Daniels Urges Navy Build Up to Match Britain
Secretary Daniels testifies before the House Affairs Committee urging a large rearmament program to place the U S Navy near England in strength. The plan calls for 10 battleships 6 battle cruisers 10 scout cruisers and 150 small craft with an estimated 600 million dollar cost before reductions after armistice.
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Great Britain
England
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Versailles
Monroe
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Hughes Refuses to Serve on Welcome Committee Over Hearst
Prominent figures including Charles Evans Hughes Dr Henry Van Dyke and William Allen Butler refuse to join New York City's Homecoming Welcome Committee citing William Randolph Hearst as the reason. A mass protest meeting is planned before January 12 with civic groups to form a rival committee if Hearst remains on the panel.
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William Allen Butler
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Belmont
van Dyke
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Department of Justice
New York
Grover A. Whalen
Charles E. Hughes
Hylan
Hughes
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Broadway
New York City
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Ebert Declares Army Will Halt Berlin Disorder
Premier Ebert vows the army will restore order in Berlin as new cabinet members Noske Loebe and Wissel replace resigning independents. An appeal to the council failed after Haase Dittmann and Barth faced a Soviet committee in a losing effort.
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Berlin
Smith Is Sworn In As Governor
Berlin dispatch reports Premier Ebert telling The New York Times correspondent that after a joint meeting of the People’s Commissioner and the Central Council, crimes against public peace will be pursued by any offender. Families relocate to Albany as children get acquainted. Great Dane balks at photographer’s flashlight.
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Germany
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Hugo
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Executive Mansion
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Ceasar
Lessh
New York
Eugene M. Travis
George L. Thompson
Kings Park
State Armory
Martin H. Glyon
France backs British sea policy as Wilson approves
Premier Clemenceau states France will pursue the freedom of the seas with support from Britain and President Wilson. He says talks with Lloyd George and Wilson were productive though not always in agreement and defends his plan for a balanced alliance system amid peace negotiations. The chamber grants him a vote of confidence by 380 to 134 as he discusses peace prospects and the league of nations.
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Paris
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States
Italy
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Germans Bar Arms to Bolsheviks on East Front
Amsterdam dispatch reports the German Army command informs eastern front commanders of a strict ban on giving arms and war materials to the Bolsheviks. The order warns such acts violate the armistice and could trigger a renewal of hostilities.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
No Censoring of Peace News Is Likely Says London Paper
The Daily Chronicle reports near certainty of no press censorship on Versailles Peace Conference reports. United States and Britain favor unfettered coverage, though early meetings may restrict delicate topics as confidential. Rapid transmission arrangements are in place for global news.
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London
New York Time
Daily Chronicle
Versailles
Chronicle
Allies and Wilson in Full Accord Says Pichon
Paris reports Foreign Minister Pichon says France shares President Wilson’s peace aims. He declares unified Allied purpose to secure security restitution and reparation, erasing German crime, and setting a new basis for lasting peace with democracy preserved.
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Pichon
Paris
Associated Press
Stephen Pichon
M.n
Chamber of Deputies
Acti
London
President Wilson Accepts Manchester Freedom of City Speech
President Wilson addressed the Lord Mayor of Manchester accepting the freedom of the city. He spoke on friendship based on duty, the need for a genuine concert of mind between America and Europe, and building durable international good will through open dialogue and shared service.
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Wilson
United States
America
Europe
Ex Crown Prince's Son Said to Be Hidden by Monarchists
Berlin report claims Prince Wilhelm, eldest son of the ex-Crown Prince, was kidnapped at Potsdam by Prussian monarchist officers and kept hidden to rally support for a throne claim. Crown Princess Cecilie remains in Potsdam. Bolshevism and monarchism are prophesied to clash in Prussia as the government weakens.
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Berlin
Wilhelm
Potsdam
Junkers
Cecilie
Prussia
Liebknecht
Reventilow
Convalescent Food Adage From Historical Lake Imperial
Fragmentary note praises nourishing foods during convalescence from influenza and pneumonia era discomfort. Mentions strengthening, delicious taste, and avoiding sickly sweetness with unspecified drugs or remedies. Reading suggests a home remedy or dietary guidance from a vintage publication.
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Lake Imperial
Nouraking
President Wilson Receives Warm Welcome in Manchester
In Manchester and adjacent Midlands towns, President Wilson enjoyed an exuberant five hour tour through docks Royal Exchange and Midland Hotel with crowds gathering from Lancashire. He announced the United States would join the "combination of all of us" and thanked local officials as he toured ships and warehouses amid rain.
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United States
Deemer Terest
Manchester
Royal Exchange
Midland
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Midlands
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