24 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
1
President Wilson will travel to London arriving Thursday to dine with American troops stationed at Chaumont. He will share the Christmas meal with soldiers and eat from the same kit as the troops.
Paris reports the president will depart tonight for Chaumont to review the American army, dine with troops, and deliver an address before crossing to Calais and Dover, then travel by train to London for a New Year’s visit. The Christmas Day events include meals with soldiers and a formal dinner with General Pershing.
Paris dispatch reports Ambassador Sharp returning to the United States due to severe illness of his brother Elyria Ohio. He leaves the city tonight for home.
Paris, Dec 24. President and Mrs. Wilson did Christmas shopping in the center of Paris yesterday. They visited many principal shops during a two hour tour, a first time both ventured into the shopping district together in Paris. Americans greeted them with smiles and bows as few Parisians recognized them.
Rev Edward Booth of the Congregational Church in Carlisle England invites President Wilson to address the congregation during his visit next Sunday. The church was built by Wilson's grandfather and the elder served as minister for fifteen years.
In Washington on December 24, the Associated Press reports a draft policy update affecting the National Guard. The plan would discharge or revert certain enlisted men prior to activation, with the War Office studying the change and the secretary of war expected to issue improved guidance.
An agreement reached between the Berlin government and the German general staff allows Field Marshal Von Hindenburg and General Groener to retain their offices, according to the Lokal Anzeiger in Berlin.
Paris reports former Russian foreign minister Paul N Milukoff has been obliged to leave Paris according to Le Matin. His presence was considered unnecessary and he was sent away in December.
The Swiss Le Matin notes Germany is not fully complying with armistice provisions by delivering a submarine cruiser of 800 tons at Trondhjem Norway. The sub U-157 is described as the latest vessel of its type with a four and a half knot speed and other high performance features.
President Wilson visited Premier Clemenceau in Paris this morning but officials released no details on the subject of their discussion.
Basle December 24. The seizure of property owned by the Hohenzollerns would produce immediately nine hundred million marks according to figures compiled by the Frankfurter Nachrichten.
Paris December 24 reports say a pivotal meeting at the Russian embassy sought a ground for Allied cooperation with the United States while aligning with patriotic Russian sentiment. Journal accounts claim the groups are in accord on a decision to pursue a vast military effort.
The article notes medals issued to volunteer nurses as a lasting remembrance of their service. It highlights recognition by local authorities and confirms the distribution by the hospital or city health department.
In Scotland Neck a group of volunteer nurses cared for influenza patients in a temporary hospital funded by local business leaders. Medals were engraved with the inscription Volunteer Service Emergency Hospital and sent to nurses including Mary White, Joyce Harris, Claude Knight, Berdyne Sumrell, Bessie Dune, Edith Cress, Jennie Leggett, Bessie Gray, Fannie Gray, and Mrs A McDowell, among others.
Paris December 24 Major General Charles Rhodes reported to be making a notable improvement after a plane crash near Louvres northeast of Paris. The pilot was killed in the accident. Rhodes heads the American Armistice Commission and was among the first American generals to enter German lines after the armistice. He formerly led the Rainbow Division.
Halifax County must come to the front on the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call. The record must be made this week.
Associated Press reports Montana's statewide prohibition becomes law at midnight December 30. The move ends a long era for saloons and reshapes social life in the frontier state as residents adjust to the new dry regime.
Market notes show December and January price patterns at the local cotton market. Traders in Minat report steady activity and cautious demand amid fluctuating futures.
Lt. Bryan writes from Luxemburg on November 24 about eight days moving toward the Rhine with five American divisions in front. He recalls fighting through northern France Lorraine and Luxembourg, prisoners taken, joyful Lorraine locals, and souvenirs from French and American allies as they advance toward Germany.
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