Bolshevik Move Seen In Action Across Philadelphia
Police and armed guards guard the residences of prominent citizens after synchronized shrapnel bombs rocked Philadelphia. Officials including Justice Robert von Moschzisker and Acting Superintendent William B. Mills escaped injuries. Mrs Knowles was wounded by flying glass. Investigators link the attacks to Bolsheviks or IWW, with yellow placards found at scenes. Bombs used lime fuses, explosions shattered homes and scattered occupants from their beds as authorities pledge to pursue perpetrators and protect officials and key city buildings.
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Philadelphia
Robert von Moschzisker
State Supreme Court
William B. Millis
Ernest T. Trizg
Chamber of Commerce
James E. Gorman
Municipal Court
Mills
William Gray Knowles
Knowles
Justice Moschzisker
Boies Penrose
Smith
Public
Wilson
Rolan
Edward T. Stotesbury
C. A. Marsh
Police Department
President Trigg
Overbrook
Gorman
Justice Moschziskes
Tice
Norman Smith
Ter
Wage Increases For Telegraph Company Employees
Washington Pec 31 Salary increases of five and ten per cent for employees of all departments of telegraph companies under government control were announced by Postmaster Burleson. Eligible workers with six months to 18 months service receive five per cent, while those with more than 18 months get ten per cent. Increases based on December 31 1918 salaries, limited to $200 a month and not exceeding $35 monthly since January 1 1918. Excludes those in other employment and non functional offices receive overtime as per policy.
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Washington
Pec
Burlesop
Brewers Win Lifting of Barley Use Restrictions
New Haven December 31 Brewers receive word federal limits on barley for malt are removed. It is unclear whether barley usage targets exports or domestic beer. Nathan W Kendall of the Ale Brewing Co notes the move supports U S brewers though ban renewal on July approaching looms and possible further action by the president.
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New Haven
Barlevy
Nathan W. Kendall
Ale Brewing Company
Kendall
Impact of Dillon’s Defeat on Irish Seats
Dublin dispatch says John Dillon’s parliamentary defeat may trigger resignations by Irish nationalists, clearing room for Sinn Fein. A Sinn Fein member warns they will press Westminster for support if the peace conference fails, while others plan secret measures. All Sinn Fein MPs not jailed to convene in Dublin to discuss next steps.
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Dublin
John Dillon
Commons
Sinn
Holcomb Seeks State Trophies From German Guns
Governor Holcomb through the Connecticut State Council of Defense asked the War Department to provide machine guns for 168 towns and cities to place on town greens as trophies. The guns would come from German weapons surrendered and turned over to U S military authorities.
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Holcomb
Hartford
Connecticut State Council of Defense
War Department
United States
Explosion at Lebanon Post Office Kills Twelve
Two gas explosions in the Lebanon New Jersey post office last night killed twelve people and injured twelve more. The first blast tore the roof off, and the second collapsed walls, burying occupants in debris.
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Lebanon
N. J
Explosion Shatters German House Windows
A powerful blast ripped through a German house on the second floor causing the occupants 15 and Ernest Jr 6 to be thrown from their beds. The kitchen wall was demolished, a large ground hole opened beside it, and every window was shattered by the force of the explosion.
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Ernest, Jr
Italy's war losses tallied at 1,406,990 in Rome report
Rome reports Italy's total war casualties to date as 1,406,990. The breakdown lists killed: officers 16,362 and men 443,638. wounded: officers 33,347 and men 913,643.
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Rome
Italy
Bolshevik Forges Archangel Force Under German Officers
Washington reports by G A Martuiszine, a Russian government envoy, claim German officers lead Bolshevik forces at Archangel. He says loyal Russians plan to rebuild with American aid while US troops hold key positions amid harsh cold and low casualty losses. Troops fear return home despite high responsibility.
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Washington
Archangel
G. A. Martuiszine
State Department
Martuiszine
United States
Daniels Advocates Larger Navy and Reserve Growth
Secretary Daniels urged increasing permanent navy enlisted personnel from 143000 to 250000 by retaining enough naval reserve members. He proposed transferring 1000 temporary or reserve officers to permanent status, with 300 senior and 290 junior lieutenants and 400 ensigns, plus proportional staff officers. He asked Congress for new legislation to enable these permanent personnel increases.
