Wilson Sees Versailles as Peoples Forum for Peace
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson expressing confidence in a just peace from the Versailles conference. He argues Versailles should be a meeting of the people, not delegates alone, contrasting it with Vienna. The Times quotes him urging frank Anglo American cooperation for global peace.
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Vienna
SHS
Associated Press
Paris
Wilson
London Times
Versailien
Lord Northcliffe
the Times
Versailles
Seattle
Dave
Times
National Security League spends $531 678 in a year
Charles Leydeker, president of the National Security League, testified before the Senate committee that the league spent 531678 in the year and received large contributions from wealthy men. He outlined an educational program and said the group will press for reforms in Congress including budget discipline, ending seniority rules, constitutional amendments to curb abuses, and allowing defeated candidates to sit in Congress.
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Associated Press
Washington
Charles Leydeker
National Security League
Senate
Congressigha
Congress
Little Rock Mayor Acquitted In Arson Case
Dr P. Pixley mayor of North Little Rock and Lieut Johnson cleared in circuit court of arson during fire at an army athletic club. Jurors found no basis for charges that the building was set to obtain insurance. over $100,000 in property in the business district burned.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Pixley
North
Lieut
Johnson
Army Athletic Club
Army
Dsstrict
Four Negroes Executed in Mississippi Murder Case
Four Black suspects, two women, accused in the death of Dr. E J Johnson were moved from Shututa jail to the nearby bridge across the river and hanged. The incident reportedly occurred tonight as information reached Mobile Alabama from the scene.
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Mobile
Ala
E. J. Johnson
Shututa
Miss
German elections moved up to January 19
Berlin reports the German election date moved from February 14 to January 19. The change drew loud applause and gallery hisses from Liebknecht sympathizers. Tensions rose over fears of a coup, but no coup occurred. The only notable action was the withdrawal of the Independent Socialist faction and protests over Hasse's Viet statement.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Liebknecht
Spartacus
Socialiste
Election of new central executive committee held
BEIGIN December 20 election results show socialists in the majority shaping a cabinet with strong support. The new members are noted for ability and include many radicals similar to a labor style.
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Beigin
PARIS SOLDIER WORKERS COUNCIL EYES ALLIES TALKS
The soldier and workers council in Parig on Thursday passed a resolution calling for negotiations with the allies over German territory to ready for elections next month.
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Parig
Soldier and Workers’ Council
Becker Admits Used Affidavits In Propaganda Case
The senate committee questioned Alfred Becker about affidavits used to publicize meetings involving William Randolph Hearst, Bolo Pasha, and former Ambassador von Bernstorff. Becker denied war legislation basis and said disclosures were for political purposes but in the public interest.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Alfred Becker
New York
Senator Reed
Missouri
Reed
Merton K. Lewis
Becker
William “Randolph Hearst
Bolo Pasha
France
von Bernstorff
Americanization drive for Rocky Mountain aliens begins
Denver, Colo. December 20 The plan, led by Paul Armstrong, aims to naturalize aliens across Colorado New Mexico Idaho Utah and Wyoming. Workers visit factories and shops to inform applicants and assist with initial papers. Evening filing will allow aliens to avoid losing a day's wages.
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Denver
Colo
Rocky Mountain
Paul Armstrong
Colorado
New Mexico
Idaho
Utah
Wyoming
Sl Tk
Oie
Federal District Court
Rings May Yet Be Symbols 101 But Owners Have Not Answered
Two small parcels with diamond rings are stored in a Paris YMCA cafe safe, sent by two American officers before they went into combat. The boxes are addressed to American girls and will be kept secure by the YMCA until the soldiers return or the war’s casualty lists are published.
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Paris
Ippecourt
France
America
Times denounces German guilt and militarism denial
London editorial blasts German leaders for shifting blame after war and says most articulate Germans refuse to admit guilt. It argues the German people were accomplices by approving militarism and supporting leaders, urging confession of truth and responsibility.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
The
Times
Onda
Wireless Messages Plan For Troop Letters From Ships
Relatives of New York troops abroad may file messages to ships via wireless. Messages are sent to New York or Boston radio bases, then relayed to incoming ships with replies following the same route. Rate is sixteen cents per word plus telegraph certs, with prepayment options for those lacking funds.
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Associated Prods
New York
Boston
Atla
German Residents Forever Protest In Danzig Event
German residents of Danzig protested Polish control of the city on Thursday. The report cites German sources and references Governor von Jugow of Posen and a wireless message sent to President Wilson.
