Patriots Protest Hearst In Troop Welcome Committee
U S troops returning from France faced a protest over William Randolph Hearst's role in a mayoral welcome committee. A mass meeting was planned at Hotel Belmont to form a broadly American committee, denouncing Hearst and demanding his resignation.
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William Randolph Hearst
Hylan
Hotel Belmont
Hearst
France
Turrialba
Hich
Willian Randolph Hearst
Tershing
Vanes
Tribune
Jes Ts. Hughes
Hylan Return
Henry van Dyke
Minster
Holland
Citizens' Committee To Welcome Soldiers Formed Here
Civic groups met at Belmont to denounce William Randolph Hearst and demand his removal from Mayor Hylan's welcome committee. They formed a new citizens’ committee to organize a mass meeting in New York by January 15 to back a memorial and welcome troops, with many local leaders listed among attendees.
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Iatel Belmont
Willian Hearst
Hylan
Citizens’ Committee
Wel Nye
New York
William Randolph Flarst
Hearst
Wees - Awerecan
Savie 4
Universal Militars Siew
National Security League
Shieiesa Committee
Nevastat Panee
The
Republican Club
Na Onal Sevene
Woman's Service
Grand Army of the Republic
Fote Service League
Colonial Dames
New York Chamber of Onimeves
Petrie Grub
William T. Mannings Flor
Trnity Church
Josen Wormsn
Temple Emanuls Nobere
Ersberger Says War Cost Indemnities Share Declined
German delegate Mathias Erzberger states indemnities are restricted by armistice terms and that war damages should be borne by each nation unless the votes exchanged specify otherwise. He notes Germany’s obligation only to indemnify occupied districts in France and Belgium and to pay civilian losses.
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Associated Press
Germany
United States
Mathias Erzberger
France
Belgium
Explosion Destroys Jersey Town Post Office and Hall
An acetylene explosion in Somervidia Lebanon county tonight destroyed a two story frame building housing the post office and a lodge hall. Eleven residents are missing presumed dead, with only two survivors identified as George Manning and Leslie Apgar. Fire protection was by bucket brigade as flames spread across the street toward neighboring structures.
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Somervidia
Ter
Lebanon
George M. Manning
Leslie Apgar
Ne Heer
Areoseph Stryker
Wesley Rird
Henry Bragg
Clarence Emmons
Oscar Apgar
Peter S. Niper
William Apgar
Ohn Sineck
Russell Hockenferry
Hennah Mpaugh
Géorge Nicholson
Joseph Stryker
Order of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Stryker
Marty Drake
Cate
Manning
Drake
Somerset Hospital
Bombing strikes Philadelphia police chief and judges homes
Explosions damaged the home of State Supreme Court Justice van Moeck and the Municipal Court's Judge Knowles in Philadelphia. Shrapnel wounded a judge and his wife, while another judge and acting police superintendent were targeted. Paper fragments blamed soldiers and parasites, signaling a gambler’s warfare amid attacks on judges and notable legal figures.
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Philadelphia
T Lee Tobert von Muosch
State Supreme Court
Dajnies
Gorman
Muncipal Court
Police Milla
Dustice van Moeek
Willig G. Knowles
Manisinal Court
Morachiteker
Avena Marhal
von Moselesches
Prag Feila
Doras
United States
Penrose
Slayer Smith
Federal Court
Chamberlain Presses War Dept on Wounded Care and Demobilization
Washington Senator George E. Chamberlain of Oregon, as head of the Military Affairs Committee, sharpens criticism of the War Department over demobilization delays and unpaid wages for wounded veterans. He cites the Pest era and demands accountability, while linking naval strength to a potential League of Nations framework.
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Washington
Dro
France
Winsors
Inetti
Senate
George E. Chamberlain
Oregon
Oregon Senater
War Department
Wilson
Mr Chamberlain
New York City
Vine
Chamberlain
Chaiman
Military Committee
Hughes Aircraft
Memy
England
Clemenceau for Balance of Power in Wilson Speech
President Wilson argues the United States must seek a balance of power and a League of Nations to satisfy American interests while Premier Clemenceau acknowledges France’s aims. The interview highlights friction over wartime alignment and postwar guarantees.
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Kelly
Michigan
Daniels
America
Ite
Tull
Mid
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Clemenceau
League of All Nations
U. S
Wilson
British Premier backs freedom of seas stance at Chamber
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau seeks support for Britain on seas freedom. Wilson and Clemenceau clash briefly over trust and alliance policy as deputies demand clear stance. Premier pledges restraint while promising forthcoming claims and concessions, noting full confidence vote will follow discussions.
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Paris
Diemersen
Chamber
Depa Les
Great Britain
Wilson
Preniew
Europe
Balance of Power as Viewed By Wilson and Clemenceau
The text contrasts President Wilson and Premier Clemenceau on the balance of power. Wilson stresses US neutrality yet partnership with Europe, opposing any single power alliance. Clemenceau critiques the old balance of power concept, suggesting an alliance system might have prevented war, yet not renouncing alliances as a guiding idea for peace negotiations.
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Clemencinu
Wilson
Piehay
Clemenceau
United States
America
Europe
England
Vranea
Tatu
Beny
Hower
Paris to Manchester Peace Talk Stance by Wilson
Paris reports Foreign Minister M Pichon stating France agrees with Wilson on peace aims. He urged security restitution and removal of wartime wrongs, calling for world unity and a basis for postwar order. On the Presidential Train, Wilson and Mrs. Wilson joined a Manchester audience singing God Save the King and The Star Spangled Banner as crowds cheered the visit.
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Wilson
Paris
Dee
Associated Trees
Stephen Pichoh
Tor
Reneh
Warren Heer
Henee Ely
Areel Wilson
Jan Veney M. Pichon
Amber of Deputies
M. Pickin
New Yorke Terhune Wireless Service
Manchester
London
King
Ier
Sands
Midland
President Wilson Given Freedom Of Manchester In Warm Welcome
In Manchester crowds cheered President Wilson as he was made a freeman of the city and given a cordial, intimate welcome. The Free Trade Hall hosted a democratic royal progress, with Aldermen opening the largest venue for a personal, hospitable address about friendship, duty, and shared interests between nations.
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Lancashire
Free Trade Hall
England
United States
Henin
Ted
Lew
Ava
Wilson to Start for Italy Tomorrow Night
President Wilson plans travels to Paris for New Year and will depart by air, then proceed to Rome as the only Italian city visited. He will be guest of the Italian government and expected to meet Pope Benedict and the Methodist delegates at the peace conference amid diplomatic rounds.
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Associated Press
Wilson
Parie
Italy
Rome
Pope Benedit
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