President Wilson Plans London Visit and Diplomacy
President Wilson plans a London trip with aims to press for a quick pre conference settlement. He will not discuss business in England and intends to return to Paris for congressional commitments. Mrs. Wilson toured a hospital for blind veterans and received souvenirs as she observed soldier handiwork. Soviets in German territories under British control were ordered to stop political activity and evacuate public buildings by the British governor at Cologne.
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Wilson
London Times
Trenton
New Jersey
Jim Washington
Paris
L’humanite Today
Premier Clemenceau
Clemenceau
Amsterdam
Cologn
Mustard Ointment Claims To Relieve Rheumatism
An old advertisement touts a white mustard ointment that supposedly loosens stiff joints and eases pain. It markets as a superior remedy promising comfort and rapid relief, urging readers to obtain a jar from nearby sellers.
Lodge Fights for Peace Terms and Navy Policy
Senator Lodge outlines peace goals and warns against a broad league of nations. He argues for imperial unity with allies, cautions on German demilitarization tactics, and questions the president’s naval buildup and economic barrier plans while insisting on Russia’s restoration and a strong U S navy to match Britain.
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Germany
France
United States
Russia
Vladivostok
Ukraine
Wilson
Great Britain
Senate
Daniels
House Naval Affairs Committee
England
Badger
League of Nations
Senator Lodge
Cuba
Pankhurst Predicts Big Coalition Win in Britain
In London on December 21 Christobal Pankhurst, famed suffragist and House candidate, forecast a large coalition majority after the December 28 vote. She blamed the labor party for reducing the majority and warned of opposition from liberal, Bolshevik, and Sinn Feiner elements. She suggested Premier Lloyd George may call another general election to purge enemies of Britain.
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Sinn
Lake Forest teen to inherit Gates fortune from probate
Fortune poised to pass to Miss Rorella Angell age fifteen of Lake Forest Illinois upon probate of aunt Mrs John W Gates will. The heiress to receive about 15 million dollars while currently staying in New York with her parents.
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Rorella Angell
Lake Forest
Ill
John W. Gates
Miss Angell
New York
Nine Priests Ordained in Montreal by Archbishop Bruchess
Nine American priests were ordained at St James Cathedral Montreal by Archbishop Bruchess. They are graduates of Grand Seminary and will sing their first masses Sunday. The new priests include Gaston Garrett Woonsocket R I Edward Leacy Bernard J McMahon Normand Meunier James Reddon Providence R I Edward Nadeau Wilfred Ouillettes Portland Me George Murphy Worcester Mass and Harry Wilcox Ogdensburg N Y.
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Montreal
St. James Cathedral
Bruchess
Grand Seminary
Gaston Garrett
Woonsocket
R. I
Edward Leacy
Bernard J. McMahon
Normand Meunier
James Reddon
Providence
Edward Nadeau
Wilfred Ouilette
Portland
George Murphy
Worcester
Mass
Harry Wilcox
Ogdensburg
N. Y
British Extend Occupation to Dusseldorf from Cologne
A Cologne dispatch reports British troops in Prussia have widened their occupation from Cologne to Dusseldorf. Dusseldorf lies 21 miles northwest of Cologne, per today’s Gazette quotation.
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Amsterdam
Prussia
Cologne
Dusseldorf
Happenings in This Reef 25 Years Ago Dec 21 1893
The wind blew a gale all day yesterday. Tramps exceed any previous influx. new arrivals appear of tougher classes. Wood replaces coal as fuel. women and men carry kindlings. Skating on moonlit nights. river is fine for gathering cream. Iron Moulders' Union plans a New Year social in Rocky Hill. Grippe and sickness from down-river towns. John G. Palmer to report at G A R meeting. Mansfield Post aids old veterans. Rainfall this year 50 inches vs 38 in 1892. Sugar sold at thirty pounds for $1. J J Morse fills ice house. Meech couple sails to Bermuda for spring. Harley Hedges wed yesterday. will return after honey moon. Trains crowded with holiday buyers. streets busy. Chancellor Ebert faces expected resignation in Germany amid Berlin council clash.
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Iron Moulders’ Union
Shipman’s Hall
Rocky Hill
Grippe ii
John G. Palmer
Mansfield Post
J. J. Morse
East Berlin
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