President Wilson seeks Allied support for peace mission visit
Reports from Paris recount President Wilson’s push to unite French and British publics behind the peace process. The American delegation plans seven informal talks with Allies before broader neutral participation, while French leaders advocate a League of Nations as essential to durable peace amid plans for forthcoming conferences at The Hague and at Paris.
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League to Enforce Peace Explains Wilsons Denial
The League to Enforce Peace clarifies President Wilsons denial of endorsing any fixed international pledge before the peace conference. The statement asserts the league’s aim to shape public opinion on a world league and notes no endorsement of a specific platform by the U S. It calls for a robust league of nations with a standing council and mediation to prevent conflicts among great powers.
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Inventor of Big Berthas Jailed by Revolutionists
Three Krupp munition works directors at Essen, including the inventor of the Shag Berthas, have been arrested by the revolutionary committee. Proceedings and names appear in dispatches from Amsterdam.
Ex-Rulers Stricken by Flu in Castle Seclusion
Reports from Copenhagen and Vienna say former Emperor William and former Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary with influenza. William Trehenzollern remains bedbound at Count Bentinck's castle with added pallor and fatigue, while Charles and four children suffer high fever at Castelskartsau near Vienna.
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British Planed Timeline for Wilson Visit Stirs London Talk
London officials scramble amid uncertain date for President Wilson’s arrival as Christmas plans shift. King George cancels Sandringham, will greet Wilson in London with guarded arrangements. press comment, Hoover blockade debate, and Lloyd George’s stance frame unsettled expectations.
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Spanish Premier on Way To Confer With Wilson
Count Romanones the Spanish premier sails to Paris for a conference with President Wilson and Atlantic Allies. He is accompanied by Robert M. Scotten and high foreign office officials. Amelie Fimeno will act as premier in his absence for five to six days.
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Zaragoza Captured Near Amarillo By Federal Forces
Gen Rennaldoarg reports Trnncio Morelos Zaragoza, former federal general and recent chief in the Felix Diaz revolution, captured with his forces near Amarillo and taken to Monterey in a dispatch received at Nuevo Laredo.
Hotels to campaign in thirteen states against prohibition amendment
New York dispatch reports the American Hotel Association forming a national plan to oppose ratification of the Federal prohibition amendment. A committee will lead a data driven campaign aimed at persuading voters and lawmakers in thirteen key states. The effort includes pamphlets and traveling representatives after legislative sessions begin January 1.
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Reports on Paris peace talks stir Senate over German fleet
Secret briefings from Paris reveal confusion over American press coverage and the league of nations. Senator Lodge introduces a resolution to seek the State Department’s truth on reports that U S delegates favor destroying the surrendered German fleet, a proposal denounced by Senator Penrose and other Republicans as ridiculous.
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New York Yacht Club Declines 1819 America’s Cup Challenge
The New York Yacht Club, in a December meeting, declined the Royal Ulster Yacht Club’s 1819 challenge for the America's Cup. The club indicated it would consider accepting a renewed challenge for 1920.
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Eggleston Named Hampden-Sydney President in Richmond
At a Hampden Sydney trustees meeting in Richmond Virginia Dr Eggleston former superintendent of instruction of Virginia was elected president of Hampden Sydney College. He has led Virginia Tech for five years prior to this appointment and now assumes Hampden Sydney leadership.
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Early Sunday Post copy rush for pre Christmas ads
The Sunday Post reports that its composing room and newspaper space will be taxed by a large volume of pre Christmas advertising copy today and tomorrow. Late copy will face omission as a penalty. Copy for display or classified columns must arrive by a o clock Saturday to be considered for Sunday publication. The Post thanks advertisers for timely submissions to ease the holiday workload.
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AERO ENDS 3950 MILE FLIGHT TO CALCUTTA
The air ministry reports Maj Gren Salmond landed in Calcutta completing a Cairo to Delhi route via Damascus Mecca Jodhpur and Karachi totaling about 3940 miles. The Handley Page machine was already active on the Palestine front and earlier flown in England. Maj Macl erno commanded the final leg from Delhi to Valentia.
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King Galls on Wilson Invites Visit to Italy
Victor Emmanuel invites the American president to visit Italy and the queen sends a message to Miss Wilson. The press lauds the king as the real leader of his nation, signaling a strong diplomatic stance.
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Ebert Resigns as German Government Faces Crisis
Berlin dispatch reports the German cabinet led by Friedrich Ebert resigns amid stormy sessions of soldiers and workers congresses. Adjuncts named to supervise ministers until the national assembly acts. Reported upheaval, political divisions, and warnings of a general strike in Berlin as authorities seek new arrangements and parliamentary control. Victor Emmanuel III, Italian leaders, and French officials are mentioned in related international reactions.
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