Revolt and War Talk Dominate Headlines Across The World
Amid global tension headlines cite warnings against truces in a flu war and plots involving Bolchevik reports. Poland and Germany split over a plot with Carranza era echoes. Portugal’s president is slain as mob violence targets a boy assassin. Wilson speaks of American friendship with France as executive forces attend afternoon exercises.
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Carranza
Poland
Germany
Portugal
Ader
Villa movement and unrest cross borders amid Mexican politics
The report details rumors of Villa supporters and Mexican political maneuvering, including alleged plans to challenge the government, movement near Casas Grandes, and a kidnapping case at Agua Prieta. It also covers influenza warnings by Surgeon General Welch, Polish and Dutch-German tensions, and President Wilson’s Paris address expressing US sympathy with France.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wie
Public Health Service
Clemenceau and Wilson Confer on Peace Problems
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson and Premier Clemenceau discussed peace conference issues in general terms at the Marat residence. Adrien Mithouard lauded Wilson in a city hall address, and Prefect Autrand praised the U S leader as the world’s new exemplar of liberty. Lisbon also reports the assassination of President Dr Paes, with quick government reshaping and calls for order amid national mourning.
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Maratre Dence
Marcel Houtin
Echo de Paris
Vivasen
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Treves
Portugal
Lisbon
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Fheophile
Braga
Gibraltar
England
Republic
British cabinet post for Mrs Pankhurst speculated
British political chatter centers on cabinet reshuffle after yesterday's elections. Lloyd George may appoint the first woman minister with Mrs Pankhurst’s name amid uncertain labor gains and coalition dynamics.
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London
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House of Commons
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Stanley
Board of Trade
Edward Shortt
Treland
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Christmas Enrollment Week Opens With 22 Million Goal
The American Red Cross launches Christmas enrollment as officials seek a large gain over 22 000 current members. Funds from fees support the peace time program at home and abroad aiding suffering people in every land.
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Great Red Cross
United States
Bank Robbery at Saratoga and War News Highlights
Newsbriefs report a well dressed bandit robbed the Saratoga bank, fleeing with funds after forcing a clerk into a vault. Other items note war resistance cases, Wilson’s city hall visit, Pershing’s casualty telegrams, and Ukraine and Danish political developments.
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Cal
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Amelmeter
Tchilds
Miss Fay B Mian
Joffe Seen Entering Berlin Amid Bribery Claims
Breslau dispatch reports Adolph Joffe former Russian ambassador to Germany crossed the frontier after allegedly bribing members of the Soldiers' and Workmen's Council. He plans to return to Berlin for the Soldiers' and Workmen's Congress despite a request from the Ebert cabinet that he stay away.
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Berlin
Adolph Joffe
Germany
Breslau
Jay
Ebert
Sailors Council Demands Merchant Marine Control
A sailors council formed at Hamburg demands control of the Merchant Marine. A Berlin dispatch says the council threatens to sink ships if its demand is not met and insists financing should be borne by shipowners.
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Copenhagen
Hamburg
Berlin
Barlingske Tidende
Supreme Court Orders New Trials for South Dakota Espionage Convictions
The Supreme Court on motion by the government vacated espionage act convictions of Emanuel Baltzer William J Hood and twenty others from South Dakota and ordered new trials after admitting errors in lower court outcomes.
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Supreme Court
Emanuel Baltzer
William J. Hood
South Dakota
Italy’s War Losses Shell Italy’s Postwar Debates
In Rome on December 14 the minister of war said during the war Italy lost 15 600 officers killed and over 30 000 seriously wounded while more men under arms than any other nation. Premier Orlando warned demobilization is not yet possible and war materials must stay intact as reparations rules are discussed. President Wilson’s principles shape Italy’s stance on reparations as allies set commissions.
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Hoffman
Lituania
Posen
Paris
Paes
Portuaal
Portugal
University of Combra
Germany
Berlin
Lisbon
Rome
Senate
Italy
Zupelli
Hoo Doo Cho
Orlando
Wilson
Allies
Votes of British Women Elect New House of Commons
Observers note large turnout of women at polling booths across the country with many accompanied by husbands or bringing children. Women demonstrated seriousness in voting under rainy conditions. some aged and infirm voters persisted. Reportedly the new House of Commons appears mainly chosen by women.
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House of Commons
London
Sthrer
Carter Glass Sworn In as Secretary of the Treasury
Carter Glass of Virginia was sworn in today as secretary of the treasury in Washington. The oath was administered by Judge James Hay of Virginia from the court of claims, with the Virginian delegation in congress and government officials present.
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Washington
Virginia
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
James Hay
Court of Claims
Colorado Declares Bone Dry Law Enters At Midnight
Governor Julius Gunter signed a proclamation making the state’s bone dry law effective from midnight tonight replacing the Horton law. The measure ends imports of intoxicants and limits under the old system to medicinal and sacramental permits. Secretary James R. Noland delayed certification to allow about 20
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Julius
Gunter
State House
Colorado
James R. Noland
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