War defense problem worries Dutch govt
The Waco dispatch reports a Dutch government crisis after the resignation of Minister of War Al Lingg Vin Croen gan, as the States General cut war budgets and munition funds. The proposed army strength near 200,000 faces socialist opposition led by Deputy Marchant, who argues the League of Nations reduces need for large arms.
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Arab Patrol Christmas Gift Party for 1200 Children
The Arab Patrol, ipyras mid 'Femple, Order of the Mystic Shrine, will host a Christmas party for over 1,200 children at the State Street Casino this afternoon. Santa Claus will distribute gift boxes with candies and useful items, with special attention to war-disabled and widowed children. Doors open at 2 o'clock.
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Order of the Mystic Shrine
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Navy Secretary denies Boston Yard work cutbacks
Secretary Daniels stated the Navy Department will continue all work funded by Congress and has no intention to discontinue operations at Boston Navy Yard or other naval establishments. He warned that insufficient appropriations could force further employee reductions across yards.
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Decision Reserved in Auto Trolley Suit in Norwalk
Judge J I Wetch reserved decision in Norwalk Superior Court after trial of William Irusch versus Connecticut Company over 3700 damages for auto damage on Riverside avenue January 26 1919. Court to hear motions today then adjourn with jury to be called in January session. assignments set for January 2.
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Bolsheviks Send Peace Offer to Poland
London reports that on December 22 Russian Bolshevik foreign minister Mehiteh Erin sent a dispatch from Moscow offering Poland immediate negotiations to conclude peace. The wireless message was received here.
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Anti Bolshevik Troops Surrounded by Reds Near Berdtchey
London dispatch reports General Petlura forces, opposing Bolsheviks, surrounded by Soviet troops near Berdtchey in Kiev province, about 24 miles south of Zhytomyr, according to a Moscow wireless dispatch received today.
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Christmas Trees Sell at a Nickel a Piece
Christmas trees sold today in Chicago at five to ten cents per tree with some prices up to 1.05. City officials and city hall employees will hold a Christmas party in the common corner chamber featuring a grab bag and a graphophone dance entertainment.
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OMY Hata
Four Thousand Miles to Vladivostok Red Cross Hospital
More than 20 wounded American soldiers arrive in Vladivostok after a 4000 mile journey from the western front in Russia. They are received at the new American Red Cross military hospital established to treat the injured.
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Santa at Welfare Building Christmas Party
About 300 youngsters will be cared for by Santa Claus this afternoon at the Welfare building between 3 and 5 o'clock. A large tree in the main corridor holds gifts of candy fruit and toys for City Compensary clinic children who are patients at the various clinics and will take part in the festival.
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Carranza Accepts Resignation of General Gonzales
President Carranza has accepted the resignation of General Pablo Gonzales of the Mexican federal army so he may run for the presidency. Miati declines to withdraw objections to the resignation of General Obregon. A Dublin court ruled the suppression of the Freenan's Journal justified. Police raided the newspaper offices and shut the paper after an article appeared.
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Clemenceau Favored as Next President in French Chamber
Paris December 3 Geor Clemenceau seems the likely next president of the French republic with deputies and senators optimistic he can secure broad support. Deputies oppose the premier veto and aim to push his name forward, hoping for 440 deputies and 160 senators backing him. New York December 23 The steamer Princess May, reporting an SOS, sailed toward New York, after damage and repairs disrupted crew and engine room, the message indicating the vessel’s distress and required assistance.
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British steamer distressed near St Johns
The British steamer Mesaba bound London to New York signalled distress south of St Johns Newfoundland. Kamureina towed and pumps broken, Mesaba reportedly alight and in danger. Barbadoss report says Hidaspe 7 Lon a steamer arrived after fire, aid from a British warship requested.
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Fifteen Die as Trains Collide Near Dowri Station
Fifteen people were killed and five injured when a freight train crashed into a passenger train halted at Dowri station, Lille area. The freight engineer, said to have passed a stop signal, escaped unhurt and later shot himself after helping passengers.
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France
Dee
Dowri
Paris Broke Patles Arrests in Army Stock Scandal
Officials from the treasury announced arrests after an investigation into the gate of American army stocks. Steven brokers and nine others were taken into custody amid the broader graft inquiry.
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Steven
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