Peace Conference Outlook and New States Formation
A London Times report outlines March or April start for the peace conference and a three-stage Allied plan led by Wilson. Delegates from victorious powers, plus new states, will shape a world peace framework and a league of nations, with Paris and Versailles venues and committees to address frontiers and waterways.
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Wilson
League of Nations
ATL
London Times
Washington Post
The
Public Ledger Co
Paris
Der
Thaos
Delag
Nersalles
United States
Sonsine
Versailles
Easil
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Society of Nations
Gallerie Des Gilaces
Versailleau
Quai d'Orsay
Lewis Says McKinley Invited to Paris in 1898
The article notes President McKinley was invited to Paris in 1898 but could not travel due to his wife’s illness. It cites calls from France during a crisis over a Spanish treaty urging his presence and mentions humanitarian plans for the Philippines. It references Hanna, Cannon, and Grosvenor, and discusses peace commission appointments and bitter ratification disputes.
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Judge Taft
United States
Spain
Paris
Philippines
McKintey
Oréred
France
Cambon
Marcus Hanna
Ohio
Senate
Charles H Grosvenor
Congress
Prince Rupert
McKinley
House of Representatives
McKinless
Rixey
White House
America
Taft
Seem
Delates
Gray
Republiccan
Capitol
Gettng
House
Lewis
William McKinley
Hanna
Cannon
Grosvenor
Bolshevism Plot Reported Across Europe
Zurich report claims former Austro-Hungarian leaders arrived in Switzerland with funds to spread bolshevism beyond Switzerland. Names include an ex grand admiral, ex foreign minister, and ex Hungarian cabinet member. Additional agents may go to Alsace Lorraine to promote Bolshevik influence. French martial law remains in place due to bolshevik propaganda in several districts.
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Paris
Austria-Hungary
Switzerland
Zurich
Alsace-Lorraine
Franice
Louis Nail
Jules Paris
President Wilson on George Washington mission with plea for lasting peace
On the George Washington Dec 5 6 the President works with his stenographer and reviews wireless messages while 17 knot speed is maintained. A mail pouch will be sent from the Azores by destroyer. clemency applications are noted. Wilson rests briefly for a cold and consults ambassadors as the ship sails toward France.
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Amsocinied
U. 5
George Washington
France
Wilson
Azores
United States
Gary T. Grayson
Aes Wilson
Emperor William
Turns Back Steamer Lines to Private Management
The Clyde, Mallory, Marchants and Miners, and Southern Steamship Companies are released from Federal control by order of Director General McAdoo. Railroads retain control of railroad-owned lines. the four lines return to private management. The order takes effect at midnight but is dated December 1 for accounting.
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Clyde, Mallory, Marchants and
Southern Steamship Companies
McAdoo
Railroad Administration
Paris Hotel Prices Rise for Peace Conference Delegates
Paris reports hotel room rates have doubled and tripled since the 75 percent regulation for the peace conference. American delegates including Secretary Lansing will stay in the Criston Hotel with suites of five rooms plus offices. Suites include baths and living space. meals in the hotel restaurant are costly and limited.
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Paris
Lansing
Criston
Place-de-la Concorde
Details on Romanoff Family Massacre Reported by Servant
A Berlin telegram cites a Russian royal massacre in Ekaterinburg where Czar Nicholas II Czarina Alexandra and four grand duchesses were killed or fatally harmed after weeks locked in one room. A servant testified to brutal questioning and exposure to insults before the bodies were burned.
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London Times
Washington Post
Pullic Ledger Co
The
Hague
Berlin
Asaya
Golas Kiewe
Russie
Red Guard
Andojeff
Exetar
Tatianna
Ekaterinburg
Olga
Commission of Inquiry
Siberian
Tomsk University
Tomsk-Eketerinberg
John
Igor Constantine
Serge Michailowitch
Wolepajowak
Elizabeth
Fredorowna
Urale
Wilson Stance on Militarism Shapes Peace Policy
President Wilson's voyage signals a nonmilitarism plan amid British fleet dominance debates. Borah and Creel debates surge in Senate over entangling alliances Monroe doctrine and press censorship tied to Versailles coverage. Creel officials deny altering press flow while Sisson cites official communications. News from Parliament leaders suggests tentative pacts on pace of peace talks with Wilson awaiting his word.
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Senate
Creel
Albert W. Fox
Washington Pent Co
Wilson
Paris
London
Downing Street
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Marshal Foch
Orlando
Italy
Cummins
Marshall
Foreign Relations Committee
Borah
Idaho
Washington
Versailles
League of Nations
United States
Watson
Indiana
Washington Post
Edgar Sisson
Cree
George ‘Creel
Committee On Public ‘Information
Whit
Creel Faces Questions Over Peace Conference Link
Officials debate Creel's ties to the peace commission as Sisson claims a peace mission and presidents' aides pursue facts. The President endures a severe cold but remains in wireless contact, and aides note his boast about sea travel while a cabinet officer praises his sailing grit.
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Creel
Sisson
Ssa
End of Conscription Will Not Limit Navy Says Churchill
Winston Churchill told Dundee that conscription should end Europe wide, while declaring no limits on British naval supremacy. He also said Helgoland need not be returned and that railways will be nationalized. London markets rallied on talk of railway control though details remained undisclosed.
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Winston Churchill
Govvernment
Helgoland
Associated Preas
Dundee
Europe
Winston Spencer Churchill
London
Great Britain
Germany
Churchill
Churchin
Associated Press
Wireless tribute to Italian envoy at sea
The Italy America Society sent a wireless tribute to Count di Cellere the Italian Ambassador aboard the George Washington in New York on December 6. The message praised his distinguished service in promoting mutual interests between Italy and the United States. Charles E B Hughes and other directors aligned the message.
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New York
Count di' Cellere
Wilson
George Washington
Italy- America Society
Charles Eb, Hughes
Pope Calls for Prayers for Peace Conference
Pope Benedict issued an encyclical to the Catholic Episcopate worldwide urging universal public prayers for divine guidance at the upcoming peace conference. The aim is world peace grounded in Christian justice and love among nations.
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Rome
Benedict
Autos to Carry 600 Wounded Soldiers to Theater
War Camp Community Service asks transportation for 600 wounded soldiers from Walter Reed Hospital to Pelis Theater for a special matinee at Parlor Bedroom and Bath. Volunteers arrange to shuttle men to and from, with three banded machines pressed for service and calls urged to assist.
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Autos
Walter Heed Hospital
Pelis Theater
War Camp
Parler, Bedreoom and Bath
Hoapital
Gewnere
Raids Seize 250 Bootleggers and 8000 Quarts in D C Roundup
Maj Pullman leads police and military to crack down on bootleggers across Washington last night with over 250 arrests, 8000 to 10000 quarts of whiskey confiscated. The White House Station raid on the DC Baltimore train yielded 159 of 216 passengers detained and many released on bail. tips spread, escapes noted, and total arrests may reach 500.
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Special
Ars
Union Station
Metropolitan
Raymond Pullman
Baltimore
Washington
Harbor
Tennleytown
Maj
Pullman
White House
Fifteenth
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis
District Line
Fifteentry
H Streets
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POART
Mr. Creel
Peace Commission
Committee On Public Information
Prass Mission
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Navy
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Cary
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