Wilson Receives Paris Citizenship and Gold Medal
President Wilson tours Paris with a warm reception and is made a citizen of Paris. He meets Premier Zemenceau and pays tributes to France and Belgium, detailing U S motives, liberty, justice, and mutual respect. He reflects on shared sacrifice and lasting friendship with the French people.
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Paris
Ministry of War
Zemenceau
Wilson
Adrien Milhouard
Municipal Council of
Republic
United States
France
Evewit— Nesses
Belgium
British Forces Enter Cologne and Bonn Bridgeheads Formed
British infantry divisions have entered Cologne and crossed the Rhine to secure bridgeheads, with cavalry advancing to the Semper Colyr line. A parallel operation is underway at Bonn as occupation of German territory proceeds under the armistice terms.
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Bonn
Cologne
Rhine
Sembeh
Vhdaur Dierigs
Sehen
Perison
Roun
Portugal's Head Slain Early December Paes Murdered
Dr Sidonio Paes President of Portugal was shot near Lisbon while waiting for a train to Oporto. He died minutes later after three bullets struck him. The assassin was lynched by the crowd as Tamagnini Barbosa assumed the presidency. Paes had led Portugal since December 1917 and opposed the central powers. He had supported Allied efforts and kept ports open for Entente vessels.
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London
Sidonio Paes
Portugal
Lisbon
Oporto
Paes
Tamagnini Barbosa
Sidonio— Paes
Theophile Braga
Gibraltar
Manuel
England
University of Coimbra
Germany
Berlin
Villa may bait United States in northern Mexico
Washington reports Francisco Villa plans a demonstration in northern Mexico to gauge U S attitude toward renewing his operations. Government officials say Villa has obtained much of the information he possessed before General Pershing's expedition.
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America
Washington
Francisco Villa
Mexico
Villa
Pershing
Government Ownership Seen As Main Issue In Presidential Campaign
Washington observers predict government ownership will be the central theme of the upcoming presidential race. Labor backs McAdoo’s railroad-control extension while Republicans anticipate a Democratic push for industrialization including government ownership of banks, mines, and steel mills.
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Washington
McAdoo
Wilson and Mrs. Wilson Greeted by Paris Crowds
Paris dazzles as President Wilson and wife arrive in the city. About two million Parisians line boulevards, flowers showered, planes overhead, and cannon thunder in a warm welcome. Poincare and Clemenceau receive the visitors at the Elysee. Wilson spends Sunday in Paris visiting churches and Lafayettes tomb.
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Wilson
Poincare
Clemenceau
France
United States
Europe
Dauphine Gate
Murat
Champagne
Somme
Elysee Palace
Alpine Chasseurs
Mme. Poincare
Hunger Threat Looms as Ottoman Capital Faces Winter
New York Herald reports 2,000,000 people in Constantinople face starvation this winter while markets overflow with supplies. Germans and Austrians allegedly hoard food and raise prices amid war. General Pershing urges complete death tallies by Dec 20 and wounded lists by Dec 27. Armistice extended to Jan 17 with Rhine occupation rights. Hoover plans to ship German harbor food. Allied forces occupy Rhine bridgeheads from Coblenz to Mayence. Cologne residents ordered indoors at night and to salute British troops and anthem.
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New York Herald
Rome
Constantinople
Pershing
War Department
Washington
Germany
Rhine
Cologne
Mr. Hoover
Coblenz
Mayence
Occupation Rules Outline Bridgehead Area and Civilians’ Rules
The report details the American occupation boundaries near Coblenz with white stakes and English signposts. German officials must mark routes, distances, and road conditions. civilians surrender firearms. only armed police may carry arms with written permission. political gatherings require approval. prices must equal those for Germans.
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J. C. Rhea
Germany
Coblenz Bridgehead
Rhea
Colorado Legally Dry After Gov Signs Bone Dry Law
Colorado's stricter dry law was signed by the governor. Long lines formed at express company offices as residents sought liquor shipments from neighboring states before midnight.
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Colorado
Denver
Express Company
Leviathan Returns Home With 8601 Troops and Wounded
New York reports a grand homecoming for the Leviathan fleet with 8601 uniformed men including 1435 wounded and 2357 crew plus 266 civilians. Washington moves a bill to let ill veterans keep uniforms after discharge, now sent to the senate. Russia’s Bolshevik leadership divides over Lenines plan, with Trotsky opposing. Postmaster General announces telephony rate cuts starting January 21. Red Cross admin costs questioned as only two cents per dollar are used per the report.
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New York
Washington
House
Senate
Finland
Moscow
Russia
Lenine
Krotzky
Workmen's Council
Red Cross
Civil Service Advances Standardization and War Measures
New Jersey Civil Service Commission reports a year of progress in classification and salary standardization to ensure equal pay for equal work and businesslike administration. The war period shows maintained standards, fewer names on the eligible list, and more certifications and appointments amid staffing pressures.
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Civil’ Service Commission
Edge
New Jersey
Department of Shell Fisheries
Atlantic Coast
Delaware Bay
Actu
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Mormon Church
Quorum of Twelve Apostles
Joseph S. Smith
Liverpool
U.S
State Commission
Jersey
Civil Service
Standardization Advance
Frank B. Jess
State Board of Taxes and Assessments
Jess
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County Board
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