Wilson Receives Historic Paris Reception At City Hall
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson attend church in Paris and visit Lafayette's tomb before a reception at Paris City Hall surpassing Saturday's welcome. Crowds fill the streets as Wilson aides and delegates move between the Elysee, the palace, and major gatherings.
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Paris Banker Arrested While Preparing to Flee to Argentina
Paris police report the banker M Victoire has been arrested while allegedly planning to escape to Argentina with about $3,000 and total liabilities believed to reach $2,000,000 as authorities seek to recover funds.
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Burleson Cuts Night Long-Distance Rates to 50 25 Percent
Postmaster General Burleson announces new long distance rates effective January 21. Night rates from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. are half the day rate while 12 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. are a quarter the day rate. A 25 percent surcharge applies when a specific person is demanded to answer. A station-to-station service is established.
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190000 Yanks Maimed Highlight War Costs
General Pershing reports 58000 dead and 14000 missing among expeditionary forces, while about 190000 are wounded. Of those, 16000 have begun returning home in varying states of helplessness. The war department plans medical, recreational, and educational programs to restore maimed heroes to physical comfort and financial independence.
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Fuel regulation changes expand shipments in Kentucky Indiana Michigan
The fuel administration announced zoning changes allowing shipments from eastern Kentucky along the Louisville and Nashville line to Indiana locations east of the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville line, for industrial use only, and to all Michigan’s lower peninsula without restrictions.
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Telegraph reports possible civil war in western Siberia
A delayed cable from Tien Tsin says telegraph communications with western Siberia are interrupted and that it is feared civil war has again broken out there.
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Tien Tsin
Siberia
Hohenzollern Refuses to Leave Holland
Amsterdam December 16 William Hohenzollern has refused to depart the country despite official representations that his stay could involve the Netherlands in trouble.
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William Hohenzolern
Holland
Wilson condemns ruthless conduct as war aims offend hearts
President Wilson told a Paris audience that the United States entered World War not only to oppose Central Powers goals but also to resist illicit ambitions that shocked hearts and offended American principles.
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Tony
United States
Portugal Mob Kills Slayer of the President
Dr Sidonio Paes president of Portugal was shot at a Lisbon railway station and killed by a mob. The assailant Jeenie was killed by the crowd after the attack. Paes had led a revolutionary change and earlier became provisional president by direct universal suffrage.
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Girl waitresses to stay on New York’s White Way
Oscar of the Walters-Astoria told hotelmen that no waiter would be in a leading New York hotel within 60 days. Patrons welcomed the change as part of women’s invasions of the palaces of food and tips.
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New York
McAdoo Leases Los Angeles Mansion Start Jan One
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo has taken a three months lease on the Los Angeles mansion of late George W. Houck the wire wheel magnate. The lease begins January 1 and the home is regarded as one of Los Angeles show places.
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Hard Floors For Heinie in Berlin as Pay Drops
Stockholm reports Lieutenant pay cut to 125 marks monthly in Germany. Swedish author Eik Jnetma says returning officers face hardship amid dejected reception. Berlin opens doors to soldiers but urges swift access to vermin control and social disease services. High prices at railroad stations offer scant food. soldiers endure hard floors and benches while awaiting aid.
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Ebert government raids Red Flag offices in Berlin
London reports the Ebert administration raided the Die Rote Fahne offices in Berlin. Diplomats see this as a sign of real government stability and a move toward sterner action against the Spartacus group.
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General March Receives Distinguished Service Medal
Washington December 14 Secretary Baker awarded General March the Distinguished Service Medal on recommendation of General Pershing and with President Wilsons approval.
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Marine Corps Casualties and Morale Highlighted in France
Major General Burnett releases the first Marine Corps unit list serving with the American army in France. The report praises officers and men for courage and morale, notes high casualty rates, with 1,116 killed and 2,832 wounded among 1, etc.
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Barnett
Aly
Germany’s Scheidemann says disarmament shows improving political situation
Copenhagen report quotes Philip Scheidemann stating the entente’s influence led to disarmament and asserting no need for alarm. He warns against deceiving America and France, notes the Spartacus movement could be crushed with about fifty arrests, and says the new government will avoid violence while disarming extremists.
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London City Council Invites Wilson Address in Gold Box
London officials pass a resolution inviting President Wilson to accept an address in a gold box and attend a luncheon at the Guild Hall.
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U S Bluejackets Fight in Mexico
Report of a November 28 clash at Tampico between American navy gunners aboard the Monterey and Mexican custom guards ends with two Mexicans killed and diplomatic settlement sought. The Monterey captain refused surrender and Americans returned fire after an unarmed crew faced a Mexican assault. State Department neutral inquiry continues.
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Ereberger calls for lifting blockade and peace talks
London dispatches report Dr Mathias Erzberger demands an end to harsh armistice terms. He seeks blockade removal, release of German POWs, and immediate peace negotiations. Foch reportedly refuses recognition of soldiers and workers councils as Berlin strike widens. Amsterdam telegram notes two papers and 850000 workers on strike.
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No Peace Prize Awarded This Year
Copenhagen reports the Nobel committee will not award a Nobel Peace Prize this year. The decision leaves the prize without a recipient for year.
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