President Wilson Plans Visits Before Conference Opens
President Wilson, informed by Col. House, plans visits to the American front and Italy before the peace conference. He will hold informal talks with Lloyd George Clemenceau and Orlando to align on the groundwork. He avoids non state functions, plans a Paris reception and a University of Paris degree, and aims for a united league of nations before January. King Victor Emmanuel will be in Paris at Christmas.
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Associated Press
U. S
George Washington
Wilson
RE. M. House
Italy
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Orlando
France
Poincaire
University of Paris
League of Nations
Victor Immanuel of
Staily
Paris
Romhe
Secret Messages Case Opens In Chicago Trial
Testimony begins in the Lerger case with government witness Mark Schiller a WWI veteran and alleged organizer Hornyfier tied to the Sung People’s social league. Defense objections interrupt questioning as the espionage piracy trial proceeds in U.S. District Court.
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Chicago
Victor I. Lerger
Milwaukee
Judge Lands
United States District Court
Mark Schiller
Lowers
Hornyfier
Sung People's Social League
Bofler
The Honor of the Family and a Soldier’s Return
In society, Elizabeth Vaughan Winchester-Phone notes Sergeant Dinneen's telegram from New York then Detention Hospital No. 3. The piece reflects on love ten years on and the appeal of the veteran Bridan as a true French soldier, likening the experience to renewing old friendships.
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Dinneen
U.S. A
W. BE. Dinneen
Mission Apartments
New York
Detention Hospital No. 3
M.'A. Dinntden
France
Bridan
Lke
Fort Russell Aide Veterans Return Home and Relocations
Mr and Mrs Hugene Beatty return from a brief visit to Denver. Captain Plumb of the U S medical corps at Fort Russell is honorably discharged and heads home to York Nebraska. Captains Bunting and Miller plus Lieutenants Flynn and Miles depart for American Lake or New York and Buffalo after four months at the fort.
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Mrs. Hugene Beatty
Denver
Plumb
United States Medical Corps
Fort Russell
York, Neb
Bunting
Flynn
Miles
American Lake
C. B. Miller
New York
Buffalo, N. Y
Millers
Fort
Red Cross Moves Supplies to Capitol Basement
Red Cross notes all paraphernalia and supplies are now stored in the state capitol basement. The caftion chamber used since the war will be prepared for legislative use. The Junior Red Cross bazaar opens tomorrow morning in the store room next to the Western Union with anticipated patronage.
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The
Red Cross
State Capitol
Dor
Western Union
The Honor of the Family revival wooes Otis Skinner
Playwright Otis Skinner praises his revival of The Honor of the Family and its lead Bridan. He recalls forming a decade long friendship with Bridan, once viewing him as unwholesome and braggart before deeper understanding.
Palmer sells enemy-owned plant for a toy amount
New York December 12 The Dever Co manufacturers of dyestuffs with a large plant at Renaswer was sold at auction today to Ling Products Co of Wheeling West Virginia The purchase price was 5 210 000 and property is also subject to a government tax of 1 024 000 The sale was ordered by the alien property custodian A Mitchell Palmer
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Palmer
New York
Dever Co
Renaswer
Ling Products Co
Wheeling
W. Va
A. Mitchell Palmer
Fancy Stunts 1K Mr Forbidden by War Department
Washington D C December 12 The War Department announced a strict ban on low flying acrobatics by military aviators during celebrations near cities, rivers and buildings. The order cites a rise in home field flying accidents since the armistice and aims to prevent further incidents.
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WAR Department
Washington, D. C
German censorship of telegrams fades as formality
Berlin reports censorship of telegrams now only a formality. AP correspondents’ messages pass for transmission without censor review. In Copenhagen copies show no alterations, even when tone displeases the government. No press censorship exists except occasional assaults on Hamburg and Cologne outlets.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Associated Presa
Copenhagen
Hamburg
Cologne
Witness says German propaganda plan was a bait
Chairman Overman released a letter from Edward Lyle Fox stating the scheme to stir anti-Japanese sentiment on the Pacific coast was not to be carried out. The witness said the aim was to swindle Captain Papen of money and Fox was among journalists alleged to have been sent to Germany by Teutonic agents.
