Wilson confirms no naval crippling in league talks
London reports Premier Clemenceau states President Wilson agrees British naval power should not be crippled by a league of nations to be formed at the peace conference. The speech sinks fears in England as Lloyd George and others affirmed Britain would not relinquish sea supremacy.
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1746 Men of Twenty-Sixth Were Killed in Action
In the war near Verdun during its final days a heavy toll was taken. The Twenty-Sixth regiment reported 1746 killed in action or died of wounds, 6805 wounded non fatally, 3051 gassed, 906 missing, and deaths from disease not known. The overall losses are described as among the heaviest in the fighting near Verdun.
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Division in No Shape to Go Into Germany Four Officers Left
New England’s famous Yankee Division known for courage in France sustained 12508 casualties in action, nearly half of the 26000 New England National Guard troops. Of the 1746 killed or died of wounds, 6805 wounded, 3051 gassed, and 906 missing, the grim toll is detailed with well authenticated figures reaching this city.
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301st Feld Artillery Home Soon
The Nieuw Amsterdam sails from France and is due in New York January 6 carrying the 301st Field Artillery with 54 officers and 1331 men for demobilization at Camp Devens. The regiment joined the 76th Division in July and the ship also carries Casual Company No 13 and advance school detachments, plus casuals and sick and wounded.
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Fleet of 11 troopships sails from France for homeward return
War Department disclosed today that 11 vessels including the battleships Kansas and Georgia and the armored cruiser North Carolina left French ports between December 25 and 27 carrying about 16 375 officers and men. The fleet’s last ship is expected to arrive in New York or Newport News on January 13. The ships were designated to fill army shortages, with quotas for Georgia 967 Kansas 1428 and North Carolina 1288. Total capacity from this source for around 20 000 men will be augmented by other naval transports. Among the units announced aboard are five complete field artillery regiments, the 125th.
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Newport News
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Dancing New Year's Night at Auditorium Ballroom
Continued on Page 14 Sixth Col. Auditorium Ball Room Maiden. Dancing New Year's night, and every Wed. and Sat. nights. advt
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Boston Police Decline to Strike Over Pay Increase
Boston police say they will not strike to gain a $200 yearly raise, a decision made at a regular meeting last night. Two homes were destroyed by bombs in Philadelphia injuring Justice von Moschzisker and Judge Gorman, with New Year's events at Crescent Gardens and Revere Beach noted.
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Crescent Gardens
Revere Beach
Farewell Dinner Hosts 10th President by King George
King George hosts a farewell dinner for the 10th president with notable guests in attendance. Distinguished figures gather to honor the outgoing leader and reflect on historic ties.
Buckingham Palace Dinner for Wilsons A Quiet Private Farewell
King George and Queen Mary hosted a private farewell dinner for President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson in the Buckingham Palace state dining room. The event had no procession, no speeches or toasts, yellow decorations, and the Grenadier Guards band played without national anthems.
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Associated Press
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Queen Mary
Wilson
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United States Faces Naval Arms Dilemma After Versailles
Secretary Daniels told the House naval committee that unless a league or tribunal enforces limitations on armament the United States must build the world's largest navy. He warned that if Versailles fails to reach a general agreement to end naval building, the U.S. must bend its will and energies to that end, voicing firm conviction. Continued on page 6. Fifth Column. When you think of flowers think of Penn.
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Versailles
German Air Attacks Hit Dunkirk in 1914
War reports describe German airplanes again attacking Dunkirk. A year ago today the War Department seized the Bush Terminal piers and warehouses in New York City. A third air raid on Padua damaged the Cathedral.
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Thompson's Spa Record and Odd Temperature Snippet
An imperfect transcription from Thompson's Spa shows scattered numbers and phrases. It notes averages of yesterday and a year ago, with temperatures around 33 degrees and various cryptic figures. No clear event or identifiable entities emerge from the legible text.
Weather Outlook For New England And Atlantic Coast
Cloudy conditions spread through Southern New England with chances of snow or rain by midweek and a colder night. Northern New England faces snow at night and colder temperatures on Wednesday across Vermont and New Hampshire. Winds shift from northwest to east along the coast and remain moderate to variable elsewhere. A cold wave heads toward the Atlantic states by Wednesday night, with only a modest drop expected in New England. Fisher Business Colleges four schools, attend the nearest.
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