Allies Press Greece to Apologize and shrink Army
A Paris dispatch says France Britain and Russia demanded Greece reduce forces outside Peloponnesus to minimal policing size, disarmament steps, and the commandant of the army corps dismissed. All Greek reservist meetings north of the Isthmus of Corinth were prohibited as part of the measures.
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Peloponnesus
Bartholomae Williams Bartholomae Death Notice
Death notices for Bartholomae Williams Bartholomae aged ninety two and multiple other obituaries list funeral details, addresses, and interment plans across Washington DC area from December 1916 to January 1917.
French Capture 78 500 Germans in 1916 War Year
Paris reports the war office bulletin for 1916 stating French troops, in breaking assaults on Verdun and withdrawing the enemy across the Somme, captured 78 500 German prisoners. The tally highlights major Allied successes on both banks of the Somme and near Verdun.
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Paris
War Office
Verdun
Somme
Alliies Press Demands on Greece and Troop Transport
A Greek cabinet meeting led by the king discussed Allied terms including ban on reservist meetings north of Corinth and ceasefire of civilian arms, plus a demand for apologies from Greece. The Entente seeks control and reparations while promising action if Greece refuses. The government aims to move Thessalian troops south by January 6 to lift the blockade.
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Vila London
Greece
Presa
Coronation of King Charles Draws 1500 Hungarian Nobles
Budapest reports the December coronation in London as the most brilliant in Hungary’s history. 1500 Hungarian nobles attended with King Ferdinand of Bulgaria among few foreign princes. Ambassador Penfield present among neutral diplomats. Charles wore red Hungarian uniform and blue mantle, while young crown prince accompanied ceremony.
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Zita
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London Press Praises Allies Peace Note Reply
London morning papers comment on the entente reply to Germany now calling it a moral victory for civilization. The Morning Post declares ten nations have defied darkness and fight to the end, urging justice freedom and religious sanctions while noting peace terms are impossible. The Daily Chronicle says the note speaks to the world and must yield material guarantees. The Daily News adds negotiations may follow if others respond and warns the next move rests with Germany.
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Daily News
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Wilson
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Greeks in Clash Here Police Called at Meeting
About fifty supporters of King Constantine clashed with five hundred Greek liberals at Odd Fellows Hall in Washington. Police ejected 50 youths after repeated disruptions as liberals adopted resolutions backing Venizelos and the provisional government in Salonika. Copies will be sent to Saloniki and allied governments to show Greek Americans refuse to back Constantine. Paravantinos outlined Venizelos policy as best for Greece, opposing Turkish and Bulgarian ties and urging support for the Allies. Charles A. Roussos presided, V. K. Kissal drafted the resolutions.
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Diplomatic Negotiations Draw Scrutiny From Clergy Leaders
Washington notes reveal not end of talks but continued cautious diplomacy with Sweden's stance offering sympathy without cooperation. A letter from prominent church leaders and laymen warns against premature peace, urging scrutiny of Belgium Poland Serbia Armenian massacres and wartime hardships, while cautioning against inflaming religious sentiment to halt hostilities without addressing core issues.
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Belgium
Poland
Serbia
French Seize German Post on Somme Front
Paris reports an assault south of the Somme capturing prisoners and noting a calm night elsewhere. Berlin wireless says violent artillery fighting along the western front with long range guns hitting depots on the Ancre and clashes near Lia Bassee Canal. London dispatch notes bombardment southeast of Le Trangloy and increased enemy artillery activity near Martinpuich.
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Lafayette Chavaniac to be Memorial and Home in France
Americans purchase Chateau de Chavaniac Lafayette in Auvergne to restore it as a memorial and home. The chateau, birthplace of Marquis de Lafayette, will join Washingtons Mount Vernon as a memorial with a soldiers and orphans home and colonial records. Prominent backers include Mrs. Chanler John Moffat Theodore Roosevelt Choate and Butler among others.
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Dual Inaugural in Arizona Sets Stage for Clash
Phoenix reports preparations for Arizona’s dual inauguration with Governor-elect Thomas E. Campbell and Governor Gov. Hunt. Campbell, armed with election certificate, will address from the state house while a six-man guard protects the governor’s office. Tensions rise as Hunt supporters converge and police brace for possible disorder after a disputed November election.
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Ariz
Arizona
Thomas E. Campbell
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G W. P. Hunt
Campbell
Hunt
Gov. Hunt
Mabie Dies at Seventy. Noted Outlook Editor
Dr. Hamilton Wright Mabie associate editor of the Outlook died at his Summit home on December 31 at age seventy. Born in Cold Spring New Jersey he studied Williams College 1867 and Columbia Law School 1869 then practiced law before joining the Outlook in 1879. He was praised by Henry Van Dyke as a key American educator outside the classroom.
Robbed of $2,000, He Says
James Washington a 31 year old colored man of 600 T street northwest told police at the eighth precinct that at 1130 last night he was assaulted by an unidentified person and robbed of 2000 dollars in cash.
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T Street
Eighth Precinct
Richard W Silvester Dead
Richard William Silvester longtime president of the Maryland Agricultural College for twenty years died in Baltimore at age 59 after health reasons forced retirement. He was a native of Norfolk Virginia and died December 31.
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Richard William Silvester
Maryland Agricultural College
EH Health
Norfolk
McAdoo forecasts $379 million revenue need for next year
Secretary McAdoo projects a $279 million deficit on June 20, 1918, and says Congress must raise $379 million in additional revenue for the coming fiscal year. He expects $184 million in bonds to cover Mexican border patrol costs and Alaskan railway outlays, with $194.8 million to be raised by taxation. He supports bonds for permanent projects like the Alaskan railroad and Danish West Indies purchase, while hoping for reductions where possible.
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McAdoo
Treasury
Congress
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Alaskan
Fairbanks press for Methodist union in Baltimore
Former Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks spoke in Baltimore on uniting Northern and Southern Methodists. He noted his role among 50 city church commissioners and described missionary work abroad as a bridge to peace. He dismissed fears of war with Japan, praising missionaries as America’s ambassadors.
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Charles W. Fairbanks
Ted States
Fairbanks
Japan
Far East
America
Priest Seeks Clemency for Life Convict in Murder Case
Father Peter J. O Callaghan, of the Apostolic Mission Home, helped win a reprieve for a man eight years ago in a murder case involving Mary Vraal. Now in Chicago, he again pursues freedom for the prisoner with new supporting evidence. Jerry Vraal accompanied him to Chicago as the sole surviving Vrraal family member.
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Herman Buhk
Mary Vraal
Peter J. O’callaghan
Apostolic Mission Home of
Brookland
Chicago
Father O'Callaghan
Billik
Jerry Vraal
Vrraal
Belgium to answer Wilson in long note
The Entente powers plan a detailed reply to President Wilson. The Matin reports the belge government will include thanks to the United States for aid over the past two years and express confidence in future American collaboration.
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Wilson
America
Paris Council Sends Greetings to Allies in 1917
The Paris municipal council adopted resolutions addressed to entente capitals promising unalterable fraternity and united resolve to fight with them for liberty and decisive victory and necessary reparation in the new year.
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