Germans Dominate Brest-Litovsk Peace Conference Plans
Drafts from Brest-Litovsk show Teutons guiding talks with figures like von Kuehlmann and Czernin at the helm. Berlin aims to seize Russia’s wheat and flood markets with German goods, while Bolsheviks appear sidelined. Prince Leopold presided as German forces in the east welcomed delegates.
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Berlin
Russia
Germany
Brest-Litovsk
Austria- Hungary
von Kuehlmann
Count Czernin
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Peace meeting opens with four nations presiding officer chosen
Brest-Litovsk dispatch reports the peace conference opening led by Dr Richard von Kuehlmann with delegates from Germany Austria Hungary Bulgaria Turkey and Russia. Prince Leopold of Bavaria welcomed delegates and Hakki Pasha opened proceedings. Rules set include alphabetic precedence and rotating chairmanship.
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Amsterdam
Brest-Litovsk
Russia
Germany
Richard von Kuehlmann
Herr von Rosenberg
Baron von Hoch
Hoffmann
Brinckmann
Austria-Hungaria
Count Czernin
Herr von Mercy
Vretherr von
Bisenki Po‘krosky
Karaghan Lubinski
Weltman Pawlowich
Altvater
Tunorrl
Rokki
Zepplett
Lipsky
Leopold of
Bavaria
Hakki Pasha
Dr. von Kuehlmann
Bolsheviki Class America as Enemy
Continued from page one the report claims Americans aided General Kaledines the Don Cossacks, presenting alleged evidence of anti American Bolsheviki activity and links to the Don group.
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America
Kaledines
Don Cossacks
Trotzky accuses American agents in Russia of aiding Kaladines
The Bolshevik leader claims American agents including Kolpashnikoff sought to move a train of cars and supplies to Rostov with a letter from Ambassador Francis seeking free passage. He accuses Francis of funding via Red Cross funds and demands explanations from all foreign representatives. Francis denies embassy and Red Cross involvement and says Kolpashnikoff received no funds.
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Russia
Kolpashnikoff
Rumania
Rostov
David R. Francis
Jassy
Anderson
Red Cross
Romania
Francis
Petrograd
Bismarck
the Red Cross
Kaladines
America
Thhitcherin
Petroff
Alexandra Kollantay
France
England
Raymond Robins
Courland Pro-Germans Seek Closer Union
Despatches from Paris report a Courland Landtag delegation arrived in Berlin to tell the German government the Landtag unanimously favors closer union with Germany. The Lettish population has been exploited by a German noble minority who controlled Landtag representation.
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Washington
Courland
Paris
Landtag of
Berlin
Landtag
Germany
Poles Seek Role in Peace Conference
A Polish delegation led by Professor Jank Kucharzowski arrives in Berlin to demand Polish government participation in peace talks with Russia. Chancellor von Hertling receives them. A Berlin newspaper condemns the demand as meddling and says only responsible governments should negotiate.
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Jank Kucharzowski
Berlin
Russia
von Hertling
Vossische Zeitung
Harbin ultimatum to Bolsheviks demands disarmament
Chinese commandant at Harbin issues a 48 hour ultimatum to Bolshevik headquarters to disarm and leave Harbin or face force. Chinese military strength increases as Russian Lt General Horvath aids the effort and relocates to Chinese controlled areas.
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Harbin
Manchuria
Horvath
War Bride Ties Knot in Boston After Engagement Dinner
Miss Brenda Carroll Briggs daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Carroll Briggs of Brookline and Richard V W Adams aviator from Newport News Va wed secretly after an engagement dinner at the Algonquin Club. The bride in her eighteenth year is praised for wartime relief work and solo dances.
