Great Atlantic Fleet Reviews in New York Harbor
Ten U S battleships led by the Arizona passed in review before Secretary Daniels in New York harbor. Secretary Baker and other dignitaries aboard the Mayflower greeted the fleet as it anchored along the Hudson, with a land parade planned down Fifth Avenue and a postwar homecoming salute.
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Associated Press
New York
Arizona
Henry T. Mayo
America
New York Harbor
Daniels
Ambrose Channel
Secretary Daniels
Fifty-fifth
Fifth Avenue
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Olahoma
Nevada
Utah
Texas
Arkansas
Wyoming
Florida
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Houston
Peyton C. March
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Home Fleet
Aa Swift
Washington
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Senate
House
Burrage
Zarifa
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Admiral Mayo
Oklahoma
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175Th Street
Anchorage
92Nd Street
Broadway
59Th Street
Madison Square
23Rd Street
Hudson River
Snow cloaks ships at New York naval review
Snow fell thickly in New York Harbor obscuring war vessels as observers watched from shore. The home-coming fleet neared quarantine before the scheduled review, with flurries driven by a cold northwest wind and overcast skies delaying expectations.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Harbor
Ambrose Channel
Messiah to be sung at Grace Church Monday
The Musical Art Society will perform Handel's Messiah Monday evening at Grace M E Church on State street. A 50-voice chorus with pipe organ and orchestra accompanies prominent city soloists. This fourth annual performance aims to make the oratorio a familiar city staple.
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Musical Art Society
Grace M. E
State Street
Maury Buttorff
Frank Lager
Stanley G. Backenstoss
William S. Yates
William R. Stonesifer
John W. Phillips
Harrisburgers
Phillips
Peruvians Flee Chile Crisis Prompting Mass Exodus
Thousands of Peruvians fled from Chile into Peru and Bolivia amid a regional crisis. Reports say about 3,000 crossed daily as ships arrived with fugitives and a Chilean aircraft was sighted over Ilo on December 21. In Washington, Red Cross enrollment nears 17.9 million with projections over 20 million.
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Lima
Peru
Chile
Bolivia
Ilo
Jeru
Aeropla
RED Cross
Washington
American Red Cross
Nations
Jitney Drivers Withdraw From Indemnity Fund
Thirty five jitney operators in the city withdraw from the indemnity fund as they cede licenses under a Public Service Commission ruling. Each month a five dollar levy was credited to a city treasury fund for damage claims. upon license return and furnishing a bond double the paid amount, the fund is returned to the driver. Some plan to switch to auto for hire licenses awaiting business. Munich title abolition plan eyed by new Württemberg government.
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Public Service Commission
Admiral Sims Letter Honors Allied War Effort and Peace
Admiral William Sims replies to a Telegraph editor’s congratulations, praising American naval and Army roles in victory and expressing hope for a final peace settlement. He acknowledges families’ anxieties, honors those who sacrificed, and notes Allied moral and physical courage with American support. (Continued on Page 10)
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The
Telegraph
Orbisonia
Huntingdon County
William 8. Sims
Pennsylvania
America
Chiefy Gilner Dies A Longtime Capitol Figure
Patrick Gilnaugh known as Chiefy Gilner a self appointed custodian of the Pennsylvania State Capitol died in Harrisburg Hospital after a severe cold and stomach trouble. Born in Ireland 68 years ago he came to Harrisburg as a youth and became a familiar figure about the Capitol. Continued on page 10.
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Ireland
Harrisburg
Weather forecast for Harrisburg area tonight and Friday
Fair and colder tonight with a low near 20 degrees. Friday will stay cold with continued frigid conditions for Harrisburg and vicinity.
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Harrisburg
Eckinger Bills Cut Down For Second Time
Coroner Jacob Eckinger, already surcharged earlier this year, presented bills totaling more than 1800 to county commissioners. They approved 400 with a plan to settle prior surcharges by court decision, and the final accounting for 1918 will deduct any court-determined disallowed amounts. The case will be prepared by County Solicitor Moyer and presented for legal ruling after agreement on the facts.
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Jacob Eckinger
Henry W. Gough
Eckinger
Gough
Philip 8. Moyer
Wilsons Receive Unprecedented Royal Honors in London
President and Mrs. Wilson arrived in London from Calais to Buckingham Palace amid royal honors. The procession along a flag filled route drew crowds, with King George, Queen Mary, and Princess Mary greeting the American visitors. The welcome at Dover was likewise festive as the journey continued.
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Buckingham Palace
Calais
Guards Regiment
Household Cavalry
King George
Queen Mary
Princess Mary
Charing Cross
Trafalgar Square
Nelson Monument
National Gallery
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St. James Street
Piccadilly
Wellington Arch
Palace
Mr. Wilson
Dover
England
Neutrals barred from peace conference decision reported
Paris reports Allied representatives decided neutrals will not be admitted to the peace conference. Neutrals may file claims to belIGERENTS directed to a special body. Neutrals may participate in League of Nations deliberations.
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Associated Press
Paris
League of Nations
Peace Congress Opening Likely Delayed Until January
Paris report says the general peace conference may delay for more than three weeks. Officials expect no statements on participating governments or admission tests until after President Wilson returns from London. Technical experts have studied the issue and negotiations may begin promptly after his return.
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Associated Press
Paris
Government Is Left to Face Disorder Without Troops
Mutinous sailors in Berlin have hoisted the white flag and left under guard. Government troops now occupy the Red Palace and royal stables. The Alexander and Franzer regiments have joined the revolting sailors, with predictions that most of Berlin garrison will support them.
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London
Red Palace
Berlin
Exchange
Amsterdam
Alexander
Franzer
Unclear WWII War Dispatches Mix Across The Channel
Fragmentary report describes naval escort actions near Calais and Dover, British destroyers and aircraft overseeing a Brighton mission. Mentions Japanese efforts, ships Saxonia and Brynttilda, and a surgeon Dr. Chapman amid war zone operations.
Food Administration to Extend Local Work Six Months
Herbert Hoover indicates Dauphin county food administration will continue for at least six more months. Howard Heinz reports Hoover’s Christmas greeting praising the food administration’s wartime contributions and noting Europe faces extended recovery from food difficulties.
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Food Administration
Dauphin County Food Administration
Herbert Hoover
Howard Heinz
Hoover
Europe
City Editor Finds Comely Widow for Lonely Widower
A city newspaper editor received a widow’s letter seeking a match for a Lebanon County widower. The 31 year old widow with two daughters describes her height weight hair eye color and requests a photo. She ends with a plea to answer at once and the mail invites further letters in good faith.
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P. S
Lebanon County
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