McAdoo Describes War Financing and Liberty Bond Purchases
Treasury reports reveal the sinking fund activities to support Liberty Bonds, with $244 million face value bought on the open market for $284 million. The War Finance Corporation loaned $87.9 million, mostly to war industries and utilities, as the Capital Issues Committee reviewed nearly 2,000 applications totaling $2.35 billion.
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United States
Great Britain
Italy
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Revenue Bureau
Debate on Wilsons 14 Peace Principles Opens
Washington, Dec 4. Senate opens general discussion on President Wilson’s 14 peace principles. Sen Frelinghuysen argues for a public interpretation, while others differ. Cummins and Borah push for open discussion and a Senate Paris mission, but committee members doubt approval. Kellogg urges a publicly supported league of nations, stressing frankness and world opinion. London papers analyze Wilsons address and neutrals seek a voice at the peace table.
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New Jersey
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Cummins
Borah
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Iowa
Paris
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Trip
Timmins
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Congress
League of Nations
World Tribunal For
Kellogg
Minnesota
Kelloge
Moore
George Washington voyage passengers listed for conference
The George Washington carries top brass Percy Smith says Rear Admiral H. S. Knapp Captain William V. Pratt and Admiral Cary T. Grayson aboard to report to Admiral Benson. Gilbert Close and Brigadier General W. H. Harts will lead military duties. Twenty three Peace Information Committee members travel also aboard.
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H. 8. Knapp
William V. Pratt
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Cary T. Grayson
Gilbert Close
W.H. Harts
Churchill
Raymond D. Fosdick
Commission On Training
War Department
France
Peace Information Committee
President Wilson's Paris trip may reach Brest by next week
President Wilson and the peace party aboard the George Washington are not expected to reach Paris before late next week possibly arriving at Brest to meet convoy and destroyers for protection. The voyage plan aims for a careful pace with officials scheduling time in Paris and Italy before a Christmas stay in London.
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D. C
Wilson
George Washington
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Brest
France
Admiral Mayo
Alsace- Lorraine
Paris Papers Praise Wilson Message Amid Hopeful Commentary
Paris newspapers print excerpts of President Wilsons Congress message with favorable commentary. Julien Sorel notes the speech offers no new information yet urges allied mobilization planning and economic aid to France and Belgium. Rene Daval highlights Wilsons European visit and the need for prudent arbitration in future negotiations.
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Gustave Herve
France
Belgium
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Europe
Wilson Leaves for Peace Mission on Warship Voyage
The president sails aboard the George Washington with a naval escort and security detail. War vessels patrol the waters and air units keep watch as elaborate plans are laid to guard the president. The voyage aims for rest and strategic talks while Treasury Secretary McAdoo’ s appointment remains unsettled and Tumulty stays in Washington.
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Germany Shows No Signs of Suffering
Germany shows no signs of suffering as the American Army occupies Treves. Accounts describe prosperous interiors, bread shortages, and strong attire among townspeople. British airmen report brutality in Germany, while a parade of troops draws mixed reactions from civilians amid occupation.
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King Nicholas of Montenegro Denies Notable Deposition
The Montenegro monarch says his deposition was a straw in the wind and denies news of a Podoriten meeting. He criticizes armed force backing plebiscite talk and calls recent events of little importance.
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Camps designated for demobilization of soldiers
The War Department designated thirty camps as demobilization areas for discharge. Camps listed include Beauregard La Pike Ark MacArthur Bowie Travis and Logan Texts and Funston Kas. Soldiers are transferred to these camps for discharge procedures as part of demobilization.
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