President Wilson in London Urges Free Nations for World Peace
President Wilson addressed a Guildhall audience in London urging a league of nations and a new world order. He argued free nations must be trustees of peace as Allied leaders, including Lloyd George and Haig, welcomed him with grand ceremony and displays of pomp.
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President Wilson Talks of League of Nations in London
In a Guildhall address Wilson declares groundwork for a league of nations has been laid and cites shared principles among American and allied statesmen. He reflects on gratitude over victory and the need to ensure the sacrifices were not in vain as he listens to greeting from Britain France and Italy.
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Labor shortage margins shrink as assimilation nears saturation
Richmond, December 28. Nathan S. Smyth, assistant director general of the employment service, said the saturation point in labor assimilation is approaching and labor shortage margins are narrowing. Remedies exist if the situation becomes dangerous, including potential demobilization suggestions to the war department to balance industry manpower. Telegram reports from industrial centers show shortages existed after armistice but have largely disappeared in many areas.
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American Association For Labor
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Department
Sub-Treasury Report Gains $24,000 From Banks
New York December 28 the sub treasury reported a Friday gain of 24000 from banks.
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New York
World leaders seek a united enterprise of peace
The speaker argues that France must aid the strong to serve justice, and soldiers fight to end the old balance of power. He praises a world moving toward a single coalition of nations to guarantee lasting peace and a league of nations, supported by a permanent concert of power. He notes the shift from academic talk to practical push for collective security.
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German Occupation Rules In Place In American Zone
Army issued regulations for all residents over twelve in the American occupied zone. ID cards and signature registration become mandatory, with address changes reported promptly. Front-door lists detail head of household data, travel is controlled, only police may carry weapons, most firearms must be surrendered, alcohol is restricted, gatherings require permission, censorship applies to publications, and communications are monitored. Corporal Ned Simpson reflects on the shift from war to occupation and the Germans’ apparent surrender.
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President Wilson Declines Northampton Freedom Honor
London Dec 28 President Wilson declines the freedom of Northampton stating he would act as General Washington would and not stray from duties that brought him across the water. He cites an ancestor of Washington who was twice mayor in the sixteenth century as context for his decision.
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Divorce denial ends tale of Hobey Baker fiancee marriage rumor
New York December 28 reports on Miss Mimi Scott formerly engaged to Captain Hobey Baker who died in France. Rumor of her marriage to an attache of the American embassy in Paris was denied here today. A relative said Christmas greetings were received and that no marriage had occurred.
Mrs Weed Sues Father in Law For Balance
Helena Hill Weed widow of late Congressman E J Hill sues Samuel R Weed in Bridgeport Superior Court for 1527 claiming he promised to pay 300 dollars to block a divorce complaint in 1913 and that she should receive the remaining balance. The suit centers on alleged improper interference by the defendant in a marital dispute.
Soldiers Begging Reported by Boston Official
Boston December 28 Colonel Albert B Williams chief of staff of the Northeastern department ordered soldiers found begging on the streets be refused money and the case reported to army headquarters There is no need for any man in uniform soliciting funds Several complaints have reached officials recently.
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Army
President Wilson Turns 62 Amid Health Praise
President Wilson is 62 years old today. Reports from London and Paris describe him as in splendid health despite the strains of his office. The birthday brings him the crowning honors of a long and useful life.
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Lloyd George Party Gains in Election Returns Show Landslide Support
London dec 28 premier Lloyd Georges coalition forces continued to gain as returns from the parliamentary election were published. early tallies indicate large losses for pacifists and Asquith supporters while Bonar Law and Lloyd George secure re election gains. several former cabinet members and notable women candidates failed to win seats.
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Sprot
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John Simon
Walter Runciman
Pethwick Lawrence
Snowden and
Anderson
Despard
Lord French
Pankhurst
R. McKenna
F. W. Jowett
Mary McArthur
Charlotte Despard
House of Commons
Units to Return Allied Expeditionary Forces
General March announced the United States will bring back 94 officers and 2,578 enlisted from various units. The 492nd aero squadron has 2 officers and 147 men. the 302nd trench motor battery has 5 officers and 160 men. the 205th trench mortar battery has 5 officers and 150 men. the 307th trench mortar battery has 5 officers and 150 men. the 105th trench mortar battery has 406th aero squadron with 7 officers and 153 men. the 34th balloon company has 11 officers and 170 men. the 155th 147th 27th and 95th aero squadrons have 24 officers and 725 men. the 13th 49th and 139 aero squadrons have 18 officers and 545 men. and the 413th telegraph battalion has 13 officers and men. The assignment of the 500th aero squadron to early return has been cancelled.
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Stocking Money Returned After War Demand
New York financiers report that several banks recovered by December 28 more than five million dollars in “stocking money” withdrawn at the start of World War I. Depositors redeposited funds in the same envelopes, as armistice afterglow spurred a nationwide return of savings to local institutions.
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United States
Despondent Brother's Death Tied to Gas Suicide
Hartford report states Maurice V. Post aged 32 of 1008 Capitol avenue extension took his own life by inhaling gas yesterday at 4 am in his cousin Simon Tonken's home at the same address. Despondency over his brother's recent influenza death is given as the motive. body found about 5 pm.
