Former Emperor William abdication discussed in Amsterdam reports
Telegraph dispatches from Amerongen and Amsterdam indicate discussions over former Emperor William II's act of renunciation. Bonar Law states Britain will press Allies for an early inquiry into his fate and potential trial, while uncertainty remains on abdication legality and timing.
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What King George Thinks Of Cousin Willie
London dispatch reports King George calling his cousin William Hohenzollern the greatest criminal in the world, detailing Kaiser crimes from Belgian and French outrages to sinking ships and use of poison gas. The account cites a well known statesman quote but notes paraphrase.
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Wilson sails to Europe for peace conference trip
President Wilson and an American delegation depart New York aboard the George Washington en route to the peace talks in France. The ship includes key officials like Secretary McAdoo and diplomats, with Wilson expressing hopeful, restful thoughts about the voyage.
Fleet Seized at Seaport as Allies Take German Vessels
Allied forces seize ten German ships in a Crimean port near Sevastopol including four destroyers and two French and Italian allocations. Sevastopol governed by a coalition committee seeks Crimea self rule with Simferopol as capital under a Russian federal republic. Bolshevik landings repulsed at Sjoerkoe while front with Finland tightens and communications with Helsingfors to Reval are cut.
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Russian government bars 1.5 million soldiers at frontier
A Berlin dispatch to the Express reports the Russian government refused to admit 1,506,000 Russian soldiers held in Germany and turned them back at the frontier. The decision could create a serious burden for Germany due to required feeding and maintenance of the soldiers.
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Airplanes Turned Over for Airmail Service Use
Washington D C reports the War Department has handed over 112 De Havilland and Handley Page aircraft to the Post Office for use in the air mail service.
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Post Office Department
War Department
Air Mail Service
Recruiting for the Marines Resumes Under Daniels Order
Reports from Washington Bloomington New York and New York detail a Marine enlistment push with no limit on number of recruits. four year terms and immediate start under Secretary Daniels. Other items include Mary Jones nomination and a merger of Western Union with Postal Telegraph lines under Western Union control.
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New York
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Senate debate on President Wilson fourteen peace principles
The senate opened discussion on President Wilsons fourteen peace principles with Sen Frelinghuysen calling for a public declaration interpreting the terms. Debaters voiced concerns over radical proposals without strong public endorsement and discussed publishing terms and open treaty debate.
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Baruch and Garfield Resign as Wilson Changes War Board
President Wilson accepts Bernard Baruch’s resignation as War Industries Board chairman effective January 1 and the board to cease as a government agency. Baruch cites no material shortages and the end of price curtailments. Fuel Administrator Garfield also resigns, accepted by the president.
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Admiral Mayo Says Bigger Navy Could Prevent War
Admiral Henry T. Mayo, commander of the Atlantic fleet, argues that a modern navy and universal military training would have kept peace in the last four years. He says Germany started the war by doubting the United States as a military power and warns future conflicts could be prevented if the U S remains strong on land and sea.
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McAdoo Final Accounting Details War Financing
Secretary McAdoo released his final accounting of wartime finances, detailing taxes, Liberty loans, and government spending. The report covers costs through June, including $13.2 billion wartime expenses and $4.4 billion paid to the army, navy and war programs.
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Wilson to combat militarism in any form abroad
President Wilson sails on the George Washington before departure for Europe and is said to be determined against militarism in any form. He views crushing Prussian militarism as essential to the future peace of the world, according to confidants aboard the transport.
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British Press Doubtful On Wilsons Fourteen Points
London editorials show anxiety over aligning Woodrow Wilsons fourteen points with Allied peace aims. The Morning Post calls for clear relation to the peace settlement. The Daily News seeks proof allies accept the spirit as well as the letter. editors warn the situation is menacing and must be redeemed by peoples worldwide.
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Kellogg Urges League of Nations for Peace Arbitration
Senator Kellogg of Minnesota urged in Congress the creation of a League of Nations to maintain peace not as a world government but as a global tribunal for arbitration. He criticized President Wilson's approach and called for open treaties and a league backed by public sentiment to deter future wars and ensure equitable relations.
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Germany
Six American Scout Boats Sail From Queenstown
Six American scout boats left Queenstown today for home via Portland amid cheering crowds and blowing whistles as they steamed out of the harbor.
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Queenstown
Portland
Presidential Salute of 21 Guns as George Washington Sails
The George Washington turned seaward and fired a 21 gun salute as a fleet escorted her out. Air squadrons dipped and key officers and bands saluted the departing president while allied ships and crowds cheered from Staten Island to the Hudson. The ship carried 75 officers and 1,045 sailors with Maj. Miller leading a guard of 74 machines.
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