Britain To Retain Sea Supremacy In Postwar Talks
Paris dispatch notes Entente anxious over President Wilson open diplomacy and possible leniency toward Germany. British and French leaders plan informal talks before Wilson’s front tour to shape 14 points, with a triplicate London agreement urging punishment of Kaiser and Turkish foes, indemnity, and no return of colonies, while preserving Britain’s naval dominance.
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Paris
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Balfour
Italy
France
Great Britain
America
London
Clemenceau
Orlando
Germany
Britain
Olicome
Europe
Swearing Cops to Be Laid Off in River Forest Rule
River Forest police study a 14 page rule book from the new chief. Rule No 1 suspends officers who call on the Lord's name in vain for two to five days at half pay. Rule No 2 bans arguing in the station and No 3 requires honesty and dignity.
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Chicago
River Forest
Prohibition Amendment Ratification Predicted by Feb
Washington reports the Methodist board predicts ratification of the federal prohibition amendment by February 1. Fifteen states have approved, with thirty more likely to vote yes in upcoming legislative sessions. States listed as favorable include Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and others. Pennsylvania is hopeful, New York even, New Jersey opposed.
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Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
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Arkansas
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Wilson and Foch Discuss Armistice at First Meeting
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson and Marshal Foch held a half hour talk focused on the armistice. Marcel Hutin notes Wilson was favorably impressed and peace treaty likely to be signed at Versailles in early June. Foch would parade allied armies in Paris within about two weeks after victory is declared.
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Paris
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Wilson
Marshal Foch
Marcel Hutin
Echo de Paris
M. Hutin
Versailles
Marshall Foch
Burning Paris Plan Alleged Air Attack Details
A Cigaro newspaper summary describes a German plan to burn Paris with 70 incendiary bombs and bombs dropped on firefighters and crowds. The report cites 35 airplanes in each squadron and notes water would fuel the flames.
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Havas
Paris
Cigaro
Paper delivery note prompts phone call for rereport
If the paper not delivered to your home by 8 o clock please phone 830 and a copy will be sent. Calls must reach this office before 8 20 p.m.
Governors Urge Farmers Unions to Buy and Sell
Governors at Annapolis urged Nebraska Governor-elect McKelvie and others to form farm co-ops for purchasing marketing and loan access. He argued co operation can curb rural ills and push farmers toward terminal markets with proper encouragement. Harding of Iowa called for ending the food produce gambler and building data to guide buying and selling.
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Conference of Governors
Samuel R. McKelgie
Nebraska
McKelvie
W. L. Harding
Iowa
War Department
Daniels
United States
Bigj Navy
Imkreep Defense Boards
Lane
Council of National Defense
Secrel
Peasants Slay Men Defending Princess in Volhynia
The village estate of Princess Potocki at Dombrovitzal was besieged for a week as Russian peasants attacked landlords. Polish locals helped repel the assault. many Russians were killed. The attackers set fire to the coach and executed the male defenders after freeing the women.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Volhynia
Potocki
Dombrovitzal
U S Tourist Cash to Be Sought by French Showing War Havoc
Villages in the French battle zone plan to attract postwar visitors. In the Vosges Americans held fortified positions to be preserved as sights. Hotels to accommodate tourists are being built. Cardinal Merwier, the Belgian prelate, announces a U S visit next spring per Rev John De Villa of Chicago.
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Washington, D. C
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Vosges
Mercier
America
Chicagd
Cardinal Merwer
United States
John de Villa
Chicago
Armenians Deported by Turks Urgently Need Aid
Charles A. Dana and William S. Nelson, returning from Syria, warn that among 2,000,000 Armenians deported by the Turks only about 400,000 survived and possibly one quarter may live to the next harvest without outside relief. They cite poor transport, high food prices, and winter clothing needs for 200,000 persons.
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Associated Press
Saloniki
Charles A. Dana
Beirut
Constantinople
Wm. S. Nelson
Tripoli
Syria
Asia Minor
Dana
Four Wives Police Story of Man Confession
Leslie Snodgrass, formerly of Lapaz Indiana, was arrested in Chicago on a bigamy charge after three licenses were found. He admitted marrying four times as police traced his movements from a farm near Lapaz to South Bend and Chicago. Aveline Snodgrass, who pressed the complaint, said she was held prisoner and was threatened by him. Policewomen Theresa Johnson and Agnes Walsh helped take him into custody.
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Lapaz
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Mamas
Chicago Orphans
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Snodrass
Theresa Johnson
Agnes Walsh
John Bell
Paes Life Schemers Drew Lots to Kill Him
Documents found on a suspect in the Paes assassination reveal an extensive plot with participants drawing lots to decide who should strike the president. The president’s body lay in the Belen palace as thousands viewed it in Lisbon.
