Marshal Fochs Formal Call on President Wilson
Paris reports a rainy December morning as Marshal Foch and President Wilson meet for the first time during Wilson’s visit. Wilson plans a motor trip to old battle lines while Venizelos and Hurley discuss Balkan and shipping issues. Crowds cheer as the presidential carriage passes Cartier and Rue de la Paix with demonstrative fans and a singing American girl in the Cafe de Paris vicinity.
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Paris
Wilson
Battle Fields
Battle Lines
Marshal
Foch
Pierrenenatser
Treves
Henry F. Hollis
New Hampshire
Hotel de Ville
Chris
Mr. Wilson
Rue de la Paix
Panquin
Georgette
Worth
Cartier
Wilpon
Cafe de Paris
Madelon
Maxim's
Rue Royal
French Orphan Hides Aboard Leviathan Story Unfolds
A French boy named Dornier, 14, escaped death in France after his father was killed. He boarded the Sani transport Leviathan as a stowaway to Brest with soldiers, walked ashore in Jersey City unseen, and was found by a policeman. Efforts are underway to reunite him with family.
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Jersey City
Ercinand Dernier
Canteau Thierry
Children’s Society
Dornier
Brest
Leviathan
Eifforts
Fire damages New Britain gas purifying plant
Fire at the New Britain Gas Light company purifying plant caused about 10000 dollars in damage. The blaze cut one third of the city gas supply and prompted a request to conserve the remaining gas. James Cherry, passing the plant, heard an explosion before the building burst into flames and roof collapse damaged purifying equipment.
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New Britain
James Cherry
Bolshevik Government Evacuates Petrograd Archives
Reports say Bolshevik authorities move archives from Petrograd to Moscow via Nijni Novogord amid famine and sickness. Earlier notices indicated the government relocated from Petrograd to Moscow months ago due to harsh conditions.
Martin Donnelly Dead in New York at 80
Martin Donnelly 80, long time New Britain resident, died in New York yesterday. He is survived by three sons and one daughter. One son serves as sheriff of Bronx, New York.
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Martin Donnelly
New Britain
Martin Don
New York
Bronx
Contracts Tie Up Billions in War Dept Purchases
Washington reports 6,679 verbal or informal war contracts and purchases totaling about 1.676 billion dollars are held by the war department. Major General Goethals disclosed the figure to the House Military Affairs Committee amid questions of legality. Chair Dent proposed a bill to legalize them with amendments for unforeseen conditions. The committee planned further talks with Treasury and War Department officials.
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Washington
War Department
George W. Goethals
House Military Affairs Committee
Cmptrotter
The
Treasury
Warwick
Recenug
Baker
Dent
Irediary
War Departments
Goethals
Congress
House
Transport Maui Reaches Port New York
The transport Maui arrived in New York from Bordeaux with 64 American officers and 2,161 men, more than a day behind schedule. Other ships expected included the Cochra El Sol Celtic Rappahannock Metapan and Henry B Mallory, carrying hundreds of officers and men. The Santa Anna came in last night, delayed, with 48 officers 21 enlisted men 70 Y M C A workers and three Knights of Columbus secretaries. Lieutenant G W Wheeler of Braintree Mass a Dartmouth graduate wore three decorations and claimed to have downed many Austrian planes on the Italian front.
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New York
United States
Maui
Bordeau
Drrive
Cochra
Bordeaux
el Sol
Verdon
Celtic
Liverpool
Rappahannock
Brest
Metapan
Pauillac
Henry B. Mallory
Santa Anna
Knights of Columbus
G. W. Wheeler
Braintree
Mass
Dartmouth
Wheeler
Vote for National Assembly in Germany sparks shift in ruling bloc
Berlin via Copenhagen December 17 The German congress of soviets voted to form a national assembly replacing the reichstag. The decision marks a defeat for the Spartacus group led by Karl Liebknecht as independent socialists sided with the majority for the first time.
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Berlin
Copenhagen
German Congress of Soviets
Reichtag
Spartacus
Karl Liebknecht
Financial Aid for Railroads Under War Board
Washington December 17 officials indicate the War Finance Corporation will extend financial assistance to railroads under government control. Director General of Railroads McAdoo and WFC members met to decide the matter and, though no official statement was issued, it is understood aid will be provided.
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Washington
War Finance Corporation
Treasury Department
McAdoo
Allies Bombard Young Turks at Smyrna Port
Allied fleet bombarded a detachment of Young Turks barricaded at Smyrna defying entente forces. Smyrna is a crucial Turkish port on the Mediterranean.
