New Problems Rise For Wilson Peace Mission
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson facing new burdens from pro-German propaganda and demands for policing Balkan and Russian affairs. Discussions about a league of nations and possible entangling alliances loom, while Rome talks, German fleet distribution, and punishment of war leaders await resolution before year end. Wilson visits Neuilly hospital boosting wounded soldiers and pressing rapid repatriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edwin Nevin
Paris
Wilson
Europe
United States
Balkan States
Russia
League of Nations
London
America
Rome
Turin
Milan
Quirinal
Vatican
Methodist College
Gowdy Denies Death in Europe War Service
Sergeant Hank Gowdy, Boston Braves catcher and first MLB player to enlist, dispels rumors he is dead while serving with the American Army of Occupation in Germany. He says his main worry is his mother’s health and notes big leaguers want to return home after duty. He emphasizes he has lost two seasons but is proud to serve Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Nancy
Hank Gowdy
Boston Braves
Coblenz
Argonne Forest
Goudy
Gowdy
Uncle Sam
Acquitted in Paris Green Murder Trial at Geneseo
Gladys Webster, 19, wife and mother, was acquitted within half an hour of court opening after experts linked arsenic or Paris Green to the elder Webster’s death. District Attorney Wheeler moved to dismiss the charge. Judge granted it on the recommendation. Husband Dyer Webster issued a remorseful statement pledging better conduct. Senator Charles D. Newton led the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneseo
Dac
Gladys Webster
Edward Webster
Victor Chambers
University Rechaster
Albert P. Sy
University of Buffalo
Wheeler
Dyer Webster
Webster
Paris Green
Two Daring Safe Robberies Baffle New York Police
In New York two safe burglaries drawn police attention. Yegemen blew open an eight foot safe at Byers and Hares factory gaining between $5,000 and $7,000 and causing a fire. A separate rifling at Schleicher and Sons piano makers is thought by police to be by the same gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yegemen
Byers and Hares
Schleicher and Sons
Three Masked Barkentine Narrowly Escapes Off New Jersey
Galilee N J December 28 After running ashore and threatened all night with being smashed against the bulk heads the three masted Barkentine La Polaire of Port Reading Pa was hauled into the water for a wrecking tug early today The ship was not damaged and proceeded to ward New Foundland with a cargo of coal Captain Lauren said his res grounded when he brought it too far in shore to anchor after losing his bearings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galilee
N. J
Barkentine la Polaire
Port Reading
New Foundland
Lauren
Error in Connection of Dakota Man for Alleged Violations
Washington reports the government confessed error in the conviction by a South Dakota district court of Chrad Kormann for alleged espionage, admitting the case in the Supreme Court. Charges included raffling a picture of the German submarine Deutschland on July 1, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South Dakota District Court
Chrad Kormann
Supreme Court of the United States
Kormant
Revenue Measure Delayed Final Vote for Christmas Holidays
Senate prepares to stay in continuous session until the final vote on the 1919 20 revenue bill so members can depart Washington for Christmas. Senator Kenyon assails the finance committee for removing luxury taxes and accuses Democrats of shifting tax burdens to those least able to bear them. Two civil service measures will be introduced after the holidays to repeal inter departmental transfer restrictions and fund vocational training for veterans seeking government positions. The federation argues veteran training ensures qualified hires and efficiency, replacing the old veteran preference system with a merit based approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Kenyon
Iowa
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
National Federation of Federal Employees
Civil Service
Roosevelt Denies Plan to Attend Paris Peace Conference
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt through his secretary denied plans to go to Paris for the peace conference. He said there is no truth to reports of his expected February arrival and that no definite plans exist for a trip to France, possibly occurring later or not at all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Paris
Roosevelt
France
Situation in Estonia Critically Declines on Narva Front
Washington reports from Helsingfors that Bolshevik forces have formed an army of 10 000 at the Narva front. Esthonian resistance weakens due to a shortage of arms, creating a dire security scenario in the Baltic region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Narza
State Department
Helsingfors
Esthonia
Restrictions Against Aliens Entering Barred Zones Raised
