END OF MILITARISM ON WAY ACROSS ATLANTIC
President Wilson sails aboard the George Washington bound for Paris to attend the inter national peace conference. A large naval convoy accompanies the ship as cheering crowds line New York Harbor. Notables including Secretary Lansing and Ambassador Davis travel with Mrs Wilson and other officials for the historic voyage amid forecast rough seas.
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Wireless Messages From President Reach Navy Dept
Wireless messages from President Wilson began arriving at the Navy Department shortly after the George Washington set sail. They went from the ship to Arlington station to the bureau of communications and were handed to State Department code experts. The plan to stay in touch by wireless has so far functioned smoothly and without hitch.
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President Wilson to visit Paris aboard transport George Washington
A complement of 76 officers and 1049 enlisted men sails with Commander Perkins and Lieut. Commander Peters as aides to Capt. McCauley. A detachment of 74 marines led by Maj. Miller forms a guard of honor. Weather forecasts warn of rough seas as the George Washington heads toward Paris, with arrival expected next week. Brest remains the main embarkation point for troops and war supplies and will host initial welcomes upon the President's party's arrival in France.
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Glass as Secretary Refuses Talk on Nomination
Representative Walter Glass of Virginia, House Banking and Currency chair, named as Treasury Secretary candidate. President Wilson reportedly sent his nomination to the Senate after talks with Glass and McAdoo at the White House, though Glass declined to confirm offers. Glass owns Lynchburg newspapers and served in Congress since 1898. resignation terms noted with McAdoo. Dining notices follow.
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Peace at High Price at Versailles Diplomats in Europe weigh self interest
President Wilson heads to Europe as diplomats signal restraint and self interest will dominate the peace conference. Premiers Clemenceau Lloyd George and Orlando have shaped guiding policies while Vienna precedent and Talleyrand’s diplomacy loom. Four victors at Vienna are mirrored by today’s powers, with Germany seeking to imitate Talleyrand to tilt outcomes. Baron. CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE British Day Auction.
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Taft Supports Wilson Peace Trip and League of Nations Aim
Former president Taft defends the president's trip as clearly advantageous and within constitutional right. He argues attendance would give the peace conference a democratic stamp and that Senate ignores should not justify retaliatory action.
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Wilson Goes to Paris Conference in Democratic View
William Howard Taft argues the President should attend the Paris conference in person, likening his role to premier power and stressing benefits for unity among Wilson Lloyd George Clemenceau and Orlando. He urges restraint from Congress and warns against partisan backlash if the trip is controversial.
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Kaiser in Holland Sparks Dutch Unease Over Infamous Presence
Special London Times report to the Washington Cont. notes Dutch worry over the Kaiser and Crown Prince amid fears of ill fortune and political intrigue. William’s restless ambition and inveterate enmity with England remain, with potential worldwide diplomatic consequences seen as plausible by observers.
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Baker to Speak Tonight at Camp Humphreys Opening
Secretary Baker will present the Liberty Theater opening at Camp Humphreys with a play performed by men followed by a dance at the Officers' Club. Gen Kuhns will accept the gift in a short address as a special train from Washington carries Baker and guests at 6:30. Rest and be well at Grove Park Inn Asheville N C.
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Schwab Urges Ships and Morals in Trade Reform
In Atlantic City four thousand business leaders heard William C Redfield urge moderate wage policy and moral conduct toward customers. Charles M Schwab urged a great merchant marine and private enterprise as key to national prosperity, while warning against monopolistic tactics and stressing labor and capital must be guided by economic principles.
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Berlin Fears Bolshevik Uprising Under Liebknecht
Berlin reports warn of a Bolshevik outbreak led by Dr. Liebknecht with artillery and munitions hidden. Premier Ebert and Scheidemann face blame if violence occurs as Berlin calls for swift action and unity to prevent bloodshed.
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Pershing Praises 4.6 F Put Army in Focht Hands
Gen John J Pershing’s preliminary report to Secretary Baker details American command in WWI up to Nov 20 1918. He credits officers and soldiers for offensive actions that halted German advances at Chateau Thierry and Sedan and notes French support supplying material. He describes open warfare, the Marne defense, Belleau Wood, Bouresches, Vaux, and US divisions joining French and British efforts.
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