Wickersham Claims President Must Be Present To Inform Congress
Former attorney general George W. Wickersham told educators lawyers bankers and merchants involved in international trade that the constitution requires the Vice President to assume the presidency if Wilson leaves for the peace conference. He argued absence from the seat of government constitutes an inability to discharge duties and outlined the President’s duties to inform Congress and to sign or veto legislation.
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New York
Geo. W. Wickersham
Council On Foreign Relations
Marshall
Wilson
United States
American Army Divisions Embarking From France Homeward
The 76th division has arrived at St Nazaire and is embarking for home after reduced strength. The 27th division, New York National Guard, will embark in a few days. The 30th division composed of North Carolina and Tennessee Guard saw heavy action with British forces and was praised for its fighting. Secretary Baker said none would return before Christmas.
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France
St. Nazaire
New York
Lemons
New York ‘National Guard
John F. O’ryan
National Guard
North Carolina
Tennessee National Guard
Marshall Haig
Hindenburg Line
Baker
Prisoners Freed by Germans Reach Lorraine Front
Two thousand famished and half naked prisoners of war have been released and staggered into Nancy Baccarat and Luneville over the past days. They are being cared for by YMCA workers on the Lorraine front, according to a Paris cablegram released by the YMCA.
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New York
Nancy
Baccarat
Luneville
Lorraine Front
Paris
Young Men's Christian Association
British Transports Set for 400000 American Troops
New York reports the British government plans to use its remaining transports to repatriate about 400,000 American troops. About 12,000 have trained in England and already embarked, with arrangements completed in British quarters.
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New York
England
Secretaries Bryan and McAdoo Meet at Asheville
In Asheville ex secretaries Bryan and McAdoo exchange jab at their new status. McAdoo tours the city while Bryan, unable to speak, wears a smoking jacket as they joke that both hold a unique title no one can take. They discuss vacation plans once political duties permit.
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Bryan and
M'Adoo
Asheville
Mr .McAdoo
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Eax
Mr. McAdoo
Lloyd George warns war provokers face punishment
London reports David Lloyd George speaking at New Castle on victory and the peace conference. He argues indemnities must not be paid by dumping cheap goods and calls for accountability for those who started the war, warning that justice cannot be different for kings and common criminals.
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London
David Lloyd George
New Castle
Germany
France
Mr. Lloyd George
Europe
Tent camps deemed safe for several months ending soon
Washington reports 16 training center camps for national guard divisions will be abandoned as soon as practicable. Base hospitals at the camps will be maintained. Camps listed include Camp Greene Charlotte N C Wadsworth Spartanburg Hancock Augusta MacClellan Anniston Sevier Greenville Wheeler MacArthur Waco Logan Houston Cody Deming Fort Sill Bowie Sheridan Montgomery Shelby Watttlesburg Beauregard Alexandria Kearny Linda Vista Fremont Palo Alto.
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Washington
General March
War Department
Camp Greene
Charlotte
N. C
Wadsworth
Spartanburg
Hancock
Augusta
McClellan
Anniston
Ala
Sevier
Greenville
Wheeler
Macon
MacArthur
Waco
Texas
Logan
Houston
Cody
Ultimate Future of Camp Greene Depends Upon Events
Washington Camp Greene will be used for months to demobilize army forces. Secretary Baker said the future rests on plans and that tent camps will be abandoned as soon as practicable. No more tents or supplies will be sent and only minimal improvements for garrisons will occur.
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Washington
Camp Greene
Baker
Entente Demands Holland Surrender Former German Emperor
London reports the Entente Allies plan to press Holland to hand over the former German emperor for trial. Dutch prime minister warns Kaiser's conduct could endanger Holland, with conflicting reports on his movements and health. The peace conference may consider bringing the Hohenzollern family to accountability for breaches of international law.
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London
Holland
Castle
Germany
Daily Express
King of England welcomed in Paris amid crowds
Paris reports King George and the Prince of Wales touring the city with Queen Victoria’s consort, greeting President Poincare, Premier Clemenceau, and Foreign Minister Pichon. Crowds clogged streets despite rain as the royal entourage arrived at the Quai d’Orsay after a 3:30 PM transfer from the station.
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Paris
King George
Prince of Wales
Prince Albert
Rouse de Boulogne
Poincare
Clemenceau
Pichon
Quai D’orsay
Prisoners Released by Germany Exceeds 1.5 Million
American Army of Occupation reports more than a million and a half German prisoners released. About 250,000 will pass through American lines for feeding. Most released prisoners are French English Italian and American soldiers. Salvation Army YMCA and Knights of Columbus aid the effort.
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Third Army
Salvation Army
Young Men’s Christian Asociation
The
Knights of Columbus
President Wilson to lead peace talks with three-man delegation
Washington reports say the American delegation to the peace conference will consist of three members. Possible appointees include Robert Lansing and Tierry White with I M House also named. The president is said not to sit as a delegate but will attend preliminary meetings of allied leaders.
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Washington
Wilson
Robert Lansing
Tierry White
France
Italy
McKinley
I. M. House
Fifth Loan Drive Opens in Latter April
Secretary McAdoo told bankers the country must prepare for another intensive war loan campaign likely in the wetter part of April. The treasury plans to float certificates of indebtedness and bonds during the next six months.
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Washington
McAdoo
Treasury
War Dept Plans To Return All Identified War Dead Home
Secretary of War Baker said there is no change in the plan to transport to the United States the bodies of all American soldiers who were killed or died in France and whose identities have been established. Thousands seek updates on when the remains will be sent home.
