King George Dinner for Wilson Includes Courtesy Visit
London reports King George will host a December 27 banquet at Buckingham Palace for President Wilson. Wilson plans a four day England visit starting December 26, with talks on the Russian situation unlikely to be formal. He will meet British leaders and visit northern France and Belgium before returning to Paris for the interallied conference. The visit is described as a courtesy rather than political, with discussions on peace and future cooperation among allied democracies.
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Wilson and King Emmanuel meet in cordial Paris exchange
President Wilson plans to leave Paris on Christmas eve for Chaumont with General Pershing's special train. He will dine with troops at a rest camp on Christmas morning and return to Paris the same night. Count Romanones arrived for Allied talks. A meeting with Victor Emmanuel yielded a friendly exchange and mutual understanding.
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Huns Return Reims Loot Ordained Ornaments
Bishop Maglione of Berne received 20 cases of religious ornaments stolen from the Reims diocese by German troops. Cardinal Hartmann of Cologne arranged their transfer and they will be sent back to France.
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Bolsheviks Advance Near Riga As Lettish Ask Entente Aid
Bolshevik troops moving west reach 100 miles east of Riga as Lettish representatives seek Entente help. Lenine forces push behind retreating Germans, taking hostages pillaging and levying contributions in the area.
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Senate Adopts Zone System Change in War Revenue Bill
Washington. The senate approved the committee amendment to the war revenue bill by 34 to 22. It repeals the present zone system of second class postage rates and replaces it with a one cent per pound rate for parcels within 150 miles and 1 1/2 cents per pound beyond.
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Ukrainian Forces Enter Kiev and Petlura Abdicates
Ukrainian separatist troops of the Petlura forces entered Kiev the capital of the Ukraine. The hetman abdicated. Telegraphic communication between Odessa and Kiev has been resumed. A division of French troops is expected to arrive in Odessa tomorrow.
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Allied shipping plan reshapes postwar flow through Paris
Paris reports a 1,000,000 ton shipping release from army supply to aid American export trade. French authorities agree to cease canceling troop-transport charter ships. A major allied and US shipping needs meeting is planned here with President Wilson to outline postwar plans.
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Allied Armies Asked to Occupy Vienna to Preserve Order
Paris reports the Austro-Hungarian government has asked Allied troops to occupy Vienna and other Austrian cities to prevent disturbances. The request seeks British, French and American forces to maintain order in the capital and beyond.
Wilson Holds Talks With Italian Leaders At France Visit
President Wilson met with Italian premier Orlando and foreign minister Sonnino in Paris to discuss France and Italy aims, shipping questions, and censorship. A French senate committee welcomed him and invited a dinner in January, which he accepted.
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Curb on Huns in Coblenz Press and Theaters Enforced
General Dickman imposes press and theater censorship in the American occupied Coblenz district. Newspapers must submit six first copies to American headquarters. theaters warned against propaganda or critical content. Violations trigger prompt punitive action.
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Hindenburg at Head of Revolt Leads German Crisis
Paris dec 21 field marshal von hindenburg telegraphed the bermain government to form a new front behind the armistice line and officials say a reply is awaited. new revolt reports name scheuch von hindenburg and lequis behind the movement amid cabinet crisis. konfl ict highlights include stresemann opposing social democracy and a berlin peoples league formation.
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Open Letter by Count Montgelas to President Wilson
Munich dated open letter from Gen Count Max Montgelas to President Wilson. He appeals for justice over armistice terms and food. He urges Germans to bear some blame and warns allies may not heed Wilson’s message as Germany seeks a path beyond militarism.
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Germany’s War Ruin Described By Rathenau Quote
Berlin correspondent quotes Dr. Walter Rathenau of the German General Electric as saying Germany is ruined politically industrially and economically and calls it the greatest calamity in two thousand years. He is noted as a major German employer of labor.
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Propaganda Stirs in United States Allegations Rise
The State Department reports from The Hague that German propaganda operatives led by Professor Brinckmann are active in the United States. He directs wartime style propaganda, backed by German funds, fueling reports of U S allied rift on peace conference issues.
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Mexican General Is Seized Near Amarillo
Gen Ignacio Morelos Zaragoza former federal general and recentFelix Diaz revolution chief was captured with his forces near Amarillo and taken to Monterey per a dispatch to Gen Reynaldo Garza at Nevo Laredo.
Striking Manchester Cotton Workers Return to Jobs
English Cotton Mill operatives in Manchester end mass strike and accept an agreement granting about a 30 percent wage increase. They will resume work immediately.
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Seven Ships Return 4000 American Troops From Europe
The George Washington reports 4000 soldiers aboard seven ships including Saxonia Moccasin Heredia Cardago Six o a l n and Bellatrix returning from France. Units listed include the 139th and 138th field artillery with various batteries and headquarters, plus officers and casualties.
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Red Stripes For Soldiers Honor Left Sleeve Chevron
Secretary Baker ordered two scarlet chevrons be issued to every honorably discharged soldier to wear on the left sleeve as recognition of service.
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Six Cent Car Fare Upheld by Missouri Supreme Court
The Missouri supreme court upheld the six cent streetcar fare for St. Louis, in a ruling reported from Jefferson City. Justice opinions, arguments, and the decision are noted as part of ongoing public transit policy considerations.
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