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Asociated Press
London
Danzig
Govvernor von Jugow
Posen
Haa
Fredident Wilson
Receipts Show Wyoming State Treasurer Near Six Million
The biennial Wyoming treasurer report for the two years ending September 20, 1918, notes revenues kept pace with rising expenditures with only a small tax-rate increase. It highlights a large tax levy driven by public building construction rather than state costs, details historical levies, and records increased general fund expenditures for 1914 to 1918.
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State of
Wyoming
Houx
EMI Ga Hk
Herman B. Gates
Permanent Fonds, A
Republicans May Hold Up War Revenue Bill In Senate
Washington Pec 20 General renewal of senate debate on the war revenue bill halted progress as Senator Simmons said an effort would be made to pass the measure before adjournment tomorrow with a possible night session. Republicans fear the bill would burden business while Senators Jones and Thomas argued for retrenchment and thrift opposing naval appropriations and defense spending.
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Washington
Pec
Senate
Simmons
Jones
Thomas
City Sees Three New Flu Cases with No Deaths
The influenza situation shows little rise with only three new cases yesterday and no deaths. Two patients remain critically ill, Clarence Bell and Gust Schultz, while quarantine restrictions stay in place. Merchants are urged to limit Christmas shoppers to ten at a time to keep case rates down.
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Clarence
Blondy) Bell
J. T. Bell
Washington Market
Gust Schultz
Frontier Park
A Tribute to Mrs Helen Kalber Eder
Mrs Helen Kalber Eder born January 14 1893 Kimball Nebraska died December 14 1918 leaves husband and young daughter widowed mother three sisters and six brothers in service in France and the United States. She was an active member of the Pythian Sisters and widely mourned by relatives and friends.
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Helen Kalber Eder
Kimball
Neb
France
William Kalber
Siet
T. C
Edward Kalber
Wagoner
116Th
Henry Kalber
Lon Kalber
Fred Kalper
Cheyenne
Micnie Grout
Laramie
Frank Kennedy
Manville
Branley Richmond
Eder
Pythian Sisters
Los
Sheridan saloons faced with year-long license payments
City Attorney R G Diefenderfer advised Mayor Camp that liquor licenses must be paid a full year in advance and are non refundable. With wartime prohibition ending July 1 1918 saloons renewing on January 1 must cover a full year for six months of business, a burden likely to force many to close.
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Sheridan
Dec
R. G. Diefenderfer
Diefenderfer
Camp Im
French Death Toll Stated At 1.4 Million in War Report
ParisDeputy Lucien Boillin informs the Chamber of Deputies that about 1.4 million French soldiers were killed in the Great War in an interpellation on mobilization. The note comes from a December 20 session in the French parliament.
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Associated Press
Paris
Luecien Boilin
Chamber of Deputes
Fourth Mail Attempt to Ship New York Chicago by Air
New York reports a fourth daily attempt in four days to transport mail direct from New York to Chicago by air. Officials say motor trouble caused prior delays. the plan proceeds tomorrow despite concerns about reliability and timing.
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Associated Press
New York
Chicago
Post Ofice
Regulations End Milling Controls as Flour Prices Rise
Washington Dec 20 The food administration announced the cancellation of all flour milling regulations including price schedules and quantity limits on wheat flour by millers. Officials expect cheaper flour, though wheat and grain prices rose. The move also loosens margins on flour and mill feeds while pledging strict enforcement against hoarding and profiteering.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
Grain Corporation
Red Cross Drive Hits Cheyenne With 2000 Members
Red Cross Christmas Ball drives in Cheyenne raise between 1800 and 2000 dollars in the city during the first three days of the week long campaign. Post Office booth leads totals, with Bank and Stock Growers National Bank close behind. Several local businesses report full participation, including Lang Shan and Clothing, ES Jubanton Grocery, and Plaine Hotel hosts.
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Red Cross
Europe
Cheyenne
Laramie
Viret National Bank
Seem
Nations! Bank
National bin
Lang Shan and Clothing Store
ES. Jubanton Crocery Company
Plaine
Mr. Jafferes
Union Pacific
Weather outlook calls for fair weekend with cooling east
The forecast shows generally fair weather Saturday and Sunday with a softer breeze. The eastern portion can expect cooler temperatures on Saturday.
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Eastoro
Eastore Tlon
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Bolo
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Sais
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