King George to Host Wilson Banquet in Buckingham Palace
London Dec 21 King George will banquet President Wilson at Buckingham Palace on December 27 marking the first time a president is hosted overnight there. Wilson plans to travel to London December 26 for a courtesy visit, likely four days, and may discuss Russian affairs briefly with British officials.
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Wilson to leave Paris on Christmas eve for Chaumont
Paris December 21 President Wilson plans to depart Paris Christmas Eve for Chaumont American headquarters on Pershing special train. He will drive to a rest camp Christmas morning to dine with the troops and return to Paris that night. Count Romanones Spanish premier arrived for talks with Wilson and allies. The meeting with King Victor Emmanuel drew comment as the Italian king spoke English and the two leaders exchanged greetings with smiles and gestures.
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Huns Restore Reims Loot To France
Paris reports Cardinal Hartmann of Cologne sent 20 cases of religious ornaments captured from the diocese of Reims by German soldiers. Bishop Maglione of Berne received the shipment and it will be returned to France.
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Bolshevik Push Reaches 190 Miles East of Riga
Bolshevik troops marching westward reach a point 190 miles east of Riga as Lettish republic representatives seek Entente aid. Lenine forces advance behind retreating Germans, taking hostages, pillaging, and levying contributions.
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Senate Adopts Zone System Change on War Tax Bill
The senate approved 84 to 22 the committee amendment to the war revenue bill repealing the present zone system for second class postage. A new rate is set at 1 cent per pound within 150 miles and 1.5 cents per pound beyond.
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Kiev Taken by Ukrainians by Petlura Forces
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 troops may be in Vienna in postwar plans
Paris dispatch reports 1,000,000 tons of shipping to be released from army supply to aid American exports as Europe shifts to peace. Priority division aims for European relief, troop return, and commerce. Wilson meets with Italian leaders and French officials on relief, shipping, and censorship policies amid peace conference preparations.
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Allied forces asked to occupy Vienna after unrest
Paris December 21 A Vienna dispatch reports the Austrian government has appealed to Allied authorities to occupy Vienna and other key points in Austria-Hungary to prevent fresh disturbances. The request includes sending British French and American troops to maintain order.
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Wilson Seeks Just Italian Aid Amid France Visit
President Wilson told Premier Orlando and Baron Sonnino he did not know what Italy should receive but would back just action. A French senate committee greeted him in Paris as diplomatic ties and friendship between France and the United States were emphasized. A lunch with Stephen Pichon was canceled, and at six o clock Wilson returned a call to King Victor Emmanuel. The visit remained formal yet friendly. A French senate committee invites Wilson to a senate dinner in January, an invitation he has accepted.
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Open Letter From Count Montgelas to President Wilson
Munich dispatch reports Gen Count Max Montgelus has published an open letter to President Wilson urging Germany to accept shared blame and pursue justice while warning that the German people in a crisis will watch his response. The note follows Germany seeking armistice term changes and food fund funding, with no public release by the State Department.
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Curb On Huns in Coblenz As Censorship Enforced
In Coblenz on December 21 German propaganda and criticism of conditions in American-occupied areas were curbed by a censorship set by Major General Dieckman. Newspapers must hand in the first six copies to American headquarters. theater managers were warned against any propaganda or insinuation in performances.
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Germany ruined for generations says Rathenau
Berlin dispatch quotes Dr Walter Rathenau president of the German General Electric Company declaring Germany ruined politically industrially and economically for generations the greatest calamity in two thousand years according to the Daily Express correspondent
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Propaganda Office Said to Operate in United States
The state department reported from The Hague that German propaganda still operates in the United States with Professor Brinckmann in charge. He allegedly runs a bureau supplying money to spread anti American material aimed at sowing discord over peace conference issues.
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Mexican general seized near Amarillo, captured near Amarillo
Laredo Texas December 20 Gen Ignacio Morelos Zaragoza once a federal army general and recent Felix Diaz revolution chief was captured at the head of his forces near Amarillo and was brought to Monterey according to a dispatch received by Gen Reynaldo Garza commander at Nuevo Laredo
English Cotton Mill Strikers Back in Manchester
Striking cotton operatives in Manchester end a mass meeting and decide to resume work. They accept a wage increase of about 30 percent under the terms of a new agreement.
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Generals Join Movement Amid German Turmoil
Paris telegram reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg plans a new front behind the armistice line and that the government seeks an explanation with no reply. Claims of a counterrevolution involve Seheuch, Lequis, and Hindenburg. Reports also say minister Stresemann opposes social democracy and a Berlin People’s League forms with notable figures.
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Seven Ships Bring 4000 U S Troops Home
Washington reports the return of about 4,000 American troops on seven ships. The transport George Washington carried units from the One Hundred and Thirty-ninth and Thirty-seventh Field Artillery and headquarters, along with casualties. Other vessels Saxonia Moccasin Heredia Cardago Sixonia Bellatrix carried additional officers and men, all sailing from December 14 to December 16.
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Red Stripes Granted to Discharged Soldiers
Washington official order assigns two scarlet chevrons for each honorably discharged service member to wear on the left sleeve as a token of national gratitude.
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Six-Cent Car Fare Upheld by Missouri Supreme Court
Jefferson City Mo Dee twentieth century report indicates the state supreme court has upheld the six cent car fare for St Louis. The decision affirms transit pricing policy with implications for public transport and municipal revenue.
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