London Hails Wilson Fleet Home In Ancient Splendor
A victorious U S Fleet returns and is greeted by London in grand ceremony. Men march past amid snow and wind as New York crowds cheer. Secretary Daniels witnesses a vast pageant on Fifth Avenue with thousands of sailors ashore for brief leave.
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New York
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Aith
Jackie
Leatherneck
Phith Avenue
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Revie
Fifth Avenua
Daniels
Ole Muti Association
Uwo Placis
Genssion
U-Boat Drama and Baker Urges Army Enlistment Return
Rear Admiral Hugh Rodman spoke aboard the New York about U-boat threats and Allied maneuvers in the North Sea, noting a near breakthrough that could have cut off German ships. In Washington, Secretary Baker urged immediate legislation to resume voluntary enlistment and repeal the wartime draft limit, warning that postwar demobilization threatens essential military duties and border security.
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Hugh Rodman
New York
Tie
Suney
Washington
Baker
Chatenin Dent
House Militar
United States
Mewlay
Litien
The Building of the A. E. F. Facts and Figures
A Tribune Magazine feature surveys the formation of American Expeditionary Force data and statistics previously unpublished. It traces the timeline, key figures, and sources shaping the official record, offering insight into how the war effort was quantified for public consumption.
Massing at Posen Aims to Stop Polish Vote
A German-backed force beating toward Posen is said to seek to thwart a Polish assembly election in Warsaw. The dispatch cites a plan to use frontier protection to hinder the Polish vote and redirect national sentiment away from the government’s program.
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Ginui
Paley
Hosen
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Warsaw
Snow falls several inches near Coblenz
Snow blanketed the Coblenz area as American troops moved through occupied zones. Snow began after midnight and persisted through morning with heavier bursts in uplands east of the Rhine. The bridgehead outlying areas saw depths up to six inches while many villages and camps held religious services led by chaplains as troops started the day.
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Doe
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Treves
Highlands
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Cobeng
Warvices Tee Ie
Amy] Jahaplains
Butler and 20 More Refuse to Be With Hearst
Columbia President Dr Nicholas Murray Butler warned Mayor Hylan he should remove his name from the Welcome Committee for Returning Troops. The mayor reported about twenty resignations, with letters from others declining membership. Resignations cited Hearst's involvement as a reason for stepping back.
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Columbia University
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Butler
Grover Whalen
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Titotter
Will
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Batter Aeiut
Mearst
Niemen Committee
Robert Scott
Hearst
Neh
Thomas BL Paton
Rev
George
Vandew
Aly Gainey
Wilson From Boyhood Wanted Alsace Free
ARIS Dee reports a Sorbonne meeting honoring Alsace Lorraine liberation. A letter from President Wilson was read, thanking the Alsace-Lorraine Society for an artistically bound message. He recalls as a fourteen year old he felt the provinces would be delivered to France.
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Kilmer Saint Died Son Blue Star Turned Gold Tale
Mrs Kilmer reports her son Sergeant Joyce Kilmer of the 760th Infantry died in France after serving. She recalls a blue star flag turning gold and red enamel belt kept as a memento. A Tribune letter from Mrs Kilmer recounts the personal impact of the war news.
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Dour Entoy Tribune
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France
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Loyal German Troops Rush to Save Berlin Capital
Radicals seize the War Ministry and Vorwärts offices in Berlin as Loyal German troops are ordered to hold in readiness. Spartacus leaders predict Liebknecht will proclaim Ebert's overthrow by morning, while police move to suppress the radical press. Continued on page three.
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Associated Press
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Tursday
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Petsitan
Germans Moving Booty To Safety by Airplanes
UNICH December 26 The Munich Post reports German war profiteers unable to move funds domestically are using airplanes to transfer securities of enormous value from Frankfurt to Switzerland. The paper urges government seizure of capital where found, especially in banks.
Four Allies To Confer in London January 6 1918
Paris dispatch reports private Allied talks to start in London January 6 or 7 among four great powers Britain France and the United States with neutrals possibly joining. Greece Serbia and Romania are named to participate on Near East matters and Austria-Hungary questions. Discussions will initialy cover general European affairs and aim to connect neutrals sympathetic to the Entente.
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New York
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the Tribune
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England
France
Near East
Greece
Serbia
Romania
Austria-Hungary
Count Romanoiter
Italy
Hoy
French Lift Censorship On AILU.S. Press Cables
In Paris on December 25 a new policy curbs foreign press cables with censorship rules. American and British authorities will inspect messages before dispatch and pause cables if deemed sensitive. Officials say the move aims to prevent fake reports and maintain security.
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LNA
Paris
Amero
Enitlinh
Horshin
Oficul
Nensorelip
Congore
American Warships Sailing for Baltic Ports Tomorrow
Fragmentary report indicates U S warships are set to proceed toward the Baltic area with plans for operations in Copenhagen and Balti amid evolving maritime movements. Notable names and exact dates are unclear due to garbled text.
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Balti
Copenhagen
Nes
President Wilson greeted by royal pair in London crowds
London crowds hailed President Wilson on his first day in England with a Buckingham Palace balcony appearance. The royal procession included a Tower halberd and guards in ceremonial dress as Wilson met King George V and Queen Mary. The day featured pageantry, a Channel crossing salute, and vast public enthusiasm.
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