Red Cross Festival Parade Joins 950000 in New York
Nurses lead a vast Fifth Avenue procession headed by Davison of the American Red Cross as 50 bands, 250,000 spectators, and Allied nations join a citywide celebration. Uniformed crews, banners, and costumes filled streets from Twenty third to Fifty ninth, with Navy jazz and dramatic stage relief groups enhancing the holiday fundraiser.
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American Warship To Police the Baltic
An American warship was ordered to the Baltic to join the British fleet in reopening waters and maintaining order and the international character of the demonstration. The move signals U.S. support to prevent Bolshevik advances along the Baltic coasts as British vessels recently seized Libau Reval and bombarded Bolsheiki near Asserien in Estonia.
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Fleet Delayed by Atlantic Storms Island Review Set for Dec 26
Severe Atlantic storms delay the returning United States fleet of battleships delaying a Christmas arrival in New York. A plan for a Mayflower review and land parade on Fifth Avenue is adjusted. harbor regulations limit launches and ferriage to curb excesses and enforce passenger limits.
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Veterans Return as Celtic Band Plays Homeward Hymn
A solemn homecoming on the White Star liner Celtic saw 314th Negro Infantry musicians lead soldiers from the 27th and 77th New York divisions in "Home Sweet Home" and "My Old Kentucky Home" while crowds along the river cheered. Wounded veterans and five scarred heroes from Col. Maynard’s hth New York Regiment joined the chorus, marking the transport as the first to bring home the nation’s Black war heroes. Salvation Army and Red Cross workers provided donuts and coffee as the ship neared New York.
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U S Warship Sunk Demand Plans at Peace Table
Senator Knox urged delaying a world league and urged alliances with Britain France Italy and Japan to keep the United States consulted on European questions. He argued Congress must decide war powers and warned against binding future Congresses. The debate touched on Mandates of the Senate and treaty making.
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Clemenceau and League of Nations Plan Discussed
Delegates from the French Society for a League of Nations reported to The Associated Press on a conference with Premier Clemenceau. A draft constitution for a league was shown, and Clemenceau urged a common Allied plan and invited broader society talks to draft a complete text for government inspiration.
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Wilson Brings Harmony Near In Allied Arms
Paris dispatch notes Wilson as an idealist moving toward real peace. Reports quote his speeches shaping Allied talks on league of nations and other topics. London and Dowing Street indicate Wilson may visit England by year end with war cabinet discussions ongoing.
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System Magazine
Wilson Says No To Sinking Warships For Prize Shares
Paris dispatch reports American delegates at the peace congress oppose distributing surrendered enemy fleets by naval losses. President Wilson aims to reassure Britain that the navy will not be reduced to danger, while continuing to back the League of Nations. Victory plans, papal appeal, and King Victor Emmanuel’s anticipated visit frame new diplomacy.
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