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Athens
Smyrna
Mediterranean Sea
Man Falls Downstairs and Dies in Kensington Home
Joseph Pistey 51 of Kensington died after falling downstairs at 96 High Street while visiting friends. He sustained a broken neck and was pronounced dead at the scene in New Britain on December 17.
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New Britain
Joseph Pistey
Kensington
High Street
Political Riots At Dresden Reported in Berlin Dispatch
A Berlin dispatch reports five people killed and 40 wounded in political riots at Dresden. The violence was triggered by the tsarist tensions surrounding the events.
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Dresden
Copenhagen
Berlin
Untermeyer denies being pro German before war
Washington reports Samuel Untermeyer Newark lawyer flatly denied any pro German ties or aiding German propaganda before U S entry to World War I. He described a proposed investment in the New York Sun as a business move and said there was no intent to assist German propaganda. He cited his pro Allied works and substantial war relief donations and noted his son volunteered for the war effort.
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Washington
Nro
United States
Senate
Samuel Untermeyer
Newark
Untermayer
Untermeyer
Albert
New York Morning
Evening Sun
Dr. Albert
New York Times
Liberty Toans
Red Cross
Liberty Joans
Untemeyer
Citizens' Committee On
New York Sun
Florida
South America
Montreal Strike May Be Resumed
Montreal December 17 Members of the local police and firemen union issued an ultimatum to the city that their strike would be resumed this afternoon unless three officials are dismissed. The officers named are Public Safety Director Tremblay Assistant Director Arthur Mann and Chief of Police Belanger. The foreseen dismissal had been a condition for resuming work last week.
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Montreal
Police and Firemen’s Union
Public Safety
Tremblay
Arthur Mann
Belanger
First Jugo-Slovak Ministry Named in Belgrade
Semi-official Belgrade dispatch lists Nicolas Patchitch as president M Korosoc as vice president M Trumbitch as foreign minister M Protitch as war minister and M Tripovitch as minister for justice, outlining the new cabinet.
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Washington
Belgrade
Nicholas Patchitch
M. Korosoc
M. Trumbitch
M. Protitch
M. Tripovitch
Archduke Max Nominated to Succeed Charles
London reports Archduke Max named to succeed his brother ex Emperor Charles of Austria. The monarchist meeting in Vienna was attended by many leading army generals, per an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen.
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Archduke Max
Charles
London
Austria
Vienna
Copenhagen
U S Presses Purchase of Embassies and Salaries Rise
State department officials urged the purchase of U S embassies in foreign capitals and higher salaries for American ambassadors before the House Foreign Affairs Committee this afternoon.
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Washington
United States
State Department
House Foreign Affairs
Revolt in Bulgaria Reported by Berlin Paper
Amsterdam dispatch cites Berlin Lokal Anzeiger reporting a revolution in Bulgaria. The claim follows a prior report of revolution when King Boris abdicated, underscoring unsettled Bulgaria in the era.
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Bulgaria
Amsterdam
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Boris
Orlando Endorses Fourteen Points in Italian Chamber
Rome December 17 Premier Orlando in a chamber of deputies speech virtually backed President Wilson fourteen peace principles as the basis for a European settlement.
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Orlando
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Wilson
House Debates Radio Control Bill Before House Committee
Washington reports that opposition from the Marconi Wireless Co and others argues against government ownership of wireless stations while the International Mercantile Marine Corporation endorses private or government control as national interest. The Alexander bill would place wireless supervision under the Navy secretary and faces hearings.
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Washington
New York State
Wilson
Brotherhood of Nations
Edward J. Nally
Marconi Radio Company of America
House Merchant Marine Committee
International Mercantile Marine Corporation
Alexander
P. A. S. Franklin
Secretary of the Navy
Congress Advocated To Represent Hebrews Throughout the World
The American Jewish congress debated forming an international body to represent Jews worldwide. Abraham S. Schomer proposed the plan to create an international congress and appoint a 25 member committee. Judge Julian W. Mack noted Yiddish is not German in spirit, and Nathan Straus and Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf announced plans to go to Palestine to aid restoration efforts.
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Philadelphia
American Jewish Congress
Abraham S. Schomer
New York
Julian W. Mack
Chicago
Congress
Nathan Straus
Joseph Krauskopf
Palestine
Why eat cottage cheese thriller by agriculture dept
A two reel thriller titled Why eat cottage cheese was completed by the motion picture educational department of the department of agriculture last month and will soon be released to the public. It is not marketed for heart interest but aims to engage cottage cheese lovers with its topic.
