Wilson Address at Paris City Hall Ceremony
President Wilson delivered a formal address at Paris City Hall praising American leadership and Allied liberty. Ceremonies included a luncheon, gallery strolls, and a choir from St. Gervais. Wilson planned academy meetings and a French-American committee reception. He and his wife also visited Lafayette’s tomb and attended church services.
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Swedish Labor Parties Back Wilson Policies
Swedish Socialist leader Hjalmar Branting telegraphed President Wilson on behalf of the Swedish Democratic Labor party offering moral support for his principles. The Swedish Liberal party also sent a telegram of gratitude to President Wilson.
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Welcome Resolution for President Wilson Visit in Copenhagen
A mass meeting in Copenhagen adopted a welcome resolution for President Wilson's European visit, accepted by Hugh Grant Smith counselor of the American legation. Prominent political and social figures attended, with great enthusiasm shown.
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British Papers Feature Paris Welcome to Wilson
London reports place Wilson in Paris at the center of daily coverage with detailed scenes of official events and the Wilsons in Paris streets. Editorials express British satisfaction, noting Wilson’s arrival as a vast political moment and a display of national responsibility. President Poincare’s address and Wilson’s reply are highlighted as underscoring America’s growing role.
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Must Yield to Wilsons Terms Says Von Reventlow
Count Ernst Von Reventlow, discussing President Wilsons trip to Europe, argues Germany must meet US terms for resuming relations and economic burden, warning the German people may pay any price to satisfy Washington. He also suggests Germany should accept peace conditions tied to Allied demands.
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Duchess Anastasio of Mecklenburg Schwerin Sees War Blunder
Grand Duchess Anastasio of Mecklenburg Schwerin says Germany should openly admit it erred in entering World War I. She criticizes the German leadership, notes personal losses, and urges political and financial reform after the conflict.
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New Plot Revealed as Cologne Under Martial Law During Occupation
Reports detail a plan to depose Carranza and a dramatic seizure of Dr Huerta across the border. Cologne endures martial law with strict curfews, bans on gatherings, press restrictions, weapon surrender, and a military crackdown as British and Canadian forces cross the Rhine to establish occupation lines.
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General Castro Leads Troops Toward Villa Front
Gen Jesus Castro, newly named commander of the northeastern zone, sends cavalry from Chihuahua City toward Cusi and along the Mexico Northwestern railroad. He plans to join the field against Villa with fresh troops from the south.
Tampico clash reports stress self defense by Americans
Washington December 16 officials deem the Tampico incident of November 28 not of great importance. The Monterey armed guard killed the Mexican customs captain and mortally wounded a soldier, but officials say reports indicate the Americans acted in self defense.
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Here Is Your Hat What s Your Hurry Kaiser Refusal
William Hohenzollern reportedly refuses to leave Holland despite Dutch warnings. The Telegraaf notes his continued presence could cause serious difficulties for the Netherlands and that free departure would require government ratification. In London an inventory reveals the imperial wardrobe with 598 uniforms and thousands of horses seized from the Hohenzollern stables as negotiations to safeguard the family fortunes proceed slowly.
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Governors Convention Opens at Annapolis
Governors gathered in Annapolis Md for the opening of the governors convention focused on postwar reconstruction and restoration. Governor Harrington of Maryland welcomed attendees as sessions outlined the need to rebuild and ensure equal rights while resisting Bolshevism and social upheaval.
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Smuts Resigns From British War Cabinet
Lt Gen Jan Smuts resigns from the British war cabinet claiming the war’s end removes need for his services. He rose from Boer War command in Cane Colony to leading British forces in West Africa and joined the Imperial War Conference and war cabinet in 1917 as South Africa’s representative.
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Delayed Visit by Gen. Mills and General Miles
Plans for General Nelson Miles and General Mills to travel to Paso and the Southwest were postponed due to illness in the family. The two generals will spend two weeks in the region, delaying the previously set engagement.
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Two Jackies Testify Against Berger in Spy Trial
Two former Young People's Socialist League members William Maukus of Waukegan Illinois and Carl Herreitter testified as principal witnesses in the trial of Victor L Berger and four other socialist leaders charged with conspiracy to violate the espionage act. They described a May 1917 convention and an antiwar resolution urging workers not to join the army. government agent Lereng Plummer testified about raids on socialist offices. Adolph Germer and Louis Kenahl admitted responsibility for publishing the paper.
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Signatures Tie Wartime Conspiracy Defendants to IWW
In Sacramento today officials identified 40 defendants in the wartime conspiracy case as members of the IWW. The government plans testimony on anti government pamphlets said to be authored by Elizabeth Garley Flynn and Vincent St John. The two leaders were previously sentenced in a related Chicago case and will be referenced as part of the prosecution.
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Spartacans Draw Up Plans to Guard Revolt in Germany
Berlin telegram details Spartacus program for immediate steps to safeguard revolution in Germany. Proletariat militia arms all adults. disarms police and ruling class. soldiers and workers councils take control. abolition of parliaments. expropriation of land, banks, coal mines. cancellation of state debts. confiscation of fortunes above set limits.
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Burleson Accused By Mackay Of Plot To Ruin Postal Company
Clarence H. Mackay charged Postmaster General Burleson with involvement in a plot to push government ownership of mail services. He claimed Burleson actions to oust Commercial Cable officials and seize wire control favor Western Union and Bell Telephone, ending with a vow to fight to the finish.
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Forest fires cause heavy damage in 1918 Southwest
Statistics compiled by the district forestry office show Arizona and New Mexico sustained extensive fire losses last season. Fires totaled 442 in the region, 447 acres were under five hundred, burning 20 708 acres of timber land, with a monetary loss of 15 579 hid and firefighting costs at 18 400. Lightning caused 442 fires. the rest were man caused.
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Gift Suggestions on Sale for Home Decor
A list offers Japanese nut bowls with mallets at 98 cents each and lamp shades for drop lights in pink blue rose yellow and green priced at 3.98 each. The items appear as low price home decor recommendations for shoppers.
Provisional Government Takes Control After Revolt
Reported turmoil details a mob killed a boy named Alcason and a new government under Paes assumes control with full amnesty for political and military offenders. Machado is banished and royalists denied involvement. Portugal reportedly declared in a state of siege last October.
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Waiterless Table and Ice Cream Freezer Among War Labor Devices
New York December opening of the third annual hotel men exhibition at Madison Square Garden reveals 20 000 attendees from the United States and overseas. Featured devices include a waiterless table automatic oven potato frying machine iceless ice cream freezer soup clarifier vacuum ash remover dishwasher grease savager and an automatic buttons service.
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FATAL RIOTS IN SPAIN SPUR PARLIAMENT SUSPENSION
Madrid December 16 Premier Romanones after a cabinet meeting announced that the king had not signed a decree suspending parliament. Earlier that day police clashed with a crowd at Barna after a Socialist Republican meeting in favor of Catalonia autonomy. one dead six injured. Similar unrest reported in Bilbao.
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Lieut Frank Luke Jr Posthumous Valor Cross
Second Lieut. Frank Luke Jr of the Aero Squadron Air Service is cited posthumously for extraordinary heroism near St Mihiel France from September 12 to 15, 1918. Despite heavy fire he destroyed eight enemy balloons in four days through skill and bravery.
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