Hindenburg Concentrates Forces in Posen
Zurich reports that Field Marshal von Hindenburg has concentrated a large German force in Posen where Polish fellers claim part of the new Poland. Polish troops have invaded sections of Posen amid Berlin notes last week stating Polish orders to hold areas and a Baltic port previously occupied by Polish forces.
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Zurich
von Hindenburg
Germany
Posen
Poland
Nen
Berlin
Baltic
Socialist drive to restore American Socialist mail status
Chicago reports details of a failed effort by Socialist leaders to restore the American Socialist to second class mail privileges. Editor Engdahl testified the paper was barred June 30, 1917 after publishing Liberty Hatton, with 250,000 copies printed. He described meetings with officials, legal opinions, and protests to Washington.
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Chicago
Socialist Party
J. Louis Enedahl
Washington
Engravi
Werther
Congress
Borah
Dill
Tor Gronna
Tin Jjard
Express and Parcel Post
Ex Kaiser Holds Private Christmas Event At Heirloom Castle
Reported plans describe ex Kaiser Wilhelm cutting his own Christmas trees and arranging a private celebration for his household at the castle. Attendance was limited to Count von Bentinck and family, with servants and an English plum pudding noted. no gifts requested.
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Kaiser
Amerongen
von Tiryander
Max
Count von Bentinck
Fanny
Victoria
Herr Hohenzollern
Germany
Windsor Castle
Wilson Presses Peace Preliminaries In Paris Talks
Paris dispatch notes President Wilson will wrap up preliminary talks today and tomorrow to set groundwork for the peace conference. Hoover to oversee food relief with U S aid, aiming for cooperative plans with Entente nations and a potential league of nations framework. Public men discuss the Bryan plan arbitration concept linked to Sorbonne speech.
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Paris
Associated Press
Wilson
England
United States
Herbert C. Hoover
Hoover
League of Nations
Entente
Ilague of Nations
Sorbonne
William Jennings Bryan
Stat
Great Britain
Germany
Berlin
Viscount James Bryce
Bryan
Clemenceau
Orlando
Fannino
Mert
Crisis grips Ebert government amid cabinet resignations
Berlin reports say the Ebert government faces a fresh crisis as minority cabinet members resign. Rumors allege General Greeney, Ludendorff’s successor, threatens to seize Berlin with loyal troops if orders are not set there soon.
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Zurich
Dee
Ebert
Berlin
Greeney
Ludendorff
War Board Lists 35 Combat Divisions Locations
Washington December 23 The War Department released the exact stations of thirty five combat divisions and all depot units in France Germany and Luxemburg as of November 28 including changes in commanding officers. Divisions are listed with city and country placements across Luxem burg Luxembourg Belgium and France with several divisions noted as temporarily without commanding officers.
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Washington
France
Germany
Luxemburg
War Department
J. ¥. MecGlachin
Robert L. Howne
Harry ©. Hale
Vias
Charles
Rhoda
Een
Gennie Clement
B6th
Charies A ‘Panou
Pend
Charles H. Martin
Oe Sfth
R4th
German minister to Mexico not recalled says official
Washington reports Ambassador Fletcher in Mexico City told the state department El Pueblo denied von Eckhardt, the German minister to Mexico, had been recalled. Other Mexican papers claim his departure may end the invasion, though he has not left the country yet. Calgary notes Ottawa to probe restaurant prices under wartime law as influenza abates.
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Washington
Fletcher
Mexico City
Mate Department Today
el Pueblo
von Eckhardt
Mexico
Agy
Calgary
Alta
Department of Labor
Ottawa
Canada
Telegraphic Briefs from Around The World
President Wilson to arrive in Rome on January 3. Walter Hines Page, former ambassador to Great Britain, died from pulmonary trouble in Pinehurst. National banks held 19.82 billion in reserves on November 1, a record high. Captain Bartlett to lead polar expedition next June by air, per Aero Club of America. Italy to ruste half a million tons of Austrian wine in Malta ports for war supply and transport. American airmen in France downed 864 German planes and 82 balloons. American losses were 271 planes and 45 balloons. Casualties total 442, with 109 killed. About 300 ROTC units to be established at colleges and schools. Bread, meat, sugar, and cheese regulations for public eating houses rescinded. Russia’s war casualties total 9,150,000. 1,700,000 killed.
