Wilson Arrives in Paris as Crowds Cheer Visit
President Wilson enters Paris greeted by high officials and grand salute. He travels with Madame Poincaré to the Murat residence as crowds line streets, while Paris stages a vast fete. In later ceremonies at the city hall he speaks of sympathy with France and the fight for liberty.
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Wilson Addresses Poincare at Paris Luncheon
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson were hosted at the Elysee Palace with Madame Poincare. In his reply to Poincare’s address, Wilson praised Franco American friendship and the U S aim beyond victory, toward enduring rights and justice.
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Wilson to visit American troops at Christmas
President Wilson plans to visit American troops over Christmas in Treves after meeting with Premier Clemenceau at the Murat palace. The talks touched only generally on peace conference issues and Wilson called Clemenceau a most prepossessing man. He will not attend King Victor Emmanuel’s fetes but may exchange calls with the King.
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French papers greet Wilson with glad hand in Paris
Paris papers publish editorials welcoming President Wilson to France. Temps highlights shared struggle and hopes the US remains engaged in European issues. Journal des Debates notes Wilson seeks lasting peace based on justice, a goal shared by both nations.
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International Finance Union Proposed by Allies
Paris reports the French government may present a bill on December 24 to establish an international finance union among allies. It would apportion war costs by population and allow contributions. Britain is considering a similar plan. Allied expenses are seen near 424 billion francs versus 870 billion francs for the Central Powers.
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Germans Blundered in Entering War Say Grand Duchess
Geneva report quotes Grand Duchess Anastasia of Mecklenburg Schwerin stating Germany made a great blunder by entering the war and should admit the mistake. She argues Germany must apologize and rethink rebuilding politically financially and artistically. She adds a view on Russia and the absence of a czar amid political change.
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Negro Sergeant Shoots Anniston Motorman and Conductor
In Anniston Alabama on Sunday afternoon a negro soldier shot and killed Cecil Linton a street car conductor and seriously wounded Kelsie Morrison an motorman after being ejected from a car he fired twice once to Linton and once to Morrison military police and city officers formed posses to hunt the suspect Sergt Ernest Cardwell of the One Hundred and Fifty seventh Brigade was captured later and held at Camp McClellan stockade. A separate chase in the evening led to the arrest of another negro porter.
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Isaiah Jenkins Nabbed With Moonshine Again In Town
Sheriff Rehberg found Isaiah Jenkins in a wagon with a two gallon jug and a glass jug containing moonshine under the seat. New accusations cite repeated law violations and ties to prohibition enforcement, as Jenkins and Tim Hubbard face state charges while prior efforts failed to deter them.
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Carter Glass Sworn as Secretary of the Treasury Today
Washington DC December 16 Carter Jay Glass a former Virginia representative was sworn in today as Secretary of the Treasury. The ceremony confirmed Glass in the top finance post succeeding the prior secretary amid a reshuffle of government officials.
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Woman found dead on A B & A track near Coolidge
A. B. and A. line near Coolidge reports J R Faircloth found along the rails. Coroner and jury determine death from being struck by a local southbound train Saturday night. The inquest confirms fatality, with weather and road conditions noted in the area.
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Warships Return to U S Waters for Homecoming
Washington December 13 Secretary Daniels says every capital ship in the American navy will return to home waters this month from the British main fleet. They are to reach New York December 23 for a naval review. Admiral Mayo is ordered to bring back every vessel that can be spared and the fleet will mobilize for the homecoming.
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Germans in Uniform Not Allowed in American Lines
The American Army of Occupation announces that men in German military uniforms may not enter the American occupation area after December 15 unless on duty and with written permission. Political gatherings are banned unless approved by American authorities. Proclamation also sets price parity for food and goods with Germany and requires standard selling prices.
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Roll Gall Drive Gathers Early Support for 1919 Red Cross
Red Cross headquarters open at the Merrill Store beside the National Bank with a staffed booth led by Mrs. W. M. Singletary and Mrs. J. H. Merrill. Early turnout exceeds a hundred memberships from two Broad Street blocks. organizers expect about five hundred on day one. Junior memberships cost twenty five cents and stamps are issued with each paid join.
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Judge Emory Speer Dies in Macon at 70
Macon Georgia December 14 Judge Emory Speer of the U S district court Southern district of Georgia died in a local hospital at 9 o clock last night He was 70 years old and had been active recently serving war efforts and government drives He had urgent gallbladder surgery planned and the family said his condition grew critically and he passed away Sunday funeral arrangements were announced for Sunday
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Portuguese President Shot in Lisbon Murder Crisis
The president of Portugal was killed after being shot three times in Lisbon while awaiting an event. A mob hanged the assassin on the spot, a suspected accomplice was arrested, and new presidential candidates are expected to be settled by action shortly.
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Armistice Extended By CO 17th
Copenhagen reports the German armistice extended to January 17 at five in the morning and subject to allied consent. The allies reserve right to occupy the neutral zone east of the Rhine from Cologne to the Dutch frontier. Lisbon notes President Paes assassinated. subsequent arrest and crowd reaction follow.
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Candidates Pays Entry Fee for Aldermen Race
By 3 PM ten candidates had qualified for aldermen with more expected before six tonight. Names include A B Clark C T Gandy B F Herring A McDougald W H Burch Jr W N Hamilton W Feinberg W A Wheeler W E Beverly W B Hambleton Uncle John Dekle qualified but Judge Hopkins had not paid. Full list to be published at a committee meeting and at polls.
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Poland Breaks Relations With the Germans
Poland severs diplomatic ties with Germany after a telegram from Warsaw. A death notice states Judge Emory Speer died last night, with burial Sunday at Riverside Cemetery.
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Demobilization Pace Reported By General March
Washington December 14 General March announced demobilization of U.S. troops progresses at about 10000 to 15000 men released daily. Aiming for a rate of thirty thousand weekly as momentum grows. Overall 824000 personnel designated for discharge and furlough figures rising with ongoing flow from France includes 1373 officers and 30703 men.
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Judge Grants Shipment Writ To Force Liquor Transport
Jacksonville December 16 The Fed Judge Shepherd granted the writ to compel the Express Company to accept for shipment into Florida any quantity of intoxicating spirits. The order remains in effect until January 1. John Nelson of Tampa sought the action.
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