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United States
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Arthur C. Briggs
Algonquin Club
Arthur Carroll Briggs
Richard V. W. Adams
Miss Briggs
Newport News
France
Copley Plaza
Boston
Adams
Teuton attempt to reach plains balked near Grappa
Austro German forces stall their push toward the plains after losing Monte Ascione and Asolone heights north of Grappa. Italian batteries and reserves repulse the advance as weather worsens and troops rotate from front lines. The stand preserves the barrier to the Asiago plateau and Piave approaches.
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Italy
Associated Press
Monte Ascione
Monte Grappa
Grappa
Asiago
Asolone
Monte Coston
Allenby Forces Advance in Palestine Reports
In a war office statement issued last night General Allenby's forces reported progress at two points in Palestine. Details were released to outline advances and military activity in the region.
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London
Allenby
Palestine
War Office
Ukrainians Oppose Bolsheviki Amid Russian Negotiations
Reports from Smolny indicate Russian peace delegates return to Petrograd with no details on terms. Ukraine's Rada digs in, demanding a federal socialist state and resisting Bolshevik money and bread shipments while clashes and disinformation ripple through Moscow, Minsk, and Odessa.
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Associated Press
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Serbia
Ukraine
Verkhovski
Kerensky
Ufa
Samara
Saratov
Orenburg
Homel
Bakhmatch
Minsk
Kiev
Odessa
Reuter
British Forces Break Through to Bethlehem and North Palestine
General Allenby reports midnight December 2021 raids across the Nahr el Auja near Jaffa capturing 305 prisoners including 11 officers and 10 machine guns. Other forces seized Ras ez Zandy with 80 prisoners and 2 machine guns while tallying 99 guns and howitzers, 110 machine guns, 7,000 rifles, and vast ammo. Welsh troops reach Bethlehem at dawn after feints to disrupt Turkish lines.
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Jaffa
Mediterranean
Khurbet
Hadrah
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Tel Er Bekket
el Nakhras
Ras Ez Zandy
Bethany
Jerusalem
Reuter
Mount of Olives
Palestine
Jordan
Dead Sea
Bethlehem
Finnish author Malmberg attacks U S policy at Temple Israel
Madame Malmberg of Finland criticised Allied and U S actions at a Temple Israel forum on Commonwealth avenue. She praised German actions, urged Finland’s independence, and warned France would have been saved by surrender, while invoking a world union for small nations.
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America
Germany
Malmberg
Finland
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Belgium
Madame Malmberg
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Lusitania
Russia
Europe
Crowd Hears Madame In Overflow Vestry Session
The vestry room was packed as attendees gathered to hear Madame deliver remarks. Residents filled chairs and standing space while local officials listened closely to her address.
Theatrical Stage Employees Plan Service Flag
At a meeting of Theatrical Stage Employees Union the local announced a service flag will be unfurled outside its headquarters at Tremont Street Wednesday noon. The flag will carry 23 stars.
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Theatrical Stage Employees’ Union
Washington Street
Ofta
Tremont Street
War orphans find joy as U S soldiers aid French charity
In France on December 22 a National Guard division with French authorities and the French War Orphans Society gave 600 war orphans a Christmas delight. The event, funded by 10 000 francs for the coming year, featured a huge Christmas tree at the divisional HQ with an American lieutenant portraying Santa Claus.
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France
Associated Press
United States
National Guard
French War Orphans’ Society
Santa Claus
Death Notice John F Wilson
In Newton on December 23 John F Wilson beloved husband of Mary Wilson nee Hennessey formerly of Auburndale at his late home 47 Carleton Street Newton Funeral notice later.
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Wilson
Newton
John F
Mary
Hennessey
Auburndale
Carleton St
Death notice for Joseph O'Hare in Boston Elks lodge
Boston Lodge No. 10 B P D Elks announces the death of Brother Joseph O'Hare funeral at St Mary's Church Charlestown on Wednesday December 26 at a m members asked to attend Dr Joseph Santoluoso Exalted Ruler M Carron Secretary
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Brother Joseph O'Hare
St. Mary's Church
Charlestown
Joseph Santoluosso
P. VF
M’carron
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