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Paes
Associated Press
Lisbon
Lotsa
Belen
Your Excuse for Joining Red Cross and Good Fellows
Sunny autumn days cut fuel use in Waterloo saving residents money. A coal dealer estimates each home saves about 25 cents daily with larger homes saving more. Stores schools and churches use about half the fuel compared with last year, totaling roughly $12 000 weekly in savings.
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Waterloo
Bureau Drawer Is Baby's Crib In Hotel Spree
Mrs Mary A Torpey and her husband left their two week old baby in a bureau drawer while they went to a movie at a Waukegan hotel. The infant cried drawing attention from the manager. the couple returned puzzled by the fuss. The mother defended the drawer as a suitable cradle. She plans to move.
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Chicago
Mary A. Torpey
Waukegan
Naval Training Station
Dowager Empress Hopes Nicholas II Still Alive
Warsaw dispatch reports the mother of former Emperor Nicholas II receiving letters every ten days from Sebastopol claim ing the ex-tsar is alive. Polish officers say the dowager empress and her household believe Nicholas Romanoff remains living based on the information.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Nicholas
Russia
Li Ya Id
Diabiaal Iniamnee
Sebastopol
Nicholas Romanoff
New York to Chicago Air Mail Inaugurated Today
The first New York to Chicago air mail flight began at 7 20 a m from Belmont Park Long Island with mail carried by a 400 pound load. Leon D Smith will transfer mail at Bellefonte Pa to another pilot who will take it to Cleveland and Chicago. A second eastbound leg from Chicago plans to depart this afternoon with an Defiance Ohio origin and a two and a half hour expected flight time.
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Icago
Leon D. Smith
Belmont Park
Long Island
Bellefonte
Cleveland
Chicago
Health Officer Warned by Bomb Threat Over Mask Policy
San Fratrelsey reports a bomb addressed to Dr. William C. Massler, city health officer advocating mask mandates, found in a downtown office hallway and turned to police by a woman. Massler faced threats as influenza fears grow.
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Associated Press
San Fratrelsey
Mec
Wm. C. Massler
Hassler
Boston Arena Fire Destroys Brick Building
The Boston arena a brick structure built in 1909 with seating for nearly 12 000 was destroyed by fire inlay. The loss is estimated at 490 000 dollars. El Verso Havana Cigar 2 for 26a advertisement.
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Boston
Boston Arena
el Verso
Havana
British Admiral praises American sixth battle squadron crew
Admiral Sir David Beatty salutes the American battleship squadron for loyalty and cooperation aboard the New York as it detaches from the Grand Fleet. He notes disappointment at not meeting the German fleet and credits the squadron’s prestige for a worthy outcome.
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Grand Feet
Sir David Beatty
U.S
New York
Grand Fleet
Beatty
David
Sixth Battle Squadron
Sir David
Admiral Rodman
Erand
Atlantic
Portland
North Sea
Polo
Mareo Polo
Nore
Good Fellows Aid Drive Features Coal Gift Plan
Readers learn how Good Fellows aims to relieve need with a two ton coal distribution by the Bybank Coal Co. and volunteer work at headquarters run by Mrs. Fotnson and Mrs. Johnson. A 17 year old girl letter highlights the hardship from illness, poverty, and cold, urging action to prevent school disruption.
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Bybank Coal Co
Good Fellows
B.L. Fotnson
Caroline Johnson
W. B. Nauman
H. A. Cropher
First Negro Soldiers Return From Front on Celtic
The Celtic docked in New York with the 814th negro infantry headquarters medical detachment and the third battalion, totaling 155 officers and 2,122 enlisted men. About 200 wounded to be sent to base hospitals. rest to Camp Mills for demobilization.
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Associated Press
New York
Der
Celtic
Ne York
Cellic
Liverpool
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Camp Mills
Long Island
Biddle and Zuppelli Urge Aid for Red Cross Campaign
Gen. John Biddle commander of American forces in Great Britain and Gen. Zuppelli Italian minister of war spoke at the American Red Cross headquarters urging Americans to support the Christmas membership drive. Biddle praised Red Cross work saying the army would have struggled in England without the organization.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
John Biddle
Great Britain
Zuppelli
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Biddle
England
Mexico to spur trade via regional zone offices
The Mexican department of commerce and industry has named San Francisco New Orleans Washington D C and St Louis as zone headquarters to develop closer US Mexico trade relations. L Alatriste who heads the St Louis office announced the plan detailing a zone covering Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Michigan Kentucky Iowa and Missouri.
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St. Louis
Department of Commerce and Industry of Mexico
San Francisco
New Orleans
Washington
United States
L. Alatriste
Wilson Holds Talks as Nation Debates League of Nations
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson meeting with Victor Emmanuel and discussing Italy's stance on postwar boundaries. U S Senate debates postponing league questions while Knox urges minimal entente and withdrawal of forces, stressing only war aims matter.
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League of Nations
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