Wilson praises allied unity and warmth for troops in France
President Wilson spoke to 10,000 American soldiers near Hautes Chaumont praising harmony with allied leaders on wartime peace aims. At a Chaumont reception he thanked France for hospitality and said troops did not come as strangers, feeling at home with the French people.
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Brest
United States
Brynhilda Crew Found Safe After Submarine Missing
The Brynhilda, reported missing for three months with 22 crew and a cargo valued at one million dollars, has been found safe in Algo Bay, Africa, bringing relief to relatives and shipowners.
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Algoa Bay
Africa
New York
Algos Bay
Wilson to Visit Kin in Carlisle on Birthday Weekend
President Wilson plans a Carlisle visit to the home of his maternal grandfather this Sunday. The trip coincides with his sixty seventh birthday and serves a dual purpose, including attending worship at the Lowther Street Congregational Church.
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Carilee
Uaglana
Wilson
Carlisle
Lowther Street
President to address Congregational church during visit
The president will speak at the Congregational church this Sunday where his grandfather once ministered for years. Documentary evidence confirms Rev Woodrow's academy pupil and church links. A lifelong pastor of 15 years trained generations in the same town.
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Edward Booth
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House to Act on Irish Bill After Holidays
The House Foreign Affairs Committee will act soon after Christmas on a resolution asking the United States peace commissioners to urge the peace conference to secure Ireland self determination. A pamphlet printing speeches from 200 Irish born or of Irish descent supporters is underway with 5 000 copies for distribution. Many non committee members also back the resolution and seek floor advocacy.
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Washington
House Foreign Offirs
Congress
United States Peace Commissioners
Ireland
Gotham Cheers Fighters on Christmas Day
New York celebrated Christmas with public fêtes and home gatherings. The festivities aimed to share Yule tide cheer with about 100000 American service members sailors and marines far from home who could not return for the holiday.
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New York
Still Possible To Save Russia From Chaos
Prince Lyoff the head of Russia’s first revolutionary government spoke with Busile Maklakof the Russian ambassador in France at conferences of Russian statesmen. He urged additional Entente forces to restore order and warned a disorganized Russia could not recover without them. He proposed 200000 troops and said Petrograd had largely ceased to exist. He also favored a republican government for Russia. Milinkoff has left France for London over passport irregularities.
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Prince Louif
Busile Maklakof
France
Russia
Petrograd
Prince Lyoff
Paul N. Milinkoff
Lonedon
Officer slain in Barcelona during party clashes
Disorder erupted in Barcelona as groups from the sutoneny party clashed with Spanish unity supporters. A police lieutenant was shot and killed during the night.
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Barcelona
Spain
Sutoneny Party
Spanish Unity Party
Wilson and Wife Warmly Welcomed in Britain
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson were greeted by massive crowds as London and other English towns prepared for visits. Flags and decorations covered streets, editorials praised the pair, and cities like Manchester planned ceremonies including the conferring of the freedom of the city. Millions witnessed the arrival amid a festive mood.
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Wilson
France
Wilson the Just
Wilsons
London
United States
King George
Queen Mary
President Wilson Mocked as "tuon of the centry" in England
The article reports anti American sentiment in northern England with a nickname calling President Wilson the "tuon of the centry" branding him as a target of mockery and political satire amid postwar tensions.
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Wilson
England
Treasury recalls unsold War Savings stamps of 1978 series
Washington Dec 26 treasury issued recall instructions for all unsold War Savings stamps of the 1978 series. They will be replaced by stamps of the 1910 series. Holders of the 1978 stamps will be redeemed at their 85 value in January 1928.
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Washington
Treasury
Tressary Glass
TULS
Patient slashes two doctors in New York incident
In New York on December 21 a patient, Demetrius Lopez, allegedly attacked doctors Selomon J. Selkin and Tsnne Htaseman at a medical office. Selkin was cut from ear to ear and Htaseman was seriously slashed while responding. López claimed the doctors failed to help him.
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New York
Selomon J. Selkin
Tsnne Htaseman
Demetrius Lopez
Rhine Germans Oppose Hun Reds Appeal for Liberal Republic
Rhine area in Germany's industrial Rhineland forms political groups to counter Bolshevik influence from occupation troops. Coblenz hosts meetings with an appeal for a union of liberal parties toward a real republic, civic rights for all, press freedom, tax relief, and care for maimed soldiers as Germany forms a national assembly next month.
