American forces near Rhine and navy expansion debated
Reports from Washington and Berlin describe American occupation troops advancing toward Coblenz and the Rhine front with lines Mackernheim and Kirmpenich. Secretary Daniels outlines a three year naval program adding 156 ships including 10 dreadnoughts and 6 battle cruisers to project peace and global duties after the war. A Southern Pacific derailment near Gila Bend injures several passengers, with track damage delaying westbound service.
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France
Marine Brigade
Paris
Wilson
Council of Free People
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Republic
United States
Department
Congress
Sims
London
Congress Asked to Authorize Aid for Rebuilding War-Torn Countries
Secretary Adlai McAdoo asked Congress to authorize loans and aid from nine allied governments cooperating with the United States to feed and reconstruct devastated nations after peace. The estimate cites about 1.5 billion dollars in existing war bond funds available, but new loans require special postwar authority. A Ways and Means hearing with McAdoo and Lettingwell was set for Wednesday. Garfield is to join the Paris peace delegation on fuel issues, with Davison and Baruch also tapped.
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United States
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Ways and Means Committee
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Lettingwell
Garfield
Wilson
Paris
Henry P. Davison
Red Cross
Cr Uei
Bernard M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Fragmented OCR Reads on War Time Leases and Front Lines
The readable fragments describe British infantry actions and foreign front lines with unclear dates and names. The text hints at a tense front, ongoing troop movements and a cost of efforts across the line.
British Troop Arrival Sparks Mixed Reactions Across District
An undated Daily Mail dispatch notes British troops near the Rhine meet with a mix of relief and fear among locals. Residents applaud their arrival while fearing Bolshevik influence and the upheavals of demobilization.
German Behavior Alarms Paris as Occupation Eases
Paris reports the French occupation forces are softening their stance nationwide with German soldiers reportedly acting under explicit orders. The correspondent notes a cautious, obsequious tone from German troops as the ceasefire measures gain steam.
French General DuPont Arrives, Establishes Berlin HQ
General DuPont of the French army arrives in Berlin and sets up headquarters in the former French embassy palace. General Tu Port is tasked with transporting and repatriating French prisoners held in Germany.
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Berlin
Washington, PD
Dee
DuPont
Tu Port
Germany
China Moves Toward Reconciliation Plan for National Parliament
AP dispatch reports tentative reconciliation between north and south China. A plan proposes a South China vice president, a cabinet reflecting both factions, and neutral-site talks in the republic to form a general election for a national parliament.
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Washington
China
South
Peking
Riting
Canton
Republic
Navy and War Notes From Washington and Courts
Reports from Washington outline additional Army and Navy units assigned to convoy duties and antiaircraft sectors. Notes to Berlin warn inaction on commissions, while the destroyer Lansdale incident is logged. Supreme Court ruling upholds or dismisses pensions and wartime measures, with injunctions impacting a shipyard dispute and naval camouflage tests detailed by federal courts.
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Associated Press
MacCauley Breaks Cross Country Flight Record
Major Theodore MacCauley, commander of Paliaferro Field in San Antonio, lands at Tucson's new aviation field at 2 50 pm on a solo two seater flight from San Diego, breaking recent cross country speed records in America. He earlier left San Diego at 7 26 am and flew via Yuma to Phoenix with speeds averaging 82 mph then 94 mph on the leg to Phoenix. He plans to reach El Paso tonight and lands at Tucson between 3 and 4 pm, with the overall flight celebrated by Phoenix observers.
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California
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Bristol
Ges
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Fl Centro
San Dipro
Forts Worth
Arizona
Religious freedom rally planned by American Jewish group in Philadelphia
An American Jewish committee meeting in Philadelphia aims to secure political and religious freedoms for Jews worldwide. The gathering was planned for two years and is tied to efforts toward global rights during 1940s era tensions.
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Philadelphia
Feeling Against Holland Runs High in Belgium
A Brussels dispatch reports strong Belgian sentiment against the Netherlands over Dutch transit of armed German soldiers through Limburg. Belgians condemn Dutch authorities for aiding the former German crown prince and his party as they fled to Holland using Belgian cars detained in Holland.
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Associated Press
Paris
Dec
Belgium
Limburg
Brussels
Holland
Mexican envoy Ignacio Bonillas visits Tucson for vacation
Ambassador plenipotentiary Ignacio Bonillas arrives in Tucson from Phoenix and visits his sister-in-law Miss Elizabeth Borton at 376 South Stone Avenue. He says he is on vacation, previously taught in East Cogeres Street, and is an MIT graduate living in Nogales Sonora.
