Bolsheviks Advance Toward Central Europe in November Push
Dispatches from Berne say eleven infantry plus old cavalry and artillery moved toward Central Europe about 400 miles from Jorintland to the Dnieper. The Bolsheviki are said to be tearing through retreating German lines leaving material behind as they advance along the Gulf of Finland region with uncertain progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Holsheviki Ys
Europe
Jorintland
Dnieper
Berne
Airanes
Ik Tie Bolsheviki
European Cape
Gulf of Finland
Army of Occupation Expands East of Rhine as Demobilization Rolls On
Allied forces move into the German bridgehead east of the Rhine with Coblenz as center as occupation tightens. Demobilization accelerates in the United States at about 10,000 daily, with 824,0600 men designated for discharge, and 17,203 officers plus 135,262 men set for return from France by mid-December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Coblenz
Marshal Foch
Associated Presse
Washington
Dec
United Grass
General March
War Department
United States
France
Pershing
al Xmas
March
Frank T. Hines
New York
Matsonia
Pocahontas
General Staff
Flag Hoisted Over Wilson Home in Paris Welcoming Reception
President Wilson arrived in Paris amid booming guns and cheering crowds estimated near two and a half million. He was greeted by President Poincare and Premier Clemenceau, with the Republican Guard band playing the Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Paris
Tellay
Poincare
Clemenceau
Republican Guard Band
Wilson Addresses France In Dinner Telegram
President Wilson speaks at a December 14 dinner at the Elysee Palace honoring President and Madame Poincare. He stresses durable peace, justice, and the enduring Franco American friendship guiding postwar cooperation and security.
Armistice Extended as Allies Claim Rhine Right of Occupation
The German armistice is extended to 5 AM January 17. Allies reserve the right to occupy the neutral zone east of the Rhine from the Cologne bridge head to the Dutch frontier, with six days notice prior. Marshal Foch states Hoover reports 2,560,000 tons of German harbor cargo space must be controlled by the Allies to ship food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Copenhagen
Germany
Rhine
Cologne
Treves
Marshal Foch
Herbert C. Hoover
Allied nations to send civilian mission to Poland
The United States and allied powers agreed to dispatch a special civilian mission to Poland to investigate reports of citywide crimes. The decision, announced by the State Department, followed advocacy by the French government and received Polish approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presenses
Ashington
D. C
Rica
Poland
Senator Newberry election certificate controversy in Senate
The Senate faced debate on the election certificate for Newberry of Michigan. The heated session touched on Henry Ford’s alleged influence and the withdrawal of support, signaling ongoing controversy surrounding the senatorial candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Thor
Senate
Bashington
Newberry
Michigan
Henry Ford
French Advance Enters Mayence
Paris dispatch reports that the French army of occupation continued its march after Kreuschnack by the Pretzanheim Sprendlingen Eichroth Riebelnheim and Odernheim. Elements entered the city of Mayence on the same day according to the war office statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
War Office
French Army of Occupation
Tenth Army
Havng
Kreusnach
Pretzanheim Sprendlingen
Eichroch
Riebelnheim
Odernheim
Mayence
Peace Parley Huns in Hurry
Switzerland acting for Germany asked the United States for official information on the date and place of the formal peace conference and urged a panic response due to fear of famine in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prees
Washington
BP. C
Switzerland
United States
Germany
Death sentence commuted to life for California killer
The death sentence for Ben E. Kel man, murderer of Fred Searcy, was commuted to life in prison by the state board of pardons. Kel is slated for execution December 20 at the state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ka Ae
Ben E. Kcal
Fred Searcy
Maewei
Paris
Kuhl
Allies Urge Action to Stop Dalmatia Bloodshed
In Washington on December 14 the Yugoslav council in Zagreb issued a call for immediate steps by the Allies especially the United States to curb Italian occupation actions in Dalmatia Fiume and Zadar. The statement cites Italian seizure of ships in the harbor and control of schools telegraph and railroads and notes alleged assaults on Yugoslavs in Zadar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Dalmatia
Fiume
Zadar
National Council
Zagreb
Americans Cross Rhine in Coblenz Bridgehead Advance
Washington report says the third American army crossed the Rhine and occupied the Coblenz bridgehead as part of General Pershing's Friday briefing. The disclosure comes from the war department detailing Allied progress in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Pershing
Washington, D. C
Germany
War Department
Coblenz
Wilson Arrives in Paris to Warm Welcoming Salvo
Dense crowds line the Bois de Boulogne station as President Wilson arrives in Paris at 19 14. The greeting includes President Poincare Madame Poincare and other officials. The party proceeds to the Murat residence on Rue Monceau for the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Paris
Poincare
College
Wilson Wilson
Palace de la Elysee
Bois de Boulogne
Clemenceau
Andre Tardieu
President Poincare
Margaret Wilson
Madame Poincare
Prince Murat
Monceau
Poincare Extends To Wilson With French Thanks
Paris dispatch reports President Poincare praising President Wilson for liberal American aid during World War I. He lauds US generosity to wounded France, Red Cross aid, and support under General Pershing, noting the allied effort to defeat Germany and the shock of wartime German savagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Republic
Madame Poincare
France
Poincare
Wilson
Paris
Republic
America
Red Cross
McAdoo leases Los Angeles mansion of late Houck
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo has leased the Los Angeles home of the late George W. Houck for three months. The lease begins January 1 and the mansion is described as a show place of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prose
Los Angeles
Cal
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
George W. Houck
Reichstag Convoke by 115 President Fehrenbach
Amsterdam dispatch reports Konstan tin Fehrenbach, head of the Reichstag, has convoked the assembly with time and venue to be announced, per Berlin source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reichstag
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Konstantin’ Fehrenbach
Berlin
Judge Salakien Bill Boosts Federal Judge Salaries
A House passed bill raises annual pay for federal district and circuit court judges by 1500 dollars. The measure targets compensation for judges in both districts and circuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salakien
Washington, D. C
House
Conferences to be resumed with Wilson present
Paris reports that preliminary cinema conferences among the allies suspended by the arrival of President Wilson will resume early next week. British Prime Minister David Lloyd George and Foreign Secretary A. J. Balfour are expected Monday or Tuesday, with Premier Orlando and Foreign Minister Sonnino of Italy arriving December 19 with King Victor Emmanuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Wilson
le Journal Today
David Livy George
A. J. Balfour
Orlando
Santno
Italy
Victor Emmanuel
German Pastors Ordered to Preach Pro Germany
Army intelligence Captain Lester testified before the senate propaganda committee that German Lutheran pastors were instructed to deliver pro German sermons before U S entry into World War I. Some later joined the army and preached favorably to Germany and are now imprisoned in Atlanta. Other ministers remained loyal and efforts were underway to remove disloyal clergy from the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Lester
Army Intelligence Service
Senate Propaganda Investigating Committee
Germany
Atlanta
New York American
Universal Service
Hearst
Edward Lyell Fox
Fox
Merrill
Gustav Schweppindick
Berlin
Amerad
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sten
River Rhine
Heart of Germany
Coe
Pearce
Belgium
Ameria
Sashington
Maddc
Treasury
Carter Glass
Virginia
BEC Mes
Treasury Building
Marine Band
Maximilian Harden
DIE Orginet
Sec
Dodge
Iowa
Aeroadrons
Cenarge
Antral West
London
Montreal
Walter Hume Long
Holly
GOV O Ent
Russ
TY Palace
General Pershing
Holy Land
Savaga
Mpadoo
Delne
International News Service
Hearst Institution
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!