Great Welcome for Vessels as Fleet Reaches New York Harbor
The United States battle fleet returns from North Sea duty to New York greeted by Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels aboard the Mayflower. Twenty one dreadnoughts plus cruisers and destroyers parade, with ships lit by thousands of lights, as officials view the review and a land parade honors the crew.
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New York
United States
North Sea
Josephus Daniels
Uncle Sam
Bay
Hudson River
New York City
Jewel Robbers Loot Minneapolis and Chicago Stores
In Minneapolis four men robbed the American Jewelry company on Seventh Street south of downtown, taking 50000 dollars in diamonds and 850 dollars in cash after forcing a clerk to open the vault. A clerk John Hagen was knocked unconscious and left in the vault. In Chicago four men also robbed the Italian Jewelry company in the Savings Bank Building at State and Madison streets, seizing gems valued at 100000 dollars.
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Minneapolis
Minn
American Jewelry Company
Seventh Street
South
John Hagen
Chicago
Chicago Savings Bank
State and
Madison Streets
Rhine Huns Balk Reds Appeal for Unified German Republic
In Coblenz the Rhineland’s industrial Germans oppose Bolshevik influence amid the Allied occupation. Liberal groups unite to form platforms for a real republic, advocating union of Germany with Austria, civil rights for all, press freedom, tax relief, and care for maimed soldiers ahead of next month’s national assembly.
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Germany
Rhineland
Coblenz
Austria
Revenue Bill Passed by Senate for Fiscal Year Totals
The senate late last night passed a revenue bill aimed at raising 6.0 billion dollars for the year 1918 and 8.4 billion for 1920 with incomes and excess profits as main sources. The measure, sent to conference, passed the house for a one year term and 8.0 billion dollars was cited. the house expected to accept senate reductions and McAdoo tax relief proposal for the longer term.
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Washington
Senate
House
Papal Official Reports on Wilson Visit and League View
Mgr Cerretti, papal undersecretary, said his visit to President Wilson was private and that he was satisfied with the talks. He affirmed support for the League of Nations and noted the Vatican has no preformed plan on participation in the peace conference or future international meetings.
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Arts
Mer. Cerretti
Wilson
Pope Benedict
Mgr. Ceérrett Hadfled
League of Nations
Vatican
Romanones Tours War-Ravaged Champagne and Reims
Count Romanones the Spanish premier toured the invaded Champagne region and Reims returning with strong condemnation of German conduct. He said Spaniards witnessing the desolation would share his indignation and admiration for French suffering and effort.
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Paris
Romanones
Champagne
Reims
France
Mutineers Now Rule in Berlin
President Wilson arrives in London as Britain greets the United States leader. Crowds surge through streets ablaze with allied colors while placards and editorials celebrate Wilson the strenuous and Wilson the just. Towns from Carlisle to Manchester prepare to honor him amid crowded, festive tumult.
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London
Carlisle
North Maghind
Wilson
Manchester
England
Government Has No Troops at Command
London reports the German government under Premier Ebert has lost military support as rioting and bloodshed surge in Berlin. Two regiments of infantry joined mutineers, the Berlin garrison stands with Spartacist sailors, demanding Ebert and Haas resign and be replaced by Ledebour and Liebknecht. One hundred people killed, many injured since Tuesday.
Bolshevik Push Reports Reach Riga Front
Telegram from Koenigsberg cites Riga reports of bolshevik advances in Estonia and Lithuania. Central German soldiers council talks with bolshevik leaders fail to establish a demarcation line. A four-division bolshevik force concentrates at Rosetten and moves toward Miunu. Troops near Valk, northeast of Riga, press toward the city.
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Berlin
Riga
Koenigsberg
Tageblatt
Esthenian
Lithuania
Rosetten
Dardoevas
Miinu
Valk
Two More Transports Back From European Service
The U S transport Cedric arrived in New York from Liverpool with American troops. The George Washington followed, bringing home troops and formerly ferrying President Wilson to France. The Rijadahl ship’s departure from France on December 19 with about 3,000 officers and men was announced. it is expected to dock at Newport News around January 1.