Washington Dec 23 All restrictions on enemy aliens entering barred zones were lifted effective Christmas Day the Department of Justice announced. The order came on AG recommendation and was approved by President Wilson by wireless. Prior rules barred enemy aliens from the district of Columbia waterfronts and munition zones to safeguard war resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Wilson
District of Columbia
Coal Miners Sought as Demand Rises Nationwide
Washington reports the labor department will seek about 15,000 anthracite miners to supply coal for national use. The January 1 submission notes demobilization progress, loyalty of miners, and focus on keeping current workers at work, with Pennsylvania and West Virginia bearing the heaviest demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Employment Service
Department of Labor
Secretary For Labor
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Christmas Arrivals Reach New York on Transport George Washington
Nearly 4,000 soldiers disembark in New York aboard the transport George Washington as President Wilson and his party travel to Brest. The White Star liner Ceric was expected to arrive later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Washington
Wilson
Brest
Ceric
New York and Washington D C Naval Arrivals Return Rationed Troop Shipments
Nearly 4 000 soldiers arrive on the transport George Washington with 137th field artillery, advanced school detachment of the eleventh division and the chemical warfare service detachment number 1. The White Star liner Caderie docks later with 2 178 soldiers and officials. Washington reports further decanting from France aboard Rijndam carrying 3 022 officers and men including Brig Gen Charles Zimmerman with many contingents to be demobilized at Key West Fort Totten Camp Beauregard Zachary Taylor Camp Pike and Camp Beauregard again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Washington
Wilson
Brest
137Th Field Artilley
Eleventh Division
Chemical Warfare Service
Arso
White Star
Caderie
Washington
Charles Zimmerman
Theransport Rijndam
France
New Port News
March
Coast Artillery
Key West
Fla
Fort Totten
Jefferson Barracks
Camp Beauregard
Camp Zachary Taylor
Camp Pike
Ark
Zimmerman
Montenegro and Servia Form United State
Basle December 23 The Belgian envoy here was officially notified today of the union of Montenegro and Servia forming a united state. The move signals a new alignment in the Balkan region as both nations join under a common framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basle
Montenegro and
Servia
Nurse and aviator wed in secret two months ago
Miss Harry Bell Durata of Pensacola, a Red Cross nurse, and Lt. Frederick A. Starke of Stamford, an aviator, eloped to Paris and married in late October. Starke flew to join the ceremony, and they have met only once since. Durata came to France with a Birmingham Red Cross unit. Starke's Ninety Sixth Bombing Squadron is nearby. Other Rhine area Red Cross nurses include Edna Drake of Port Jervis and Polly Ellis of New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Nancy
Harry Bell
Starke
Limoges
America
N. Y
Polly Ellis
Canal Street
New Orleans
Minneapolis Boy to Be Recommended for Bravery
Newport News Massachusetts December 23 Lieut R W Barnes 151st Field Artillery Minneapolis to be recommended to the war department for recognition for saving a drowning soldier in port Sunday Barnes aboard the transport Zeelandia returned yesterday with troops from overseas and despite a hip wound from the Argonne rescued Private Birch of the 40th engineers when the latter jumped overboard as the steamer lay at its dock Birch is said to be mentally irresponsible Major George B Campbell Utica 29th artillery brigade witnessed the act and will report to Washington Barnes escaped with only an icy bath in the river
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
R. W. Barnes
151St
Field Artillery
Minneapolis
War Department
Barnes
Zeelandia
Argonne
Birch
40Th Engineers
George B. Campbell
29Th Artillery Brigadie
Utica
Washington
Future international air laws to be set at January conference
London dispatch reports the Inter-Allied conference will establish a future international code of air laws in January for acceptance at the peace conference. The plan envisages these rules being imposed upon Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Germany
Weather advisory and week forecast for 1918
The Weather Bureau issued a southwest storm warning with a disturbance over east Texas. Southeast winds shift west and northwest by Tuesday. Washington forecast for Dec 23 to Dec 28 calls for rain likely Monday night or Tuesday, then fair weather later. temperatures near normal, warmer during rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Weather Bureau
East Texas
Washington, D. C
Groener threatens to occupy Berlin to restore order
Zurich report says General Groener, newest first quartermaster general, issued an ultimatum to the Ebert government promising to occupy Berlin unless order is restored. The warning comes from information at the German frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groener
