German Gov't Adopts Hindenburg Plan for National Army
London reports the German government accepts Field Marshal von Hindenburgs plan to form a people's guard or national army with a stronger force. officers ordered to keep details secret and women to serve in auxiliary roles. Copenhagen dispatch notes Brockdorf Rantzau named foreign minister succeeding Solf. The Daily Telegraph questions explanations amid Russia concerns and British forces in Russian regions. Haig visit to London planned as premier heads to France. no political statement expected until after next weeks poll results.
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King George to entertain Wilsons at Buckingham Palace
President and Mrs. Wilson accepted King George's invitation to Buckingham Palace for a royal stay. They will be quartered in the royal suite and entertained in royal fashion during their London visit. Government representatives meet to arrange details of the visit, which runs Thursday through Monday.
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Peace Conference Delayed to February at Earliest
The preliminary peace conference in Versailles is postponed to early February at the earliest. Marcel Hutin of Echo de Paris cites plan changes due to President Wilson's visit to England and the British cabinet reconstruction, with Lloyd George to take office after the December 28 elections. Preliminary exchanges planned for today have been deferred.
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Sympathy for Bolsheviks According to British Election Reports
London dispatch reports considerable sympathy with the Bolshevik government amid Britain’s postwar politics. The Daily Chronicle notes fatigue with war policy and growing anti intervention sentiment while pondering broader cabinet reconstruction and ministerial retirements.
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Warm December Warmth Hits Chicago
Chicago records the warmest December 18 in 49 years with a 66 degree high at 2 pm. The following day December 19, 1917, saw 1 degree cooler temperatures.
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Chinese Assault Case In Court
Magistrate Rae heard a case with Kom Kum and Wong Chong claiming to be victims. Kom Kum said Wong Chong knocked him down on North Railway while Wong Chong denied knowing the complainant but did not deny the assault. The magistrate found Wong Chong the aggressor and fined $5 plus costs.
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Farmers fined for selling impure meat
Acting on police information sanitary authorities conducted a surprise market visit. W Granter and Judzon Casselmen appeared before Magistrate Rao and faced charges of exposing meat unfit for human consumption. Both were found guilty and fined 2000 dollars plus costs each.
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Switchman Hurt In NCPR Yards Morning Accident
A CPR switchman named Shanks was injured in the early hours in the O.F.R. coal yard when riding the end of a moving coal-car train he was spotted on the coal chutes. He was hospitalized in precarious condition.
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French plan for a society of nations at peace talks
Baron D'Estournelles de Constant and M. Bourgeois outline a compulsory arbitration framework and four sanctions to enforce a society of nations. They presented the plan to Premier Clemenceau, aiming to place the idea at the head of the peace conference agenda and align with President Wilson's principles.
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German propaganda money flowing to sway public opinion
Senate hearing details a vast German propaganda network operating worldwide to influence press and public opinion. Alfred J. Bracken cites funds and methods used in the United States to finance anti Allied efforts and notes the Paris Journal swindle.
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