Wilson Plans Pre Conference Visits Ahead of Peace Talks
President Wilson, informed by Colonel House, plans pre conference visits to the American front and to Italy and other places to free his schedule for the peace conference. He will meet informal with Lloyd George Clemenceau and Orlando to align ground rules and avoid misunderstandings. He aims for no nonessential trips and will be received by President and Mrs Poincare in France before a Paris university degree ceremony. King Victor Emmanuel visits 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 U S District Court
Testimony began in Chicago as government witness Mark Schiller linked Victor Lerger, Milwaukee congressman-elect, and others to a piracy scheme aimed at violating espionage laws. Defense objections interrupted questions as Schiller detailed connections to German propaganda networks.
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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: A French Veteran in Love
Society notes by Elizabeth Vaughan Winchester-Phone recount a telegram from Sergeant Dinneen at Detention Hospital No. 3. The piece blends social gossip with a reflection on aging, romance, and a renewed affection for Bridan as a veteran of the Napoleonic era.
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Elizabeth Vaughan
Winchester
Dinneen
U.S. A
W. BE. Dinneen
Mission Apartments
New York
Detention Hospital No. 3
M.'A. Dinntden
France
Bridan
Lke
Fort Russell Officers Depart After Four Months
Personal notices report Captain Plumb of the United States medical corps discharged and returning to York Nebraska. Captain Bunting, Lieutenant Flynn, and Lieutenant Miles from Fort Russell have left for American Lake after four months at the fort. Captain and Mrs C B Miller relocate to New York from Buffalo New York after long Fort Russell residence.
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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 Relocates to State Capitol Basement
The Red Cross now stores paraphernalia and supplies in the capitol basement for the legislative session. The chambers used since the war begin are being prepared for the legislature. The Junior Red Cross bazaar opens tomorrow in the store room beside the Western Union with strong patronage anticipated.
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The
Red Cross
State Capitol
Dor
Western Union
The Honor of the Family revival charms Otis Skinner
Otis Skinner expresses jubilation over the successful revival of the Dalecian comedy The Honor of the Family. He praises the hero Colonel Philippe Bridau and recalls his ten year friendship with Bridan. He describes early suspicions giving way to understanding and affection.
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Otis Skinner
Philippe Ebridau
Bridan
Palmer Sells Major Enemy Plant for Toy Amount
The Dever Co. dyestuffs maker with a large plant at Renaswer was sold at auction to Ling Products Co. of Wheeling W Va for 5 210 000 dollars. An additional government tax of 1 024 000 dollars applies. Sale ordered by 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 Forbidden by War Department
Washington D C December 12 The War Department forbids low lying and acrobatic military aviation during celebrations near cities towns and buildings to reduce home field accidents since the armistice. Testimony of Echilier was ongoing as the committee adjourned.
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WAR Department
Washington, D. C
German press censorship lapses revealed in telegraph flow
Berlin reports indicate censorship of telegrams is a mere formality as Associated Press dispatches pass unedited. In Copenhagen archives, 92 messages show no alterations even when tone displeased authorities. Officials deny broad censorship beyond sporadic Hamburg and Cologne incidents.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Associated Presa
Copenhagen
Hamburg
Cologne
German Propaganda Probe Letter Debunks Anti-Japanese Plot
Senate committee chair Overman released a letter by Edward Lyle Fox stating the anti-Japanese stir plan was a feint to trap Captain Papen and siphon funds. The witness said Fox, a newspaper correspondent, was among those alleged to have been sent to Germany by German agents. The prior testimony referenced Fox' suggestion to rile Pacific coast sentiment.
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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 report says executives representing 124 boards and 92 percent of track oppose the Director General McAdoo proposal to government retain control of railroads through 1624. They warn such a move would delay confuse and demoralize operations and stall a fair settlement.
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Philadelphia
McAdoo
Influenza Warning Prompts Health Advice and Precautions
Health officials warn this winter will see pneumonia bronchitis and other respiratory illnesses rise as influenza lingers. Surgeon General Rupert Blue urges fresh air proper clothing and cautious behavior to save lives and reduce transmission. A new health education poster promotes droplet infection awareness and accessible guidance for the public.
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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 and Court Reforms
Acting Governor Frank L. Houx proclaims two constitutional amendments from the November 1918 vote. Amendment No. 1 enacts statewide Prohibition effective January 14, 1920, with enforcement to be set by the legislature. Amendment No. 3 provides for calling a district judge to the supreme bench if disunity occurs. The second amendment, authorizing a special tax on live stock blocks, failed.
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Frank L. Houx
Wyoming
L Cohvenes
Cheyenne
A. D
Bate
Tellows
Sald
Candy and supplies shipped to army overseas
Nine million pounds of candy and 365000 gallons of pleblex were sent to the army overseas last week from Washington, D. C. The report notes Christmas readiness and urges readers to respond to Red Cross campaigns.
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Washington, D. C
Bee
Timekeeper at U. P. Victim of Influenza
Karl Meseke age 17 died yesterday at the Union Pacific hospital after contracting Spanish influenza. He was a timekeeper for the U P at Atta Villa Kansas and his body will be shipped to Atta Villa on train No 100 today, Clyde Cary managing arrangements.
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Karl Meseke
U. P
Meseke
Union Pacific
Atta Villa
Kan
Clyde Cary
Alrg Vista Uy Roladiver
County Agent Organizes Diem for Shorthorn Breeders
Rush county county agent helps fuse Shorthorn breeders from three neighboring counties into the Knightowns District Shorthorn Breeders association with 25 members. The group aims to attract buyers, supply stock in carloads, hold sales, command better prices, exchange stock, and advertise more effectively after a recent meeting held following a Shorthorn sale.
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Rush County
Indiana
Nuront
Koightowns
Broeders’ Association
Casualties Report From American Expeditionary Force
Casualties listed by the commanding general include killed in action died of wounds and missing in action. Entries show numbers for wounded severely wounded and wounded slightly with sections for disease. A Christmas roll call and want ads follow in the page layout with ad copy and brief headings.
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Jonesens
Origin of Toasts and its Ancient Roots
The custom of drinking to the Nealtt at a table traces to ancient Greece and Rome, where toasts honored the gods and later each other. Modern form emerges in Engelard during the reign of Charles WH, where courtiers toasted ladies and nobles, sometimes passing a cup hand to hand.
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Charles WH
British Troops Seize Cologne Bridges as German Sentries Withdraw
British forces gained control of most Cologne bridges as German sentries abandoned positions overnight. Germans reportedly retreated toward the retreating army, leaving a darkness over stripped siege routes while Scotch infantry entered the city amid larger crowds. Police report excitement as Highlanders march through streets to cheers.
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Cologne
Ithine
Eggtorn
Ventiguilon
Aliria
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