Battle Fleet Returns Home After Long European Duty
Ten battle ships led by the Pennsylvania arrive off Sandy Hook after eighteen months in European waters. The fleet, with Presidents Wilson and Admiral Mayo connected, heads toward New York for a Christmas Day arrival and grand review under Liberty statue.
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Christmas Spirit Shines Across New York City
New York observes Christmas with peace felt worldwide and thanks for loved ones spared in war. Churches praise peace while homes offer prayers and welfare groups host celebrations from the Bowery to Fifth Avenue. Soldiers and sailors are feted as civilians join in giving spirit. (Continued on Fifth Page.)
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York Today
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Ship Brynhilda Believed Lost Reaches Algoa Bay
A December 23 report announces the Brynhilda arrived at Algoa Bay South Africa on December 2 in a lifeboat salvage notice. The ship had been missing since September after reportedly striking a submarine mine off the American coast. Crew numbered twenty one, with Captain J H Keanneally of Malden Massachusetts.
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South Africa
J. H. Keanneally
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Mass
Paris Maintains Ban On Midnight Christmas Suppers
Paris on December 25 kept the wartime ban on midnight Christmas suppers to save food and lighting. Restaurants delaying meals faced policemen outside to enforce a 9 PM closing. Promenades along boulevards drew many Americans on leave and British troops while celebrations remained subdued. The American military clubs and hospitals observed their planned festivities.
Germans See Tree Lit Up at Coblenz Christmas Market
Coblenz residents gathered beside the Rhine to view a 40 foot Christmas tree illuminated with red white and blue lights. Army nurses trimmed the tree placed by the Thirty seventh Engineers under Third Army insignia. A portable electrical plant powered the lights as a Sev enty third Field Artillery band performed. Germans expressed quiet cheer despite the war. A second item notes Santiago Chile plans a New Year ceremony inaugurating an aerial postal service to Valparaiso.
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Mind and Soul Sacrifices Asked of Columbia Men
A Christmas message from Columbia University President Nicholas Murray Butler urges all Columbia men in France to offer their minds and souls as sacrifices after war. He calls for action beyond selfishness and greed and urges focus on character, quality, and spiritual power to further peace and service to mankind.
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Sailor Sailors Host Christmas Party Aboard Levia Than
More than 1,260 orphaned children from New York City Hoboken and New Jersey terminals and newsies attended a Christmas party aboard the 52 000 ton steamship Leviathan hosted by the ship s 1500 crew. The event funded by sailors followed the vessel s return trip with 1560 American soldiers and sailors and marked the first public voyage since the Vaterland name change after 1917. Automobiles ferried the children to the ship.
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Plans for Peace Conference Delegation Representation
Paris December 25 The article notes a likely three week delay before the general peace conference opens and outlines expected steps on representation and credentials. It cites Wilson, Lloyd George, Clemenceau and Balfour discussions, with initial limits on delegates from several nations and broader participation as talks proceed.
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Berlin Marine Mutiny Over Pay Forces Arrests
Berlin dispatch reports sailors clashed with government troops on December 23 24. Marines occupied military HQ and attacked university troops after demanding 80 000 marks. Three marines were killed four wounded. Chancellor Ebert and officials were briefly arrested and then released. The Berlin commander was also arrested and funds claimed were seized.
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Rev. Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman Dies in New York
The noted evangelist Rev. Dr. J Wilbur Chapman died in New York today after gallstone surgeries. Since May 1917 he served as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States. His third operation in two years followed a brief improvement.
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New York
J. Wilbur Chapman
General Assembly
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Belgium Relief Plan Expands Shipments to 180000 Tons Monthly
Hoover and Poland report war damage in Belgium and announce a relief program shipping 180000 tons of supplies monthly, including clothing. The plan uses 169000 dead weight tons of shipping plus 40000 tons on charter, funded by loans from the American government to be repaid by Belgium and France. France covers northern France needs and refugees displaced by the retreat.
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Herbert Hoover
William B. Poland
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Wilson Receives Cordial Welcome in Chaumont Visit
President Wilson arrives in Chaumont with General Pershing for a wartime goodwill tour. Crowds cheer as troops and locals decorate streets and a parade honors the guests. Wilson commends Franco American friendship and recalls shared sacrifice, promising continued alliance amid the grand holiday welcome.
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Marne
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Guard of Honor
Weather summaries and temperature readings across states
Ohio forecasts light snow and fair days with little temperature change. Kentucky and Indiana expect fair to clear conditions. West Virginia sees local snow Thursday and fair Friday. Then presents station temperatures and precipitation, listing values for Galveston Denver Nashville San Francisco Grand Rapids Winnipeg Boston Memphis New Orleans Omaha Cincinnati and more, plus December 25 1918 records with highs lows wind and rain details.
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Von Bernstorff Interprets Wilsons Fourteen Points
Paris December 25 Count von Bernstorff German ambassador to the United States comments on Wilsons Fourteen Points saying belligerents accept the plan but interpretation is key He asserts Germany will back the program while washing its hands of Russia and leaving new East state questions to the Allies, with continuation on third page.
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Geneva
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Russia
Odessa Strife Reports Heavy Casualties Amid Siege
Odessa dispatch notes the volunteer army under French command will gain Crimea detachments while the republican main force ten miles away receives armored train reinforcements from Jevy. Over 200 killed in December 18 street battles, about a third civilians.
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