General Foltz ordered home after 91st Division rumors
Washington confirms Gen. Foltz of Camp Lewis, reduced in rank to colonel, is being sent back to the United States. War Department agrees with the request amid circulating rumors that the 91st Division was damaged by its own barrage. Gen. March says no reports substantiate the claims. Foltz led the 91st after Maj. Gen. Greene moved to the Philippines.
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War Department
March
War Office
List Division
Greene
Philippines
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Mat
Army Friends
Pershing
England
Flanders
Audenard
Sheldt
Net or Gross Bonds for Street Car System
The debate centers on whether utility bonds should be paid from gross receipts or net earnings. The city favors paying bonds regardless of the method, arguing its credit will stay intact and if needed it can issue new bonds or borrow. If the city buys the car lines for 15 million dollars, bonds to finance the purchase could be issued, potentially extending the payoff period beyond 20 years.
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Supreme Court
Allied and German forces clash as Rhine crossings occur
In Crossing of Copenhagen dispatches, American Brigadier General Parker leads the 18th Infantry across the Rhine at Coblenz over a German pontoon bridge. French divisions rush to assist. Germany seeks rapid peace talks due to famine, asking the Swiss government to relay dates and places to Washington.
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Rhine
Coblenz
Parker
Fahrenbreitenstein
Washington
Germany
State Department
Germnany
Sweden and Finns May Plan Defense Against Russians
Swedish and Finnish officials discuss possibilities of a defensive alliance. Finland seeks protection against Russian encroachment, while Sweden would gain a friendly buffer opposite her, sources say.
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Sweden
Washington
Finland
Dismissal of Ebert Government Advocated in Munich
Dispatches report at a Munich communist meeting anti Eisner factions call for dismissal of the Ebert Scheidemann government and transfer of legislative power to the soviet. They also urge creation of a revolutionary tribunal and related measures.
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Amsterdam
Ebert-Scheidemann
Munich
Armistice Time Extended to January Seventeen
Copenhagen reports the armistice extended to January 17 with possible further extensions. Treves hosts the inter allied commission led by Marshal Foch as talks proceed toward peace preliminaries. Gen March awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by Secretary Baker in Washington.
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Treves
Berne
Inter-Allied Armistice Commission
Seasion
Marshal Foch
Washington
Gen. March
Baker
Menu sample from Herr Ho henzollern day menu
A fragment describes a daily menu in Amersfoort Netherlands with breakfast of tea buttered toast two eggs and chocolate, luncheon of grilled chicken or steak fried potatoes omelette grapes or apples and sweet wine, dinner of champagne soup fish roast lamb vegetables coffee.
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Holland
Herr Hohenzollern
Traction Deal Still In Doubt With Four Members Absent
Seattle city council met Saturday to finish ordinances for buying the traction system amid absent members. Talks focused on interurban contracts and price tied to gross revenue while officials pressed municipal ownership and urged the company to honor original terms.
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Lane
Seattle
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Yanks May Keep Uniform After Discharge
Washington announces American soldiers may retain their uniforms and overcoats upon muster out. Secretary of War Baker conveyed to House Military Committee Chairman Dent that the policy will allow keeping the issue gear instead of reclaiming it. Soldiers will receive a 3½ cent per mile transportation allowance and one month’s pay from demobilization.
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Washington
Baker
Dent
House Military Committee
British Papers Welcome Wilson Visit to London
British newspapers welcome President Wilson to Europe and highlight his acceptance of King George’s invitation to visit London with prominent coverage and tone of cordial official welcome.
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London
Europe
King George
Finnish government funds Russian monarchists report
A dispatch in the Social Democrats paper alleges that the Finnish government is financing Russian monarchists, revealing financial support linked to anti-Bolshevik circles.
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Stockholm
Social Demokraten
Wilson condemns German terror in first Paris speech
President Wilson, delivering the first address by an American president on foreign soil, urged the peace conference to rebuke Germany's acts and ensure punishment for conduct described as terror and spoliation. He stressed global awareness of consequences for such actions.
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Paris
Wilson
Germany
President Wilson Speech At Elysee Luncheon
President Wilson replies to President Poincare on behalf of the United States, praising Franco American friendship and the war effort. He vows to pursue just postwar settlement to secure enduring peace and freedom, pledging loyalty to shared ideals and the Allied victory as he speaks in France.
Wilson Arrives in Paris to Enthusiastic Welcome
President Wilson landed in Paris at 10:01 AM to gun salutes and vast crowds in the Champs Elysees. He and Mrs. Wilson were greeted by President and Mrs. Poincare, with the Arch of Triumph in the background. French leaders Clemenceau and General Pershing also were celebrated as doughboys and residents cheered, some in trees and on roofs.
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United Press
Paris
Wilson
Champs Elysees
Prince
Guard of Honor
Poincare
Clemenceau
Gen. Pershing
Place Concorde
Loyal speech praises Franco American friendship
The speaker expresses eagerness to work with French leaders and allies to ensure lasting friendship and global safety through continued cooperation. He toasts the President of the French Republic and Mme Poincare and wishes France prosperity.
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France
French Republic
Mme, Poincare
Poincare Addresses Wilson at Paris Luncheon
President Poincare welcomed President Wilson at the official luncheon in Paris praising America for aiding France and liberty. He lauded the United States for Red Cross generosity, civilian support, and the determination of Allied forces led by General Pershing, noting a steady flow of troops and moral strength. He called on Americans to remember their sacrifice and contribution to the war effort.
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America
France
Red Cross
United States
Peace aims guide American delegation to conference
The American delegation presses the idea that a league of nations be part of the treaty to secure a just peace. Key aims include freedom of the seas, indemnities for Germany, and public final conclusions with Germany considered on probation. The group seeks inclusion of Germany in the league under trust but no firm guarantees. The president plans frank talks with allied premiers to outline procedures and differences.
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Robert J. Bender
United Press
Paris
Wilson
League of Nations
America
Germany
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Orlando
London
San Francisco Ferry Collision Sinks Sehome
The Gen Frisbee and the Sehome, large passenger ferries linking San Francisco and Vallejo, collided in dense fog. The Sehome sank within thirty minutes. no passengers aboard the Sehome, while several were on the Frisbee, which was badly damaged. Monticello Steamship Co. operated both vessels.
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Vallejo
Monticello Steamship Co
Napa River
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