President outlines postwar role in peace talks
President Wilson told a joint session Congress he will attend the peace conference and share views on government postwar duties. He praised soldiers Pershing Sims and battles St Mihiel Chateau Thierry, urged early action on suffrage and the Colombian treaty, and announced plans to travel overseas while staying in touch via cables.
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First Ship Back From War Port Angers New York Welcome
New York greets returning troops as the Mauretania sails up the bay with more than 4,000 soldiers from training fields in England. Wounded men arrive aboard the Northern Pacific, isolated for health checks. Officials pledge prisoner contact only after medical inspection. Colonel H C Pratt aboard the Mauretania. army morale head Frederick R Keppel also aboard.
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550000 Men Discharged by June 1 Plan
Brig. Gen. Lord announced wartime demobilization plans at a house appropriations hearing. Discharges begin now with about 150000 more by December, then 50000 to 100000 each month to June, reaching 550000. Estimated savings of at least 2.5 billion dollars from the war department allocations.
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President Addresses Joint Session On War Effort And Unity
President outlines the year of global conflict, praising the army and navy, homeland industry, and civilian sacrifice. He notes unprecedented troop movements, the heroism of officers and sailors from Pershing to the youngest lieutenant, and the nation’s united spirit sustaining victory efforts.
Troops to Escort Wilson in Paris Visit
American troops to serve as escorts and guards of honor for President Wilson during his visit to France, with arrangements controlled by Gen Pershing and subject to French approval. Escorts cover auto convoys and state functions. Brest and Paris welcome plans, with potential arrival adjustments to minimize night travel.
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Germans Pleased 10 Have Yanks In Midst
Treves Germany December 1 American forces in possession of the city. Inhabitants show curiosity at first then attraction to American officers dining in restaurants. Food prices high but meals possible in cheaper places. Soup, meat and potatoes priced, coffee three marks a cup.
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Wilson delays trip as peace delegation heads to France
Washington December 2 President Wilson did not depart for New York tonight to sail for France aboard the George Washington with the American peace delegation. He planned to name a treasury secretary and a director general of railroads before leaving and conferred with McAdoo about successors. Lovett was regarded as a likely candidate for director general while Hines hoped to remain in his role.
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Ouster of President New Move Washington
Senator Sherman announces a resolution to declare the Presidency vacant due to President Wilson's absence and to transfer powers to the Vice President until a President is elected. The measure mirrors a House proposal but with vacancy wording and immediate devolution of duties.
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Congressmen React To President Address At Capitol
Senators and representatives offered varied judgments on the presidents address. Kitchin and Mann praised clarity on issues, while Reed and Calder questioned the need for the trip. Longworth suggested Congress would act on railroads, and Clark called it a fine speech.
Reconstruction policy missing from President's address
Senator Johnson of California praised the Union message but found the rest of the President's address disappointing. He said it offered no administrative program for reconstruction or clear peace terms, noting the American people deserve to know both.
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Chilean Reserves Recalled for Colors Amid Naval Conference
Chilean army reserves from Tacna Antofagasta Iquique and Copiapo districts who were released in 1917 and 1919 have been recalled to the colors. Naval commanders across the republic are reported to have been summoned to Santiago for a naval conference.
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American Army Enters Germany in Historic Crossing
General Pershing reported the third American army crossed the frontier into Germany on Sunday, reaching the general line Alferstag Wintherholz Mast Har n Mulbach Cordel Preves Kong saseburth Taben. The front line advance marks a major milestone in the Allied occupation.
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Rumely Indicted For Not Making Report
Edward A. Rumely of New York, buyer of the New York Evening Mail with funds alleged from the German government, indicted by a federal grand jury for failing to report German ownership of property to the alien property custodian. He is already indicted in New York for perjury over his report of the purchase.
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Complaints About Fort Des Moines Hospital Treatment
Des Moines reports War department inquiries into complaints from overseas servicemen about treatment at Fort Des Moines hospital. Governor Harding and Congressman Dowell requested investigation and the transfer of Major Frothingham, the hospital commandant, amid alleged disciplinary actions.
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War Department reports Kreoonland sails with 1349 soldiers
The war department announced that the steamer Kreoonland sailed from a French port on November 29 carrying 1,349 soldiers. The unit roster includes the headquarters and headquarters detachment of the 74th division, ambulance company 304, postal detachment, 76th division, and sick and wounded 704.
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Nat Goodwin Loses Eye After Eye Wash Error
Nat C. Goodwin the actor underwent eye removal surgery after a hospital mishap caused damage to one eye. The injury occurred when incorrect ingredients were mixed in an eye wash, making the operation necessary.
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