President Wilson to sail for Europe as conference nears
President Wilson plans to sail tomorrow for Europe landing Brest December 11 with the peace conference delegates. He will proceed to New York with Secretary Tumulty for two to three days of informal talks en route and will press for a common understanding among Allied premiers and foreign ministers. He rejects any compromise that would harm U S ideals as outlined in his war program.
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Wilson
Europe
Brest
France
Dele
United Tes
New York
George Washingdon
Tumulty
State Department
Col. E. M. House
England
Italy
United States
Bpokeseman
Les of International Justice
Bu Sty
e&Il Trenton
Republicans will not move to embarrass Wilson abroad
Washington reports Representative James R. Mann, minority leader, said Republicans in the House will not mount a concerted challenge to the constitutionality of President Wilsons overseas trip or his peace conference participation. He stressed unity in supporting the presidents mission and cautioned against factional strife that could imply US division on world peace matters.
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Wilson
James R. Mann
Senate
Congress
Mann
Capitol
White House
Opposition Must Justify Actions Before People
The speaker contends that the opposition in Congress must defend any moves before the public. He asserts that the people’s verdict should govern, and that actions by the opposition must be explained to and approved by the citizenry.
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Congress
Socialist paper foresees Allies occupy all Germany
London dispatch reports Berlin Vorwaerts predicts a full Allied occupation of Germany. Marshal Foch issues an ultimatum demanding Germany surrender its strongest locomotives, expiring yesterday. German secretary Mathias Erzburger protests the deadline and requests a respite. Foch plans to back his plan with the air of urgency while noting the occupation task is heavy.
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London
Germany
Vorwaerts
Berlin
Copenhagen
German Armistice Commission
Mathias Erzburger
Reea
Aaron
Airplane records speed in Dayton test surpassing European single seater
Airplane records a speed of 145 miles per hour in Dayton Ohio test with a Loening monoplane carrying four guns and full military load. The machine then carried two passengers to 25000 feet in record time, the war department announced today.
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Dayton
Ohio
War Department
New York Boys Must Register for Military Training
New York state begins a mass registration for boys aged 16 to 18 today with an expected 200,000 enrollees. Teachers will act as registrars across the state, including about 120,000 in New York alone. Student Army Training Corps members are exempt from the registration.
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New York
New York State
Student Army Training Corps
Troops Due Today to Arrive From England
In New York 5,000 returning U S soldiers and marines rest at Camp Mills and local hospitals as 7,000 more are due today from England. They will be sent to ships Lapland Minnekahda and Orca for onward movement.
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Camp Mills
England
Puiten
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Minnekahda
Orca
Nearly All German Planes Turned Over in Armistice
Nearly all German airplanes slated for surrender under the armistice are now in Allied hands. The surrender includes new type combat biplanes with rotary motors and large armored aircraft designed to attack infantry, reported at Paris today.
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Paris
Metallurgical News Item From New York Ledger
An item noting a metal market update from New York with a Dec 3 dateline mentions a lead shipment near East St Louis at 8:45 and a price of 35 dollars. The fragment lists January as a future timestamp.
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Mave
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East St. Louis
War Officials Debate Speed Versus Accuracy In Casualty Reports
Washington December 5 The senate military affairs committee heard Secretary of War Baker and Gen Pershing discuss casualty reporting accuracy. Baker said delays stem from telegraph notices to families and mail releases, not withholding data. He urged expediting lists while preserving accuracy, noting 264000 American casualties to armistice, with 60000 killed or dying. Final lists may arrive by January 1.
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Demme
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March
Liner and Tanker Collision Near Ireland In Fog
In heavy fog off Galley Head Ireland Cunard liner Orduna collided with British tanker Konarky. None of the Orduna passengers were injured. The Konarky eventually sank after hours of tug towing. An American destroyer helped rescue the tanker crew. An officer said seven tanker crew members and one stowaway were killed. one crewman is missing from a 48 member crew.
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Queenstown
Galley Head
Ireland
Total Allied Credits Exceed Eight Billion
Washington reports total credits to allies now reach 8,196,576,666 dollars with a further 12,000,000 loan to Belgium, bringing Belgium’s grand total to 210,120,000 dollars as announced by Secretary McAdoo.
