. A surprise chorus of bluejackets sang two verses of God Be With You Till We Meet Again after a moving picture show as he prepared to depart for Versailles.
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Manier
Washington
Paris
Wilson
Europe
France
Murat Palace
White House
George Washington
Peace Party
Entente
U.S. S
Associated Press
Versailles
Wilson Sings With Sailors on Return Voyage
President Wilson joined sailors in a saloon concert aboard a torpedo boat destroyer convoy. He expressed appreciation for the old hymn and joined in Auld Lang Syne, then prepared for potential two months in Europe before Congress adjourns.
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Wilson
Miniature airship sold for Red Cross
A four foot long miniature replica of the Vickers scout aeroplane built at the Sturtevant Jamaica Plain plant by government inspector Andrew C. Kennedy was auctioned for Red Cross relief. Ruth Pickering bought the trophy. the model features a Liberty motor replica and a mesh bag radiator. It will be shown in a Boston store.
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Sturtevant Aeroplane Company
Jamaica Plain
Red Cross
Ruth Pickering
Liberty
Boston
500 Medical Troops Arrive in Hub Amid Salute
The arrival of 500 medical troops in the hub drew a noisy welcome from auto horns and elevated train whistles. The report notes the men in khaki are wounded soldiers returning from France battlefields.
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Hub
Auto Nomns
France
Soldiers May Keep Their Uniforms After Discharge
Secretary Baker announced to Representative Dent that the War Department will let all discharged soldiers permanently keep the uniforms and overcoats worn at muster out. Dent drafted a bill to authorize the plan, which previously required returning clothing to the government after three months following discharge.
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Washington
Baker
Dent
House Military Committee
War Department
Captain Dunphy Named to Lead Wilsons European Train
Cap tain C J Dunphy former assistant manager of the Copley Plaza Hotel Boston will have charge of President Wilson s train during his tour of Europe. Word of his selection was received by friends in Boston last night.
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Boston
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Europe
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Army
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Dunphy
Fleet Homecoming Pageant Set for New York Harbor
Washington announces a big pageant in New York Harbor around December 23 to honor the first ships of the American armada returning from Europe. Secretary Daniels will review the fleet aboard the Mayflower, led by Admiral Mayo on the Pennsylvania, with nine dreadnoughts and 20 destroyers among 40 plus craft.
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Cassin
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Balch
Caldwell
McCall
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Terry
Soldiers From A Co 16th Reach Port After Rough Voyage
Friedrich arrived from France with 1142 fighting men of A Company 16th, including many wounded New England boys. The voyage was perilous with hurricane like gales at mid ocean, and 14 of 16 in the company are reported escaped. Wounded were saved from being washed from bunks as the Dekalb endured fierce seas.
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101St Infantry
Lawrence Nilson
Linden Street
Mattapan
Nilson
Boston Post
Dutch Mahan
Edward C. Gordon
Concord Square
South End
14Th Ambulance
Verdun
Thomas Theriault
Taunton
Argonne
325Th
Camp Devens
Boston Troopship Dekalb Carries Wounded Home After Storm
The Dekalb faced one of the worst storms in months guiding 506 wounded marines and soldiers home. Captain J A Alger earned praise for skillfully steering through giant waves. Passengers recount reunions with Natick ensign Eddie Casey meeting Dedham’s Walter Parker and other veterans from the 101st Infantry and 26th Division.
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Boston
Massachusetts Nautical Training Schoolship Enterprise
Uncle Sam
Dekalb
France
Eddie Casey
Natick
Harvard
Cook Walter Parker
Walnut Place
East Dedham
101St Infantry
Young Parker
Argonne Forest
Parker
Post
The Ready Made Star to Appear in Boston Post
Cyrus Townsend Brady delivers an amusing story titled The Ready Made Star to be printed in next week's Boston Post Sunday Magazine.
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Cyrus Townsend Brady
Boston Post
End of Freight Handlers Strike Reinstates 300 Workers
Acting Mayor Walter L. Collins announced a satisfactory conference at City Hall after a Waterfront Freight Handlers Local 809 strike. About 300 workers will return to the Mystic and Hoosac Tunnel docks at $3.55 daily wage until the Railroad Wage and Working Condition Board rules. Strikebreakers must leave.
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Charlestown
City Trail
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Whiteside
C. I. Pierce
Federal
David J. Walsh
T. V. O’connor
T. IL. A
Washington
Thos. Seeming & Co. American Agents
Thos. Seeming & Co registered as American agents in New York, handling trade and distribution roles for clients seeking U.S. representation. The notice outlines their agency status and contact channels for correspondence and orders.
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Thos. Seeming & CO
American Agents
New York
Obituary notices from Campbell Kelly Louger Keen and Keenin
Multiple notices report deaths and funeral details including Mary Alice Campbell 22 of 277 Codman Street Dorchester Lower Mills Ann Lawless Kelly Emma J Louger Annie Keen and Thomas H Rayrs with funeral arrangements and residence cites in Campbell Dorchester Waltham Linden Keever and Cambridge areas with dates and times for services and relatives invited to attend
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Mary
John Campbell
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Waltham
Ann Lawless Kelly
John Kelly
Peral
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Louger
Linden
Emma J
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Beach St
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Keen
Brainard McKeen
Bellingham Ave
Kevere
Cambridge
Thomas H. Ray
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