Churchill vows naval supremacy and disarmament ask in peace talks
Churchill defends Britain's right to naval defense and refuses any restriction. He also says nationalization of railways is decided, shipping nationalization undecided. Reports note Wilson may seek disarmament on land and sea and potential U S naval policy shifts.
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London
Winston Churchill
Dundee
Great Britain
Churchill
United Press
Robert J. Bender
Wilson
United States
Westminster Gazette
Gazette
Standard
Why Do Frenchmen Wed Yankee Girls
Washington dispatch explains that French officers in the U S marry American girls because they see them as independent and fearless. The piece highlights American girls as confident, self-reliant, and sociable, enjoying sports, driving, and frank talk, making them attractive to French servicemen.
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Washington
America
New World
Papa
Mamma
Macama
Aviator Delivers U S Mail to Seattle by Air
Flying Lieutenant A F Hogland of the U S Army delivered the first airplane mail to Seattle Postmaster Edgar Battle after a 12 hour flight from Sacramento. He landed at the municipal golf links after circling the University of Washington grounds and endured rain and strong winds.
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Seattle
Edgar Battle
A. F. Hogland
United States Army
Pacific Coast
Hogland
Sacramento
Eugene
Ore
University of Washington
Municipal Golf Links
Lieut
Hotel
Washington
Remaberg Bank Failure Noted By Victims Group
A signed statement by victims of the Fre mont State bank collapse lists loss totals and key figures. It names Senator Dan Landon and others, recounting $160000 to $170000 owed to 800 depositors, and exposing connections to Remaberg and Dixon. The note details unsecured debts of $43000 tied to Dixon & Co and a $12000 note dated December 29 1916.
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Dan Landon
Sam F. Collins
Howard McKee
A. D. Grow
T. C. Snider
J. A. Townsley
J. B. Goodrich
K. C. Morrison
Remaberg
Fremont State Bank
C. BE. Remaberg
EF. Retmaberg
J. Harwood Morris
P. Dixon
W. A. McCutchin
C. E Remaberg
8. P. Dixon
8S. P. Dixon & Co. Corporation
C. FE. Remnaberg
C. B. Remsberg
Quarantine Move Aims to Halt Severe Influenza Outbreak
Seattle seeks to make Spanish influenza a quarantinable disease with a city ordinance from Mayor Hanson and Health Commissioner Mc Bride. The measure, to be discussed at a special council meeting, pushes for immediate sanitation action and possible closure or improvement of cheap lodging houses after 284 new cases and multiple deaths.
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Seattle
Ole Hanson
J. 8. McBride
McBride
Health Department
Old Court House
McBride Ak
Clemenceau Named France’s Powerful Yet Modest Leader
Paris report portrays Georges Clemenceau as the most influential French figure, living simply in a dingy Paris apartment with a servant. Milk at dinner, early hours of dictation, and a fierce temper mark his private life as he leads opposition and shapes policy.
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France
L’homme Libre
N. FE. A
Paris
Clemenceau
America
War Office
Clemenceautre
Chamber of Deputies
Vicksburg
Stamford
Arrondissement
Frances
M. Raymond Poincare
British Troops Near Cologne Reach Kronenburg Area
London dispatch reports Field Marshal Haig states British forces have advanced to within 22 miles of Cologne, reaching the Kronenburg Schleiden and Buren line as their main objective.
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London
Cologne
Marahal Haig
Kronenburg
Schleiden
Buren
Will Wear Masks in Frisco Stores
San Francisco health officer Hassler orders all department store employees to wear influenza masks again amid rising cases. Thirty four new infections were reported yesterday.
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San Francisco
Dec
Hassler
Wilson to See France Next Week
United Press dispatch from London reports Alexander Kerensky commenting on differences between the Russian and German revolutions and predicting Russia's tragedy without German opportunity. The piece notes Kerensky’s view that Germany’s gains, internal reconstruc tion, and allied support avert Bolshevism.
