Proclamation Urges Red Cross Christmas Drive Worldwide
President Wilson calls on every American to join the Red Cross for Christmas 1918 19, stressing sacrifice and support for troops overseas. The message highlights morale work, humanitarian aid, and a pledge to sustain wartime unity as Canadians return home aboard the Olympic with over 4 000 veterans voyage from Southampton to Halifax.
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Armistice Extended Amid Riots and Occupation Moves
Reports from Cologne and Paris indicate fears of riots as Polish American divisions prepare to occupy Posen and Silesia with Belgian and British forces advancing to the Rhine. Belgian troops reach the Rhine at Uringen while British units move toward Godesberg and Cologne. In Arizona, a train derailment near Piedra injures several passengers. Taft urges sending forces to Russia to establish a constituent assembly and representative government. Victor Berger and Socialist leaders face war obstruction trial in Chicago.
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Expulsion of Enemy Aliens and War Trials Debated
Premier Lloyd George headlines a wartime policy debate urging expulsion of enemy aliens and trials for leaders like the former German emperor. Churchill and Geddes echo stern justice while public figures discuss abolition of conscription and postwar accountability. War Department shifts focus to morale Letters From Home week aims to boost soldiers overseas and on the Rhine as divisions prepare for potential return by midsummer. Duke of Grafton dies at 97 in London.
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Guns Roar Shouts As Wilson Sails The Open Sea
A vivid maritime scene unfolds as Wilson sails into open sea with roaring guns and cheering crowds. Sirens whistle and supporters make a mighty chorus as the ship clears harbor.
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President Wilson sails to World Peace Congress mission
President Woodrow Wilson departs New York aboard the Washington for Europe to attend the peace congress in France. A vast convoy moves from quarantine while river and harbor crowds bid farewell. The escort includes the Pennsylvania and destroyers as a peace squadron sails toward Brest with thousands of soldiers aboard.
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Wilson arrival uncertain as conferences loom at sea welcome
Woodrow Wilson sails toward a peace assembly with ample time for preliminary talks. A sea welcome from American, French, British and Malian vessels is anticipated off the French coast, followed by ceremonies. Delegates Lansing White and others travel with Wilson as France and Italy send envoys and officials.
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Berlin unrest triggers Allied occupation plan in 1918
Reports from Amsterdam and London describe serious disorders in Berlin caused by Bolshevik elements with fierce street fighting and firings. Allied and American forces are said to temporarily occupy Berlin with police supervision to address a dangerous incident at a prisoners camp that allegedly left three Frenchmen dead. The move anticipates further American advances toward the Rhine, aiming for occupation of the line by December 13.
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War Heroes Praised as Britain Figures in Armistice Era
Washington and New York dispatches honor Britain's role in WWI with remarks by Gen. Pershing and Senator McCumber. Britain Day ceremonies drew officials and diplomats. King George's message to Wilson outlined unity in peace. Other items note US leaders eyeing European visits, the Lansdale crew tragedy, and Carter Glass named treasury secretary. Wyoming votes dry in 1918 referendum with 31,407 for prohibition.
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Huns Shoot French Prisoners In Langensalza Camp
Paris reports nine French prisoners shot and killed by German guards at Langensalza in Prussian Saxony with fifteen others wounded. France vows to seek reparation as Berlin fighting and revolts continue amid street clashes. Reports also note German reparations from Russian funds and art repatriations, plus disarming Mackensen’s troops in Hungary.
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Quarantine Lifted After Inffo Fensa Suspension
Dr C H Hunt county health officer announced that the quarantine in force since October 6 for inffe fensa has been raised indicating improved public health conditions and end of the restriction.
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Baby Takes Joy Ride On Train In Arkansas
Little May Arnett three years old rode a Rock Island train from Little Rock to Booneville while her parents and police searched. A telegram announced a three year-old on board and she was later found in the conductor’s arms as the train arrived back in Little Rock.
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Woman Routs Burglar With Broomstick In St Louis
Mrs William Bauer armed with a broomstick drove a burglar from neighbor Mrs Annie Miller's home while the owner was away. Hearing a noise, Bauer investigated and struck with the broomstick causing the intruder to flee.
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Baby Rescued From 35 Foot Well In Burk Bennett
In Burk Bennett Texas an eighteen month old son of George Kays fell feet first into a 35 foot diameter well while playing. A neighbor heard cries and pumped the well with a garden hose and bellows as a crowd gathered. Workers dug a hole along the well until ten at night, then retrieved the uninjured child for exam.
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Bank teller admits embezzlement to fund dog kennels
F E Pollard, a Dallas bank teller, confessed to stealing about 40000 dollars and using the funds to acquire blooded dogs for his famed kennels. He pled guilty to embezzlement and drew ten years in prison. Pollard’s annual salary was reported at 4000 dollars.
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Late Market Quotations and Prices Across Animal and Grain Goods
Market notes show varied quotes for cattle, calves, and sheep with house terms for fat cows and heifers, feeders, and wethers. Prices extend to dressed poultry, vegetables, grains, and staples with Chicago live stock and grain quotations reflecting mixed demand and regional offerings.
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