President Wilson in London visit with King and Queen
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson arrived in London and attended a formal royal reception at Buckingham Palace. The state visit drew crowds, gun salutes, and speeches, highlighting cordial Allied ties amid wartime diplomacy.
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French President in the Ardennes
President Poincare spent Christmas Day in the Ardennes region, the last portion of French soil held by the Germans and wrested from them in the war close. He visited Moezieres Charles Lille Rethel Voutiers and was received with acclaim by the people.
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President Leaves Chaumont for England on Special Train
President Wilson departed Chaumont on a special train bound for England to review ten thousand American troops near Calais. He praised American soldiers and told them he expected a happy new year, signaling progress toward peace objectives and hinting at a forthcoming important address in England.
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Brynhilda Believed Lost Ship Now Found
London reports the Brynhilda, an American sailing ship formerly listed as lost, has arrived safely at Algoabay. Lloyds confirms the vessel sailed from New York in September and its fate previously unknown. Insurance payout details noted contingent on mine impact findings.
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Montenegro Seeks Unity With Jugoslav Confederation
King Nicholas of Montenegro says the nation supports joining the Jugoslav confederation while preserving autonomy and customs. He emphasizes Montenegro as a pioneer in independence and hopes for a League of Nations, amid European intellectual life goals.
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Wounded Americans Return Home Amid War Relief
Washington reports that for the week ending December 20 more than 7400 sick and wounded American soldiers were brought back to the United States. In New York a British liner Saxonia arrived from Liverpool with about 1400 sick and wounded soldiers, mostly surgical cases.
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Big Southwest oil producers expect more output after war ends
Dallas December reports from large Texas oil firms say peace will lift demand for fuel oil lubricants gasoline and motor fuels. They cite higher consumption from neutral markets stock replenishment and wartime Europe while maintaining that production will rise across North Texas Gulf Kansas Oklahoma Cushing Healton and Mexican fields with total quarterly output up from recent periods. They foresee oil stations at ports worldwide and more ships adopting oil burning systems.
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German Zeppelins to ply between New York and Hamburg
Zeppelins will enter service as aerial merchantmen between New York and Hamburg. Echo de Paris reports a reliable source confirms the plan after the German airships are disarmed and converted for civilian use.
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Neutrals Won't Be Admitted to Peace Conference
Paris dispatch reports allied representatives decided neutral nations will not be admitted to the peace conference. The decision was conveyed in papers from the capital.
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Pershing Orders US Officers to Enforce French Liquor Rules
General Pershing issued an order directing American commanders to cooperate fully with the French government against excessive alcohol use. American forces must observe French army rules on drinking spirituous liquors and operating liquor shops.
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German Interests Claim Attention at Peace Conference
Paris dispatch reports Count von Bernstorff, former German ambassador, says all belligerents accept President Wilson’s fourteen points and the main issue is interpretation. He backs the ethical self-determination principle and views Russia as an ally matter for the allies to settle, while Germany seeks to safeguard its territory and wash its hands of Russia.
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Revolutions Quelled as Berlin Palace Occupied
Mutinous sailors at Berlin's Red palace hoisted a white flag and were allowed to depart under guard. Government troops have taken control of the palace and the royal stables, per Amsterdam dispatches via the Exchange Telegraph.
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Berlin revolt widens as sailors join regiments
London reports say the Alexander and Franzer regiments joined revolting Berlin sailors, leaving the government without troops. Sailors from Kiel are arriving to reinforce rebels. About one hundred killed in street fighting. Republican guards failed to take the royal stables. Vorwaerts notes soldiers and guards siding with sailors amid planned further clashes. Premier Ebert and Secretary Haase urged to resign, with Ledebour and Karl Leibknecht named as successors.
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Berlin Danzig Telegraph Link Cut Amid Baltic Tensions
Telegraph communication between Berlin and Danzig has been interrupted since Tuesday, with attempts to reach the Baltic port via Posen failing. Danzig was occupied last week by Polish forces from France under General Haller.
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U S Consul Arrest Report Sends Urgent Messages
Washington and Tasskent reports indicate American consul Roger Treadwell is in Bolshevik custody in Russian Turkestan. He is described as being treated well and confined to a room rather than a prison. Efforts for his release are under way. the reason for the arrest remains unknown.
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More Units Assigned For Return To United States
Washington December 26. General Pershing cabled lists of expeditionary forces assigned for early convoy home. The totals exceed twenty thousand men and include the Forty-Fourth and Sixtieth Coast Artillery units the Sixty Fourth Coast Artillery and the Forty-Ninth Infantry and the Three Hundred and Thirty-First Infantry.
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Kaiser’s Fate Question Sparks Regime Comment
The regime states reluctance to surrender the Kaiser to the allies arguing a sovereign is not responsible for his government’s policy. The remark frames ongoing debate over accountability and wartime leadership.
Grey battleships in New York Harbor meet with great reception
Ten battleships led by the Arizona and escorted by Admiral Mayo arrived in New York Harbor for a review before Secretary Daniels. The fleet, including the Pennsylvania Oklahoma Nevada Utah New York Texas Arkansas Wyoming and Florida, steamed through snow to the Mayflower amid nineteen gun salutes and shore crowds.
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Peruvians Flee to Peru From Chile Amid Crisis
Lima reports about three thousand Peruvians fleeing from Chile to Peru and Bolivia in the past month due to the Chile Peru crisis. Every steamer from the south is bringing scores of refugees.
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Forewarned Investing Public Warned by Treasury Panel
Washington D C December 26 the capital issues committee of the Treasury says it will suspend activities on December 31 and stay dissolved unless recalled by developments. It urges strict economy and warns against worthless securities as Secretary Glass plans a supplementary report to Congress and seeks immediate legislation.
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Mexico to debate church reform and clergy rules
Mexico City reports the Chamber of Deputies weighing changes to the constitution. Proposals include setting a minimum number of native born clergy in religious rites and requiring clergy to be native born Mexicans. A proposed church property nationalization clause may follow after Carranza gains special financial powers.
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Committee suspends armistice era activities on Dec 31
Charles H. Hamling, chairman, states the capital issues committee will suspend its activities on December 31 while not dissolving. It may resume if the sale of new securities or government financing becomes desirable, with dissolution not occurring by presidential or legal action.
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