Soviet Leaders Gather in Berlin for Convention
Berlin dispatch reports delegates from soldiers and workers councils across Germany to meet in Berlin for a common executive and to decide when a National Convention will assemble. The Majority Socialists won a decisive delegate victory in Berlin, while the Spartacists and Independent Socialists lose influence. The piece notes Bolshevik methods in Berlin suburbs, disruptions to municipal offices, and peculiar local authorities amid unrest.
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President in Paris Signals Flexible Peace Approach
The President arrives in Paris undecided on a fixed program and ready for frank talks with allied plenipotentiaries. He favors a loosely formed League of Nations, wary of binding armed enforcement or world government, and open to economic pressure and flexible arrangements to preserve future peace.
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ParisPresident Wilson Wins French Support in Paris Address
President Wilson laid a foundation for cordial ties with the French government in a Paris speech at the Hôtel de Ville. He spoke of France's sufferings and reassured officials that he understood conditions, addressing fears of a lenient policy toward Germany and signaling strong Allied cooperation. The Paris welcome mirrored the prior Saturday display of public enthusiasm for his wartime role.
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Paris recalls gaiety as Wilson visit brings peace time holiday
Paris crowds cheer President Wilson during his church visit and motor procession. American officers and gendarmes receive honors at the Murat house as Paris marks the first real peace time holiday since August 1914, with illuminations and confetti decorating the boulevards.
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President Wilson Breaks Two Precedents in Paris Meetings
In Paris December 16 the President met with Premier Clemenceau at the Ministry of War and paid a courtesy call to the Hôtel de Ville to receive Paris’s gold medal. He then held a half hour audience with Venizelos, Greek premier, and returned to Versailles amid vast crowds. Officials say Wilson and Clemenceau are near agreement on key Peace Conference questions.
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Leviathan Arrives as City Hails Battle Heroes
New York welcomes the Leviathan amid harbor tumult as the battleship moves up the bay. Vivid stories tell of wounded crew aboard and the honors won in battle by its men.
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Leviathan Arrives at Pier 4 with 10 829 on Board
The Leviathan arrived at Pier 4 after a 36 hour delay from Brest and 24 hours in fog off Sandy Hook. On board were 10 829 people including 4 746 navy supernumeraries 3 630 army officers and men 470 civilians 5 marines and 2 278 crew. Many soldiers were wounded and several had been decorated by French authorities. Large crowds cheered as the transport docked and workers ferried them to Camp Merritt.
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Ex Kaiser Refuses Dutch Request To Leave Holland
Amsterdam Telegraaf reports the ex Kaiser was urged to depart voluntarily amid Holland’s precarious hospitality. He allegedly refuses to heed the request. Berlin and Potsdam inventories show 604 military and naval uniforms and several horses in his private property.
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The Gift of Tongues and Language Learning Trend
Continued on page four. This Xmas everyone must speak languages to win socially and in business. Language schools report their strongest year, offering free access to the booklet Language Logic from Desk 18 12 East 40th Street. The French Spanish and Italian method promises quick reading via listening.
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Free Subway Guide Stirs Public Interest
A fragmentary notice hints at a free subway guide in circulation, with unclear authorship and distribution details. Local readers report curiosity about timing and availability, while officials have yet to publish formal guidance.
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Wilson to Share Christmas Dinner With Troops in Paris Front
Paris December 16 President Wilson will leave Paris Christmas Eve for American General Headquarters and then advance to the American front He plans Christmas dinner with American troops at Treves and will confer with the allied Commander in Chief at Senlis He will also visit the Chateau-Thierry battlefield and report on Rhine operations
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Made a Citizen of Paris Tells Why We Fought
The president declares the foe’s illicit ambitions shocked American hearts and offended our principles while quoting a Paris citizen who defends the war’s aims.
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Graceful French Tributes as Paris Honors Mrs. Wilson
President Wilson visits Paris with a reception at the Hotel de Ville. Paris officials present Mrs. Wilson with a diamond brooch as Adrien Milhouard lauds U S sacrifice and liberty. Wilson replies that American stand was for justice, liberty, and the nations’ conscience.
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