Crowds Cheer President on Europe Peace Voyage
Hoboken N J Dec 4 President Wilson sailed for Europe to attend the peace conference amid massive cheers. The George Washington led by battleship Pennsylvania and escorted by warships, with planes overhead, carried the president and a large party including Secretary Lansing and Henry White. The departure drew thousands in Hoboken Jersey City and lower Manhattan, with regimental bands playing The Star Spangled Banner and the national anthem as crowds waved and roses were tossed aboard.
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Abdication of Kaiser Futile and Legal Repercussions
London reports legal opinion that the ex Kaiser’s abdication does not abolish the Prussian monarchy or establish a republic. The crown prince remains emperor de jure until legal revision, and the abdication merely signals intent not to exercise rights. Dutch actions and publication timing raise questions about sincerity and alliances monitor William.
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4000 Soldiers Arrive Today in New York
New York reports 4000 soldiers arriving aboard transports Lapland Minnekahda and Orca with officers and men totaling about 4,000. The Lapland docks at West 20th Street while the Minnekahda brings 2000 troops. A police boat escort and welcoming committee accompany the arrivals. Additional ships from France England and Canada are scheduled to reach or depart with troops this week weather permitting.
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Murder Attack at Standard Oil Plant Shocks Whiting
Austrian John Peres is held for murder after slashing foreman David McCloud and assistant John Winsworth with a parasoine knife at the Standard Oil Co plant in Whiting. He also wounded five special policemen before being subdued, shouting anti Irish and anti war remarks. A Swedish socialist plan strike is reported as Sweden nears a constitutional crisis with conservatives resisting reform.
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Presidential flag crosses Atlantic on Wilson trip
The George Washington sailed for Europe with the presidential flag at her mast marking the first crossing of the Atlantic by the standard. The flag features a blue field with a white star in each corner and the American coat of arms in the center.
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Paris to Host Wilson First Peace Conference Meetings
Paris reports that the French foreign office will host President Wilson for the initial allied peace conference on December 16. Delegates from big powers, possibly including Germany, will apportion work and begin sessions, with broader talks in January and focus on Germany Poland borders and territorial limits of Austria Hungary.
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Hammerling Denies Charges Before Senate Panel
Louis N. Hammerling, president of the American Association of Foreign Language Newspapers, told the Senate judiciary subcommittee investigating organized brewers that if proven he aided German propaganda he should be punished and even hanged. The hearing also probes a 205000 transfer from Dr. Edward A. Rumely to Hammerling for propaganda use.
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Germany Debates Punishment For Ex-Kaiser and Hohenzollerns
In Berlin the German government remains undecided on how to punish the ex Kaiser and Hohenzollerns, hoping international odium will suffice. Hugo Haase, a socialist leader, accuses German militarism of responsibility for the war and says prewar foreign office methods and secret funds are under review.
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Earthquake Recorded Near Georgetown University Observatory
Washington December 4 A quake measured by the Georgetown University Observatory seismograph lasted from 6 58 until shortly after 10 00 with peak intensity at 7 29 The epicenter was about 4600 miles south of Washington and the event was recorded today by the seismograph at Georgetown University Observatory.
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Third Army Reaches German Line in Advance
Washington December 4 The Amer Third army in its advance into Germany last night reached the general line Dahlem Hisenschmitt Wittlich Berncastel Osann Steinberg as General Pershing reported to the war department in a communique today.
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Wilson's global peace plan viewed with mixed expectations
Paris observers express disappointment that President Wilson did not outline his seas freedom and league of nations proposals in his congress address yet note allied leaders may already know the core ideas. Reactions suggest caution before inter allied talks in London and hope for a genuine disarmament peace led by Wilson.
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War Workers to Be Released Nationwide by July
Civil Service Commissioner Charles M. Galloway estimates more than 50 000 war workers will be released from Washington duties and return home across the nation by next July. Since November 11 demobilization has begun with at least 5 000 released, and about 90 000 more have been called to Washington for war work, including 50 000 under the Civil Service Commission and others under related agencies. Transportation fare legislation is urged to aid these workers' return home amid high living costs.
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Our Dead in France Not Brought Home Says Baker
Secretary Baker states no bodies of American soldiers killed or died of wounds in France have been returned to the United States. Only those who died at sea on transports have been brought here, with transports equipped for embalming. He notes rumors of bodies brought in bags are false and that repatriation is postponed until peace concludes.
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Defense Councils to Continue in Connecticut
Hartford December 4 Connecticut State Council of Defense will keep all state councils and local divisions active. Acting director Grosvenor B Clarkson announced the national defense body will continue organization nationwide. Governor Marcus Holcomb stated yesterday his desire to maintain the Connecticut State Council of Defense.
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Army Officers Pardoned by Wilson in Aircraft Probe
Lieutenant Colonels J. G. Vincent and George W. Mixter, named by Charles E. Hughes in his aircraft investigation report for potential private business dealings, have been pardoned by President Wilson. The Dec 4 notice notes their forgiveness and emphasizes the president’s clemency amid the inquiry.
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Berlin residents flee amid coup fears from extremism
Zurich dispatch reports wealthy Berlin residents flee the city as placards warn of a coup d etat by extremist elements. The message claims Lieb knecht is preparing for upheaval, reflecting instability on the German frontier.
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Clearing House Statement Dec 4 figures
New York sub-treasury debit 5,051,795, exchanges 604,054, balances 112 standing balances total 67,227,388.
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Carter Glass Chosen Secretary of the Treasury
President Wilson selected Carter Glass of Virginia to succeed William G. McAdoo as secretary of the treasury. Glass, a publisher from Lynchburg and chair of the House Banking and Currency Committee, had been widely touted since McAdoo's resignation and had been seen as the financial expert in consideration for the post.
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German Bolshevik Element in Germany Demands Overthrow
London reports a Bolshevik faction led by Rosa Luxemburg is growing more active in Germany and pressing to topple Chancellor Eberts liberal government. The movement allies with radicals and calls for food confiscation, end to rations, and other reforms. German Austria remains separate and unlikely to join until general elections.
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Foch May Reduce Freight Car Demands
Hartford reports United States Food Administrator Hoover after a week in Europe cables that no definite food program can be formed yet. Negotiations in allied governments about shipping finances and organization continue while liberated territories press for food. Paris notes Marshal Foch is believed to reduce freight car and locomotive demands from Germany and may arrange commandeering of Germanys merchant marine by the allies.
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Arrest Move Targets Hindenburg in Leipzig News
London reports the Soviet at Leipzig has ordered the arrest of Field Marshal von Hindenburg and the dissolution of the German High Command following a Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen this afternoon.
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Parlor and Sleeping Car Rates Reduced Across Railroads
Washington December 4 The railroad administration announced immediate abolition of parlor and sleeping car charges on all railroads under federal control. This action removes extra fares and standardizes passenger pricing nationwide.
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Rumanians in Transylvania Tie Union With Kingdom of Mania
A Berne dispatch to The Times reports Rumanians in Transylvania now favor union with the Kingdom of Romania, signaling a shift in political alignment amid regional tensions.
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