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Germany
Rhineland
Cobienz
Coblenz
Austria
Great Battle Fleet Returns Home in Spectacular Welcome
The United States battle fleet arrives off New York after eighteen months abroad with 21 dreadnoughts and support ships. Secretary Denfiels reviews the flotilla aboard the Mervflower as thousands celebrate with daytime colors and nighttime illuminations along the Hudson. A monster land parade honors sailors and Marines in New York City.
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New York
United States
North Sea
Josephus Deniels
Uncle Sam
Bay
Hudson River
New York City
Dreadnoughts Rejoin Grand Fleet Under Beatty and Rodgers
The record lists Haugh Redman leading a American battle division with 27000 tons and ten 14 inch guns under Sir David Beatty. It notes Florida Fletcher's flagship at Vera Cruz, and Admiral Rodgers commanding returning dreadnoughts including Utah Arizona and Oklahoma with crews ranging from 802 to 1 028 officers and men.
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Mayo
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George Washington
New York
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Sir David Beatty
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Polish Premier Vows End to Pogroms and Nationwide Reform
Andrew F Moraceves the premier of the new Polish government says it will immediately implement measures to curb the anti Semitic movement. He aims to reunite Polish territories restore order and convoke a constituent assembly on January 26 to decide the nation's direction and value on the world stage.
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Andrew F. Moraceves
Int
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President to name railroads director by wireless
President Wilson is expected to appoint McAdoo's successor as director general of railroads by wireless. McAdoo has recommended a successor and sent the name to the president by cable.
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Washington
Wilson
William G. McAdoo
Wireless
Mr. McAdoo
Cable
Bernstein defends pacifism and League of Nations plan
Count Johann Heinrich von Bernstain, former German ambassador to the United States, in Le Matin interview rejects responsibility for acts linked to Boy-End and Von Papen. He condemns submarine warfare, backs a League of Nations, and says Germany will defend its own territory while seeking peace and mediation with the United States.
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Paris
America
Boy-End
von Papen
Johann Heinrich von Bernstein
United States
le Matin
League of Nations
Germany
Russia
Washington
Auerien
Wilkoy
Regiments of Infantry Join Revolt
One regiment of infantry joins a broader revolt as officials report growing unrest and military detachment movement amid tense security conditions.
Mutiny in Berlin as Navy Sails Support Revolt
Two German infantry regiments join Berlin sailors in mutiny. Berlin garrison ready to back rebels, leaving government short of troops. Sailors backed by Spartecons demand resignations of Ebert and Haase, led by Ledebour and Liebeknecht. About a hundred killed in street fighting that began Tuesday.
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London
Berlin
Spartecans
Ebert
Hasse
Ledebour
Liebeknecht
Sailors Hoist White Flag at Berlin Red Palace
Sailors in the Red Palace at Berlin hoist the white flag and are permitted to depart under guard. Government troops now occupy the palace and the royal stables.
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Evening Journal
London
Red Palace
Berlin
Allies bar neutrals from peace conference
Paris dispatch reports that representatives of the Allies decide neutrals will not be admitted to the peace conference. Neutrals may address their claims to the belligerents.
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Cial
Evening Journal
Paris
German envoy on Wilson program as peace basis
Count von Bernstorff says Germany will support Wilsons fourteen points. He cites unauthorized actions by Papen and Rey-Ed, insists ministers in Berlin gave orders without his knowledge, and argues belligerents must interpret Wilsons program before peace congress. The program remains the only proposed basis.
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Count von Bernstorff
Tahiti Faces Severe Influenza Death Toll
The Tahiti capital Papeete endures a grim scene as influenza decimates the population. Pyres burn along the crest of the town with covered bodies awaiting cremation and reports say a large portion of residents have died.
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Papeete
Tahiti
Dee
US Envoy on Way Home from Paris to Brest
William G Sharp the American ambassador, recalled by the severity of his illness, left Paris for Brest to sail for New York on a homeward voyage.
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William G. Sharp
Paris
Brest
Dee
New York
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