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Pennsylvania
Mayo
Texans
Grand Fleet Division
New York
Arkansas
Wyoming
Nevada
Grand Fleet
Florida
Fletcher
Vera Cruz
Admiral Rodgers
France
Thomas S. Rodgers
Utah
Arizona
Oklahoma
United States
Cedric
Liverpool
George Washington
President Wilson
Washington
War Department
Newport News
Mutineers Hoist White Flag at Berlin Palace
Report from Berlin says mutinous sailors in the Royal Palace hoisted the white flag and were allowed to leave under guard. Government troops occupied the palace and the royal stables.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Neutrals barred from seats at peace conference
Paris dispatch reports that Allies decide neutrals will not be seated at the peace conference. Neutrals may still address claims to the conference.
Muskegon Woman Sought in Piper Case Slaying
Police in Muskegon say two or more people were involved in the death of Frieda Weichman and that a Muskegon woman is under surveillance in connection with the case. Officials suggest the death may involve an accomplice rather than self harm.
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Muskegon, Mich
Mile A. Piper
Frieda Weichman
Chicago
Muskegon
Count Bentinck Shelters Kaiser at Amerongen Castle
Wilhelm, Count Bentinck, hosts the Kaiser at his Amerongen Castle in Holland. He is also baron of Aldenburg and count of Waldeck Limburg and a hereditary member of the first chamber of Wuerttemberg.
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Bentinck
the Kaiser
Amerongen
Holland
Aldenburg
Waldeck-Limburg
Wuertemberg
Bernstorff Denies Sub War Extension Alibi and Backing League
Count Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff former German ambassador to the United States tells Le Matin that he opposed submarine warfare extensions and supported Wilson’s peace ideas. He defends his Washington actions claiming he opposed entangling America and says Boy-Ed and Von Papen acted without his knowledge while Germany backs Wilson’s fourteen points as the basis for durable peace.
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Paris
America
Troy-Ed
von Papen
Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff
United States
le Matin
League of Nations
Russia
Washington
Wilson
Boy-Ed
Germany
Willson
Scett
Basia
Tahiti Struck by Influenza with Mass Cremations
Tahiti metropolis Papeete becomes a charnel place as influenza ravages the island. Pyres blaze at the crest as sheet-covered bodies await cremation, with an estimated one seventh of the population dead.
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Tahiti
Papeete
President Tells Yanks of Peace During Christmas Cheer
President Woodrow Wilson spoke to about 10 000 American troops near Chaumont sharing a vision of unity with the Allies on the peace framework that will end the war. In a Chaumont reception he praised France and recalled the soldiers’ bonds, expressing lasting friendship and gratitude with Vive la France.
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Fr Chaumont
France
Uni
Wood Wilson
Humes
Teade
Hotel de Ville
Chamont
United States
Havre
Brest
Evangelist J Wilbur Chapman Dies in New York
Dr J Wilbur Chapman, famed evangelist born in Indiana in 1850, died after abdominal surgery at Doe for Durun's sanitarium. He left the Fourth Presbyterian pastorate in 1908 to focus on widespread evangelistic work, drawing national attention for his decision and ministry.
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New York
J. Wilbur Chapman
Doe
Durun
Doctor Chapman
Richmont
Ind
Ob»eviln College
Lave Theological Seminary
Cheachynath
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Gotham Cheers Fighters for Christmas Victory
New York feted the return of service members with public celebrations and home cheer for about 100,000 American soldiers sailors and marines unable to be with family on Christmas Day.
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New York
Fifty More U Boats Surrendered In War News
The Evening News reports 74 additional German U boats to be added to the surrender total. The figure increases the count of surrendered submarines to 164 as part of postwar disclosures.
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London Dee
Iin
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