Demand for Kaiser Trial and Peace Conference Delay
A Pennsylvania congressman urges trial and punishment for William Hohenzollern and his circle for war crimes. Senator Knox argues against tying league formation to the peace treaty, proposing a limited entente and a strong Monroe doctrine linked to European liberty. He warns against expansive demands and favors a cautious approach until after the peace conference.
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Private William Jacobson Wins Distinguished Service Order
Private William Jacobson of Chicago and the Twenty third infantry First division earned the Distinguished Service Order for courage in battle. He was wounded at Chateau Thierry on June 6 and gassed June 7, fought at Soissons and St Mihiel, captured eight prisoners and two machine guns, and later returned to fight in France.
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Soissons
St. Mihiel
Message of Pontiff Seeks Help for Oppressed Nations
Paris dispatch notes a papal letter presented to President Wilson by Mgr Cerretti urging aid for oppressed nations Armenia and Poland and urging just durable peace. Benedict XVI also mentions Bohemia and new states formed after partition. Wilson's schedule remains routine with minimal interruptions as official business continues.
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Armenia
Poland
Pope Benedict
Bohemia
Poland seeks alliance pact with entente nations
Copenhagen dispatches report the Polish government ready to conclude a military and political alliance with the entente powers. Vienna dispatches also say Karlsbad town council asks President Wilson to recognize Karlsbad as an independent republic under American suzerainty.
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Air mail flight opens New York to Chicago service
Bellefont Pa Dec 19 Lee D Smith flying with 200 pounds of mail inaugurated the first air mail link between New York and Chicago. He lost his way and landed at State College, then continued to Bellefont after learning his mistake.
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Chicago
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State College
Wilson to issue first definite peace policy statement
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson will deliver his first clear peace policy remark on Christmas Day at General Pershing’s Chaumont HQ. He has only expressed appreciation for France and admiration for its people, while Poincare Clemenccent and Briand offered varied views. He has also conferred with Venizelos and EK M House to inform his stance.
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Wilson
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Chaumont
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Clemencent
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Tle
Venizel
German government resigns under Ebert after turmoil
Paris dispatches report the new German government led by Premier Ebert has resigned. The move follows recent events culminating yesterday and the government plans to convene a conference of representatives from the former German empire.
Wilson plans peace aims as conference nears
President Wilson with his advisers outlines the aim of a league of nations tied to the peace treaty and plans to consult Italian Premier Orlando and British leaders. Paris remains in festive mood as crowds greet the American leader and as discussions on terms continue for the upcoming peace conference.
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House Committee Disapproves 1.5 Billion Loan to Foreign Nations
Washington reports the House Ways and Means Committee, by unanimous vote, postponed indefinitely action on former Secretary McAdoo’s request to authorize peace-time loans of 1.5 billion dollars to foreign countries. Some members argued against such authority now, while others said loans may be needed after peace and more fiscal data. The finance committee also set new insurance tax rates for fire, marine, casualty and other lines, replacing the 1 cent premiums tax.
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President Wilson may rush trip to England
Paris December 19 President Wilson is likely to visit England sooner than expected. The motive cited is a possible need to return to Washington earlier than planned. Speculation grows on whether this alters his overall schedule.
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Wilson
England
Washington
Ukraine Reds Seize Odessa Rumor Keeps London Abuzz
London reports unconfirmed that Odessa has fallen to Petliura forces, anti German and separatist. Petliurists issue proclamations denouncing Ukrainian government capitalists and landowners. British and French troops defend main wharves with barbed wire while civilians roam armed.
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Odessa
Black Sea
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Holland Forms Civil Guard
The Hague reports a ministerial circular urges burgomasters to fund civic guards formed by well to do burghers led by prominent citizens. Created after Troelstra's parliament warning, these wards are being made permanent in The Hague and other cities. They are drilled and commanded by retired military officers, echoing the old burgher wacht from medieval times.
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Kaiser Boosters Hit Hard
Philadelphia officials and former editors of the German language newspaper Philadelphia Tageblatt received heavy sentences for espionage. Editors Louis Werner and Dr. Martin Darkow got five years each while business manager Herman Lemke was sentenced to two years and president Peter Schafer plus treasurer Paul Vogel to one year each. They posted $10,000 bail pending appeal.
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Philadelphia Tageblatt
Louis Werner
Martin Darkow
Herman Lemke
Peter Schafer
Paul Vogel
Navy seeks 217000 men in permanent enlistment rise
Washington December 19. Legislation to raise the navy’s permanent enlisted strength from 131000 to 217000 was recommended to the house naval affairs committee by Capt H Lanting acting chief of the bureau of navigation. The increase would add 170000 seamen 24000 apprentice seamen and firemen in training 12000 in trade schools and 6000 in the flying corps.
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Washington
House Naval Affairs Committee
Plans for London to Paris Aerial Passenger Service
London reports that regular trans Atlantic flight plans are advancing with routes to Paris and other European capitals to begin as soon as armistice conditions permit. The project envisions scheduled passenger service linking major European cities.
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London
England
America
Paris
Admiral Beatty Praises Sixth Squadron on New York Farewell
London reports Admiral Sir David Beatty on board the U S S New York delivering a farewell address as the Sixth battle squadron detaches from the grand fleet. He praises American British camaraderie, laments the unfulfilled fight with the German fleet, and wishes the squadron well returning to Portland with a reminder to bring back a future reunion.
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