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Paris
Italy
Malian Porta
Washington
France
American Air Service
Senate Hopes To Pass War Revenue Bill Before Adjournment
Washington December 23 The Senate disapproved 38 22 the finance committee’s revision to the war revenue bill aiming for passage before adjournment today. A 20 percent luxury tax was estimated to raise about 185 million dollars amid controversy. The chamber adopted 34 28 an amendment taxing political campaign contributions over 500 dollars.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Thomas
Colorado
Kenyon
Town
Ashurst
Arizona
Deki Erat
Johnson
California
Christmas Grim in Berlin as War Endures
Berlin faces a bleak Christmas amid political uncertainty and food shortages. Military defeat shadows daily life with more beggars and soldiers selling small goods on the streets. An armed uniformed musician plays Christmas tunes from a street organ, highlighting the somber mood.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Rhine
United States transport Cedric arrives with troops in New York
The Cedric docked in New York from Liverpool carrying 66 officers and 2,168 enlisted men, four nurses and seven civilians. The voyage followed the George Washington which carried President Wilson to France and homebound troops. Aboard the Cedric were multiple casual companies, with 74 soldiers bedridden or ill, including two mental cases and two tubercular cases.
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New York
United States
Cedric
Liverpool
George Washington
President Wilson
France
Winchester
Alek
3000 More Men On The Way Home
Washington announces the transport Rijndam sailed from France on December 19 with about 3000 officers and men aboard. The ship is expected to dock at Newport News around January 1, carrying casual companies and staff from the 32nd brigade, coast artillery, and an anti aircraft section along with Brigadier General Charles Zimmerman.
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Washington
France
Rijndam
War Department
Newport News
Coast Artillery
Charles Zimmerman
May Head Newest Russian Government
Reports say another Russian government is being formed with Alexander Feodorovich Trepoff, premier in 1916, to lead. It will seat at Stockholm until the Bolsheviks are overthrown.
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Alexander Feodorovich ‘Trepoff
Russia
Stockholm
Three Men Rescued From Mine After 72 Hours
In Negaunee Michigan three miners entombed for seventy two hours in the Cleveland Cliffs Iron company mine were found alive and unharmed aside from hunger. A fourth man died instantly in the ore avalanche. The survivors were rescued after a ceaseless effort by the crew, having sheltered safely and kept warm with water and clothing.
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Negaunee
Mich
Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company
Removal of state grain appeals board demanded in Duluth
North Dakota railroad commissioners urge Governor Burnquist to remove current Duluth state board of grain appeals members over alleged opposition to modifying federal heat grades. Burnquist is considering the demand. Three of a Homeling family die in influenza tragedy at Amidon with funerals delayed as others fall ill. Christian J. Homel Vie Mrs. Julius Nelson and Hans Homelvig deaths occur within eight days.
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St. Paul
State Board of Grain Appeals
Duluth
North Dakota Railroad Commissioners
Amidon
N. Dy
Missouri
Homeling
Christian J. Homel Vie
Julius Nelson
Sheyenne
N. D
Hans Homelvig
Wilson Opposes Plan to Sink German Warships
Washington reports authoritatively that President Wilson will oppose steps to sink warships surrendered by Germany under the armistice terms. The subject has drawn interest from American and Allied naval officers amid questions of integrating German craft into other navies. The president reportedly views the plan as undesirable. Christmas on Train in Paris and London peace talks dominate dispatches. President Wilson samples holiday shopping in Paris with Mrs Wilson, and discussions with Britain’s war cabinet are expected. Neutral motions at the peace congress may gain opportunity for representation via delegates.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
Paris
White House
England
London
Great Britain
T Saxace
Parte Tech
Ciitt
Temier Hacanthes
American Peace Commission
Associated Press
Guild Hall
Saurday
Mansion House
Buckingham Pal
Thames Embankment
Murat Palace
Secret Service
Bourgeoise Parties Unite to Bar Socialists in Germany
Berlin December 23 The bourgeois parties press to form a solid front against the majority Socialists in the looming national assembly elections in four weeks The Socialists hold an intact organization and leverage government control The Reich government strengthens its stance after a revolutionary congress widened the Congress and empowered central party bodies Analysts compare the Socialist rise to 19th century liberal momentum and warn radicals may claim up to half the vote if unity fails The national assembly opens January 13 as economic conditions worsen and a drive for democratic unity intensifies.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Germany
National Assembly
Hbert-Hase
Revolutionary Congress
Con
Yang
Apis
Nauensa
Promtangey
Tageblatt
Teft
Herr Neumann
Obersham
Aound Republicas
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Robert A. Bartlett
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