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Washington
Motion Picture Educational Department
Department of Agriculture
Navy Pageant Postponed Amid Review Schedule
Washington announces the great naval review in New York has been indefinitely postponed. Secretary Daniels said the overseas fleet dreadnoughts will not reach New York before Tuesday and that a new review date will likely be announced Friday.
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Washington
New York
Daniels
Metal Prices in New York Steady as Markets Quiet
Prices for lead remained unchanged in New York on December 17, with East St. Louis spot offerings and nearby months shown as 825 for December, 810 for January, 805 for February, and 790 for March as buyers waited for further market cues.
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New York
East St. Louis
Sub Treasury Report Gains From Banks in New York
The Sub Treasury reports a cash net gain of $4,925,000 since Friday, after a $4,911,000 increase from banks on Monday in New York. The report notes the Monday rise as part of the ongoing weekly gains.
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Treasury
New York
Sub-Treasury
Question Power of War Labor Board
The right of the national war labor board to act as a conciliatory arbitral body in disputes is questioned in a brief by Florida phosphate mining interests. They argue the board can only intervene if both sides voluntarily submit. Employed workers in Florida report poor conditions and an investigation at Tampa is underway.
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Washington
National War Labor Board
Florida
Justice Haran
Adair
United States
Tampa
Fla
Civic Improvements Funded Across Forty Cities
Washington reports forty major cities plan $122.85 million in public works and building approvals and bond issues to boost buffer employment for returning soldiers and war workers. Eastern cities total $46.54 million, central $41.25 million, western $30.52 million, southern $4.36 million with listed amounts for Boston Hoboken Buffalo Pittsburg Philadelphia Syracuse Springfield Newark Worcester Manchester Cleveland Kansas City Chicago Detroit Seattle San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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Washington
War Labor Policies Board
Boston
Mass
Hoboken
N. J
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Syracuse
Springfield
Newark N. J
Worcester
Manchester
Cleveland
Kansas City
Kan
Chicago
Detroit
Seattle
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pope Invites Wilson to Vatican Visit
Paris December 17 informal invitation to visit the Vatican was extended to President Wilson today by the papal envoy who called at the Murat mansion. The Italian ambassador Count Di Cellere also visited to arrange his Italy trip likely in late January. The invitation was extended on behalf of the pope by manager Cemetti papal under secretary of state.
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Paris
Vatican
Wilson
Rome
Murat
United States
Count di Cellere
Italy
Manager Cemetti
Papal
Fear Dock Workers Strike Endangers Troop Repatriation
New York officials of the United States Shipping Board pressed to avert a looming eight hour day strike by 16 000 port workers. Labor leaders warned the walkout could disrupt the return of American soldiers and sailors from Europe if boat owners do not grant higher wages and shorter hours by week’s end.
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New York
Europe
United States Shipping Board
Massachusetts suit seeks $6000 for car crash injury
Margaret T. McCullough of Revere sues John Kirkus of Cambridge in superior court claiming an automobile owned by him struck her building as she rested on a lounge, causing a concussion and serious injuries. The case, described as unprecedented in Massachusetts jurisprudence, seeks $6,000 in damages.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Margaret T. McCullough
Revere
John Kirkus
Cambridge
Peddler fined in New Britain for handbill violations
Max Griz duck of Hartford was fined five dollars and costs in police court for peddling handbills in violation of a city ordinance. Four other Russians in the city were discharged after it emerged they urged locals to emigrate to Russia and endorsed Bolshevik aims.
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New Britain
Max Grizduck
Hartford
Burglary at General Store in Essex
Burglars broke into Gordon L. Burrows general store in Essex center by striking the plate glass door with a rock. Goods worth 700 to 1000 dollars were taken including cigars neck ties underwear knives razors watches. Local merchants advocate hiring a watchman amid rising thefts.
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Essex
Gordon L. Burrows
Inter-Allied Council to Meet Over Fiume District
Rome reports an inter allied maritime council with a representative from the United States will meet at Fiume soon to discuss local questions concerning the Fiume district.
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Inter-Allied Maritime Council
Agence Radio
I. N
Rome
United States
Fiume
Hungary
Mackensen Interned on Allies Demand
London reports Field Marshal von Mackensen, former German commander in Roumania, has been interned at the Allies' request. Earlier cables noted his arrival in Berlin and seizure of his sword by revolutionary troops, with tensions mounting after the armistice over his attempted march across Hungary.
