Wilson lands in Brest as France greets U S president
President Wilson arrives in Brest amid throngs as French and American crowds welcome him. The voyage ashore includes brief ceremonies with French officials, Red Cross workers presenting flowers, and a reception as the George Washington returns to Paris. Wilson pledges peace and justice in remarks to Brest officials.
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Brest
Wilson
Europe
Ieep
Bois Boulogne
Paris
Rench
A Pichon
Georges Leygues
Inn
Dent
General Bliss
Adral Benson
Lansing
Goode
Press- Wilson
George Washington
Lands
France
United States
Goude
Reception for Wilsons Convoy Navy Ships Reach New York
Washington December 13 Admiral Mayo in charge of President Wilsons convoy with nine dreadnoughts and other units returns to New York harbor December 23. Plans call for a grand demonstration with Secretary Daniels reviewing from the Mayflower. Divisions include Division six with New York Texas Wyoming Florida Arkansas Nevada and Division nine with Utah Oklahoma and Arizona.
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Washington
Mayo
Wilson
United States Navy
New York Harbor
Daniels
Hugh Rodman
New York
Texas
Wyoming
Florida
Arkansas
Nevada
T. 8. Rogers
Utah
Oklahoma
Arizona
Pershing Army Halts Advance in Germany Report
Washington reports no army of occupation advance yesterday and a shortened sector along the Rhine from Rolandsock to Brey. A December 11 communique states units crossed to the west bank at Coblenz and extended to Rolandsock south of Bonn to Thechtingshausen by nightfall.
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Washington
Army of Occupation
Germany
Pershing
War Department
Rhine
Rolandsock
Brey
Per- Shing
Coblenz
Rolandssock
Bonn
Thechtingszhausen
Seven troop ships overdue from Atlantic voyage
New York December 13 seven trans Atlantic steamships with army navy officers and civilian staff aboard were overdue, likely delayed by fierce storms. The Oregonian led arrivals seven days late, towed to North River berth with 2,500 sacks of mail and 1,084 officers and men aboard. Overdue vessels include Zacapa El Sol Siamese Prince Susquehanna Santa Anna L Occidente and Dochra with varying delays.
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New York
United States Army and Navy
Oregonian
North River
el Sol
Susquehanna
Santa Anna
L’occidente
Dochra
Wilson to Attend Church in Paris Amidst Security Talks
Paris December 13 The American Presbyterian church on Rue Berri near the Champs Elysées was festooned with flags as plans for President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson to attend services there Sunday were prepared. Wilson will meet with President Poincare after luncheon tomorrow and confer with Col. E M House. Officials expect Wilson to minimize visits. French officials urged rapid national work while American military police and secret service guard the president. Photographers will not be admitted inside the railway station on arrival from Brest.
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Paris
Rue Berri
Champs Elysees
Wilson
Poincare
Col
E M. House
Secret Service
Brest
President Wilson Busy Aboard George Washington Off Brest
President Wilson, aboard the George Washington off the French coast, winding up preparations to leave Brest. He has wireless contact with Col House General Bliss and Paris and just completed conferences with Secretary Lansing Henry White M Jusserand the French ambassador and Count di Cellere the Italian ambassador. At Brest he will be welcomed by admirals Sims Wilson and Rodman.
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George Washington
Wilson
Brest
George
Unionist May Replace Bonar Law as Chancellor
London reports Austen Chamberlain, a Unionist, is likely to replace A Bonar Law as chancellor of the exchequer in the new cabinet. Law will stay on as Unionist leader in the Commons, but the strain of the office is said to be too great.
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Bonar Law
London
Austen Chamberlain
A. Bonar Law
Law
The
of Commons
Methods Used to Defeat Draft in Berger Espionage Trial
Private Arnold Schiller testified before Federal Judge Landis in Chicago about a supposed rings of socialists aiming to defeat conscription and war effort. He linked the Chicago socialist group to anti draft propaganda, a code system, and a banner reading Refuse to register. He named defendants in the espionage case and described socialist schemes to influence soldiers in cantonments.
