Riot and Revolution Breaks Out in Berlin
London reports mutinous sailors at the Red Palace in Berlin have left under guard as government troops secure the palace and royal stables. Reports say nearly one hundred killed in street fighting with volleys of soldiers and civilians joining the sailors and Spartacus in Berlin.
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London
Berlin
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph
Copenhagen
Alexander
Franzer
Mtire
Berlin Guard
Voervaerts
Siiors
Koenigstrasse Street
Ailors
Spartacus
Ebert
Haase
George Ledebour
Berlin Danzig Telephone Link Interrupted
Telegraph and telephone lines between Berlin and Danzig have been broken since Tuesday as communication services suffer disruption amid ongoing tensions.
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Berlin
Danzig
Military Commander Escapes in Berlin Revolt
Berlin reports that Perre Wells, commander of the forces, was freed Tuesday after being seized Monday during clashes that killed and wounded many sailors and Republican guards. Some sailors urged his execution while others argued against it. socialists leaders interceded to prevent violence.
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Berlin
Perre Wells
Feads
Guardians of the Peace Make Commendable Record
The Monroe police and sheriff’s office did not arrest anyone during the holiday period. They handled a large holiday influx with few disturbances and nabbed only intoxicated individuals. Citizens credited the quiet celebrations to efficient policing and absence of large fireworks displays.
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Monroe
Sick and Wounded Arrive From Expedition Force
During the week ended December 20 1917 seven thousand four hundred sixty eight wounded and sick soldiers landed in the United States from the American Expeditionary Forces.
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Washington
United States
Secretary Baker urges fast war army enlistment law change
Secretary of War Baker urged immediate legislation to resume voluntary enlistment in the army and repeal the selective service act limits to wartime enlistment in a letter to House Military Committee Chair Dent.
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Washington
Army
Baker
Dent
House Military Committee
Bear Cat Soldier Describes Looted Arm with Wrist Watch
A World War I raid narrative recalls a black soldier and a comrade who joined a trench raid on a Hun machine gun nest. One man, missing his left arm, jokes that the only thing he wants is the wrist watch still on the sleeve.
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the Aquirer
London Enthusiastic Welcome for President Wilson
London crowds gave an unprecedented ovation to President Wilson amid cheers at Charing Cross on arrival with King George. The procession included a royal greeting from the King, Queen, and Princess Mary, while planes roared overhead and big guns fired a salute. Prime Minister Lloyd George oversaw the reception as Wilson and the royal party inspected the guard of honor.
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London
Mary
Wilson
King George
Duke Connaught
Guard of Honor
Lloyd George
Zeppelins To Be Converted Into Aerial Merchantmen
Paris reports disarmed German Zeppelins will be changed into air freighters to operate between New York and Hamburg. The Echo de Paris says the information comes from reliable sources.
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Paris
New York
Hamburg
Echo de Paris
Coffee futures resume trading at New York exchange
Unrestricted trading in coffee futures resumed at the Coffee and Sugar Exchange in New York. The market had been halted since October 18 by the Food Administration.
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New York
Coffee and Sugar Exchange
Food Administration
Troops to Return Home Units Listed by Pershing
Washington dispatch reports convoys home for the American Expeditionary Forces, including 600 officers and about 20,000 men. The list names the Forty fourth, Sixtieth, Sixty fourth coast artillery regiments and the Forty ninth and 331 infantry.
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Washington
Pershing
Coast Artillery
President Wilson Honored at Buckingham Palace Visit
President and Mrs. Wilson arrived at Buckingham Palace in a ceremonial welcome described as a royal honor. Their journey from Dover to London featured rose strewn paths, banners, and escorted passage, with planes observing from the air as the special train proceeded on schedule.
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President Wilson
Buckingham Palace
London
Rotarians Feast Friends at Weekly Noon Luncheon
The Rotarians met at Leon's for their regular noon luncheon with a tempting menu but many guests were still recovering from Christmas feasts. Rev. E K Means spoke for about fifteen minutes on Ministerial Reminiscences. The Goodfellows fund shows a small cash balance and the secretary was asked to keep it ready for urgent cases. Many Rotarians were away, replaced by guests. a similar turnout is expected post New Year as resolutions are made and broken.
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Leon's
Leon
E. K. Means
Haas
Goodfellows
BR. Handy
Leon A. Paulk
Chas. Schulze
W. L. Gordon
Pershing Calls U S Commanders to Back French Liquor Curbs
General Pershing orders all American commanders to cooperate with the French government in measures to curb excessive alcohol use. The directive stresses unified action and enforcement across allied forces.
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Paris
Pershing
Campaign to Extend Red Cross Members Drive in Ouachita
The local Red Cross Christmas Roll Call will run through Saturday aiming to surpass an 11 000 member quota for Ouachita parish. Businesses urged to go 100 percent, renewals encouraged for individuals and families, with merchants urged to match the drive by enrolling all employees.
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Red Cross
Ouachita Parish
Reaon
Grand and
DeSiard
American Red Cross
Europe
Consul Tredwell Arrested by Bolsheviks in Tashkent
Washington reports say American consul Roger Tredwell was arrested by Bolshevik authorities in Tashkent Russian Turkestan. He is reportedly well treated and confined in his room as efforts for his release continue. Tredwell's prior post was Petrograd and he has since traveled near Russia gathering government-condition reports.
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Washington
Roger Tredwell
Bolsheviskis
Tashkent
Tredwell
Petrograd
Russia
Armies Return as Ten Great Battleships Enter New York Harbor
Ten mighty battleships led by the Pennsylvania and Admiral Mayo steamed into New York Harbor in a triumphal review before Secretary Daniels. The fleet sent Christmas and New Year greetings from war service to home shores and drifted past Liberty statue shadows in a ceremonial passage marking overseas duties and naval strength.
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New York
Arizona
Ceat
Mayo
America
Daniels
Liberty
Pennsylvania
Henry T. Mayo
Wilson
France
W. Grant
Admiral Mayo
Battle Force No. 1
Neutrals barred from peace conference decision
Paris reports that Allied representatives will not admit neutral nations to the peace conference. Neutrals may file claims with belligerents, with any requests referred to a special body that will participate in league of nations deliberations.
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Paris
League of Nations
Goodfellows Deliver Christmas Joy With $600 Subscribed
Generous support from 141 Goodfellows and Rotarians funded gifts for about 80 children. Wearing apparel, fruits, nuts, and Christmas presents spread cheer on Christmas Eve and morning. Volunteers labored hard to reach all in need, with gratitude toward contributors and hope for bigger efforts next year.
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Goodfellows
Coldest Morning In Eleven Months For City
This morning's frost is the heaviest in months with ground frozen solid and streets sounding like pavement. At 7 am the thermometer stood at 22 degrees marking the coldest since last January. Tonight's forecast predicts more of the same weather and advises precautions as thawing begins. Plant protection urged as cold spell continues.
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Aisit
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