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Gen. Mackensen
Romania
Copenhagen
London
von Mackensen
Roumania
International News Service
Berlin
Revolutionary Committee
Mackensen
Hungary
Units designated for return from American forces
Washington reports the early return to the United States of 4 428 soldiers and 154 officers from American expeditionary units. The list includes the 27th engineers 46 officers 1 409 men and several aero squadrons with their respective officers and ranks.
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Washington
United States
General March
27Th Engineers
No. 1 Air Service
102Nd Aero Squadron
Aero Squadron
846Th Field Artillery
482Nd Aero Squadron
97Th Aero Squadron
401St Aero Squadron
16Th Company
Fourth Mortar Mechanics Regiment
Air Service and
Reckless Hartford autoist fined in city court
Nathan Katz of Hartford was fined 50 dollars plus costs after being found guilty on two counts for failing to stop after hitting a parked convoy company car and for reckless driving. Judge James R. Edlin ordered payment of 62.10, with a report to the motor vehicles commissioner.
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Nathan Katz
Hartford
Convoy Cigar Company
James R. Edlin
Katz
Main Street
W. J. Coughlin
Coughlin
Frank Convey
Mr. Convey
Convey
Rebecca Katz
Edlin
Motor Vehicles
Ex Kaiser Plans Return to Berlin, Dutch Seek Safe Return
Rotterdam dispatch to the Daily News reports the Dutch government will petition Germany to ensure the safety of the former emperor on a return trip to Berlin. The notice suggests the ex Kaiser may return soon.
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Kaiser
Berlin
London
Germany
Rotterdam
Daily News Today
Bank hold-up driver indicted for first degree murder
George H. McCullough, driver of the taxicab used by the two bandits who robbed the East Brooklyn Savings Bank last Friday, was indicted by the Kings County grand jury today for murder in the first degree. The bandits, who killed two bank employees and took over $13,000, remain at large.
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New York
George H.mccullough
East
Allied Troops Expected to Land in Petrograd
Copenhagen December 17 reports travelers in Petrograd say Allied forces are anticipated to land after Christmas, signaling a possible escalation in relief or intervention plans.
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Petrograd
Copenhagen
Punishment urged for top war criminals by Lord Crewe
Lord Crewe writes an open letter arguing criminals who violate war norms and high political leaders should be surrendered for executive punishment rather than jurists. He cites Belgian atrocities and the murders of Captain Fryatt and Edith Cavell as acts that can be traced to individuals and punished.
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London
British Wireless Press
Lord Crewe
Exkaiser
Captain Fryatt
Edith Cavell
Air Mail Record Set by Ira Biffle in Curtiss R-4
Washington reports a new air mail speed record of one hour 50 minutes for the New York to Washington flight, actual air time one hour 40 minutes over 218 miles. Pilot Ira Biffle flew without a storm coat, facing snow and sleet, at minus seven degrees and 8000 feet, using a 400 horsepower Liberty engine.
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Washington
Air Mail
New York
Ira Biffle
Post Office Department
Philadelphia
Biffle
A Taste of New York: Working Girl Returns Home
A 15 year old Sophie Babbitt and two companions left Bridgeport for New York seeking work and Christmas gifts. With five dollars, they failed to find employment, faced high living costs, and were sent back home after parental intervention.
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Big City
New York
Sophie Babbitt
Helen Street
Bridgeport
Conn
Sophie
Woolworth Tower
Roman Question Settled and Vatican Renunciation
London reports the Roman question has been settled with all papal temporal claims renounced. The Vatican would accept internationalization of the papacy rather than Italian supremacy, and the pontiff asked President Wilson to inform allied peace representatives. Wilson is said to have consented. In Chicago a draft evader, Van Skedin, died after a hunger strike lasting 16 days while serving a year for failure to register under the selective service act.
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London
Vatican
Rome
Daily News Today
Daily News
Wilson
Chicago
van Skedin
House of Correction
Skedin
Fire forces evacuation as Havemeyer Hall burns in Columbia University incident
Fire in the basement of Havemeyer Hall at Columbia University triggers evacuation of hundreds of students from dormitories. Nine firemen overcome by sulphuric acid fumes. Damaged data place at about ten thousand dollars.
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Chemical Laboratory
New York
Havemeyer Hall
Columbia
Bishop Davies Arrival in New York From Europe
Bishop Davies of Springfield Massachusetts arrives in New York aboard the Cunard liner Coronia, coming from Europe today.
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Bishop Davies
New York
Springfield
Mass
Europe
Cunard
Coronia
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