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Daniels
Washington
Naval Reserve
Navy
House Naval Affairs Committee
Naval Establishment
Congress
Fairfield First War Fleet Vessel Launched At Housatonic Yard
Stratford December 31 The wooden steamer Fairfield the first vessel completed for the war emergency fleet at the Housatonic Shipbuilding Co yard was launched before about 10 000 people She is a Ferris standard type 3500 tons gross length 281 feet and was named by Grace Dietrich a 16 year old New York girl Five sister ships remain on the ways with launches expected in early spring as ice clears the river the yard faced railroad and material delays during construction
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Stratford
Fairfield
Housatonic Shipbuilding Co
Grace Dietrich
Alfred Dietrich
East 54Th Street
New York
Rer
Admiral Sims Re-assigned to Naval War College
Admiral William S. Sims, commander of the American fleet in European waters, will leave his present duties to become president of the U S naval war college at Newport Rhode Island. He is expected to finish European duties early next spring before his new post. Sims, born 1858 and a 1880 Naval Academy graduate, has led American naval operations in European waters since April 23, 1917. An Aland Islands demobilization accord was signed by Finland Germany and Sweden at the foreign office in Stockholm.
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U. S. Naval War College
Newport
R. I. Washington
William S. Sims
United States Naval War College
R. I
Naval College
Admiral Sims
Naval Academy
Aland Islands
Stockholm
Finland
Germany
Sweden
Foreign Office
Fear Trouble At Athens and In Constantinople
Athens reports the British admiral in command at Constantinople has ordered gendarmes to land amid abnormal conditions. An allied squadron arrived at Smyrna. A Constantinople paper claims 2,000 criminals have been rounded up in the city.
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Constantinople
Smyrna
Indemnity Demands Hit Germany for Massive War Costs
Allied leaders push for a colossal indemnity from Germany totaling 129 billion dollars to cover wartime expenses. The proposal underscores strained postwar reparations negotiations and the scale of economic recovery efforts across nations.
France's 80 Billion Indemnity Talk Shocks Allies
Paris reports from semi authoritative sources say France may seek about 80 billion dollars in war indemnities, with Britain around 40 billion, Belgium 6 billion, Serbia 3 billion and others varying. America reportedly will not demand indemnity unless costs like pensions and materials are included. General McKinstry and a team are assessing Germany's earning power, with a report expected by late January. Germany's trade and merchant fleet have suffered heavy losses, prompting possible postwar appeals and Allied commissions to apportion claims.
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Germany
Silies
France
England
Belgium
Serbia
Roumania
Montenegro
Italy
America
General McKinstry
United States
New Year Parties Extended After 11 PM In 1917
New York Mayor John F. Hylan announced New Year’s Eve celebrations would be allowed to run one to two hours past 11 o’clock tomorrow, marking the first extension for cafes and restaurants since 1916. He cited the war’s end and improving national conditions as reasons for the exception.
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New York
John F.pylan
Sinn Fein Prisoners Barricade Belfast Jail Wing
Sinn Fein prisoners in Belfast jail barricaded a wing and stored provisions for days. Authorities sent reinforcements to cut gas water and electricity to force submission. Rumors say Christmas parcels included dynamite and inmates held mock recruiting meetings.
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London
Sinn Fein
Belfast
Man Held on Bridgeport Murder Attempt Charge
William Armenas of this city was ordered held by Magistrate Frothingham on a Bridgeport murder attempt charge filed by restaurant keeper William Bobotes. Bobotes testified Armenas shot him twice in the back and once in the head on a road near Bridgeport about a year ago.
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William Bobotes
Bridgeport
Conn
William Armenas
Frothingham
Bobotes
Armenas
Lowley Road
Widow of prominent businessman found murdered in Rockland
Rockland Maine December 31 Mrs Harry B Brown widow of a noted businessman was found brutally murdered today her body badly beaten in a snow covered vacant lot police seek a stranger seen in town early today
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Rockland
Harry B. Brown
Sub Treasury Gains From Banks Reported in New York
New York, Dec 31 reports the sub-treasury gained 308000 from banks on Monday, with a cash net gain since Friday of 211000. The Gearing House statement shows a sub-treasury debit of 4076554 and balances of 8902068.
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New York
Sub-Treasury
Gearing House
Treasury
King George Invited to America by Wilson Action
London reports President Wilson told King George at Victoria Station he hoped to see the monarch in America soon after a handshake. The exchange was noted as part of ongoing Allied diplomacy in late December.
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America
London
Wilson
Victoria Station
Dover
King
British say German colonies to remain outside Germany
London reports that Britain and ally leaders assure that Germany’s colonies will not be returned. The Post notes Wilson and British statesmen see a league of nations as a central peace principle, with Paris talks mid January to shape the peace treaty and allied demands on reparations, territorial delimitations, and seas.
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London
Germany
Wilson
League of Nations
Post
Paris
Britain
Soldiers to Return From World War I Early
Washington announces the early return of about 2,100 officers and 12,000 enlisted men from the American expeditionary forces. Units include the 329th and 330th regiments of the 88th division, and the 116th engineer regiment and train from the 41st division among others with officers and men from several states. Numerous other organizations and troops are listed for early return.
