Wilsons London Visit Ends With Crowds And Signals
President Wilson wrapped up a London visit with public greetings at the Guild Hall and a luncheon at Mansion House. He toured Buckingham Palace, watched by large crowds, and noted the election results showing Premier Lloyd George's stronger majority and Asquith’s defeat. He spoke with delegations at the American embassy and dined with the cabinet at Downing Street before continuing to Manchester.
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General Grant
Col. Roosevelt
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Hr. J. Asquith
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Midland
Free Trade Hall
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Secret Service
Wilson warns on need for league of nations
President Wilson told Viscount Grey and other British leaders that without a league of nations the current actions would not endure. He spoke at the American embassy upon receiving an address from the league of nations union praising international cooperation.
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Cheyenne Man Dies in Reno Under Spanish Flu
Thomas H. Connelly, eldest son of Mrs. Kate Connelly and brother of Cheyenne merchant John Connelly, died in Reno Nevada on Christmas Day after three years in real estate business. He leaves a wife and two daughters aged nine and twelve. He worked as a bookkeeper for Plains Auto Co and will be brought to Cheyenne for interment arrive Monday.
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Mrs Valentine Baker Dies After Christmas Eve Fire
Mrs. Valentine Baker, 76, of Cheyenne, died Tuesday morning from burns suffered when a fringe on a table cover ignited her clothing after she struck a match on Christmas Eve. She had lived in Cheyenne 35 years, coming from Laramie where her husband Mr. Baker ran a furniture business. Her son Lester Baker of St. Louis will arrive today and funeral arrangements will be announced.
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St. Louis
President Wilson to Visit Carlisle Home of His Mother
President Wilson visits Carlisle by train and tours historical sites linked to his family. He will be greeted at the station, receive the freedom of the city at Crown and Mitre hotel, and tour Anstockwell Street where his mother was born and lived for three years.
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Weather Update: Partly Cloudy Sunday and Colder Monday
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies Sunday with a dip in temperatures the following day. Highs are expected to be mild on Sunday, followed by notably cooler conditions on Monday.
Victory of British coalition sweeps across parliament
London dispatches report the government likely to win about 615 seats with Lloyd George leading a coalition of conservatives over Asquithians and pacifists. Ireland mostly redrawn as Sinn Fein gains. only Countess Markievicz elected among women, while many female candidates are rejected.
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James Ramsay MacDonald
Williamsby Anderson
Paris Peace Conference Optimism Grows on January Start
Paris reports brighter sentiment in peace congress circles after a week of talks. London advices show satisfactory exchanges, with plans for assembly between January 9 and 14 and American insistence on an early start. Premier Clemenceau praises the Wilson plan and united American action in Europe looms.
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Trotsky’s Daughter Arrested With Bolshevist in Paris Apartment
In Geneva a report states Leon Trotsky’s daughter and a Bolshevist named Lewow were arrested in Warsaw as six million marks were found in their apartment. The Polish agency at Laugantine confirmed the arrest and seized the large sum.
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Total War Death Toll Reaches 5.696 Million
A wartime casualty roundup reports official figures for major nations. The totals show British losses at 706,726 along with other national tallies, illustrating the vast human cost documented by governments.
One Death and Seven Flu Cases Reported
Seven new influenza cases and one death were reported to health authorities, marking the epidemic as remaining consistent with the prior week. The deceased was Mrs. Allie Wilson of 201 West 19th Street. interment was to be in Hershey Nebraska. Barbers shops may begin serving children’s hair starting Monday per health board guidance.
Slacker Needles Is Command From Nc Headquarters
Washington December 28 The Army of women knitters who did not cease work with the signing of the armistice were ordered to slacken needles. There is now no reserve of knitted goods beyond demand for troops at home and overseas. Woolen clothing already made will be finished. no more yarn will be issued by the Red Cross.
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Washington
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Denver bootleg raid nets liquor worth thousands
Whiskey wine and champagne valued at 4500 was seized in an auto driven by George Knorr in front of his home. A second liquor-filled car arrived and was seized. Thirty cases of liquor were found inside the residence. Bootlegging prices place the value between 10000 and 12000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Denver
George Knorr
Cheyenne Soldier George Heenright Wounded in Action
The casualty list from overseas includes George A Heenright of Cheyenne Wyoming reported slightly wounded. His next of kin is Mrs Heten Keenright of 210 West 18th Street Cheyenne.
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War casualty totals across nations cited in excerpt
The fragment lists figures for verschlissen losses: Russia 1,700,000. Austria 00,000. Germany 1,606,000. overall German casualties 6,200,000. Austrian total 4,000,000. Serbia 320,000.
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Poland to receive slice of Hungary and Togoland plan
The entente powers plan to redraw borders to give Czecho Slovakia and a former German colony Togoland to colonial holdings and a portion of Hungary to match historic Slavic territories. A note reportedly requests Hungary to evacuate the area. In Paris an urgent Polish food aid appeal warns Bolshevik danger and pleads for U S food shipments.
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Hindenburg a general? Foch the genuine article says Harden
Copenhagen December 28 Max Man Harden the German editor states the Germans were defeated by French generalship. He claims Foch vastly surpassed Ludendorff and regards Hindenburg as little more than a figurehead.
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Three Shepherd Brothers Lose Eyesight In Accidents
In Eureka California near herd, three sons of Mrs. Charles Shepherd have lost vision partly or wholly. William Shepherd lies in hospital after eye removal surgery following an injury from flying debris in a local mill. Jamon Shepherd lost an eye years ago when struck by a jackknife during play. Grover Shepherd, the third brother, also suffered eye loss from a dynamite explosion incident.
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Totah
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Ira Togan
France to claim 470 billion francs from Germany in war debt
Deputy Jacques Stern told the Paris chamber that French war expenses would total 250 billion francs and allied demands on Germany could reach 470 billion francs. He cited 50 billion marks as Germany’s annual income and noted deliveries of Fokker aircraft to Coblenz for American forces after the armistice.
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Ukraine Promises 10 Become New Tone for Wholesale Fighting
Northern Ukraine bands threaten the town of Novel and have taken nearby areas. Ukrainian forces clash with German gangs while reports note 32,000 troops in the region amid ongoing conflicts. General Pershing arrived to meet American forces and was received warmly in related dispatches.
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