Daniels Awards Controversial Naval Honors Fallout
A Washington Post report alleges Secretary Daniels reshaped the wartime awards list by blue penciling and adding names based on personal relationships rather than the Navy board’s merit-based recommendations. The piece highlights favored relatives, questionable favoritism, and possible Congressional inquiry into the process and motives behind the Distinguished Service Medal and Navy Cross allocations.
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Kaiser Witness Testimony Considered by German Inquiry
Berlin reports that former Emperor William may join a list of witnesses cross examined by a parliamentary committee investigating war responsibility. The panel will defer action until replies from diplomats and officers are received, and will reconvene in January to decide on the fate of the cross examination of the former emperor via Dutch mediation.
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Irigoyen urges relief loan for Vienna starving population
Buenos Aires dispatch says President Irigoyen sent a message to Congress recommending a 2,200,000 peso gold loan to purchase food and clothing for Vienna’s starving population. The Austrian government would repay at its convenience, with a government-appointed official to raise popular subscriptions for the effort.
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League of Nations Issue Dominates 1920 Campaign
The piece surveys how the League of Nations emerged as a central campaign issue with Republican leaders like Johnson Wood and Lewden weighing in. It notes White House resistance to any covenant compromise, potential Democratic splits, and past reservations discussed by Hitchcock Underwood and Lodge, signaling a pivotal GOP-Democratic clash over the pact.
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Taft Hopes Plebes Vote on Treaty Will Hasten Ratification
President Taft urges a plebiscite among colleges to gauge public sentiment on the treaty with the aim of speeding ratification. He says the education vote will reflect the people’s attitude fairly and accurately, despite opponents who threaten to wreck the agreement.
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College Students to Vote on Treaty Question in January
Editors of Yale News Harvard Crimson and the Frincetonian launch a movement asking college students nationwide to vote on the Lodge reservations and treaty ratification. The piece notes students are idealists and will reflect educated public sentiment, though lacking wartime experience. It cites Harvard Yale and Cornell urging ratification and predicts national political dynamics may shift as the debate continues.
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Auto dealer slain in robbery at Union Station
John McHenry, a youth, entered Mulcare’s Automobile Accessories store at 1323 Fourteenth Street NW and shot owner Mulcare through the heart after demanding money. Detective Armstrong was fatally wounded while pursuing the suspect at Union Station. McHenry was captured within an hour and admitted shooting both men.
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No Treaty Proposal Its Fate and Their Hands
President Wilson yesterday stated there will be no compromise or concessions offered to ratify the Versailles treaty. The White House position sets the Republican Senate on notice that the President leaves the fate of the treaty to Senate leaders, with Hopkins Hitchcock Underwood and Borah among key figures shaping the battle.
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London Conference Unites Allies on Economic Policy
Paris dispatch notes broad Allied satisfaction with the London talks. Representatives from Italy the United States and Britain signal closer cooperation on economic questions. A French loan plan reportedly gains favorable attention from Britain as Syria’s issue is framed by legitimate French aims. A public Russian policy communique from the Allies is anticipated soon.
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DANNUNZIO TO YIELD FIUME TO REGULAR TROOPS
Gabrielle d Annunzio will surrender command of Fiume to regular troops under General Caviglia former minister of war. The handover occurs in Fiume amid ongoing military actions and political pressure as Italian forces prepare to take control.
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TWO BRITISH FLIERS LOST IN CORFU WRECK
London dispatch reports the plane of Capt Cedric Ernest Howell and mechanic Henry Fraser wrecked off St George Bay Corfu on December 10 with no hope of survival. The Martineyde aircraft with a 96 horsepower engine disappeared after leaving Taranto on December 8. The shiplog washed ashore. Howell's location had been traced from Hounslow, Pisa, and Taranto.
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Wage War on Shoplifters in New York Court
Three patrol wagon loads of women accused of shoeputtering were arraigned in the women’s court amid the police drive against pilfering during the Christmas shopping season. Stockings and related items were found concealed with values from ten to four hundred fifty dollars.
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Fire Damages Portions Of Compiegne Castle
Fire swept through Compiegne castle causing major damage to a private bed chamber and council room with several artworks ruined. The library remained intact. Estimated losses run to 2 948 000 francs. The castle, built in the reign of Louis XV, is a famed royal residence in France.
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Missing Yacht Grey Duck Sought Off Berry Islands
Miami reporters describe a missing Grey Duck yacht linked to producer David W. Grimm and Fort Lauderdale mayor Will Reed. Strong northeast winds and storm warnings hinder search by air and sea between Miami Nassau and the Bahamas.
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