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Mexico
United States
Tucson
Phoenix
Elizabeth Borton
South
Stone Avenue
Myr Benillas
Tue
Cotgeres
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Nogales
Sonora
Army planes at Fort Bliss prepare for eastward flight
Four army airplanes arrived from San Diego and are being overhauled at a temporary field near the wireless station. They will not depart until Tuesday after minor repairs. Major Albert Smith commands the squadron which began with five planes but one abandoned the flight in California.
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Tex
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Atlantic Coast
San Antonio
el Paso
Albert Smith
California
Goethals and Crowell Push Legislation on War Contract Ease
Major General Goethals and Assistant Secretary Crowell urged legislation to legalize informal government war contracts to prevent industry bankruptcies and large future litigation. They cited three contract classes affected, warning against unjust government payouts.
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Associated Prese
Washington, D.C
Dee
Goethals
General Staff
Crowell
House Military Committee
General Goethals
Olympic Sails to Halifax with Canadian War Veterans
The steamer Olympic sailed from Southampton for Halifax on Saturday carrying more than 5900 Canadian war veterans.
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Olympic
London
Southampton
Halifax
Brest poised to welcome President Wilson in historic harbor fete
Brest moves to honor Woodrow Wilson with a grand reception on his arrival. The mayor's proclamation calls the event world historic and urges all citizens to join. Breton groups will greet the president on the wharf while hotels prepare for visitors.
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Dec
Wilson
New World
Free America
France Prepares Grand Welcome for Wilson in Paris
Elaborate plans by the French government for President Wilson in Paris include state dinners and official calls. He will be met at Bois de Boulogne by President Poincare and housed at Murat mansion, with a ceremonial drive and a possible gala night at the opera.
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Murat
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Col Fe.m
United States
Marshall Receives Japanese Prince at Capitol
Marshall today welcomed Prince Higuchi Fushimi of Japan and his suite to the capitol. The party, accompanied by Acting Secretary Polk of the state department, was greeted in the vice president's offices and shown through the capitol building.
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Prince Higuchi Fushimi
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Chanitol
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State Department
Italians Plan for Wilson's Visit
Italian officials met at the American embassy to map President Wilson's Rome itinerary. Wilson and his party will be met at the station by the cabinet and Rome officials. the king may attend the station or send a royal representative. The party will be driven to the Quirinial in royal carriages with the king's guard. Queen Consort will greet them. Demonstrations are planned in the streets along the route.
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Order of Annunziata
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Ambassador Nelson Page says Wilson to visit Pope Benedict
Thomas Nelson Page, the American ambassador to Italy, announced that President Wilson would visit Pope Benedict and Cardinal Gasparri, the papal secretary of state, on December 23. The disclosure came in a Rome dispatch to the Temps.
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Paris
Thomas Nelson Page
Italy
Vatican
Wilson
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Cardinal Gasharri
Rome
Wilson invited to meet German envoys at Cologne
Amsterdam reports President Wilson invited to Cologne to meet German Foreign Ministry representatives. The Weser Zeitung notes Schleswig-Holstein will soon be proclaimed as an independent republic. It also cites clashes between Hussars and red guards in Brunswick with fatal fire by Hussars directed at the crowd.
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Dec. S
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League delegates to meet President Wilson in Brest France
Dec 9 The league of rights of man will send a deputation to Brest to meet President Wilson on his arrival in France. All sections of the league are asked to organize meetings to inform the public about the democratic peace principles outlined by the president.
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Paris
League of Rights of Man
Brest
Wilson
France
League
War Dept to Auction Surplus Wool Markets
The War Department announced will dispose of wool on public auction. Brig. Gen Robert FE Wood acting quartermaster general said sales will match wool market absorption with a minimum reserve price set. The War Trade Board weighs continuation of wool embargo and import policy.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Robert FE Wood
Quartermaster General
Wocld
War Trade Board
Senator King Pushes War Contract Disclosure
Senate judiciary committee endorses a bill by Senator King of Utah requiring all persons firms and corporations with government contracts since the war began to file copies of their agreements with the attorney general and the commissioner of internal revenue.
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Washington
Dec
Utah
Senate Judiciary Committee
Sioner
Internal Revenue
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