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Associated Press
Washington
Overman
Senate Committee
Edward Lyle Fox
Pacific
Papen
Fox
Germany
Teutonic
Bruce Bielaski
Railroad chiefs oppose McAdoo control plan
Philadelphia December reports show 124 railroad executives representing 92 percent of U S mileage denounce Director General McAdoo’s proposal to retain government control. They warn the plan would cause delay confusion demoralization and hinder a just settlement of the railroad problem.
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Philadelphia
McAdoo
Influenza warnings urge guards against pneumonia and colds
Health officials, led by Surgeon General Rupert Blue, warn winter influenza threatens more pneumonia and other respiratory diseases. They stress fresh air, proper clothing, and avoiding droplet spread. A Public Health poster promotes simple, practical health education.
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Washington, D. C
Rupert Blue
United States Public Health Service
Blue
Aaid
Bureau of Public Health
Treasury Department
Derry Joan
Washington
Plain Citizen
Wyoming Proclaims Prohibition Amendments and Court Change
Acting Governor Frank L. Houx proclaims two constitutional amendments from the November 1918 election. Amendment No. 1 declares Wyoming dry from January 14 1920 and calls for enforcement legislation. Amendment No. 3 provides for appointing a district judge to supplant a disunited supreme court justice. The second amendment on special taxation of live block failed.
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Frank L. Houx
Wyoming
L Cohvenes
Cheyenne
A. D
Bate
Tellows
Sald
Candy for Army Overseas Arrives in Washington D C
Nine million pounds of candy and 365000 gallons of plebepex arrived in the capital last week for overseas troops. The Red Cross advertises for donations with a Christmas appeal urging support and supplies.
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Washington, D. C
Bee
Timekeeper at U P Victim of Influenza
Karl Meseke aged 17 died yesterday at the Union Pacific hospital after a Spanish influenza attack. He was a timekeeper for the U P and from Atta Villa Kansas. His body will be sent to Atta Villa on No 100 today, Clyde Cary in charge of arrangements.
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Karl Meseke
U. P
Meseke
Union Pacific
Atta Villa
Kan
Clyde Cary
Alrg Vista Uy Roladiver
County Agent Organizes Three-County Shorthorn Breeders Group
Rush county county agent helps Shorthorn breeders from three nearby counties form the Knightowns District Shorthorn Breeders Association with 25 members. The goal is to attract buyers, supply stock in carloads, hold sales, and improve advertising and pricing through cooperative actions. Get ready for the Kedrobe Christmas Roll Call.
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Rush County
Indiana
Nuront
Koightowns
Broeders’ Association
Casualties Reported by American Expeditionary Force
Casualty figures itemized by the AEF command show killed in action and died of wounds, with numbers for wounded severely wounded and missing in action. The page also mentions a Christmas roll call and a Christmas want ad titled All You Need is a Heart and a Dollar.
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Jonesens
Ady
Origin of Toasts Through History and Custom
The tradition of toasting traces to ancient Greece and Rome with drinks to the gods. It later shifted to honoring companions, then evolved in Engelard during Charles WH’s era. Courtly customs included toasting ladies and, at times, feats of bravado as a gesture of affection.
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Charles WH
British Troops Enter Cologne After German Withdrawal
Allied forces seized control of bridges over the Rhine at Cologne following a rapid German withdrawal. British patrols occupied two thirds of each bridge while Germans left the city during the night. The arrival of Scotch infantry sparked excitement as crowds cheered the Highlanders passing through the streets.
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Cologne
Ithine
Eggtorn
Ventiguilon
Aliria
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