President Wilson Seeks Global Partnership in Manchester Speech
President Wilson told Manchester's Free Trade Hall that America seeks a partnership with Europe for world peace not European dominance. He urged a universal bond of humanity and concerted effort beyond war, praising cordial Anglo American friendship and stressing a common devotion to right as the binding force among nations. The visit contrasted London formalities with a warmer, more democratic atmosphere in Manchester, where the President was hosted by the lord mayor as his party stayed in a local hotel.
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Carib steamer in distress advises rockets and signals
A Halifax dispatch reports the American steamer Carib, sailing from Nantes December 14 to Norfolk, at latitude 11.20 and longitude 58.20 with cargo shifting. A second steamer warned Carib to display lights and send rockets as it neared the position about 350 miles southeast of Millifax.
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Soldier murdered on Mexican border near El Paso
Private David Troible of the Nineteenth Infantry was found late yesterday half a mile on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande opposite the El Paso smelter. His head and face were bruised after a club beating. He had been missing since Friday. Mexican authorities were notified and Juarez chief of staff ordered the arrest of the lieutenant in command of the Mexican patrol city near the find site.
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Democrat blocks war revenue bill heading to conferees
In Washington a holiday session failed to move the war revenue bill to conference as Representative Lunn of New York refused unanimous consent. Democratic Leader Kittehin did not promise to bring the Senate second class mail zone amendment to a vote, regardless of conference action.
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Burleson Charged With Violating Good Faith Over Cable Control
Senator Mitchcock and others condemn Postmaster General Burleson for taking control of transatlantic cables after armistice. The action, justified by an attorney general ruling, is said to violate Congress’s good faith and lacked proper countersignature. Kellogg and others say Burleson exceeded authority and betrayed lawmakers.
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Cardinal Gibbons appeals for Armenian and Syrian relief
Baltimore December 30 Cardinal Gibbons issues a broad appeal to Christians for aid to Armenians and Syrians in the Near East. He notes Christian towns impoverished by wars, deportation and massacres, leaving orphans needing food clothing and homes. The American committee for Armenian and Syrian relief plans a January appeal raising funds for this cause. He urges generosity for war relief in the face of this tragedy.
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Clemenceau Voices Balance of Power in Peace Talks
Paris dispatch reports Premier Clemenceau defending a balance of power approach in forthcoming peace negotiations with Britain and the United States. He asserts alignment with Wilson on many points, stresses patience, and notes Germany’s near-frontline position while warning the peace conference faces one of history’s toughest tasks.
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German outlook gloom as retiring leaders resign
Berlin Dec 30 Associated Press review of the situation after Wilhelm Dittmann minister of demobilization transport and health said a crisis had been impending since November due to conflicts between Socialists and Independent Socialists. He cited economic problems demobilization and military reorganization as core issues and noted Richard Barth's gloomy view on Germanys immediate economic future amid food and raw product scarcities. Independents to retire as leading Socialists said their party would resign from state government departments.
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Senator Reed Attacks League of Nations at New York Dinner
New York December 30 Senator James A Reed of Missouri denounces the league of nations as an ancient failed idea. He warns it would surrender American rights, transfer war-declaration powers, and leave nations of diverse languages to inevitable disputes. He insists Americans must not be bound by majority rule in war decisions.
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Taft approves Wilson's Europe trip and league proposal
William Howard Taft spoke at the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences endorsing President Wilson's European trip and the league of nations. He praised Wilson's influence with allied publics and cautioned against ulterior European motives while stressing the need for a combined force to aid Russia against Bolshevik power. He described the proposed international police force as an international spanking agent whose existence would prevent future coercion.
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NEW YORK
Wilson
Europe
league of nations
Wiliam Howard Yatt
Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences
England
United States
Millions in coin for boys overseas arrive in Hoboken
Two million dollars in United States currency is moved from the subtreasury to Hoboken in seven army trucks, guarded by twenty one soldiers. The funds are loaded onto the transport Leviathan, which sails to Brest on Tuesday to pay American soldiers in France.
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France to relinquish wartime control of commerce
Paris announces that the government will end wartime control of commerce with only essential restrictions for safety. Beezi Victor Boret said during an interview that a study with Allied representatives considers resuming normal conditions in all commerce and finance, as conditions permit.
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Bolshevik Rulers Turn Their Land Into One Gory Shambles
Major Jaromir Spacek argues Bolshevik power in Russia proves pro German aims, detailing German influence in Red Army, sapping Russian industry, and triggering peasant hunger. He cites executed anti Bolshevik elements, destroyed factories, and land reform failures under Bolshevik rule.
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Antitrust Laws to Stop Price Fixing Readied
Washington December 30 The department of justice will vigorously enforce antitrust laws against concerted price fixing after war time controls end January 1 Attorney General Gregory stated that price maintenance unless approved by the government has been legal during the war but will be challenged after. The War Industries Board ceased operation at midnight and the board did not review or extend its price supervision over steel industry which had submitted a post January 1 price list.
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Bartlett Left Large Estate In Will Filed
The will of William H. Bartlett, senior member of the Darttettier Company, grain operators, disposing of an estate valued at 3.5 million dollars has been filed at Raton New Mexico. A trust fund of 1 million dollars is left for daughter Mary Wentworth Deering and legacies to two granddaughters and three friends. Other gifts go to relatives, friends and employees including John Dalton and Charles Price. One third of the remainder is left to a son Norman and two thirds to another son William T. Bartlett Jr.
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Virginia
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All British Opposition Out and Lloyd George Boss
London December 30 British wireless service Premier Lloyd George and the coalition won a sweeping general election victory. Opposition leaders including Asquith were dethroned and Labour gains included some losses by top members. Sinn Fein swept Ireland with only a few Nationalists surviving. John Dillon lost East Mayo to Edward De Valera.
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River ice skaters throng Reno for day of sport
The city hosts a large outdoor skating day as a week of twenty degree weather brings hundreds to the river. An estimated 3000 participated, with hockey on the ice and skaters performing fancy figures. Riverside drive lined with autos, spectators on riverbanks, rough ice after a chinook wind.
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Four Hurt in Strike Riot at Kansas City Car Barn
Four street railway workers were injured in an explosion at the Kansas City car barn office. Two may be fatally hurt as the front of the building was wrecked and sparks were seen near a fuse. Witnesses reported seeing men flee the scene. National Guard troops aided police while service, impaired since December 11 by a strike, gradually returned to normal.
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