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Washington
United States
McAdoo
Belgium
Montenegrin King Deposed Report Sparks Paris Outcry
Paris dispatch reports King Nicholas of Montenegro, lodging at the Maurice Hotel, refusing to comment on rumors that the Montenegrin parliament deposed him and his dynasty and backed amalgamation with Serbia.
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Nicholas
Montenegro
Maurice Hotel
Serbia
U Boat Chasers Sail From Queenstown for Portland
Six American U boat chasers received an enthusiastic send off at Queenstown as they sailed for Portland to join the American fleet. They will depart for the United States after assembling with other units for the voyage home.
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Queenstown
Portland
United States
British Fleet Nears Wilhelmshaven
A British fleet is expected to arrive at the German naval base at Wilhelmshaven today. A reduced British destroyer group has already reached Libau on the Russian Baltic.
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Wilhelmshaven
London
Wilhelmgaven
Libau
Demand Disarming of Soldiers in Bremen Reported
Amsterdam dispatch reports a German envoy in Bremen demanding the disarmament of all soldiers drafted from the bourgeois class. The move is cited as a formal disarmament request issued today.
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Amsterdam
Bremen
Mustered Out at Camp Devens
More than 600 members of the Severonniens battalion were mustered out of the army service at Camp Devens today December 3.
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Camp Devens
Severonniens Battalion
U S Prisoners Leaving Camps Repatriation Plan
Paris reports that American civilian prisoners in Germany will be repatriated through Switzerland with Red Cross and Swiss government coordination. Hospital trains from Switzerland will move prisoners to Rastatt, then toward France, under Pershing and allied approval. The Red Cross covers costs. Germany, Switzerland, and France coordinate fuel, rail access, and safe passage. 2300 prisoners at Rastatt expected to be released soon with officers to supervise the journey.
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Switzerland
Red Cross
Paris
Germany
Rastatt
Berne
Som
American Committee On Permanent Relief
Inter-Allied Committee
Spa
American Red Cross
Germani Command
Constance
Bellegarde
French
F‘rance
Berlin
Ceserole
Lausanne
Alfred Nez
Washington
Baden
L. G Levy
Ma’e Arments
14Th ‘Army Corps
Karlsruhe
Britain Day Observance Backed by Connecticut Council
Following a request by America's Tribute to Britain, chaired by Alton B. Parker, the Connecticut State Council of Defense supports Saturday December 7 as Britain Day. The nationwide observance highlights Britain's wartime sacrifices and vital military and naval contributions to final victory.
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Hartford
America
Alton B. Parker
Connecticut State Council of Defense
Connecticut Motor Corps expands to about 500 volunteers
Hartford December 3 About 500 men and women are now actively identified with the Connecticut Motor Corps according to a statement by Mrs Samuel Russell Jr Middletown colonel and Mrs F S Strong of New Haven lieutenant colonel This figure excludes automobile owners who volunteered their cars in response to Governor Marcus H Noelcomb s 1917 census of autos for emergency use.
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Connecticut Motor Corps
Hartford
Samuel Russell, Jr
Middletown
F. 8. Strong
New Haven
Marcus H. Noelcomb
Nat Goodwin May Yet See
Dr. F N Irwin, who operated on actor Nat Goodwin, issued a statement noting that physicians see potential recovery though Goodwin suffered serious eye injuries after using an eye wash product by mistake. The report cites ongoing concerns about his condition and prognosis.
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Nat Goodwin
New York
F. N. Irwin
Goodwin
Peru and Chile Poised for War Over Territorial Dispute
Diplomatic circles on December 8 show opinion that Peru and Chile intend to wage war to settle their territorial differences at the peace conference.
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Peru
Chile
Clearing New York Dec Statement Balances
In balances, Clearing New York shows a total of 67,460,783 dollars for the December period, reflecting aggregated assets and obligations. The statement highlights liquidity levels and overall financial position of the institution during the month.
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New York
Price Fixing Law Urged On Congress
The federal trade commission urged Congress to enact a law permitting price fixing under restricted conditions. A designated agency would review proposed resale price schedules after filing by manufacturers, with powers to revise as needed. The commission argues this protects producers, prevents unsafe price control, and serves consumer interests.
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Washington
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Senate inquiry on alleged promotions bias overseas
Washington December 3 Senator McKellar of Tennessee introduced a Senate resolution calling Secretary of War Baker to send all data on army promotions domestic and abroad. He said promotions for overseas troops are slow while Washington service members advance rapidly, and cited possible control by General Pershing.
