Wilson Arrives in Brest for Historic European Landing
President Wilson reaches Brest with preparations underway for his first landing on European soil. Rain and mist surround the harbor as crowds gather. officials, generals, and ministers ready to greet him aboard the George Washington with a formal escort. The landing is set for 3 PM with arrival at the station en route to Paris.
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Wilson
France
Europe
President Wilson
U. S
George Washington
Stephen Pichon
George Leygues
Marines
General Parshing
Bliss
Benson
E. M. House
Ambassador Sharp
United Badger Says Nation Must Be Sea Power
The report notes a statement by United Badger urging a strong naval posture and sea power policy for national security. It emphasizes strategic emphasis on maritime strength and deterrence in the current geopolitical climate.
Navy aims to rival world powers by 1925 says Badger
Washington December 12 Rear Admiral Charles J Badger head of the navy executive committee testified to the house naval affairs committee that the United States must build a navy equal to any nation by 1925. He urged Congress to provide sufficient appropriations as world conditions demand steady annual growth and sea power to support a future league of nations and protect the merchant marine.
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General Board of the Navy
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Badger
City of Horrors Reported in Petrograd Revolt
Washington reports say violent methods persist in the revolt against the Bolsheviks with numerous executions including priests and monks. Foreign observers describe Petrograd as a city of horrors and note Bolsheviks plan to use neutral legations for safety if allied forces seize the city. The Swedish legation was briefly threatened but is now considered safe.
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Petrograd
Socialists to greet Wilson at Brest in collective demonstration
The radical socialist group in the chamber of deputies decided to send a delegation to Brest to welcome President Wilson. They also instructed their executive board to coordinate with other socialist leaders to organize a collective demonstration in his honor.
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Paris
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Addi
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Last Contingent American Prisoners Leaving Germany
The last contingent of American prisoners from Germany numbering 560 left last night for Vichy to rest before home. They are mainly from Georgia and Indiana. The Swiss reception impressed the troops with gifts and flowers, with special attention to stretcher cases.
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Geneva
Vichy
Georgia
Indiana
Two Cass county Men Among Distinguished Hoosiers in Bronze
Governor orders removal of 93 bronze portraits from Indiana State House walls as an investigation unfolds. Howard Bartling led a private effort, collecting between 20 000 and 30 000 dollars for the project. Among the honored Hoosiers are Oliver H Porter and Charles Q O Fenton with others like Felix T McWhirter and Elwood Haynes.
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Packers Must Pay 1760 Yearly Wage, Expert Testimony
Prof William Ogborn, ex Washington State university examiner for the federal war labor board, testifies in the packing house wage hearing that firms unable to pay 1760 a year to adult male workers should be shut by the state. He calls 1760 a budget of reasonable comfort and health and says living below it is not decent.
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Chicago
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Federal War Labor Board
Montreal Firemen Strike Paralyzes City Riots Looting
Montreal on December 12 faced a citywide strike as police and nearly all firemen walked out for higher pay. Rioters vandalized fire stations robbed citizens looted stores and disorder spread as authorities struggled to restrain gangs.
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Five Die When Train Hits Auto In Cleveland
Interurban freight car jumped tracks and crashed into two cars in Cleveland. Five people were killed and one dying, including sailors and marines. Among the deceased were J. L. Bell, a U S Marine, and Harry A. Anderson, a U S sailor. Loyal Lewis Farragut of New Orleans is hospitalized with a fractured skull.
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J. L. Bell
U. S
Harry A. Anderson
Loyal Lewis Farragut
New Orleans
Federal Injunction Squelches Street Car Strike at Capital
Indianapolis dispatch reports street cars ran with minor interruptions after a federal restraining order. Judge A B Anderson prohibited Carmen's Union officers and others from inducing the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company employees to strike. Contempt proceedings set for Saturday at 9 AM for 15 defendants.
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Indianapolis
A. B. Anderson
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Carmen’s Union
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
90000 War Death Claims to Be Filed Soon
Washington reports 80 000 to 90 000 claims from relatives of soldiers killed or died in the war are expected to be filed in the coming months. J L Baily auditor of the war department asked Congress for a 100 000 deficienc y appropriation to hire extra help.
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J. L. Baily
War Department
Congress
Rail executives see confusion in course
The Associated Press reports that Director General McAdoo urges government control of railroads to January 1, 1924. Congress weighs a railway solution as Senate and House committees prepare to review his recommendation amid mixed reaction and Republican opposition. Senator Kellogg says it signals a five year test toward permanent ownership. Senator Smith leads Senate commerce panel discussions.
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Washington
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Senate
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
McAdoos
House Committee
Kellogg
Minnesota
Senator Smith
South Carolina
Senate Commerce
British Hold Rhine Bridges at Cologne After German Withdrawal
British troops controlled all major Rhine bridges at Cologne following a sudden German withdrawal. Troops patrolled two thirds of each span while German forces guarded the remaining third before retreating overnight. Crowds marvel at Highlanders in skirts as Scots enter the city amid loud bagpipes.
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Cologne
Teutonic Army
Secret Code Circles Helped Draft Evaders, Soldier Testifies
Chicago court hears Arnold Schiller describe Yipsel groups at Camp Grant and a code using the keyword army to aid evading enlistment. Witness discusses letters with William F. Kruz and Basler, and a 1917 Chicago YPS convention opposing draft registration for members aged 21 to 80.
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William F. Kruz
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Grant
Schiller
Basler
Rev. Tucker
Tucker
Wilson
St. Louis
Socialist Party
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