Wilson Delivers Paris Address On Suffering Of France
President Wilson spoke at Paris city hall praising French endurance and liberty. He recalled U S sympathy for France alluding to shared sufferings and the cause of liberty. He said the United States seeks full fellowship with nations upholding right and justice. Wilson thanked Parisians for their welcome and noted memorable days.
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United States
France
Belgium
Henat
Cuba General Strike Driven by LW Propaganda
Information from the state department indicates the general strike in Cuba stems from LW and enemy propaganda. The report says order was being maintained in affected districts.
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Weehington
State Department
Cuba
LW. W
Wilson Plans Christmas Visit Amid Balkan Peace Talks
Paris December 17 President Wilson plans a Christmas holiday in Europe and discussed Greece with Prime Minister Venizelos and General Pershing. He heard of military operations and Balkan developments but remained noncommittal. Foreign Minister Balfour and Premier Lloyd George are due in Paris Saturday to meet Wilson as big four talks likely begin January 5.
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Clemenceau
Murat
Marcel Hutin
Echo de Paris
Paris
Pershing
Venizel
Greece
Vershing
Gromini Vok
Balkan
Revolution in Bulgaria sparks upheaval in government
News from Berlin reports that Bulgaria is in a critical condition as a well organized revolution has broken out. The outcome is uncertain with international tensions rising as a British squadron bombs positions.
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Berlin
Bulgaria
British Squadron Bombards Bolshevik Positions in Finland
A British squadron bombarded Bolshevik positions along the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland and forced repulsals with losses reported.
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Stockholm
Gulf of Finland
Trouble Flare In Smyrna As Allied Fleet Counters
Reports from Athens on December 17 say Smyrna’s situation is critical as armed Turkish bands ravage the countryside. The Allied fleet has bombarded these forces in response.
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Athens
Smyrna
Outlaws Rule Berlin As Robberies Hit Midday
Paris reports Berlin, central government powerless to keep order amid robberies and attacks. Deserters terrorize inhabitants while work proceeds. bread scarce, prices high, red flags fly, and a republic may emerge. Amsterdam reports a general Berlin strike with 350,000 workers out and Bolshevik propaganda unchecked. Soldiers snub the Berlin soldiers council as front-line troops display discipline.
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Berlin
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Ebert
Congress of Soviets
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Workmen's and Soldiers’ Executive Council
Lequis
Metz
Molkenbuhr
Paris Discovers the Wilson Smile
Paris reporters weigh President Wilson upon his Paris visit. He appears living, smiling, alert, and engaged with the people. Observers note a humane charm, a departure from stern leadership, and a discreet taste for water over wine as France welcomes a more human image of the leader.
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Wilson
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France
Spain Faces Disorder as Parliament Suspended
Madrid reports Premier Romano’s cabinet met to discuss outbreaks in Catalonia after a note claimed the King had agreed to sign a three suspending parliament. Police clashed with a crowd after a socialist republican meeting in Barcelona supporting Catalonia autonomy. One killed, six injured. Similar unrest occurred in Bilbao with a mass demonstration.
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Governors at Conference Focus on Reconstruction Issues
Annapolis Md Dee 17 Governors of states meet at the state house to discuss reconstruction and readjustment postwar conditions. Cabinet members including Lane Houston and Wilson are to speak and Secretary Danby is expected on the final day. Governors are asked to bring complete data on public construction projects for War Labor Policies Board review.
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Dee
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War Labor Policies Board
Poland Breaks With HMS Amsterdam Telegraph Dispatch
Poland breaks relations with Germany according to a telegram from Warsaw. Poland accuses German authorities in occupied provinces of acting against Polish interests and aiding bolshevik forces. Governor General von Beseler and the German mission staff will depart the Polish territory at Poland’s request.
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Polish Republic
Kaiser Refuses to Quit Holland in Exile
Dutch reports say William II, former German emperor, refused to leave Holland after assurances his departure would please the government. Inventory reveals his famed imperial wardrobe of 508 uniforms and thousands of horses seized from his lands. Propaganda paints him as a martyr while exiled rulers face possible reentry in a German republic.
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William
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Boersen Zeitung
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Dee
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Srong
Czecho Slokvaks Take Town In Bohemia Occupation
Czecho-Slovak troops occupy Tetschen Bodenbuch towns in German Bohemia south of the border. They raise their flag and sever telegraph and telephone links. German Bohemians fear the move aims to block voting in the German Austrian elections.
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Munich
Tetscben God Bodenbuch
Arrest Of Ordnance Expert Sparks Local Report
Washington police arrested an ordnance expert at his home on a warrant charging him with possession of important specifications for large guns. The case centers on sensitive plans and materials reportedly linked to military weapons. Local officials declined further comment pending investigation.
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Washington
Dec
ViceMoe B. Gottletb
Bolshevik retreat from Petrograd amid Allied advance
Petrograd's bolshevik government evacuates to Nijni Novgorod as Allied fleets enter the Baltic and northward push increases. Reports in Stockholm and New York detail czarist remnants and attempts to raise a 3,000,000-strong army to crush conservatives, while Poland's leader Pilsudski seeks Allied recognition and arms to guard frontiers against bolshevik and German threats.
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Dee
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Nijni- Novgorod
Bolshevikkk
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Gcoverie
Warsaw
Poland
Joseph Pilsudski
Hoffman
Vilna
Minsk
Pigs Sent From Winneshiek To Aid Red Cross War Work
In Winneshiek county Iowa 2250 farming families agreed to contribute a pig each for the Red Cross. A train of 27 cars carried the hogs to Chicago led by eleven county leaders including Ben Bear of Decorah, president of the local Red Cross chapter. The drive aims to raise about 70000 dollars for war work.
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Dee
Iowa
Winneshiek County
Red Cross
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Decorah
Winneshirk
Reed Cross
Loss of President Mourned in Portugal
The body of Sidinio Paes, president of Portugal, was taken to the Relem palace for ceremonies. The Portuguese government continues in the capital while Osnorio Castro, the minister of Justice, handles affairs. Parliament is summoned to discuss the presidential succession as the capital mourns.
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