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Wilson
France
Edwin Hullinger
United Press
London
Russia
Germany
America
Alexander Kerensky
United Press Today
Rupprecht Ap
Belgian Troops Reach Near Rhine River Front
Belgian forces moved within 15 miles of the Rhine and occupied Neud. A light detachment entered Odenkirchen, a town 15 miles southwest of Dusseldorf and 25 miles northwest of Cologne, according to the Belgian official communique.
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Odenkirchen
Dusseldorf
Cologne
Navy to Discharge 100,000 Sailors as Units In Europe
Secretary Daniels authorized the discharge of 100,000 navy men as units and said no individuals would be dismissed in Europe. The action targets operating forces and aims to wrap up personnel reductions as soon as feasible.
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Washington
Daniela
Europe
Daniels Favors Wireless Control Across U S
Secretary of the Navy Daniels advocated government monopoly of all wireless in the United States and its possessions, arguing for centralized control and regulation of the airwave system.
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Daniels
Washington
United States
King Albert and Party Arrive in Paris
King Albert of Belgium and his party arrived in Paris today as part of their official visit. The royal procession was met by local officials and crowds gathered to greet the sovereign and his entourage.
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King Albert
Paris
Albert of
Belgium
Nomination of Carter Glass to the Treasury
President announces Carter Glass of Virginia as secretary of the treasury to take office December 16. Glass has served in Congress since 1902 after drafting the federal reserve bank act. McAdoo will remain as railroad director general briefly and plans to return to law practice in New York.
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Washington
Carter Glass
Virginia
the Treasury
Senate
White House
Glass
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
New York
Treasury
Letter From Clarke Editor Praises Seattle Banks on War Savings Stamps
Clarke defends Seattle banks for carrying large stock of War Savings Stamps and selling to the public at their own expense. He notes banks held 200 000 to 300 000 dollars in stamps, handled over 30 000 pledges without profit or commission. He says no slack in Seattle banks and extends public explanation.
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Star
Seattle
Officers crush revolt in Kreuznach amid demobilization
Reports from Amsterdam say fighting broke out in Kreuznach where army officers subdued revolutionists at pistol point and citizens cheered the former Kaiser. Kreuznach on the Nahe river near Rhine bend, an important manufacturing town of about 25 000 residents, under armistice occupation.
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Amsterdam
Kreuznach
Nahe
Bingen
Kaub
Kreusenach
Austrian Leader Sees Union With Germany as Vital
London dispatch notes Austrian Foreign Minister Bauer urging German Austria to join the confederation of German states as reorganization of the empire seems impossible. Without union, German Austria faces a difficult geographical and economic position.
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Germany
Bauer
Austria
Confederation of Ger
Man
Prussian Prince Demands Kaiser Protection Amid Turmoil
Prince Henry of Prussia, brother of the Kaiser, proclaims the eldest Hohenzollern has left Prussia and says he must aid the lawful government while also pledging to protect the Kaiser from harm. Amsterdam dispatch dated December 5 reports the proclamation.
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Amsterdam
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Armistice Duration May Be Extended Says Paper
The Evening Standard reports in London that the armistice is expected to be extended, according to its understanding.
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London
The
Evening Standard
Montenegro backs union for united Jugo-Slavonia
Paris dispatch reports Montenegro's interior minister Nichola Haidoncivich expresses support for a United States of Jugo-Slavonia. He says Montenegro favors a union of Jugo-Slav peoples and will participate in a plebiscite to decide Montenegro's future status.
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Montenegro
United States
Jugo-Slavonia
Paris
Nichola Haidoncivich
Énterior
United Press Today
Haidoncivich
Plan to Invite Foch to America
Washington December 5 Marshal Foch commander in chief of the allied armies will be invited to visit the United States if a senate resolution is adopted.
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Washington
Marshal Foch
United States
Senate
Sell Your Business Now Under Classified Opportunities
Advice urges listing a business for sale with a dealer in the classified Business Opportunities column to achieve a profitable sale. The note emphasizes timing and choosing a reputable broker to reach potential buyers.
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