Beatty praises American squadron in farewell to Grand Fleet
Admiral Beatty lauds the American battleship squadron on board the New York before detachment, praising cooperation with British forces. He notes mutual disappointment at not meeting the German fleet and reflects on misgivings about Germany’s willingness to fight to the finish. The address emphasizes camaraderie and shared sacrifice amid the war’s closing actions.
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London
Grand Fleet
Avid Beatty
U. S
New York
Beatty
David
Sir David
Admiral Rodman
Sixth Battle Squadron
Year of Comradeship in the North Sea Message
The speaker thanks the sixth battle squadron for its part in a great naval victory and bids the men farewell as they head to Portland for leave. He asks them to carry a message to the Atlantic fleet that a warm place remains in the hearts of the grand fleet and to bring back President to these waters. He hopes the squadron returns soon.
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Atlantic Fleet
Grand Fleet
Portland
Admiral Rodman
North Sea
Marco Polo
Exemption Board Moves Within Quincy City Building
The Quincys Pulse county exemption board will shift today from the Ertel building third floor to room 709 in the Dinois State bank building to cut government costs as the large quarters on Hampshire street are no longer needed.
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County Exemption Board
Ertel
Dinois State Bank
Hampshire Street
Probate Court Inventory and Will Hearing Dates
Inventory of George J Garretts estate lists cash 215.50 five Garretts company shares valued at 500 notes and accounts 700. Hearing for Peter Cardinal will probate in county court January 10 per order signed Wednesday. All is fair in love except the actions of the other fellow.
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George J. Garretts
Garretts Company
Peter Cardinal
Settle Treaty of Peace Divide on League Formation
Washington December 19 Senator Knox PA urged delaying decisions on a league of nations and freedom of the seas until after the peace conference. He pushed for a definite entente instead of a broad league and said the United States could aid world peace without entangling itself. He advocated warning Europe that threats to liberty threaten America and reserving power under the Monroe doctrine.
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League of Nations
Knox
Pennsylvania
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Europe
Hitchcock
United States
America
New York Trades Four Players for Boston Pitchers
New York Americans in a deal with Boston receive Dutch Leonard and Ernest Shore, and Duffy Lewis in exchange for Ray Caldwell, Slim Love, Al Walters, and Frank Gilhooley. Frazee confirms the financial terms last night in New York.
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New York
HY. Wf. Frazee
Boston American Legue
New York Americans
Leonard
Ernest Shore
Duffy” Lewis
Ray Caldwell
Slim” Love
al Walters
Frank Gilhooley
Outfelder
Ebert–Luxembourg Government Urges Allies to Occupy Berlin
Unofficial dispatches dated December 19 report that the Ebert government in Germany has urged the Allies to take control of Berlin. The Motorists and other parties debate the move as postwar tension rises.
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Aryy
Berlin
Paris
Saya the Matlin
Ebert Lgane
Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad
This 19th century style patent medicine ad promotes Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder issues in men and women including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. It notes mail order availability for $1.26 per bottle with testimonials and lists Dr E W Hall St Louis as origin.
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Texas
E. W Hall
Olive St
St.Louis
Amy
American Legation In Romania Robbed
American Minister Vopicka reported the Bucharest legation was entered and robbed after his return from Jassy. Goods valued over 100000 dollars were stolen from 22 trunks left for safekeeping. The doors were damaged and the building seriously harmed. Germans are believed responsible. Vopicka had left Bucharest in 1916 as German forces approached.
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Washington
Bucharest
Vopicka
Jassy
State Department
Legation
Bon Mackensen
Papal Plea for Small Nations Seeks Peace Aid
Paris dispatch reports pope called for help to oppressed nations notably Armenia and Poland. Monsignor Cerretti delivered the letter to President Wilson urging aid and a just lasting peace through enlightened action. Benedict also urged support for new nations arising from the war.
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Paris
Wilson
Monsignor Cerretti
Armenia
Poland
Pope Benedict
Partition of the Dual Monarchy Mentioned Bohemia
The note cites a partition of the dual monarchy, highlighting Bohemia and urging President Wilson to assist these countries in achieving their ambitions regardless of race or religion.
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Bohemia
Wilson
Wilson Talks Armistice Plans with Marshal Foch
Paris reports President Wilson and Marshal Foch spoke for about thirty minutes Tuesday night focusing on terms of the armistice with Germany. Marcel Hutin of Echo de Paris says a peace treaty could be signed at Versailles early June and Foch would lead Allied troops through Paris under the Arch of Triumph within days after peace is declared. Wilson outlined topics for his front-line trip.
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Paris
Wilson
Marshal Foch
Germany
Marcel Hutin
Echo de Paris
M. Hutin
Versailles
Disallow Claims of Live Stock Board Men
Springfield dispatch reports L F Brown and other Live Stock Board members facing disallowance of claims amid ongoing proceedings. The article notes official actions as of December 19 in Illinois, with potential impacts on board compensation and governance. Further details reference board members and related administrative steps.
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Springfield, Ill
L. F. Brown
Stock board members denied back pay after removal
The court did not rule on mandamus to reinstate the livestock board. Gov Lowden removal members not entitled to back pay. Justices Cooke Dunn and Farmer dissented.
Harbor boat-men strike postponed in New York
Dec. 19 New York Harbor officials announce a postponement of planned boat-man strikes. The decision follows discussions between maritime unions and port authorities aiming to avert service disruption and protect cargo movements. Unions indicated continued monitoring of conditions and possible future action if negotiations stall.
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New York
War Labor Board hearing set in New York Saturday
News notes that the waking strike committee was informed by Washington of plans for a hearing by War Labor Board representatives to be held in New York on Saturday. The announcement follows prior fixes for this morning and confirms ongoing federal involvement in the labor dispute.
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Washington
War Labor Board
New York
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