Utopia Possible By A League
The Matin outlines a three stage plan for a league of nations with allied governments defining principles, including compulsory arbitration and armament limits, followed by terms for Germany and allies, then a universal conference to establish new world relations. Neutrals may join under safeguards. Germany must atone before equal status. A world police and international tribunal would banish war where feasible.
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Bonus Pay for Veterans Wins Senate Support
Washington December 24 The senate adopted an amendment to the revenue bill providing a bonus of one month’s pay to all officers and enlisted men honorably discharged from the army navy and marine corps after November 11.
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Senate
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Wilson to Dine With Troops in Field During London Visit
President Wilson plans Christmas dine with troops at American headquarters and will eat with the soldiers in the field at noon. He will later dine with Premier Lloyd George and King George in London as preparations for his talks with British officials proceed. The route to Dover will be lined with veterans and London's streets festooned for the welcomed visit.
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Edward N. Hurley
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Victoria Station
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Dover
Wilton
France
Lloyd Geerre
Charing Cross Station
Rescue 3 Entombed Miners in Negaunee Mine
Three miners entombed for 72 hours after a wet ore slide at Cleveland Cliffs mine in Negaunee Michigan were found alive amid hunger but little physical harm. A fourth miner died instantly in the ore avalanche. Rescue crews had worked ceaselessly since the accident December 24.
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Cleveland-Cliffs
Britain to Ship Supplies to German Occupation Army
Brussels reports that Holland has been informed by Great Britain of plans to send supplies to the British army of occupation in Germany via the River Scheldt and Dutch Limburg.
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Scheldt
Plan to Seize Berlin and Berlin Crisis Rumors
Zurich reports the Ebert government faces a cabinet resignation crisis amid rumors Groener may seize Berlin with loyal troops if order falters. Dr Carl Duisberg of Leverkusen allegedly fled to Switzerland as German business ties with Ludendorff are questioned amid four weeks until national elections. Bavarian parties unite to demand action, signaling upheaval in Munich and the lead up to elections.
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Groener
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Leverkusen
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National Assembly
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Peope
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Afunich
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Socialist Party
General Rhodes dies in Paris air crash
Paris December 24 General Rhodes noted as a major figure in the American gem trade suffered severe injuries in an airplane accident near Paris. The aircraft, piloted by a British officer named Kithedl and with Lieutenant Giltiry aboard, collapsed as it neared the city limits while flying from Preves to Paris.
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Gemistice Complosion
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Giltiry
Te Tournoi
Fights Fleet Sinking Opposed by Wilson Plan
President Wilson will oppose any proposals to sink the German ships surrendered under the armistice terms. Paris reports suggested destruction to avoid postwar distribution disputes, but officials say he views the plan undesirable. Attorney General Gregory says the ten day veto period begins when the engrossed bill reaches him, affecting measures sent to Paris for rapid action. No minor bills have been signed yet.
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Warning in Wilson Speech at the Sorbonne
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson during his first week in Europe delivering a moral warning. He said a great wind of moral force moves the world and those opposing it will fail, while peace settlement leaders are servants of mankind not masters, lest they become history’s conspicuous failure.
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Europe
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Sorbonne
Plan Form of Government in Germany Suggested
A committee of German experts studying the political situation recommends forming a German republic headed by a president with powers midway between the American president and the Bourish king. The president would have the right to form his own cabinet, as urged by the committee.
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Copenhagen
Theas
Yank Gunboats Patrol Rhine in Occupation Era Parade
American patrol boats with machine guns from Soissons drives ply the Rhine as part of the U S occupation fleet. The 12-boat flotilla includes 10 patrol craft a supply boat and the Prussian steam yacht used by General Dickman. Coblenz witnesses the first public playing of The Star Spangled Banner during a French led review with General Mangin and General Dickman present. Washington reveals the locations of 385 combat divisions and six depot divisions in France Germany and Luxemburg as of November 28 with several divisions assigned to the army of occupation.
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Mangin
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Charles H. Martin
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Canneh
Modernach
Remich
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Geramny
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Prance
WOUNDED MARCH IN CHICAGO
In Chicago on Christmas Eve wounded soldiers who have endured the war joined a Red Cross appeal parade in the loop. They marched on foot asking for a dollar or more to aid the Red Cross relief effort, refusing auto transport and comfortable seating.
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Agent of Mercy
Supreme Court Upholds Seamen Wage Act Interpretation
The Supreme Court for the first time interprets the La Follette sea men's act, confirming its constitutionality. The ruling confirms the act regulates wage payments to mariners but limits application to foreign vessels while in American waters.
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