Wilson Arrives in Brest for War Fleet Welcome
Brest France December 13 President Wilson arrives in Brest as nine U S Navy dreadnoughts form a steel avenue to greet him. Miss Margaret Wilson and Admiral Sims lead escort as French and American ships salute. Paris prepares a national holiday for the allied victory.
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Rockefeller Swears Off Half His Personal Tax Bill
John D. Rockefeller has sworn off five million of the ten million assessed for his personal taxation and may have sworn off another one and a half million but allows the amount to stand at five hundred thousand. The assessors accepted his valuation due to the inability to inventory his personal possessions.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Wilson Plans Busy Week Before Peace Conference
President Wilson, conveyed by Col Edward M House, reserves virtually all of next week for conferences with leaders including Lloyd George and Georges Clemenceau as he prepares for the upcoming peace talks in Paris. He will avoid nonessential duties and veto pleasure trips while focusing on a league of nations as part of the peace treaty.
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Wilson Lands on Call of France at Brest
President Wilson arrived in Brest with Mrs. Wilson amid a thunderous ovation. The couple, Mrs. Wilson carrying an American flag and a bouquet, landed at Pier Three as cannons fired and the Star Spangled Banner played. He then departed for Paris at four this afternoon.
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Navy plans 16 ship review in New York on December 23
Washington announces every capital ship in European waters will return this month. The fleet will reach New York on December 23 for a grand naval review to celebrate the homecoming led by Secretary Daniels.
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Daniels
New York
Veterans of Chateau Thierry Parade Home from War
Veterans of the Chateau Thierry battle and members of the Fifth and Sixth Marine regiments returned aboard the Mercy at Hoboken. Lieutenant Colonel Hughes, on crutches, led the reception with the Congressional Medal of Honor and French palm among his decorations. He praised the Marines for marching forward for 24 hours and then fighting fiercely.
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Britain and United States to Police Seas Urged by Admiral Badger
Admiral Badger told the House Naval Committee that appropriations by 1925 could build a navy as large as any country and that Britain and the United States together could police the seas. He cited sunk German and Austrian submarines and urged a six year program for battleships and battle cruisers.
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Soles Out of German Casino Charged in Raid Case
A chaotic report claims Baron von Rheinhacher Count Matuschka and others sought neutral territory by air travel after the Pridey's raid on the soldiers' and workers' council executive committee. Local paper Lokal Ane reiger states these men are said to be implicated.
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Reds Stripped of Power as Berlin Cabinet Expands Control
Berlin dispatch reports Dr. W B Solf resigned as foreign minister and the cabinet accepted. Denial issued that the Reichstag would be convoked to stabilize parliament with allies. The Spartacist Red Flag backs the claim, while the executive committee loses influence as the cabinet tightens authority.
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Ireland Seeks U S Push for Irish Self Determination
At a Washington hearing on the Gallagher resolution lawmakers hear Irish Americans press for guiding peace delegates at Versailles to secure Ireland’s right to self determination. Father McCabe and George Gorman cite broad national support including labor and clergy backing for Irish freedom.
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de Paul University of Chicago
Chicago Committee of 100
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Britain backs U S on freedom of the seas at peace talks
London reports the British government plans to support broad American demands on freedom of the seas. The Daily Express says officials are satisfied with Secretary Daniels and Roosevelt praise and foresee extending American sea power as a world peace guarantee. Britain would concede wide U S naval freedom in exchange for reciprocal action.
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Daily Express
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Hunchback for President in Brunswick Republic
A four foot tall hunchback former tailor named Merries is described as president and a washerwoman as minister of education in Brunswick's republic. The duchy abdicated monarchy early and is now led by German reds. The president reportedly earns 17 500 dollars annually in daily installments.
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London
Merries
Daily Chronicle
Amsterdam
Duchy of Brunswick
War Department bans low flying by aviators during celebrations
Washington declares a halt on low flying and acrobatics by military aviators during celebrations near cities towns and buildings. The order cites rising post armistice flight accidents and commands commanding officers to enforce the ban with stringent penalties.
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War Department
Washington
Bonds to finance government face 75 billion more needed
Secretary McAdoo told the House Ways and Means Committee that about 18 billion dollars in expenditures this year will require roughly five to five and a half billion dollars more in bonds. The last Liberty issue was planned near six billion. He urged authorizing loans to Allied governments after peace from bonds already approved and assured repayment.
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McAdoo
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Demand Ex Kaiser's Surrender Cited by Lord Cecil
London officials say extradition is not possible but demand for Kaiser’s surrender is stated by Lord Robert Cecil, former foreign affairs official, in a formal note.
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Foreign Affairs
Government raises unemployment demobilization aid in Britain
London on December 14 reports the government increased the demobilization allowance. Men receive 2 shillings per week and women receive 2 shillings per week.
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Venizelos Heads Peace Delegation to Paris
Premier Venizelos arrives in Varra to lead the Greek delegation to the peace congress accompanied by Foreign Minister Pactedle. The dispatch notes his role and the arrival as preparations for multilateral talks continue.
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