Berlin
Zurich
Ludendorff
Armyfi
Ebert
Disposition of German Fleet Not Yet Considered
Paris dispatches report American envoys at the peace conference have not yet decided the fate of the German fleet. President Wilson opposes sinking the surrendered ships, a stance contradicted by recent press dispatches cited as coming from a high authoritative source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edwin Nevin
Paris
Washington
Wilson
American casualties soar past staggering WWI totals
Washington reports rough estimates place total losses from the great war near 1,501,758 with 7,909,768 deaths in battle wounds or disease. Early tallies show Germany 6,066,769 dead 2,000,000. Russia 9,150,000 1,700,000. Great Britain 3,049,991 658,000. France 11,400,000 dead. Italy 1,500,000 200,000. Austria 4,000,000. America 264,997 with 72,768 dead. Austrian figures pending May totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
France
Great Britain
America
Famous American League Ump Buried in Rochester Cemetery
Francia Silk O Laughin, famed American League umpire, was buried at Halls Sepulchre Cemetery after services at the Blessed Sacrament church. Attendees ranged from politicians to fans, paying tribute to the umpire whose famous strike call is renowned in baseball. American League envoy William Dineen and National League envoy McLean attended the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Francia
Silk) O'Laughin
Halls Sepulchre
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
William Dineen
McLean
Supplies to Occupation Army Sent Down the Scheldt
Brussels reports Great Britain will forward supplies to the British army of occupation via the Scheldt river and Limburg. The Scheldt flows through Dutch soil and Limburg is a Dutch province. An unconfirmed report circulating here today notes this plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scheldt
Brussels
Great Britain
Tolland
Scheldt River
Limburg
Limbur
Ships to South America for commerce under Redfield plan
Washington reports ships aggregating 500000 tons head to South America for commercial traffic between the two nations. The 600000 ton portion comes from the 800000 ton release by the army quartermaster corps to the shipping board for trade return. Wood pulp production by 305 mills in November totalled 270849 tons, with 273296 tons shipped and used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South America
United States
Redfield
Army Quartermaster Corps
Shipping Board
Federal Trade Commission
President Wilson to visit Pershing HQ in Chaumont
President Wilson travels to Chaumont to meet General Pershing, review 10,000 troops, and dine with General Hales. The visit includes a morning parade led by 101st to 104th Yankees, a Langres area reception, and a late night special train to Boulogne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry GG. Wales
France
Chaumoant
Wilson
General Pershing
Chaumont
Pershing
Sialion
Langres
Aviatrs
Montigny-le-Roi
Harry C. Hales
Caumont
Mr. Wilson
Boulogne
Paris
Three Men Killed as B and O Train Wrecks Near Newton
Newton Pa Dec 23 Three men were killed and another injured when the Baltimore and Ohio passenger train No 66 from Pittsburgh to Cumberland derailed near Newton The dead are G E Osborne and John Osterly express messengers and Engineer Suttle of Glenwood Pa Fireman J L Houtz was injured as the express car overturned after the derailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Baltimore and Ohio
Pittsburgh
Cumberland
G. E. Osborne
John Osterly
Suttle
Glenwood
J. L. Houtz
Johnson delays Russia policy attack due to absent senators
Washington December 23 Senator Johnson failed to renew his plan to attack American policy in Russia in the Senate today. He said many Senators were absent and he would reserve his remarks until the Senate reconvenes after Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
Russia
Senate
Vice President of San Salvador Takes Charge of Government
Washington reports that Dr Quinonez the vice president of San Salvador has assumed control of the government after President Melendes signed the decree. Melendez has publicly withdrawn his candidacy for the presidency as advised by the State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Salvador
Washington
Quinonez
Melendes
State Department
Melendez
Family Perishes from Coal Gas Fumes in Toronto Home
In Toronto on December 23, the bodies of Robert Maxwell Gooderham, his wife, and their three young children were found in their residence. All five were suffocated by coal gas fumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Robert Maxwell Gooderham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Red Cross
Neuilly
Neuilly Hospital
Gowry
Wirth
Trage
New Jersey
Ington
Senator Kenyon
Montenegro
Sory
Bert Ford
I. N.S
Austria
Italy
American League
UMP
Rochester Cemetery
S. America
Son
Stars and Stripes
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!