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Washington
Baker
War Department
United States
France
States Over Quota In War Work Campaign Totals
Forty three states surpassed their quotas with North Carolina and Alabama at 160 percent and Georgia at 150. New York exceeded its target 102 percent, while the overall subscriptions reached 203,179,038 dollars, far above the seven war relief groups' demand. The army navy and international contributions boosted the total including gifts from China Cuba Japan Mexico Porto Rico and Rockefeller underwriters.
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New York
United War Work Campaign
Army
Navy
National Campaign Committee
Union
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Arizona
North Carolina
Alabama
Georgia
Vermont
China
Russia
Cuba
Japan
Mexico
Porto Rico
New York State
John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Armistice and the Food Supply in Germany
The Cologne Gazette argues Germany faces no starvation risk after the armistice, urging ration reduction and transport readjustment. It estimates bread and potato harvests at large totals and notes a sugar surplus, suggesting feeding the population by lowering livestock consumption.
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London
Cologne
Oetelshofen
Germany
Eighteen Men Lost on Steamer Dumaru Wreck
Washington reports eighteen crew members of the American steamer Dumaru perished after the ship wrecked near Guam last month when lightning ignited gasoline in cargo. The Navy says sixteen died from exposure and starvation in an open boat, while two drowned during landing at San Jose, L Oriente, Philippines on November 9.
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Washington
Guam
Navy Department
San Jose
L'Oriente
Philippine Islands
War Workers to Be Aided in Returning to Homes
Washington plans to assist in the return home of thousands of war workers soon to be released by the transition of government bureaus from a war to a peace basis. The conference of personnel officers of the War Department directed J. C. Schoffield to prepare recommendations on methods of aiding the workers.
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Washington
Pbureaus
War Department
J. C. Schoffield
Department
Baker
118th Infantry Suffered Heavily
Col. Thomas B. Spratt of Fort Mill S C discusses the 118th Regiment's heavy losses after frontline fighting near the Hindenburg line. He notes nineteen hundred casualties among about 3 200 men and confirms the regiment was badly cut to pieces before being replaced by a new unit.
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Thomas B. Spratt
Fort Mill
S. C
P. K. McCully
118Th
Col. McCully
France
South Carolina
Hevily
Hindenburg
Col. Spratt
America
Hindenburg Line
Lindsay Mcfadden
National Guard
Rock Hill
Spratt
Camp Dix
New York
John M. Spratt
All Tent Camps Abandoned By War Department Order
Gen March announces in a War Department circular that ten tent camps used as training centers for National Guard divisions will be abandoned as soon as practicable. No more tents or supplies will be sent and no new construction except for demobilization needs. Camps listed include Camp Greene Charlotte Wadsworth Spartanburg Hancock Augusta McClellan Anniston Sevier Greenville Wheeler McArthur Waco Logan Fort Sill Bowie Pasaa Sheridan Montgomery Shelby Hatties ne Beauregard Alexandria Kearney Linda Vista Fremont Palo Alto. Some sites may still be considered for permanent posts despite the order.
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National Guard
March
War Department
Campa Greene
Charlotte
N. C
Wadsworth
Spartanburg
S. Hancock
Augusta
McClellan
Anniston
Ala
Sevier
Greenville
S. C
Wheeler
Macon
Miss
Beauregard
Alexandria
Kearney
Linda Vista
Cal
Fremont
Palo Alto
Stop Work Ordered at Camp Sevier Cantonment
Washington directed suspension of construction on the cantonment buildings for the 156th Depot Brigade at Greenville. Other camp projects continue. The halted structures include many wooden barracks and huts for housing troops.
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Washington
Camp Sevier
Greenville
Local draft boards urged to finish business quickly
A telegram from Major R. E. Carwile in Columbia says local exemption boards will wind up their affairs seal records and cease activity. It dispels the idea that boards would help reenlist or return men to civilian life and notes no order has been received by Pickens county boards regarding December 10 record sealing.
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R. E. Carwile
Columbia
Carwile
General Crowder
Charlotte Observer
Charlotte Board
Crowder
State Adjutant’s Office
North Carolina
Pickens
Save the Manure
The Department of Agriculture urges timely manure storage to protect fertilizer value. Keep manure in covered sheds or pits, pack it to prevent leaching, or spread and plow it in promptly to avoid runoff.
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Department of Agriculture
Pickens County Appoints Special Agent of Defence
Squire J. M. Jameson of Ensley is named Special Agent of the State Council of Defense for Pickens County with authority to conserve live stock meat and leather in the locality.
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Pickens County
Squire J. M. Jameson
Ensley
State Council of Defense
Flag Service at Pickens Mill Baptist Church Honors WWI Efforts
A flag bearing fourteen blue stars and two gold stars was presented to Pickens Mill Baptist Church and Sunday School last Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Rev. B. G. Field accepted the flag for the church. Prof. R. T. Hallam delivered a speech titled What the World has Won by This Great War following the ceremony.
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Pickens Mill Baptist Church
America
J.T. Abercrombie
B. G. Field
Pickens School News Notes and Changes
Austin Nealy attended flag services at the mill church Sunday night. New pupils include Martha Cureton Elizabeth Cureton Mary Cureton Katherine Cureton and Robert Cureton from Wyoming. Miss Maude Morrell moved to Iasley. Frances Mauldin was called home Friday due to a sister's illness. Theo Smith and Leon Robinson hunted for dears on Thanksgiving at Rocky Bottom.
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Austin Nealy
Mill Church
Suday
Martha
Elizabeth
Mary
Katherine
Robert Cureton
Wyoming
Mary Hallam
Literary Society
Theo Smith
Martin Yongue
Maude Morrell
Iasley
Maude
Frances Mauldin
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Congress
Carolina
William Jennings Bryan
W. G. McAdoo
States Treasury
Exarisca
United War
Dumaru
118Th Infantry
Pevier
Pickens School News
Leon Robinson
Rocky Bottom
Dears
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