Peace Conference Postponed Again in Wilson Visit Year
The Allied peace delegates delay talks to February Paris due to President Wilson’s England trip and British electoral aftermath. The debated naval arms limitation concept favors equal footing by limiting construction to lightly armed vessels. Open sessions advocate Cliffe urges open diplomacy amid fading prospect of secret conclave.
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Five Wilson Points Postponed by Senate Leader Lodge
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, Republican Senate leader, urged postponing five of President Wilson's fourteen points until after the peace conference. He listed secrecy in diplomacy, freedom of the seas, economic barriers, armament reduction, and a league of nations, arguing the senate must approve any binding treaty.
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Germany Returns Eighty Million Dollars to Belgium
Brussels report says German forces restored eighty million dollars in gold to Belgium from the National Bank deposits looted during occupation. Under the armistice terms the cash holdings of the National Bank of Belgium, removed by Germany, were to be returned to Belgium.
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World Flu Death Toll Surpasses Six Million
A London report cites estimates from The Times and Associated Press that the influenza pandemic has claimed about six million lives worldwide since September, with estimates suggesting influenza and pneumonia causing far higher fatalities than the ongoing war.
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King George to Meet Wilson on London Arrival
London December 21. An imposing military reception is planned for President Wilson upon his London visit. King George will meet Wilson at the railroad stations and they will ride to Buckingham Palace through streets lined with troops. Premier Lloyd George will also be present.
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64 Cases of Flu in Cordova Reported
The Cordova district reports 64 cases of influenza with 54 currently listed, including 22 in the general hospital. Local health officials Dr. W. Council and Dr. W. H. Chase note most patients are under quarantine at home, with few exceptions. A list of named individuals and households affected is provided.
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Tim Curry
Emil Lavell
ER. Nohling
Steve Allen
Chris Metcaff
Olaf Loveseth
Carl Carlson
John Henry Sellin
Hans Johnson
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Brad Harry Hutchinson
Derick U. Wuon
Master of Ruby Captain Arrested for Cargo Disposal
The Kuskokwim Trading and Transportation Company filed a district court complaint charging Captain D S McAlpine with unlawfully disposing of part of the cargo from the schooner Ruby. The Ruby was forced to Seward in September and abandoned its voyage. McAlpine denies the charges and the case likely will be tried in Alaska.
Eleven Million Join Red Cross in Christmas Drive
Washington December twenty one Associated Press reports eleven million people joined the Red Cross during the Christmas roll call through Friday night, marking a record turnout and broad public support for the relief organization.
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Allies Asked to Occupy Vienna After Disturbances
Zurich dispatch states the Austrian government requested Allied forces occupy Vienna to prevent further disturbances. The report emphasizes the plea came amid rising unrest and aims to stabilize the capital's situation.
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Spain's Premier Says Isolation Must End
Paris December 21 AP Spanish premier Senor Romanos arrives in Paris and states Spain cannot remain isolated, noting maintained relations with the Allies and seeking closer ties.
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Battleship Arizona Returns Home Early to New York
The battleship Arizona, first of the fleet to see service, arrived in New York four days ahead of schedule. It left Brest on December 14 and was due by Christmas, marking a homecoming after serving overseas.
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Edgar Misner Dies in San Francisco
Edgar Misner longtime manager of the Alaska Commercial Company died in San Francisco on December 2. The obituary notes his prominent role in the business community and his Seattle ties.
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Thirty Thousand Men Discharged Daily In Army Update
General Marek announces continued large scale discharges as 1,000 freed last week and thirty thousand now discharged daily. Five additional transports departed France with troops. This bulletin notes ongoing realignment of forces and movement of personnel.
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Major General Menoher Appointed Air Service Director
Major General Chas T. Menoher, who led the Rainbow division in France, is named director of the air service, succeeding John D. Ryan, in Washington. The change highlights a shift in leadership within the U.S. military aviation command.
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Kaiser Recovers From Attack of Chills
Kaiser has recovered sufficiently to walk on the castle grounds in Amerongen Holland after an attack of chills. The former Kaiser appears to have recovered and been able to move about with help.
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Indictment Against Bouck Is Dismissed
Federal court dismisses indictment against William Bouck president of the Washington State Grange on charges of seditious utterances.
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Krupp Sees No Dividend This Year in War Time
Berlin Dec 21 The Krupp concern has decided not to pay a dividend this year amid the first two years of the war. In the prior era the company paid dividends of per cent, last year at per cent.
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Associated Press
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Alaska to Provide 3000 Jobs Next Spring
Governor Thomas Riggs Jr traveling toward Washington says Alaska can employ at least 3000 men by next spring. Based on replies from commercial clubs school boards and defense councils he estimates capacity to take 8000 additional soldiers. Openings include clerks teachers watchmen and foremen beside mining work.
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Independent Socialists Accused of Russian Funds
Berlin reports question if Independents received money from Russia as newspapers publish a wireless dispatch attributed to Adolph Joffe claiming German interests knew the source. Joffe said ten million rubles were controlled by See y Cohen for revolutionary aims.
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German Propaganda Sparks Clash in Senate Probe
A December Senate committee investigating brewery and German propaganda faced a sharp clash when Senator Reed of Missouri challenged Alfred Becker deputy attorney general of New York on the witness stand. The exchange centered on questions about propaganda and press identity.
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Alaska Natives Face Influenza Epidemic Action Proposed
Senator Jones introduces a joint resolution for a nationwide appropriation to combat an influenza outbreak among needy Alaska Natives. He cites widespread suffering and exhausted relief funds, and notes Red Cross strain amid the public health crisis.
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Red Cross
Enormous Food Shipments From Chicago During War Years
Chicago acted as a major provisioning hub, shipping vast wartime supplies to Allied armies. The 1918 period saw over 40 million tons of carents, 6 million tons of meats, 800 thousand tons of fats, and 20,415,000 bushels of potatoes moving through the city, with cattle and sheep numbers also recorded.
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Czecho-Slovaks in Complete Control After Key Occupations
Prague December 21 by Assoc Press The occupation of Eger and Reschenberger leaves German Bohemia cut off from German authority. The German state cannot resist as the Austrian army ceases to exist.
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German Troops Advance on Mitau Front
German forces pressing Bolshevik rear units move toward Mitau thirty miles southwest of Tiga as Daily Times reports.
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