Americans in clash with Mexican guards marines at Tampico
New York dispatch reports November 28 clash between the armed guard of steamship Monterey and Mexican customs guards at Tampico. One Mexican captain killed, a Mexican soldier mortally wounded, and American chief gunner's mate Berry wounded. Details from passengers say Berry was attacked and rescued, firing ensued as both sides exchanged shots. Diplomatic talks began after port officials seized the issue. the Monterey sailed with the matter unresolved.
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New York
Maoterey
Tmpico
Berry
Havano
Nassau
Tampico
Monterey
Naval clash on shore as Mexicans attack ship
The approaching ship prompted a call for help and a fray drew in bystanders. Mexicans opened fire as reinforcements arrived. No one on the ship was hit. The naval guard armed themselves and returned fire, wounding two Mexicans before they fled.
Demobilized soldiers to receive pay and transport aid
The National Council of Defense announces returning soldiers will get one month's pay plus a transportation allowance of three and one half cents per mile from demobilization to their home town. Railroad tickets will cost two cents per mile by direct route. Demobilization will be from the nearest army camp to the home section of most men.
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Little Rock
National Council of Defense
Germans Press for Softer Armistice Terms
London reports from Amsterdam and other cities that Mathias Erzberger, leader of the German armistice commission, again complains about the severity of terms. He seeks the lifting of the blockade, release of POWs, and an immediate peace conference. Marshal Foch reportedly refuses to recognize soldiers and workers councils. Paris notes the amendments signed on a railway car at Treves extend the armistice to January 7 1919 and add conditions to be completed during the extension.
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London
Amsterdam
Mathias Erzberger
Marshal Foch
Paris
Marshall Foch
Treves
Allied High Command
Allied occupation plan along Rhine north of Cologne bridgehead
Mandates that forces may commence occupation to secure new guarantees. The occupation would cover the neutral zone on the right bank of the Rhine north of Cologne’s bridgehead up to the Dutch frontier. Allied high command will announce the move with six days notice.
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Mand
Rhine
Cologne
Chile Accepts Peace Aim in Peru Chilean Debate
Santiago reports President Wilson's note urging amicable settlement with Peru and Chile's reply pledging to preserve peace and honor the treaty of Ancon. The chamber mayority backs the government’s pledge to seek fulfillment of Ancon and to avoid war. Newsmen unanimously approve the stance.
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Santiago
Chile
Wilson
Peru
Chamber of Deputies
Ancon
American Force Settling to Guard Rhine Front
American Army of Occupation reaches its boundary along a 30 kilometer arc centering on Coblenz with the 32nd division at the bridgehead left, followed by the second and first divisions, joined by two French divisions on the far right. Troops billeted in towns, bands play, and officers use public buildings as HQ as a promised extended stay begins. Doughboys wonder what comes next.
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Great Arc
Battle Line
France
President of Portugal Murdered in Lisbon Station Ambush
London reports Dr Sidonio Paes, president of Portugal, was shot three times at a Lisbon railway station while awaiting a train to Oporpe. The assailant was killed by the crowd. later dispatches say the lynching was confirmed and Tamagnini Barbosa assumed the presidency.
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Sidonio Paes
Portugal
Lisbon
Oporpe
Liiees
Ascassination
Jeetne
Paris
Hayas
Tamagnini Barbosa
Interior
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