Open diplomacy urged for peace talks in Paris
Lord Northcliffe, visiting Paris, condemns secret diplomacy as "medieval" and urges open sessions for the peace conference expected to begin January 6. He cites President Wilson’s views and notes Allied press support, while warning against clandestine meetings and government control of cables.
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Associated Press
Paris
Lord Northcliffe
London
United States
Old Northcliffe
Wilson
Labor Party
League of Free Nations
Reported Killed Trenton Soldier Alive And Well
In Trenton Missouri Sergeant Vernon Glick of Company I 189th Infantry 35th Division home Chillicothe was misreported killed in action September 29. News of his death reached residents then friend Sergeant Jerome Barber returned home November 15 saying Glick was alive. Captain Deal later wrote that Glick was wounded behind the lines by a stray shell causing the later loss of both legs. Glick was in training and not at the front when the accident occurred.
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Trenton
Vernon Glick
189Th Infantry
Chillicothe
War Department
Glick
Jerome E. Barber
139Th Infantry
Modify Powers of Board Mayors Say
Chicago December 21 Arguments for and against retaining the state public utilities commission occupied the first session of the Illinois Municipal league with mayors city attorneys and legislators from 388 down state towns. The sentiment favored modifying rather than abolishing the commission. City Attorney Robert T. Watson of Aledo urged repeal while City Attorney Al D. Stevens of Springfield proposed amending the statute to restore home rule over utilities to municipalities.
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Chicago
State Public Utilities Commission
Illinois Municipal League
Stobert T. Watson
Aledo
White City
al O D. Stevens
Springfield
Stevens
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12Th and
Hampshire Sts
Quincy
Clough-Reihm Co
Quincy, MI
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Hannibal, Mo
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