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Washington
United States
March
88Rd
Dbrio
West Virginia
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
4Th Regiment
Air Service
54Th Artillery
Boston Peace Flag drafted for national emblem
A peace flag designed in Boston is to be sent from the state house to Mrs. Woodrow Wilson with a proposal to make it the official U S peace emblem. The flag features a white field a blue disc with a white dove and olive branch in flight toward universal peace surrounded by a laurel wreath and a space for a blue service star. Boston officials describe the emblem as a contrast to war filled flags. Boston food head demands hearing over charges in New York a hearing would allow him to clear himself and expose opponents and those blamed for his loss of position Dr Patrick Mullowney and four army headquarters experts deny his work in Boston has been unsatisfactory.
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Boston
State House
Woodrow Wilson
United States
New York
Ptrick Mullowney
Army
Building Workers Strike in New York Government Projects
Several hundred brick layers and masons on government house building projects in New York strike in sympathy with carpenters. Carpenters on government houses began their walkout over a week ago, also in sympathy with New York carpenters. No local demands have been made.
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New York
President Wilson to Attend New Year Reception
Paris December 31 President Wilson will attend a New Year reception at the Hotel Grillon tomorrow hosted by the American peace commissioners. Members of various American organizations will be present.
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Paris
Wilson
Hotel
Grillon
Wilson Leaves England After Historic Visit
President Wilson ends his England tour after a formal farewell at Victoria Station. Crowds along the route cry farewell as the Brighton sails from Dover with a royal escort, while London and Dover tributes reflect strong Anglo American friendship.
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Wilson
England
Over There Salutes Wilson On Departure From London
London December 31 the strains of Over There played by a military band marked President Wilson's departure from London. The piece, once a symbol of the battle front in France, was today seen as a friendly salute to America as he left Lon today for the United States.
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London
Wilson
Lon
France
America
Crowded Trolley a Great Menace in Connecticut
New Haven December 31 Dr Stephen J Maher president of the Connecticut Public Health Association warned that crowded trolley cars threaten public health at the association's Shelton meeting He urged immediate action by health authorities and insisted every passenger deserve a seat regardless of fare or line profitability.
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New Haven
Stephen J. Maher
Connecticut Public Health Association
Shelton
Trailiny Car,inc
Germany a savage land sparks homecoming letter
Mrs. Frederick Thompson of 15 Hotchkiss Street reveals a wartime note from her son Warren E. Thompson of Co. C 102 U S I. He describes eight months in Germany as hell and misery, credits the Red Cross with keeping him alive, and vows to return to fight if given a chance. He vows vengeance on the Germans for prisoners and affected women.
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Frederick Thompson
Hotchkiss Street
Warren E. Thompson
Co. C
Germany
Red Cross
Growth of War Bills Shows Where Big Sums Went
Treasury reports detail Amer ica s 12 month war bill rising to about 18 090 000 000 by year end 1918 with roughly 4 000 000 000 in loans to allies to be repaid and only a little over 4 000 000 900 raised in taxes. Most funds funded the army and war department as government expenses surged from prewar levels near 1 000 000 000.
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Treasury Department
Washington
America
Treasury
United States
War Department
Hungarian Minister Resigns Today in Switzerland
Berne December thirty one Mme Rosika Schwimmer, Hungarian minister to Switzerland, resigned her post today.
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Agence Radio
I. N
Berne
Mme Rosika Schwimmer
Switzerland
First Woman Diplomat Mme Schwimmer to Be Recalled
Mme Schwimmer, the first woman to hold a diplomatic post, was reported to be recalled. She previously served as a member of Henry Ford's peace party to Europe early in the war.
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Mme. Schwimmer
Mme Schwimmer
Henry Ford
Peace Party
Europe
Berger on Witness Stand in espionage trial
Congressman elect Victor Berger of Wisconsin testified on his own behalf as he and four other socialists faced trial before Judge Landis in Chicago on alleged violations of the espionage act.
Sinn Feiner Count Plunkett Released in Dublin
London report says Sinn Fein leader Count Plunkett, jailed over an Irish political conspiracy, arrived in Dublin and was released unconditionally. The note adds the University of Petrograd is the world’s largest of its kind with a building of remarkable size.
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Sinn
University of Petrograd
Boy Killed by Auto in New Haven Case
Theodore Helmersley six years old was killed when struck by an automobile owned by John W. Alling of New Haven former president of the Southern New England Telephone. The car carrying Alling his wife and two women was driven by Burton J. LaPlace who was ordered to appear at an inquest to be held by the coroner.
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New Haven
Theoidore Helmersley
John W. Alling
Southern
New England
Allies Occupy Parts of Hungary Occupied by international allied force
An international allied force occupying parts of Fiume in southwestern Hungary permits Yugoslav emblems and the publishing of newspapers. The action involves soldiers sailors and jeeps and reflects postwar control arrangements.
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Hungary
Agence Radio
I. N.S
Fiume
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