German fortress Ehrenbreitstein seized by Americans at Coblenz
Reports detail American occupation of Ehrenbreitstein opposite Coblenz, with Old Glory raised over a central hospital. The 40 foot bluff fort covers 100 acres and will serve as regimental HQ for the First Pioneer Infantry and two battalions of pioneers. Commander is Colonel Robert Borers.
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Coblenz
Ehrenbreitstein
Sones
Robert Borers
West Point
Nnfantry
Losses of Italians in the Great War top the tally
Paris reports from December 21 that about five hundred thousand Italians lost their lives. Of these, two hundred thousand were killed in action and three hundred thousand died of disease, mainly malaria in Albania, Macedonia and along the Piave. About 300,000 severely wounded and five hundred thousand of 5,200,000 called to colors were captured. War expenses reached billions, with pensions and burdens expected to raise totals to around 80 billions lire.
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Paris
Associated Press
Italjiatts
Albania
Macedonia
Piave
Italy
British in Lemberg Investigate Rumors
A commission of officers arrived in Lemberg to investigate German participation in the action against Poland and to examine the Jewish question, per the Polish Bureau of Information. The Associated Press report from Stockholm dated December 21 notes the inquiry aims to clarify allegations tied to recent upheavals.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Havas
Lemberg
Ukeaide
Poland
Armenia Declares Independence in Paris Dispatch
New York December 21 reports from Paris say the Armenian national delegation has proclaimed independence. The dispatch from the French capital cites this historic move as a major political development affecting Armenia and the region.
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Armenia
Associated Press
New York
Paris
Flu Lid Lifted Here Capital to Be Opened
City health board ended the quarantine regulations that closed the town. Today theaters reopen with limited performances each afternoon and evening. Restrictions on services and funerals are eased. Sunday schools and Christmas programs resume. Dr Max Barbour notes the ban is revoked and a full program may proceed.
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City Health Board
Health Board
Jengih
Independent
Max Barbour
War revenue bill passes senate on strict party vote
In Washington on December 21 the senate adopted all provisions of the war revenue bill by a strict party vote. Democrats supported the tax measures while Republicans opposed them but failed to block final passage. The bill aims to raise about four billion dollars in 1920, with debate over its impact and the projected six billion for 1929. Adjournment until Monday was expected as the battle over the provisions continued.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
McGumber
North Dakota
Honorary Degree Granted to President Wilson in Paris
In the Sorbonne at the University of Paris President Wilson received the degree of doctor honoris causa for his work as a jurist and historian. It marks the first honorary degree awarded by the university, authorized by a recent decree, with President Poincare and other dignitaries present.
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Associated Press
Paris
University of Paris
Sorbonne
Wilson
Poincairs
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Supposed Murderer Hangs Self in Cell
Continued on page eight an Associated Press report from Muskegon Michigan says Piper charged with murder by death in his cell died by his own action. Piper maintained innocence in the death of a Chicago girl allegedly killed to hide his wife and child in Rensselaer Indiana in 1918.
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Associated Press
Muskegon, Mich
Piper
Dla Weichtman
Chicago
Rensselaer, Ind
Red Cross Christmas Roll Call Reaches Twelve Million
The Red Cross membership roll rose to about twelve million as reports from all sections of the nation indicate strong public support for the Christmas drive. The tally reflects widespread participation in the organization's efforts during the season.
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American Red Cross
Hearst Ties Probed in Senate German Propaganda Hearing
In a Washington hearing Senator Reed accuses E. J. Becker of linking William Randolph Hearst to German agents amid a heated cross examination. Becker defends himself against claims of distorting evidence from scraps and alleges suspicion of Hearst's actions. The session adjourns for holidays with the inquiry to resume after the break.
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Dy Associated Press
Washington
E. J. Becker
New York
Senator Reed
Missouri
Senate
Fec
Reed
William Randolph Hearst
Sereen
Becker
Hearst
Bob Pash
Vons Bernstorff
Return Railways to Their Owners
The government should relinquish control of railways and restore private ownership as it yields superior service. The author cites rudeness and lack of complaint channels under government operation, praising Pennsylvanian and Grand Central stations’ private staff for attentiveness and accountability.
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Romfork
Raiways
Pennselvania
Grand Central
New York Telegraph
Fess Warns Party No Rough Stuff Before 1920 Authority
Washington report: Rep Fess of Ohio, chair of the Republican congressional campaign committee, warns against a scramble for position as Republicans organize the new Congress. He says the country must await 1920 to place full authority with the party and that solidarity, not personal ambition or factional rivalry, should guide the first official act. The vote of confidence from the last election sets the standard, and any drift will erode public trust.
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Associated Press
Washington
Fess
Ohio
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Republican Party
East Side children starve as milk prices bite city
Reports claim East Side children faint in classrooms and die at home from hunger as milk and staple foods rise. Citizens organize a committee to investigate and aid affected families before next steps.
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New York
East Side
Helena Christmas Stores Brighten Independent Listings
Elena's Christmas stores advertise in The Independent with a festive, neighborly sampling of holiday goods. Open evenings for tomorrow and Tuesday, shoppers crowded the bright displays as Santa’s time neared, featuring furniture, jewelry, shoes, hardware, groceries, and photos among many local businesses in New York State.
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E Helena
The
Independent
New York
Sands, Bros
Sanden —& Ferguson Co
D.butener
Fisher's Millinery
Alpl Curtin Furniture Co
A.t.curtin Music House
Curling Book & Stationers Co
Holter Hardware Co
Helena Hardware Co
Power Motor Car Co
Western Auto & Supply Co
Reeves Music
Reinig Co
Fast Side Grocery
Budd-Fisher Drug Co
Bil
Pascal's
Whiten
Gamer's
Helena Kandy
Smithers
Thistlewaite
New York Shoe Co
Jacquemin
Meagher’s
J. Fish
Weggenman's Market
Gas & Klein
State ‘Nursery Co
Khoury
Bugs
Helena Electric Co
Gleason's
Sheehan's
Culbertson
Leslie Lyle
Defense witness Walsh testifies in Berger espionage trial
Frank P. Walsh, former head of the Federal Industrial Relations Commission and later chairman of the Federal Labor Board, testified as the defense’s principal witness in the Berger espionage trial. He described a July 1917 hearing with Postmaster General Burleson over restoring Second Class mailing privileges to the American Socialist and other papers.
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Dy Associated Press
Chicago
Frank Py Walsh
Ormer
Federal Industrial Relations Commission
Federal Labor Board
Lec Victor L. Berger
Milwalked
Durleson
Washington, D.C
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Kiel
Ukraine
Friederich Ebert
Phillip Scheiflemasin
Sam Berlit
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Adolph 3Offe
Hugo Haase
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Joffe
Utereichstas
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