President Wilson to Visit U S Troops in Chaumont
Paris dispatches detail President Wilson arriving at Chaumont to meet General Pershing and review 10 000 troops from divisions Sixth Twenty-ninth Seventy-seventh Eightieth and Eighty second plus artillery and cavalry units. Hoover and Hurley discuss European relief and shipping plans under a unified American head.
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Pershing
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Edward N. Hurley
American Shipping Board
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Belgium
France
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Ita
Nady
Andre Tardien
United States
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Sbmarines
Shipping Board
Love Triangle in Tragedy of War Captains Fate
Captain M A Smlthies in the Great Lakes hospital chain of wounds from Chateau Thierry to Blarry and St Mintel. He sues for divorce naming several men believed responsible in a tale of betrayal amid war. The narrative blends personal scandal with wartime service and a four minute man’s outcry. The piece wanders through architecture and royal processions as Wilson tours London alongside banquets and civic receptions.
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Great Lakes
Chateau Thierry
Blarry
St. Mintel
Marine Corps
Smith
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Justeme
Pertle
Pereor Hy
Devil Dogs and Dough Boys in Champagne Sector Commended
In the Champagne sector, Allied troops nicknamed Devil Dogs and Dough Boys received commendations for their conduct and resilience amid ongoing operations. Commanders lauded the units for steady advances and disciplined performance under fire.
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Dough Boys
Champagne
French Holding Suspect Arrives at Paris Hotel
A mysterious suspect from Spa is held at a Paris hotel. Investigators track the strange case as authorities secure the site and monitor movements around the lodging. Local reports note unusual activity and cautious steps by security forces.
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Paris Hotel
Victory All-alls Christmas in Gotham Rally Report
Ad special page notes a large festive rally in Gotham to cheer an allied force numbered around 100000, with plans for coordinated holiday morale events and public celebrations across multiple districts. Officials emphasize unity, support drives, and safety measures during the mobilization climax.
Paderewski Sails Aboard British Cruiser
Polish pianist Ignacy Paderewski sails aboard a British cruiser during a voyage described as a notable royal and diplomatic movement. The report notes his presence and the ship’s status as part of British naval movements of the era.
Closing Battle Names 185 U S Soldiers for Valor
The Journal Official prints 185 American soldiers cited for bravery during October 3 to 10 battles at St Etienne Blanc Mont and Medeah farm in Champagne. They belonged to the South regiment of Marines Ninth Infantry 24th Infantry Fifth Marines Sixth Marine MG Battalion Fifth MG Battalion Fourth Marine MG Battalion Second Engineers and the Ambulance Corps.
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Champagne
Journal Official
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Ninth Infantry
24Th Infantry
Marines
Marine
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Ambulance Corps
Arrest at Grand Hotel Shrouded in Silence
Police refuse to provide a statement on the arrest of a man who presented himself at the Grand hotel in Paris and claimed to be Rudolph von Hanover of Serbia. He spoke fluent French, supplied papers, and alleged membership in the International Armistice Commission stationed at Spa, but authorities offered no further details.
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International Armistice Commission
Guardsmen Revert to Civilian Status Per War Dept Ruling
Washington December 24 an opinion from the Judge Advocate General, approved by the secretary of war, holds that officers and enlisted men of the national guard revert to civilian status when discharged from federal service. The ruling effectively erases the national guard as organized before the war. General March, chief of staff, released the memo noting a January 4318 opinion that guardsmen revert to militia status after muster out. General Ansell says the decision is based on discharge not muster out.
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Enlisted Men to Receive Yuletide Dinner in New York
New York announces a city wide effort to provide Christmas cheer for soldiers sailors and marines overseas and at home. Public allocation publicized by city government Red Cross war camp community service and other groups. Every enlisted man will get a present and a substantial dinner while focus remains on 42000 wounded and hospitalized personnel.
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Bolsheviki Advance Pushes Esthonian Forces Backward
Des. 24 The Bolsheviki make considerable progress in Estonia, capturing Dorpat and driving Bethonians back on the Weeenberg front northwest of Lake Pelpus. German forces continue retreat toward Riga as the Esthonian republic reports the developments.
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Eethanian Republic
Dorpat
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Riga
Expel Former Russian Minister From France Reported
Dec. 24 reports from Matin state former Russian foreign minister Paul N. Milekoff was expelled from France for Germanophile ties. Milekoff, who held a passport for France in Constantinople, left Paris after a transit period believed to be four days.
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Champ Clark to Run in 1920 for Presidency
Washington reports indicate Speaker Champ Clark may seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 1920. Friends in Congress say an official announcement will come later, with Mrs. Clark rumored to be backed by William Jennings Bryan. Supreme Court recess noted as it ends its term.
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Paderewski Arrives in Native Poland in Polish Rehabilitation
Polish pianist Ignace Jan Paderewski arrived in Copenhagen aboard a British cruiser. He will proceed to Danzig under Entente auspices to aid Polish rehabilitation. British military attaché Colonel Wade accompanies him.
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Ig Tol
British unions push 44 hour work week across UK
London dispatch reports labor unions nationwide demand a forty four hour work week, five days eight hours plus Saturday half day. The National Transport Workers Federation seeks forty four hours at current wages for tram workers, while Engineering and Shipbuilding unions back a forty seven hour week with no wage cuts. A recent vote approved the forty seven hour plan by 286,545 to 146,526.
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Konday
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United Kingdom
National Transport Workers’ Federation
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Engineering and Shipbuilding Union
Hallol
France Opens Institutions 10 U S Soldiers
Paris Dec 24 Secretary of War Baker and General Pershing replied to Andre Tardieu’s offer to place French universities libraries and technical schools at the disposal of American soldiers. They thanked him and said details are being considered by a committee.
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Baker
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Andre Tardieu
General Commission
Seizure of Wilhelm I Property Could Yield High Sum
Basel December 24 reports figures from the Frankfurter Nachrichs ten suggesting seizure of property owned by the Prussian royal family would produce about 900 million marks. The estimate centers on Heber zollerna claims and reflects postwar German asset concerns.
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Basel
Hawee
Heberzollerna
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