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Chicago
Arnold Schiller
Tanp Grant
Landis
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
Schiller
Henry Basler
Mexico
Yipsel
America
Socialist Organization of
Packers Stifle Competition in U S Meat Trade
Washington reports the federal trade commission's annual study shows the big five meat packers Swift Armour Morris Wilson Cudahy control vast shares across cattle calves sheep swine lard and pork sectors in 1916. The commission cites high interstate slaughter, stock levels, and yard receipts as evidence of an unfair monopoly.
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Washington
United States
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Congress
Swift & Co
Armour & Co
Morris & Co
Wilson & Co
Incorporate
Cudahy Packing Co
Fisk Brainerd 85 Well Known Resident of Cobalt
Fisk Brainerd a longtime Cobalt resident celebrated his 85th birthday in a quiet observance. He remains in good health for his years and keeps informed on current events. A former traveling salesman he retired to his Colonyt home years ago and enjoys a peaceful life. His son W. F Brainerd of New York and his wife attended the anniversary and neighbors called for a social gathering.
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Cobalt
Fisk Brainerd
Mr. Brainerd
Times
Colonyt
W. F Brainerd
Christmas for the Needy aid drive in Middletown
The Day Nursery will host a Christmas tree with useful gifts and the hospital will receive extra comforts under the Middletown Hospital Aid committee. Donations may be sent to Mrs F. W. Nicolson on High Street.
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Middletown
Hospital Aid Society
F. W. Nicolson
High Street
Chile Willing to Settle With Peru Awaiting Peace
Washington reports Chile assured the United States she will seek to settle differences with Peru and maintain peace. The reply to a note urging peaceful continuation was received at the state department, though the text was not made public. In Norristown Pennsylvania a moving engine struck a trolley at a crossing, killing one passenger and injuring 11 others, Julius Cau mont of Lorain County Ohio among the dead and Swedeland worker.
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Chile
Washington
United States
Peru
State Department
Norristown
Julius Caumont
Lorain County
Ohio
Swedeland
Bolsheviki Exec 300 Officers at Vologda
Advices reaching the state department say Bolsheviki executed 300 former Russian army officers at Vologda on charges of plotting against the Soviet government. The report dates from December 13 and notes the executions were carried out recently.
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Bolsheviki
Washington
Vologda
State Department
Clearing House Statement
New York December daily statement shows sub treasury exchanges totaling 3,289,260 dollars with 689,655,902 dollars in balances and overall balances at 86,247,041 dollars. The data reflects treasury movements and reserve balances across the clearing houses for the period reported.
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Clearing House
New York
Treasury
Pro German bias claims spark hearing clash over AOH
Washington December 13. George L. Fox head of a New Haven school told the House foreign affairs committee that the Ancient Order of Hibernians favored Germany before U.S. entry in World War I. Irish-Americans bitterly disputed his statement as a Lowell manufacturer vowed loyalty to the Allies. Fox stood by his claim noting a 1916 convention resolution backing Germany. The session also covered self determination for Ireland at Versailles.
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Washington
George L. Fox
New Haven
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Order of
Hibernians
America
Humphrey O’sullivan
Lowell
Mass
Lone Soldier Gets Mighty Greeting in New York
Sergeant Leland A. Kaufman of Kokomo led a grand homecoming as the only Oregonian ahead from France. A police boat and city officials greeted him with sirens, crowds waved handkerchiefs and hats, and the Welcome Committee, police reserve, and glee club joined the celebration. Kaufman debarked swiftly aboard the transport and brought along Joe the charger of General Omar Bundy.
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New York
Leland A. Kaufman
Kokomo
Oregonian
France
Police Glee Club
Vollee Police
Kaufman
Joe
Omar Bundy
Death by hanging at Hartman’s hotel in Bridgeport
Henry Below, 35, of New York City, registered at Hartman’s hotel in Bridgeport late last night and committed suicide by hanging from a bed post with a rope he carried. His possessions included a bank book showing $400 in deposits, $200 cash, and a gold watch. No relatives are known. he appeared well dressed and sober.
