Allies Agree Tentatively On Peace Conference
London reports indicate Allied negotiators from Great Britain France and Italy reached tentative decisions on armistice extension indemnity and border shifts. President Wilson’s upcoming arrival in Europe is seen as pivotal while Clemenceau and key officials arrived to a festive welcome.
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MURGIUA TO RESIST BEING RELIEVED
A San Antonio report says a battle looms between Carranza forces under General Jose Augustin Castro and General Murguia in Chihuahua after Murguia was relieved. Castro, with federal troops, heads toward Chihuahua as Murguia blocks telegraph lines. Castro aims to control Coahuila and Durango before entering Chihuahua.
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President Wilson Works On George Washington On First Atlantic Day
President Wilson spent most of the first day aboard the George Washington working with his stenographers and reviewing wireless messages while plans for his Europe voyage progressed. He rested with a tight collar affecting his voice and later dined quietly with Mrs. Wilson as the ship pressed toward France at seventeen knots. The crew maintained security and communications, with destroyers and minesweepers in support and pigeons delivering thanks to Admiral Gleaves for departure arrangements.
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The Weather Across Major Cities Tonight and Friday
Weather readings for San Antonio Chicago Kansas City New York Washington and others show fair conditions tonight and Friday with varying winds from the south south west and northwest. Temperatures range from about 20s to mid 40s with lows in the 20s to 40s and highs in the 40s to 60s.
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Paris Hotel Assigned to the American Peace Delegation
A prominent Paris hotel in central location is assigned to the American peace delegation. The building fronts Rue Royale near Place de la Concorde and the Seine, with the Tuileries gardens to the east and Champs Elysees to the west. Nearby are the French ministries and the presidential palace, indicating a strategic administrative setting.
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May end car strike in Cleveland union plans vote
Cleveland Ohio Det 5 reports 2400 street railway workers who walked out after a ban on women conductors expect to return to work this evening. They will vote at 1 p m on terms union leaders accepted while women conductors to be removed by March 1. A conference at the mayor’s office followed an all night city council session. Washington men to get wage increases in Massachusetts rail work also noted. Omaha street railway strike continues, tying up service in Omaha and Council Bluffs as union demand recognition persists.
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Earthquakes Hit Northern Chile Cities
Reports from Santiago describe a Northern Chile quake with damage in Copiapo and Vallenar. Vallenar wrecked. Copiapo reports ten percent of buildings destroyed and deaths in Copiapo. Seismic activity felt from Chile to the Atlantic. telegraph post has hampered details.
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Brazil Sugar Plants Close
Buenos Aires dispatches report the closure of Brazilian sugar refineries due to high raw material costs. Rio de Janeiro sources say owners blame the expense for the shutdown.
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French Set Aside Crillon Hotel for Use of Americans
Paris dispatch details the Crillon Hotel allocated for American peace conference delegates. Suites and offices arranged with entourages, plus adjoining building for legal and intelligence experts. Rising hotel prices and crowded accommodations reflect influx of delegates and army officers. Colleges Favor Compulsory Training in War Readiness.
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Crown Prince says family in exile, seeks peace terms
In inter view from internment at Wieringen the former German crown prince expressed distress at his exile with his father declaring they are down and out. He favored a Germany Britain agreement and hoped to live in England as a private citizen, noting disagreements with his father over Britain and Heitin policy.
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Huns Turn Over Gold Theaters Ordered To Close Friday
German actions include 300 million francs in gold from the Russian Treasury and recovery of art stolen from Quent in Latour works. City health board orders closing of all theaters and moving picture shows Friday to curb the spread of influenza with health officials reporting new cases and deaths amid cold weather and public laxity.
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Planes to Surrender in Staged German Air Fleet Collapse
London reports a planned surrender of German planes on December four after discovering impracticable to assemble 2000 aircraft at a single site. Experts question if Germany has enough reliable pilots, as the airfleet folds piece by piece. The retreat accelerates as Allied forces continue to pick up German aircraft and equipment.
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Ex-Czar Was Tortured in Ekaterinburg Story
Dispatch from Amaterchin cites Kiev papers via a valet of the former Russian emperors claiming the Romanov family, held in a convent in Ekaterinburg, were executed by Bolshevik soldiers on July 17. The report says Nicholas II’s wife died in his arms as the end came, and all family members were buried on the convent outskirts.
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Navy to discharge 100000 men for civilian return
Washington December 5 Secretary Daniels said 20 percent of wartime navy personnel, about 100000 men, would be released as quickly as possible to ease civilian reentry. Enlisted sailors in schools will complete training before discharge. some student groups will return to reserve commissions. Private craft already taken by navy will be returned. by February 1920 all craft will be stricken from the list.
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Serious Occurences At Hun Prison Camp Won't Be Ignored
Paris reports serious incidents in French and allied prisoners in Saxony prison camps. Allies to act energetically, protests from France over German mistreatment persist. Also notes four women among Parliament candidates including Christabel Pankhurst and Mary McArthur. In Paris, Polish, Jugoslav, Roumanian and Jewish-Slovak councils study postwar Central Europe peace. Only a permanent understanding among these nations can maintain future peace.
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German Bolshevists Win Reign of Terror in Berlin Report
Paris and Berlin dispatches warn of a terrorist revolution led by Dr. Liebknecht with thousands armed, amid marauding gangs and food shortages. Reports cite machine guns used to quell riots in Cologne, with casualties among demonstrators, plunder, and a tense, unsettled capital as authorities struggle to control rising unrest and factional conflict.
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Spartacus Group Urges Proletariat Arm For Coming Decision
Neutral legations express alarm as Spartacus leaflets call for universal arming of workers. The group claims possession of a wireless station at Natten and notes reduced Berlin wireless service. Frau Kautsky oversees foreign office archives amid wartime disruptions. All tolls of torts halted in Greater Berlin since the revolution began.
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Republic Exile Warning Echoes From Berlin Crisis
Berlin correspondent Wagner cables to Stockholm’s Aftonbladet saying the republic’s worst moment has arrived as disorder spreads. The Workmen and Soldiers Council is blamed for chaos, with no clear political course, and the soldiers council is described as overreaching authority threatening the nation’s existence.
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Junkers spread Bolshevisse leaders active in exile
Paris reports several former Austrian cabinet ministers and fleet leaders have fled to Switzerland with large sums, intending to spread Bolshevism beyond Switzerland. Other officials are named for planned missions to Alsace Lorraine. Eisner in Munich advised resignation as Bavarian premier, pledging loyalty to a unified Germany and opposing separatism.
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Glass Nomination Reported in Washington Roster
Nomination details emerge from Washington as W C Dee and Carter H Clase of Wilig are named for secretary posts. President endorses selections, with McAdoo previously linked to the agenda. The process cites official support and expected assignments in the administration.
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