President Wilson Addresses Guild Hall Crowd in London
President Wilson speaks at historic Guild Hall urging a concert of power to preserve world peace not by conquest but by agreement of mind. The rally, attended by Lloyd George, Haig, Balfour, and Asquith, ends with a rousing ovation as British leaders and officials listen to his call for a unified peace.
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President Wilson in London Attends Guild Hall Reception
President Wilson visits London for a formal welcome by city officials and finance leaders at Guild Hall and Mansion House. Dignitaries include the Duke of Connaught and Mrs. Wilson, with a procession of guards, banners, and a lavish luncheon in the ancient banquet hall.
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Calypso captures Bolshevik destroyers in Baltic
Telegraphic briefs report the British warship Calypso capturing two Bolshevik destroyers in the eastern Baltic. Washington notes see trials of Eagle boats as permanent fleet members. Hoover refuses to discuss German food conditions with Belgium administration figures. Treasury plans open books January 2 for five hundred seventy five million in six month certificates. Boston reports copper mining firms seek recovery of three hundred eighty four thousand dollars in allegedly illegal income tax assessments from 1933 to 1915.
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Peace Conference Debates Luxemburg and Serbia Fates
Paris reports say Allies may defer several hard issues to arbitration after a league of nations is formed. Luxemburg's future could revive rival proposals for grand duchy recovery, republic, or annexations to France or Belgium. Similar splits occur over Adriatic territory between Italians and South Slavs, with Serbia's future also in play amid European influence contests. Cardinal Bourne met the Pope and an Anglican bishop reportedly visited Serbia.
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Chinese Peace Party Passes Through La Crosse Milwaukie
Chinese peace delegate Lou and twenty colleagues rode a special Milwaukee Road train through La Crosse at 10 16 p m with American guards aboard. The doors were locked and no one could enter during the ten minute stop.
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Photographs To Prove Italy’s Territorial Claim
A portfolio of photographs showing Italian architecture from ancient and medieval times was sent to President Wilson. The pictures aim to support Italy’s claim that Trieste, Istria, and central Dalmatia remain culturally Italian, despite Austrian efforts to erode nationalism.
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Wilson Holds Discussion With League of Nations Delegates
President Wilson at the American embassy hosted a League of Nations Union delegation led by Viscount Grey. The group included the Archbishop of Canterbury and Viscount Bryce. Wilson praised the growing interest and clarified moral obligations guiding wartime cooperation between the United States and Britain.
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King George Greets Wilson on Birthday
King George called at President Wilsons birthday, greeting the president on the occasion. Weather notes from Minnesota predict partly cloudy skies tonight and Sunday with little temperature change, while North Dakota can expect generally fair conditions.
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Kruse Opposes War Testimony At Espionage Trial
Chicago December 28 William F Kruse national secretary of the Young Peoples Socialist league testifying in his own defense at the trial of five Socialist leaders charged with violating the espionage law said he cared more about gaining Socialist party recruits than enlisting in the US military. Assistant US Attorney Fleming read letters Kruse wrote to Socialists nationwide showing his antiwar stance and opposition to the draft. Kruse said Socialists have opposed all wars for fifty years.
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Posters announce the Irish Republic in parishes
London reports posters will declare the Irish republic in all Ireland parishes. Sinn Fein swept Leinster Munster and Connaught in elections with seventy MPs elected who will not take seats. A central Sinn Fein council may form in Dublin and call itself the Irish parliament, relocating if ordered to disband.
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Senator Jones Heads to New York in Army Plane
Senator Jones of Washington began a flight to New York in an army aircraft piloted by Lieutenant Logg. Officials expect a landing at Hazelhurst Field. Walker Named Minneapolis Police Chief J. F. Walker, a businessman, was appointed police chief by Mayor-elect J. E. Meyers. he previously resided in Baltimore.
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Wilsons Belgium trip postponed to late January
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson will defer his Belgium visit to include Brussels and meet King Albert, postponing the trip until the end of January as unclear from today.
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Sailors Recall Fogbound Noon Battle Near War Front
New York readers learn of Nevada crewmen who recall a foggy dawn in the North Sea when signals failed to reach British cruisers. Captain William C. Cole earns high regard aboard the Nevada as the ship narrowly missed engaging a British fleet in a tense moment.
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Over 1 100 000 Men Designated for Discharge
Washington reports demobilization figures after the armistice. General March cites 937 000 home units and 168 000 soldiers plus 6 800 officers slated to convoy from France, with 533 234 men and 35 409 officers actually discharged to date. Also lists auxiliary troops attached to the third army and notes no new orders to Russia or Rhine reassignments.
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Recount Shows Net Dry Loss of 42 Votes in Statewide Result
In St Paul on December 28 the recount of the nationwide prohibition vote produced a net dry loss of 42 votes after judges referred 117 disputed ballots for decision. Recount finished across 415 of 3,104 precincts amid notation of war loyalty pins and Dakota state population notes.
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Williams Defeated by Eric Geddes in London Returns
London dispatch reports Coalitionists leading with 396 to 144 in the late election tallies. Premier Lloyd George expected to secure a large Commons majority, while Asquith and other Liberal figures face defeats.
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