President Wilson Attends Church in Paris and Visits Lafayette
In Paris on December 16 President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson attended services at the American Presbyterian church and visited Lafayette's tomb at Picpus Cemetery, wreath bearing a tribute from a fellow-Servant of Liberty. A grand reception at Paris City Hall drew crowds surpassing Saturday's welcome, as diplomats and the public watched the president and his party.
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Paris Banker Arrested While Preparing to Flee
Police report M. Victoire a noted banker was arrested in Paris while attempting to flee to Argentina with $3,000. The total assets and debts are reported as $2,000,000 in the correspondence.
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Postmaster General Cuts Night Long-Distance Rates
Washington reports a reduction in night long-distance telephone rates with a new charge for all long-distance calls, effective January 21. Rates from 6:30 to 12 p.m. are half the day rate, 12 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. a quarter, with 25 percent added when a specific person is demanded to answer. Station-to-station service is created, based on this service.
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190000 Yanks Maimed In War Sacrifices Told
General Pershing announced 58000 dead and 14000 missing among the expeditionary forces. About 190000 wounded, 16000 of whom have returned in varying degrees of helplessness, are described as the nation’s burden. The Navy Department plans medical, recreational, and educational aid to restore maimed heroes to comfort and financial independence.
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Changes fuel regulations widen shipments in Kentucky and Michigan
The fuel administration announced zoning regulation changes allowing shipments from the Louisville and Nashville line in eastern Kentucky to Indiana east of the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville line for industrial use and to all points in Michigan’s lower peninsula without restrictions.
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Cable dispatch fears civil war in western Siberia
A delayed Tien Tsin telegram reports disrupted telegraph links with western Siberia and fears that civil war has flared up again there.
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Netherlands Refuses to Move as Official Representations Made
Amsterdam December 16. William Hoohenzolern has refused to leave Holland after official representations were made that his presence might involve the country in difficulties.
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President Wilson condemns ruthless acts that offended our hearts
Paris December 16 President Wilson in a hall address said the United States entered the war not only to curb Central Powers aims but because illicit ambitions they pursued shocked our hearts as much as they offended our principles.
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Portugal President Sidonio Paes Killed in Lisbon Station
Dr Sidonio Paes president of Portugal was shot three times at a Lisbon railway station and died. The assassin Jeenie was killed by the crowd. Paes had been provisional president and was elected by direct universal suffrage after a coup last year. He had faced constant plots and had banned political offenders with amnesty for most.
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Girl waitresses to stay on New Yorks White Way
New York dispatch reports that leading hotels will not employ male waiters within 60 days. Oscar of the Waldorf Astoria stated the change is settled and patrons welcome the shift toward women in service at top hotels on the White Way.
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McAdoo Leases Show Los Angeles Mansion for Three Months
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo has taken a three months lease on the late George W. Houck mansion in Los Angeles. The lease begins January 1 and the home is regarded as a show place of the city.
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Hard Floors for Heinie In Berlin After War Pay Cuts
Stockholm reports Lieutenant pay in Germany reduced to 12 percent of marks a month, causing hardship for returning officers. Author Crib Jaelma notes dejected reception, scarce hospitality, and encouragement to seek vermin removal or social disease specialists. Soldiers offered scarce food at high prices, and forced to sleep on hard floors and benches at stations.
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German government raids Red Flag offices in Berlin
London reports that the Ebert government has raided the Die Rote Fahne offices, Berlin’s main radical newspaper. Diplomats see it as a sign of real stability and a move toward sterner action against the Spartacus group.
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General March Receives Distinguished Service Medal
Washington reports on December 14 that General March was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal on the recommendation of General Pershing and with President Wilson’s approval. Secretary Baker announced the award, recognizing March’s wartime service.
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Marines Lose 4 068 Washington Dec 10
A public list of Marine Corps units serving with the American army in France was released by Major General Barnett. The report notes 22 percent casualties between April and September 1918, with 54 officers and 1,116 enlisted men killed and 76 officers and 2,832 wounded. Only 25 men were known in enemy hands.
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Ready to Take Medicine Copenhagen Dispatch
December 16 report quotes Philip Scheidemann, German majority socialist leader, stating Germany disarmed at the entente's demand and will accept consequences. He claims no alarm, warns against tricks to mislead Allies, and says the Spartacus movement could be crushed if fifty arrests occur. The new government will avoid violence but may disarm extremists. He questions Tierr LiebNeedt and the soviet executive committee.
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London invites Wilson to address in gold box
The city of London passed a resolution inviting President Wilson to accept a welcome address in a gold box and to attend a luncheon at the Guild Hall.
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U S Bluejackets Fight in Mexico
In Tampico on November 28 American navy gunners clashed with Mexican custom guards. The Monterey captain refused the surrender demand and American gunners returned fire after being attacked. One Mexican soldier was killed and another died later. Diplomatic settlement followed.
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Erzberger Demands Blockade Lifts in Armistice Talks
London reports Dr Mathias Erzberger civilian head of the German armistice delegation calls for raising the blockade freeing German POWs and immediate peace negotiations. Marshal Foch reportedly refuses recognition of soldiers and workers councils as Berlin strike widens. Amsterdam telegram says 850000 workers halted work.
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No Peace Prize Awarded This Year
Copenhagen December 1 Nobel committee announces no Nobel peace prize will be awarded this year.
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