Abolition of the postal zone sparks House Senate clash
Amid debate over the revenue bill members push to end the second class mail zone. Supporters view the zone as an unjust financial burden on second class publications while opponents vow to fight any move to repeal it. Other amendments include tax measures and DC dry status as conference actions loom before January collections.
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George Washington Sails for France After 15 Hour Fog
The liner George Washington finally left New York for France after a 15 hour fog delay. Distinguished passengers included Jyles M. Schwab Franklin D. Roosevelt Bernard M Baruch and officials from several government departments and the Chinese envoy to the peace conference. About two million dollars in gold accompanied the ship for American overseas holders.
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Jyles M. Schwab
Franklin D. Rosevelt
Bernard M. Baruch
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President Wilson Unable to Visit Switzerland
The Swiss government was informed by the American minister that President Wilson regrets his inability to visit Switzerland. The message came from Berne on January 2.
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Berne
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Wilson
Lake Weston Ashore in Bristol Channel
The American steamship Lake Weston is ashore in the Bristol Channel near Thristol. A London report on January 2 notes the vessel grounded in rough conditions and rescue efforts are underway as authorities assess damage and safety.
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Revised List Shows Iolaire Casualties 260
A revised roll of Iolaire disaster casualties lists 260 dead with updated names and related notices. Local authorities and historians confirm corrections to the long casualty roll and vow continued remembrance.
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Iolaire
SHHPBUTLDING PROGRAM TO BE INVESTIGATES
A Senate Commerce Committee investigation will probe the shipbuilding program amid wartime demands. Senator Wilson signals urgency to determine what has been done and what remains unfinished as the nation mobilizes for total war.
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Wansarin
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Passengers on ship being transferred from Northern Pacific
New York reports the removal of more than two thousand troops from the transport Northern Pacific after it ran aground at Fire Island. Small boats and breeches buoy rescued wounded soldiers as doctors and Red Cross workers rushed to Long Island points with medical supplies and ambulances. Most men to be debarked at Tobokeu for further processing.
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Tobokeu
Intrigue Against Wilson Aims to Defeat Foreign Policy
Senator Lewis accuses Lodge and Knox of inconsistency in opposing President Wilson on the league of nations and freedom of the seas while citing past actions by McKinley and Roosevelt to justify executive diplomacy. He argues the resistance undermines the president and harms the United States abroad.
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Maine Governor Recommends Ratification of Dry Amendment
In Augusta Maine Jan 2 Governor BillyKen urges ratification of the federal prohibition amendment. He was sworn in for a second term with impressive ceremonies today.
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Billiken
Paris Paper Explains Wilson Peace Plans to Readers
Paris January 2 a long article explains the league of nations and instructs readers in President Wilsons proposal. Copious extracts from the presidents speeches are published in the Petit Terisien edition.
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League of Nations
Wilson
Petit Terisien
New Years Eve With Yankees On the Rhine
American occupation troops on the Rhine welcomed the new year with celebrations in Dutch cafes and hotel areas. Field photographers and soldiers observed and photographed the gatherings as brass bands played and dawn approached. Belgian soldiers and local civilians received year end gifts amid the quiet ceremonies and nightlife.
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White House suffragists renew hecking tactics again
Representatives of the National Woman's Party maintain a silent vigil near the White House gate. They guard an iron wash tub with a water fire they keep burning until suffrage is secured. Soldiers overturned the tub during a raid, but pickets kept the fire burning and rung the suffrage bell when guards swapped.
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White House
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Wilson
Medill McCormick
Marshal Foch Named to French Peace Delegation
London January 2 Marshal Foch will be a member of the French peace delegation alongside Foreign Minister Pichon and M. J. among others in the conference lineup.
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Housing Raids in Rome Spark Public Alarm
A garbled field report describes raids with armed suspects breaking into houses in Rome. The fragment mentions a Taiwan organization and alleged threats, but the text is unclear about dates or outcomes.
Wilson’s Paris Tour and Nation League Plans
President Wilson travels toward Paris amid crowds as Turin and Rome hosts welcome ceremonies. He aims to discuss wartime peace and the League of Nations with leaders, while reports claim his plan for a league of nations is well in hand despite differing views between Clemenceau and Lloyd George.
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London Hears Daniels Speak Frankly on Navy Policy
London comment praises Secretary Daniels for stating the American aim to build a navy as strong as any. The Manchester Guardian notes the public misunderstands the U S point of view and urges Europe toward peace or self reliance at sea.
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Arizona Senator Proposes Bill to Purchase Lower California
Washington January 2 Senator Ashurst of Arizona introduces a Senate resolution to authorize U S purchase of the Baja California peninsula and 16 006 square miles of Sonora from Mexico. The plan seeks congressional approval for the territorial acquisition.
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Holland Backs Allied Use of Scheldt River
Amsterdam reports state Jan 3 that Holland will not object to the Allies using the Scheldt river for river passage against the Germans. Newspapers say the decision aligns with near term wartime logistics and has implications for Allied operations.
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Tolland
Scheldt
Todas
Chicago Janitors Strike Halts Heat in 6000 Apartments
About two hundred janitors controlling heat for 25 600 residents in 6 000 apartments refused to work demanding an 11 percent raise. The resulting shutdown left many units without steam heat on a frigid morning as Chicago shivered.
Poles March as Bolshevik Propaganda Stirs Europe
Reports say Poles press on toward Warsaw as German and Bolshevik tensions rise. A Polish army of about 20 000 is reported moving toward Skaimierzyce 120 miles southwest of Warsaw while Paderewski is linked to Polish forces.
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Condition of ex Kaiser grows worse in Copenhagen reports
Dispatches from Copenhagen say the ex Kaiser’s health deteriorates with throat symptoms and fever. Danes urge drastic action against Bolshevik propaganda as Berlin Bolsheviki congress votes 63 to 23 against participation in a national assembly election.
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Allied planes ready for bombing Berlin and armistice impact
London Jan 2 reports that Berlin narrowly escaped a bombing by Allied planes. Special weathered machines for the 27th British bombing group would have hit Berlin three days before the armistice, but poor weather prevented any attack. Six British squadrons formed at Nancy after fighting ended.
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Berlin
Nancy
Conditions at Brest Becomes Senate Resolution Topic
Senate military affairs committee moves to investigate published reports of unsanitary conditions at the American embarkation camp in Brest France. Senator New of Indiana introduces a volation in the Senate to seek action on the issue.
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Washington. Fan. 2-Fore cast for Pennsylvania
Overcast with probable snow at night. Forecast cites frigid conditions and light accumulation possible in Pennsylvania.
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