U S Armada Arrives for Big Pageant
A vast fleet arrives off New York as dreadnoughts lead a ceremonial review ahead of a grand pageant. The battle line includes the Arizona Oklahoma Nevada Utah Penns New York Texas Arkansas Wyoming Florida with Mayflower and other ships in attendance. Sailors will receive mail and Christmas packages as shore leave is allowed after exercises.
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Admiral Mayo
Pennsylvania
Reaion
Arizona
Oklahoma
Nevada
Utah
Penn Ts
New York
Texas
Arkansas
Wyoming
Florida
Larada
North River
A. W. Grant
Mayflower
Arisa
Gloucester
Mohican
Piorida
Shubrick
Grant
Hich
Rockaway
Ambrose
Naval Review Timetable With Parade Through Manhattan
Overseas fleet passes Statue of Liberty at 10 AM with ten returning dreadnoughts in the review. Secretary Daniels inspects other battleships and fighting craft later. About 8,000 men land for a parade at 1 PM, reaching the reviewing stand at 2 PM near Forty‑second Street and Fifth Avenue, then proceed along Broadway to Fifty‑ninth Street and Fifth Avenue to Twenty‑third Street before disbanding.
Brynhilda Reaches Port After Months At Sea
The three masted Brynhilda, sailing from this port September 27 with a $1,000,000 cargo, was believed lost after wreckage was found near Algoa Bay. A sudden report announced her arrival at Algoa Bay, South Africa, on December 20, to the relief of owners Cosmopolitan Shipping Company and families alike. Captain J S Keannearly commanded the ship from Malden, Massachusetts.
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Brynhilda
Shipping News Ao
Algoa Bay
South Africa
Destinaion
Cosmopolitan Shipping Company
J. S. Keannearly
Malden
Mass
Bryntilda
Revered Parks and Tanner Decline Hearst Welcoming Committee
The Rev Dr Leighton Parks and Frederick C Tanner resigned from the Welcome Home Committee, citing the Mayor's public letter defending Hearst and alleging pernicious politics. They object to See Wanamaker chair and withdraw to honor returning troops with a proper welcome.
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Leighton Parks
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
Frederick C. Tanner
William R. Hearst
Hylan
Dr. Parks
Tanner
Hear
Rodman Wanamaker
Ernest M. Stires
Parks
Hearst
Frederick C. ‘Vanner
Mr. Tanner
Tam
Hoover Demands More Ships for Belgian Relief
Washington dispatch details Herbert Hoover's cable via the Commission for Relief in Belgium urging a larger relief program. Total monthly needs rise to 180000 tons of supplies and clothing, requiring 500000 deadweight tons of shipping. France and Belgium will bear relief costs while refugees are aided by the Paris government. The report notes extensive German destruction across a 20 mile belt of railways and canals.
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Em York Tribuna
Washington Bureau
Washington
Dre
Germany
Herbert Hoover
Commission For Relief
Belgium
Ige
Relief Commission
United States
Hoover
France
Paris
Poland
Europe
Serosa
Allies See United States League Pact Possible
Paris dispatch reports strong indications that President Wilson may bring home a concrete League of Nations agreement for Senate approval in February. British and French leaders are eager for a permanent alliance with the United States, with possible separate peace terms. A January conference is anticipated, and a broader league may include neutral states after initial talks.
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Frederick Moore
New York Tribune
Paris
le Matin
Wilson
Senate
Mostmportant
America
League of Nations
T Capien
London
United States
France
Britain
Washington
Association For A Society of Nation
Society of Nations
President’s Christmas Address to U S Troops
The President speaks to American troops in France, praising bravery and unity. He notes home pride, the chart for peace, and the aim of a people’s peace, promising a merry Christmas and a hopeful New Year, with gratitude to soldiers and allies.
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U. S
America
France
Tk Ha States
United
Doughhboys Share Christmas With Germans in Occupied Territory
Soldiers in a jointly occupied German village celebrated Christmas with peace and good will as American troops and German civilians shared meals. Mail and holiday packages reached every village. candy, M C A gifts, and improvised feasts brightened the day amid a four year war.
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Vinceniyl
New York Tribune
Germany
Olwan Mura
Good Will
Unitedates
America
Six Billion Francs Restored by German Actions
ARIS, Dec. 25. Germans return stocks seized from Northern France banks totaling about 6,000,000,000 francs. Safes weighing five to seven tons remain unopened in Brussels and will soon be moved to Valenciennes.
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ARIS
France
Brussels
Valenciennes
President Wilson in Chaumont Reviews First Army Visit
In Chaumont, crowds greet President Wilson as he reviews the First Army on foreign soil. General Pershing commends the commander in chief and the troops for loyalty and sacrifice, while Wilson emphasizes peace and France's ancient friendship renewed through shared ideals.
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Chaumont
Associated Press
Wilson
France
America
Guard of Honor
Hotel de Ville
General Pershing
Humes
First Army
American Expeditionary Forces
Pershing
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Ambrose Channel
Santa Claus
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Baker
Merous Federal
Andre Cheradame
Tribune Magazine
St. Bartholomew’s
Fang Systems
Th League
Knox
Re Wilson
Per
King
Doughhboys
Occupied Territory
Wilbur Forrest
Telgium
Johann Lehmilt
Channel
Navions Nua
Americs
America Fovls
Havre
Brest
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