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Bridgeport
Henry Below
New York City
Hartman
Denmark To Break With Soviets
Christiania reports Denmark will sever relations with the Soviet government in Russia making a rupture imminent. Aften Posten says Norway has ordered Bolshevik emissaries home after Norwegian delegates left Petrograd.
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Denmark
Christiania
Russia
Aften Posten
Petrograd
Norway
Mayor McDowell Urges Red Cross Roll Call in Middletown
Mayor Arthur V. McDowell issues a proclamation urging Middletown residents to join the Red Cross drive and aim for universal membership. He notes Presidents Wilson and Holcomb support the appeal and asks residents to have money ready when workers visit, as no storefront or workplace solicitation will occur.
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Arthur V. McDowell
Red Cross
Wilson
Holcomb
Armyi
Navy
United States
Middletown
Germans in Coblenz Grow Bolder Toward U S Troops
After the Rhine crossing by American forces, Coblenz sees rising hostility as German women throw bottles and locals jeer American officers. Despite tensions, most GIs remain under arms with scattered acts of aggression only.
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Army of Occupation
Third Army of Occupation
Coblenz
Holland
Wilhelm Walb
Belgian Rulers May Visit the United States
London reports that King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium may visit America next year. A formal announcement is expected if President Wilson visits Brussels, with mutual visits by the Belgian royals. The king seeks to thank the United States for aid, noting the trip as a memorable life event.
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London
America
King Albert
Elizabeth I
Belgium
Wilson
Brussels
Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Brakeman Killed in Adams Express Collision
Eugene J. Ouellet twenty four head brakeman on a freight train bound East Hartford to Boston was killed instantly near Vernon station after a broken coupling caused the freight to split. Conductor Harry Lilly of the same train was injured not seriously and taken to Hartford hospital. Both men from East Hartford. Ouellet leaves a wife and child.
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Rockville
Eugene J. Ouellet
East Hartford
Boston
Harry Lilly
Vernon Station
New Haven Road
Lilly
Hartford Hospital
Ouellet
Oulett
Killed by Trolley Car in Fog Near Waterville
Thomas Laffin of Waterbury stepped from a south bound trolley into the path of a north bound car and was killed instantly last night near Waterville. A heavy fog reduced visibility, Motorman C S Booth could not see. Laffin was dragged by the car, which had to be raised to remove the body. Identification came from papers found in his pocket.
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Waterbury
Thomas Laffin
Waterville
C. 8S
Booth
Laffin
Mrs Pratt Granted Divorce in Newport Court
Mrs Beatrice B Pratt, favorite grandchild of the late H H Rogers, was granted a divorce today on grounds of non support and cruelty. Lieut Pratt is reported to be in a California training camp as an army instructor. The proceeding was not contested and lasted under ten minutes.
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Newport
R. I
Beatrice B. Pratt
H. H. Rogers
Lieut. Pratt
California
Mob Riots Roil Leipzig After Meetings Breakup
Copenhagen dispatch reports mobs rioting in Leipzig on Tuesday, tearing apart democratic meetings and spreading unrest toward the German frontier. Local authorities struggle to contain the disturbances as tension rises in the region.
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Leipzig
Copenhagen
Meat Cost Probed by House Committee Hearings
Washington December 13 The house interstate and foreign commerce committee will launch public hearings on December 19 to study meat costs. Chairman Theta W Sims Tennessee says the inquiry covers livestock and meat distribution under potential government supervision or ownership and aims to reveal true meat prices for producer and consumer fairness. The panel includes Democrats and Republicans from multiple states.