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Maurice V. Post
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Simon Tonken
King George's Gift To Wilson
King George gave President Wilson a birthday book and presented scarf pins and cuff links to Admiral Grayson and other members of the presidential party. He also remembered Wilson's valet and Mrs. Wilson's maid in the gift.
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King George Congratulates Wilson on Birthday
King George visited President Wilson at Buckingham Palace at 10 o clock to offer birthday congratulations. The monarch wished him many happy returns of the day in a formal greeting observed as one of the first congratulations today.
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Unable To Secure Bond For Novak In Haddam Jail
Alexander Novak, sentenced by the city court yesterday and appealing his case, remains in Haddam jail after failing to obtain a bondsman for a $200 bond.
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Haddam
Italian Socialist Resigns From Italian Cabinet
Paris reports Leonida Bissolati socialist member of the Italian cabinet has resigned as minister of pensions. Rome dispatch to L Information says the minister steps down as of today.
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L'Information
War contracts urgent settlements urged by War Dept
Washington December 28 a business panic in the United States unless the government quickly settles war contracts halted work. Benedict Crowell assistant secretary of war urged a special rule to fast track the war department bill to validate informal contracts and permit speedy adjustment. Crowell cited 669 informal contracts totaling 1 675 51 000 plus existing obligations from England and France. He praised manufacturers who took the risks and said 500 000 soldiers have been discharged and cannot find peace work until formal settlements allow rebuilding of industry.
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British Flying Corps Lieutenant Implicated in Jamaica Shooting
Lieut Daniel Mangan of the Royal Flying Corps is held in Jamaica Long Island after a clash with Military Policeman Edward Weldon. Miss Rose Patik of Jersey City is hospital bound with a bullet wound to the thigh. Mangan says he ignored the halt order due to prior holdups in the area and faces charges for driving without a license.
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Woman Educator to France for Peace Conference
Mrs Fannie Fern Andrews prominent educator sails from New York to France to represent the federal bureau of education at the Paris peace conference. She was invited by the United States commissioner on education and serves on the Berne bureau of the International Executive committee of the Central Organization for a durable peace, created at The Hague in 1915.
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Paris
United States
Brooklyn Man Sentenced in Stamford Auto Theft Case
John M. Haas of Brooklyn was sentenced by Judge W. S. Case in Bridgeport at the superior court to not less than one nor more than two years in state prison on a guilty plea to auto theft in Stamford on August 10. The counsel asked for leniency, but the judge found no basis for mercy.
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Hartford Engineer Ernest A Hall Commits Suicide
Ernest A Hall 45 of 23 Oakwood Avenue West Hartford longtime chief engineer at Hartford Rubber Works Co hanged himself in his garage yesterday morning about 8 o clock The death followed a nervous breakdown attributed to recent illness authorities said
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Ludendorff in Russia Report Appears
Copenhagen December 28 General Ludendorff former first quartermaster general of the German army was reported to have fled to Russia where he is expected to command the Bolshevik army. He is said to have been in communication with Lenin the Bolshevik premier.
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New Cabinet For Berlin Faces Formation Today
Copenhagen reports independent German socialists expect to form a new Berlin cabinet possibly today. Separately in Missouri, the Seventh Regiment National Guard was ordered out by Governor Gardner at the request of Mayor Cowgill of Kansas City to protect streetcar operations amid unrest.
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Interest in League Grows as Wilson Addresses Grey and Asquith
President Wilson told Viscount Grey and former Prime Minister Asquith that unless a league of nations is organized, present efforts will not endure. He spoke at the American embassy in London, praising British resolve and moral obligations that shaped wartime policy and urging coordinated action to build the League of Nations.
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Japan buys U. S. securities in treasury offering
Secretary Glass announced that Japan subscribed to American Treasury certificates in the New York Fed sale, totaling 35 million dollars as part of the second bi weekly issue of 500 million. The issue was heavily oversubscribed across most districts, with Japan indicating possible further purchases as funds become available.
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McCormick and Baruch to Sail for Europe for Reconstruction
Washington reports indicate War Industries Board Chairman McCormick and financier Baruch will depart for Europe on December 31. They were summoned by President Wilson to advise on reconstruction and resource matters with Wooley of New York to head the War Trade Board in McCormick's absence. Amsterdam dispatch notes Berlin sailors favor Allied troop arrival, hoping intervention will restore conditions amid scuffles between counterrevolutionary forces and republican guards against the Ebert government.
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War Trade Board
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Ebert
Embargo Imposed on Hogs at East Buffalo Yards
A temporary embargo on hog receipts began at the East Buffalo stock yards and runs through Sunday night. The action stems from heavy weekly totals near 100,000 hogs, far above last year’s 22,000 for the same period.
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Seaplane Falls Into Boston Harbor in Rescue Incident
A seaplane with two naval aviators aboard plunged into Boston harbor today. One aviator sustained serious injuries and was transported to Chelsea naval hospital. Boston police rescued them aboard the Guardian, their police boat.
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Vatican to drop special papal embassies in future
Rome reports the Vatican will cease its special papal embassies and will instead treat with diplomats accredited to any Italian government. Also Paris reports French troops occupying Cattaro, the key Austro Hungarian naval base on the Dalmatian coast, learned this afternoon.
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