Hundreds killed in Berlin street fighting on Christmas Eve
London reports say nearly 100 people died as Berlin streets and royal stables were contested. Sailors and Spartacus allies seized Koenig Strasse and the royal stables, with Republican guards joining the rebels. Reports indicate broad garrison support for the sailors and calls for Ebert Haase resignations.
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Berlin
London
Exchange Telegraph
Copenhagen
Royal Stables
Vorwearts
Koenig
Alexander
Franz
Kiel
New Day Vision: Health Centers From Birth to Adulthood
Chicago reports a keynote at the American Public Health Association urging health centers from birth through 18 with schooling and then universal military training to 45. Dr Milbank Johnson argues for duty of physicians and countering socialism by keeping citizens healthy. Colonel Vaughan calls for federal control and a two year youth training to forge good citizenship.
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Chicago
America
American Public Health, Association
Mon Fison
Milbank Johnson
Los Angeles
U. S
W. C. Vaughan
Washington, D. C
Hole’s Recall Petition Sags in City Records
The council session reveals a recall petition by J presented after a stormy inquiry. It notes Alderman Marshall not a member in 1919 1930 after oath of office and that Burns and Hotson be omitted from the filing per city solicitor advice.
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G. L. Fraser
W. A. Begg
Brown
Begg
Bell
Ald. Finlay and
Burns
Bege
Ald. Bennett, Lang
Marshall
Ald. Lang and
Hotson
Dr. McLeod
8. E. Whiteside
Rev
R. G. Blundell
F. E. Price
Ald. Marshall
Ald
M. L. Bell
Diamond robbery in Chicago yields gems valued at 125000
Four men robed a Chicago diamond merchant Moses Iralson at his office in daylight. They bound him and a friend, ransacked the safe, and escaped in an automobile after a pistol shot from a pursuing officer. Jewelry valued about 125000 dollars reported stolen.
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Chicago
Moses Iralson
Chicago Savings Bank and ‘Trust Company
Tralson
Severe winter storm disrupts Great Lakes travel and traffic
Snow and high winds crippled Great Lakes and upper Mississippi valley travel on December 24. Chicago saw heavy street disruption and missed meals as thousands faced delayed or halted trains. Denver reports stalled Atchison Topeka Santa Fe trains and hopes for resumption soon.
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Chicago
Great Lakes Region
Mississippi Valley
Denver
Col
Kansas
la Junta
Union Pacific
Kansas City
Sugo
Cal
Ellis
Omaha
Ogdens
The News Went Ad Column in the Shop Window
Local shopfront displays a News Went Ad column in its window drawing attention to upcoming events and community notices. The arrangement signals the era of printed ads and public postings shaping daily town life.
Banquet Plan Honors Returned Heroes in Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat outlines a three banquet plan to honor returned soldiers and support their families with gas and water concessions. About 300 attendees will be seated across three hotel banquets on December 27 January 3 and January 10 with three council representatives at each event.
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Medicine Hat
Reconstruction Executive
Great War Veterans’ Association
London Decorates for Wilson Visit with Laurel Crowns
London officials plan artistic street decorations for President Wilson’s visit. Wellington Arch on Constitution Hill will feature laurel festivals, crowns, and gilt eagles with American emblems. The arch’s central passage remains open only to royal and state processions as Wilson is treated as the unfurled head of a passing government.
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London
Wilson
Wellington Arch
Constitution Hill
Navy
Army
France
Calais
Admiralty
Brighton
Roger J. B. Keyes
French Have Bi Building Program
Parts Dec 24 It is understood the French building program calls for six million tons within three years. The government already placed orders for 500000 tons in British yards and hoped to place 800000 tons in American yards. After three years the aggregate would be about three times France prewar merchant tonnage. Increases due largely to Mediterranean ports becoming Europe’s commercial centers rather than North Sea ports.
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France
Mediterranean
Europe
North Sea
Vienna Faces Grim Peace Christmas Amid War-Era Shortages
Vienna reports a bleak first peace Christmas with shops closed after 4 PM and homes in darkness. Unemployment exceeds 60,000 as food and clothing remain scarce and prices stay high despite wartime price drops. Meat queues stretch overnight and turkeys and fruits are unaffordable for many families. Mild weather offers slight relief.
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Vienna
Bank savings invested in Victory Bonds
Ottawa reports November bank returns show Canadian savings deposits at 1,076,514,627 dollars. Victory Bond investments reduced deposits to 939,329,371 dollars, a drop of 143 million. Demand deposits rose to 666,366,359 dollars, while October stood at 94,330,998. Call loans increased domestically and abroad.
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Ottawa
Victory Bonds
Finnage Department
Canada
President Wilson Feted At Buckingham Palace In London
President and Mrs. Wilson arrived in London after Calais and were greeted with royal honors. The visit featured a guards-lined route to Buckingham Palace, with King George and Queen Mary present and a planned but canceled dinner with Lloyd George. The city planned elaborate street decorations and protocol addressed Mrs. Wilson’s status as first lady.
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London
Wilson
Buckingham Palace
Calais
Palace
Household Cavalry
King George
Mary
Princess Mary
Queen Victoria
England
Lancaster House
Lloyd George
War Cabinet
Grayson
Varibusi
Republic
Charing Cross
Canadians Back From Siberia In Twelve Months
Ottawa reports no official word on changes to allied plans affecting Canadian forces in Siberia. The stay there is not expected to exceed demobilization of the Rhine corps, with return likely in the summer if allied plans permit. News from Paris about possible further intervention in Russia prompts cautious interest.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Siberia
Biberia
Rhine
Far East
Paris
Rungsia
Russians Trouble Uruguay Labor Mobilization Warned
Monte Video Uruguay reports government orders mobilization of Uruguayan army units amid threats of labor unrest. Foreign agitators identified as Russians have attempted to foment a general strike for several days, while a local want ad notes advertising needs.
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Monte Video
Uruguay
Dee
Tag
Republic
Bend in Acceptance Civic Band Banquet Invitations
A civic banquet invites all invited to attend and join bands for the event. Committees request song acceptance by City officials before noon tomorrow to ensure wages for those who will be present are arranged.
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Cop
Tomicrow
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Minneapolis
American Jewelry Company
FIAGT
Bank Savings
India
Pres. Wilson
English Channel
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