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Washington
House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Thetas W. Sims
Tennessee
Sims
Federal Trade Commission
House
Wilson
United States
Frank E. Doremus
Michigan
Dan V. Stephens
Nebraska
Allen W. Barkley
Kentucky
Samuel Rayburn
Texas
Andrew J. Montague
Virginia
P. D. Decker
Missouri
Charles P. Oady
Maryland
Arthur W. Dewalt
Pennnsylvania
Harry H. Dale
New York
John S. Snook
Ohio
Jared Y. Sanders
Louisiana
John J. Esch
Wisconsin
Edward L. Hamilton
Richard Wayne Parker
New Jersey
Samuel E. Winslow
Massachusetts
James S. Parker
Charles H. Dillon
South Dakota
Burton E. Sweet
Iowa
Walter R. Stiness
Rhode Island
John G. Cooper
What Returning Soldiers Will Get
Hartford December 13 The war department informed the Connecticut State Council of Defense that returning soldiers will receive one month’s pay plus a transportation allowance of 312 cents per mile from the demobilization town to their home town Railroad tickets will cost the soldier two cents per mile by the same route Demobilization will occur from the army ramp nearest to the home section of the majority of men in each unit The war department notes uncertainty nationwide about demobilization arrangements
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Hartford
War Department
Connecticut State Council of Defense
Would Extend Wire Control
Washington December 13 an indefinite extension of government control of the tele graph and telephone systems of the United States and authorizations for the postmaster general to fix their appraised value with a view to purchase is provided for in a resolution introduced in the house this afternoon by Representative Moon of Tennessee chairman of the house post office committee and a democrat It is understood the resolution is an administration measure and has the endorsement of Postmaster General Burleson
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Washington
United States
House
Representative Moon
Tennessee
House Post Office Committee
Burleson
Watchman Burned to Death at World’s Fair Fire
New Haven December 13 Michael Mullen care taker of the former Connecticut building at the Chicago World’s Fair burned yesterday and Harold Fox his companion held on arson charges in West Haven town court with bonds of 10000 each. Their cases were continued. They had been drinking when arrested.
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New Haven
Michael Mullen
Connecticut
Harold Fox
West Haven Town Court
Mullen
Troop Ship Sailings From France and Returns Announced
Chief of Staff General March announced three transports carrying 275 soldiers 11 officers and 130 civilians sailed from France to the United States on December 8 and 11. He also said additional AEF units totaling 2,458 enlisted men and 87 officers are scheduled for early return.
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Washington
France
United States
General March
March
Criticism of War Department Delays Draws House Debate
Bitter criticism of the War Department and the Bureau of War Risk Insurance over delays in paying soldiers allotments was voiced this afternoon on the House floor and at a meeting of the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee.
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War Department
Washington
Bureau of War Risk’ Insurance
House
House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Sub-Treasury Report Shows Loss to Banks
New York December 13 reports the sub-treasury lost 149000 dollars to banks on Thursday, lowering the cash net gain since Friday to 2731000 dollars.
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Sub-Treasury
New York
Wilson pushes league of nations as peace groundwork
Brest dispatch reports President Wilson intends to press allies to adopt his fourteen points as a peace basis. He seeks a league of nations as a preliminary step, gradual disarmament afterward, and naval apportionment by geography to prevent any group from overpowering the league. He aims for conciliatory talks with Clemenceau, Lloyd George, and Orlando while opposing punitive indemnity. The talks open Tuesday to test consensus and risk of discord.
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John Edwin Nevin
I. N
Brest
Wilson
Clemenceau
Lloyd-George
Orlando
United States
League of Nations
Enthus
Germany Sent Writers Here
Washington reports that in July 1914 the German imperial government dispatched 130 propagandists to the United States and other regions and instructed them as war became inevitable. Captain George Lester testified before the senate propaganda committee detailing the Berlin meeting and the Fox affair linking a Berlin correspondent to the Chicago Tribune.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
South America
China
Berlin
George Lester
Theeneral
Senate
Edward Lyell Fox
Senate Proaganda
Lester
Military Intelligence Division
General Staff
Count Bernstorff
Germany
Chicago Tribune
Fox
The
Tribune
Cotton Prices Expire Jan 1 1919
Washington announces that prices on cotton fabrics and yarn expiring January 1 1919 will not be renewed. The decision was announced by the industries board this afternoon.
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Washington
the Industries Board
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American Presbyterian Church
Berger
Packers
House Committee
Ireland
Sergeant Kaufman
Bundy
Coblenz Street
U. S
Allied
U.S
League
Canaan
Charles Benway
Harold G. Thompson
J. C. Rorabek
Bury Hotel
I. Cowan
Highland Ave
Water
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
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