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Senate
Washington
Senator McKellar
Tennessee
War Baker
War Department
General Pershing
London Press Approves Wilsons France Peace Trip
London papers praise President Wilson for announcing plans to attend the peace conference in France. The Pall Mall Gazette lauds his mission as foundational for victory and human tranquility. Paris papers also received the speech summary, delaying editorial response.
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London
Wilson
France
Pall Mall Gazette
Austria
Europe
Paris
Returns From Hunt To Find House Burned In Winsted
Charles G. Twining of Montville Mass returned home after an unsuccessful deer hunt to discover his house five barns and an ice house burned. Neighbors saved stock an automobile and furniture. Twining lost 1000 in checks and money. Fire thought to start from spontaneous combustion in the ice house. Total loss about 5000 with no insurance.
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Hunt
Winsted
Charles G. Twining
Montville
Mass
Twining
State Guard Appoints Major Morehouse in Stamford
Stamford December 3 Captain Harry L. Morehouse commander of Company G has been named major of the Sixth separate battalion. The unit includes Companies F F and G of Stamford and Company H of New Canaan. He succeeds Major Donald III who resigned November 18 to join the chemical warfare service.
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State Guard
Stamford
Harry &. Morehouse
Stammford
New Canaan
Donald III
Chemical Warfare Service
Wealthy Stamford Man Dies In Stamford at 68
Greenwich December 3 John FE Wendle wealthy real estate broker formerly of this place owner of Wendle Hill between this town and Stamford died in Stamford today at age sixty eight He is survived by a wife one brother and three sisters including Mrs Margaret Conlan of New Haven.
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Stamford
Greenwich
John FE. Wendle
This Place
Wendle Hill
Margaret Conlan
New Haven
More Troops On Way
Horhe Washington December 3 The steamer Empress of Britain sailed from Liverpool at 1 p m December 1 with 76 officers 10 nurses and 2289 enlisted men and the steamer Adriatic from the same port at 7 p m December 1 with 80 officers and 2208 enlisted men The war department announced this afternoon Both vessels were bound for New York.
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Horhe
Washington
Liverpool
Adriatic
War Department
New York
American Third Army Reaches Treves in Germany
Washington reports General Pershing says the American Third Army has occupied Treves and continues its advance into Germany. The advance now reaches the line Kreuwinkel Mepperick Venich Morshid Hirschfelderhof as of yesterday.
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Washington
Germany
Treves
Pershing
War Department
Krewinkel-Mepperickvenich-Morshid-Hirschfelderhof
Germany accused of terrorist service by German staff
London dispatch reports the Frankfurter Zeitung claims a German general staff “terrorist service” supplied explosives and bacilli cultures to anarchists in France and Italy for sabotage and disease spread. It names former Chancellor von Buelow and warns Swiss readers that such diplomacy harms all connected nations.
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London
British Wireless Press
Switzerland
Frankfurter Zeitung
Germany
Prince von Buelow
Nominations to Senate Fill Army General Ranks
Washington December 3 the president sent nominations to the senate naming Robert L Bullard to major general in the regular army and promoting several officers to brigadier general including George W Read Charles T Menoher William G Haan John L Hines and others plus two medical corps promotions Walter D McCaw and Robert E Noble in the United States Army.
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Washington
Senate
United States Army
Regular Army
Robert L. Bullard
George W. Read
Charles T. Menoher
William G. Haan
John L.hines
Charles H. Muir
James W. McAndrews
James G. Harbord
Charles P. Summerall
Walter D. McCaw
Robert E. Noble
Nited States Army
President Wilson Guarded Upon Arrival in Hoboken
Extraordinary precautions were taken in Hoboken to protect President Wilson. A military guard will accompany him from his train’s arrival from Washington until the George Washington sails. The party will board the liner via a freight elevator onto the upper deck near the gang plank.
Calls On Women To Organize For Voters Council
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt urged women voters to organize a council with international scope to seize new opportunities. She spoke to the New York State Woman Suffrage Association and announced plans for a national convention to form the organization.
