President Wilson Arrives in Paris Amid Vast Welcome
Paris December 14 crowds greet President Wilson as his train reaches Bois Boulogne. Salute of 101 six inch guns, banners, airplanes, and a sea of red white and blue flags mark the welcome. The procession to the Murat mansion features dignitaries including Mme Poincare, Secretary Lansing, and Premier Clemenceau.
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Armistice Extended to January 17 in 1919 Peace Talks
London reports the armistice has been extended for one month to five o'clock a m January 17 1919 and may be prolonged to the end of preliminary peace talks with Allies' consent, Treves dispatch confirms.
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Demobilization gains pace as forces sail from France
Washington reports demobilization proceeding smoothly. More than 15,000 officers and men discharged daily, with numbers slated to double soon. To date 1,178 officers and 30,750 enlisted have sailed from France. total designated for return reaches 5,562 officers and 135,262 men. Upcoming Western units include the 51st coast artillery regiment and Aero Squadrons 23, 176, 247, 264, plus photo sections.
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Fire devastates Zeppelin plant at Friederichshaven
London dispatch reports another incendiary blaze in Friederichshaven destroying half of the Zeppelin factory. Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam cites the fire as suspected arson with widespread damage.
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Women vote as Britain elects new Parliament in bitter campaign
London December 14 news notes women voting for the first time in Britain as a new Parliament is elected amid a bitter campaign. Expected female entrants include Christabel Pankhurst from Smethwick and Viola Markham from Mansfield, with predictions of several women in the House of Commons. Tory and Labour seat tallies are debated as Arthur Henderson defends Labour against Bolshevik charges.
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New York Police Hunt Mad Murderers After Bank Heist
Ten thousand police officers hunted two desperadoes who yesterday shot and killed two East Brooklyn Savings Bank employees and fled with 13112.35 in cash. George H. McCullough, taxi driver, faces accessory charges. Teller Dewitt B. Peat and treasurer Henry W. Coons were slain. A raincoat left in the taxi is the sole clue amid a citywide manhunt.
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Wilson Favored Allied View on Punishing Ex Kaiser
Ex Telegraph dispatch from Brest reports President Wilson backs Lloyd George and Clemenceau in punishing the former Kaiser and his satellites. He has accepted King George's invitation to visit London on his return voyage.
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Germany seeks swift peace talks with United States
Washington reports that Germany sent another appeal to the United States through the Swiss Legation asking for swift start of peace negotiations. The German note requests convocation of the peace conference and a formal declaration of peace as soon as possible amid Germany's turmoil. It is unclear who signed the appeal, but Solf’s resignation from the Ebert government was announced recently.
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Austrian government appeals ten allies for aid
London December 14 The Austrian government again appeals to ten allied powers for food supplies saying stock on hand will last only a month. The plea was reported by an Exchange Telegraph dispatch citing the Vienna Neue Freie Presse.
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American Third Army Crosses Rhine to Coblenz Bridgehead
Washington reports General Pershing informed the War Department that the American third army yesterday crossed the Rhine and occupied the Coblenz bridgehead in an official communique.
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Federal control of wireless under attack in House hearing
Washington dec 14 government ownership of wireless telegraphy faces a second House merchant marine committee trial next week as opponents led by Marconi Company and the amateur radio group prepare to argue that government monopoly would slow radio development by removing competition and financial incentive. Rep george w edmonds of pennsylvania is a leading critic saying experts failed to justify government ownership. Naval radio experts counter that government control would still profit inventors of new apparatus.
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Kaiser Mental Condition Reported As Setback
Copenhagen reports indicate Kaiser suffered a severe mental breakdown. Berlin notes Karl Liebknecht described as mad and insane with medical certification uncertain. Paris carries Marshal Joffre praising U S entry and President Wilson in a welcome letter.
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Formal Welcome of Poincare Answered at Official Lunch
Paris comments reveal Wilson replying to Poincare’s welcome. He pledges to settle war issues to ensure future world peace and universal justice, praising Franco-American unity, the Allied sacrifice, and the need to punish German crimes to prevent a repeat of such aggression.
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Washington Forecast For Pennsylvania Weather
Washington reports a forecast for Pennsylvania. Rain and colder tonight. Sunday will be colder and cloudy.
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