League of Nations Ties Peace Treaty, Wilson Affirms
Wilson reiterates that the League of Nations is inseparable from the peace treaty and essential to Allied success. He argues no single nation can dominate Congress, praises Paris welcome, and notes a papal letter urging protection for small nationalities. The president receives the letter and Armistice era officials, including Col. House, discuss postwar aims.
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U S Delegates Urge Sinking Of Huan Fleet
American delegates at the peace congress push to sink surrendered enemy warships and reject distributing prizes by losses. Britain signals support while discussions on the league of nations continue. Wilson aims to reassure Lloyd George on sea freedom and strengthen ties with France Italy and other powers as the peace talks move forward.
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President Wilson Denies Endorsement of Taft Peace Plan
Paris dispatch reports Wilson denying he endorsed the League to Enforce Peace plan. He says he supports a League of Nations and peace, but the Chicago Tribune Paris dispatch claiming direct endorsement is false.
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Fiendish German air attack plan on Paris revealed
Paris December 13 Havas reports Figaro prints alleged German plan to use 353 airplanes dropping 5000 incendiaries with chemicals to create flames unquenchable by water. A follow up squadron of 35 bombers would target firefighters and crowds revealed by fires.
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Thirteen Years After Death Rumor Says Nicholas II Alive
Warsaw reports Polish officers say letters claiming to come from former Emperor Nicholas II are received every ten days. The Dowager Empress and her household near Livadia believe Romonoff may be alive, according to information from a household member.
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Governors on Yacht Visit Battleships in Chesapeake Bay
Governors from multiple states toured the new battleship Mississippi anchored in Chesapeake Bay aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower with Secretary Daniels and Secretary Lane. They discussed federal reimbursement for colleges hit by wartime student army training cuts, and debated when troops might return home, with Daniels cautioning demobilization could take a year or two.
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Paris Peace Talks Sidelined by Red Tape Invasion
Paris dispatch reports days or weeks may pass before interallied peace talks begin in earnest as officials worry over bureaucratic chaos. Wilson seeks swift action while Britain critics warn that a paper invasion risks delaying a decisive settlement and mobilization of forces homeward.
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Patrols valor echo across bay as troops suffer heavy losses
Capt Arthur E. Grundage of Newburgh NY says 200 men met action with 38 answering roll call. Private Arthur R. Rodriguez of the Irish American Athletic Club cited for bravery before being wounded. Private Lloyd Sileky of New Allegheny Pa injured again when pistol falls from table aboard transport. The Martha Washington and Mercury ships to bring field artillery and 8006 wounded soldiers are due tomorrow near Newa, Va.
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Odessa Taken by Petlura Forces as Barriers Guard Supplies
London reports unconfirmed that Odessa, the Black Sea port, is in Petlura control with Ukrainian forces moving on Nikolaev. British and French ships guard the wharves and seized German stores, while fighting among Russian factions continues elsewhere. Citizens remain armed. foreign warships shield the harbor as tensions mount.
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President Woolgen to Visit London Earlier Than Expected
A formal statement says President Woolgen will arrive in London within a fortnight, earlier than planned, postponing the premier’s departure for Paris. President Wilson and the premier will confer in London before the originally set talks in Paris. Wilson is expected in England on December 26, per the British reply.
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Spanish Premier to See President Wilson in Paris
Spanish Premier Count Remanones will depart Madrid Friday for Paris to confer with President Wilson and other leaders. He aims to present a satisfactory report on Spain's political position.
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Knox Against League Speaks for Republicans
Senator and former secretary of state argues against including League of Nations and freedom of seas questions in the peace treaty. Some Democrats concur, noting Premier points and drawing parallels to broader world history debates.
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Points Senator Knox Brings Out in Address
Senator Knox argues for careful study of a league of nations. He says America should not vow to a treaty that surrenders vital interests to foreign majority, and urges resisting war making prerogatives ceded by such an agreement.
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Senator Knox and Wilson Peace Views Stir Senate Debate
The speech by Seadtour Knox outlines a majority American stance on future world policy questions such as the League of Nations and freedom of the seas, signaling a clear, direct appeal to both senators and the President. It contrasts Knox’s position with President Wilson’s uncertain path and argues British and French public opinion favors stern terms for Germany.
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