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N. Y
Women Voters
Women Voters’ Council
Carrie Chapman Catt
National Suffrage Associations
New York State
Woman Suffrage Association
Catt
Strong Bill Against Revolters Aims Punishment for Antigovernment Groups
A bill introduced in the House by Representative Osborn of California proposes imprisonment from five to 25 years and fines from 1000 to 10000 for officers and members of organizations that advocate principles contrary to the U S government or display flags insignia emblems or devices of such groups both public and private.
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Washington
United States
Osborn
California
Storms Delay Arrival of Three British Transports
Storms delayed the three large transports bringing 7,000 officers and men from British training camps and the front in France. Two ships were sighted, the Orca expected at Sandy Hook tomorrow, the Lap due for quarantine at dawn. The Minnekahda has not been sighted.
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New York
France
Sandy Hook
Brewers Probe Reopened Seeks Ties Between Groups
Washington December 3 Senate investigation into political action by organized brewers resumes. Major E L Humes tests statements attempting to link the American Association of Foreign Language News with the United Brewers’ Association via the National See r of Commerce.
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Washington
Senate
Major E. Lowrey Humes
American’ Association
United States Rewers’ ‘ Association
National See of Commerce and
Sub Treasury Loss Reported From New York
The Sub Treasury in New York reported a cash net loss of 1,213,000 dollars on Monday, continuing a pattern of drops since Friday. Banks were affected as the financial movement impacted daily balances and liquidity.
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Treasury
New York
Friaeyct Snaibcoo
Allies plan extradition pressure on Holland over ex Kaiser
London December 3 Allied talks in session propose punishment terms for the ex-Kaiser and pressure on the Dutch government to surrender him without German consent if needed. Inter allied plans call for extradition and trial arrangements. Paris commentary warns that restoration plots by Prussian elements threaten renewed war.
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London
Wilson
Europe
Evening News
Holland
Daily Express
Soon
Lloyd George
Downing Street
Paris
Homme Libre
McAdoo's Successor Named by President This Day
President to nominate Treasury secretary successor today with Carter Glass repeatedly linked. White House circles avoid confirmation of identity. McAdoo may continue heading railways until the president returns from Europe.
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Carter Glass
Washington
William G
Senate
Kent Wilson
White House
Virginia
House Committee
McAdoo
Local Youth Missing In Action In World War I Ballot
Casualty list notes Guy Bartolotta of Court Street reported missing in action after enlisting in Hartford. He served in Co C 102nd Regiment 26th Division and was among first to go across. He has two brothers and two sisters on Court Street. A prior letter said he was wounded then recovered and would return to the front soon. George H Boothroyd of 438 Washington Street is listed as severely wounded and was the sixth recruit to depart Middletown for Camp Devens on October 8 1917.
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Guy Bartolotta
Court Street
Hartford
Co. C
Italy
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George H. Boothroyd
Washington Street
Middletown
Camp Devens
Six Day Bike Race Hits 38-Hour Mark at Madison Square Garden
In New York on December 3, riders in the six-day bicycle race covered 704 miles and 9 laps at the end of the thirty-eighth hour, with Grenda leading the pace. The 38 hour record stands at 801 miles and 5 laps set by Lawrence and Magin in 1914.
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Madison Square Garden
Grenda
Lawrence
Magin
Recommendation on water carrier supervision by ICC
Secretary Baken submitted to Congress a report on the Ohio River development proposing that the Interstate Commerce Commission extend its supervision to water carriers in the same manner it oversees rail carriers. The briefing notes movements of water carriers and seeks expanded regulatory authority.
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Washington
Army Engineers
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Baken
Ohio River
Senate to debate Burleson espionage act powers
Washington December 3 Borah Idaho Sen Borah to introduce a resolution in the senate this afternoon to extend unusual powers over the mails granted by the espionage act to Postmaster General Burleson. The move follows calls to trim Burlesons wings and limit postal authority.
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Burleson
Washington
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Lithuanians Seek Senate Action on Independence Petition
Senator Ledge presented a petition from a Lithuanian committee in the Seatorate this afternoon. The document requesting independence was referred to the Foreign Relations Committee in the Senate.
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Lithuania
Washington
Senator Ledge
Senate Iit
Foreign Relations Committee
Former Kaiser's Son to Argentl Amsterdam
Dec 8 report notes the Kaiser's son plans a trip to Amsterdam with a shift in allegiance or destination under discussion. The fragment hints at a royal movement or political alignment involving a former German imperial figure.
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Argentl
Amsterdam
Prince Nal
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