Northcliffe in Paris Presses British Peace Delegation
The British delegation for preliminary peace talks arrives in Paris led by Lloyd George and Bonar Law with Balfour and likely Barnes, plus Dominion Premiers Borden Hughes and Botha. Lord Northcliffe aims to monitor and push a justice based indemnity while Wilson’s England visit signals cautious optimism. News handling abroad includes a Paris London press center and telegraph/air links.
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James M. Tuoby
Star
the Press Publishng Co
Neworks
Special Cable Dispatch
Paris
Lloyd George
Bonar Law
Mr. Balfour
George Barnes
Borden
Hughes
Botha
South Africa
Lord
Northcliffe
Germany
Great Britain
Hel
Wilson
England
London
France
Lord Northcliffe
Berlin Revolt Turmoil Forces Government Resignations
Reports from Copenhagen Zurich and Paris describe German unrest as the government collapses amid revolutionary violence. Ebert’s cabinet resigns after clashes with soldiers and workers councils. Berlin’s central congress shows chaotic sessions and possible new leadership to replace the executive committee.
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Friederich Ebert
Maximilian
Baden
Berlin
Hugo Haase
Philipp Scheidemann
Wilhelm Dittman
Herr Landsberg
Richard Barth
Georg Ledebour
Ebert
Basel
Workmen’s
General Assembly
Empire
Associated
Presa
Congress of the
Soldiers’ and
Workmen’ S Councils
Germany
Herr Landshure
Soldiers' and Workmen’s Council of
Lantisbury
Good Fellows Campaign Prompts Christmas Cheer in Waterloo
A Christmas appeal recounts Good Fellows efforts to aid needy children in Waterloo and nearby towns. It notes寄ephemeral joy from gifts and cash subscriptions collected at 521 Lafayette Street and the Courier and Reporter office during the 1919 campaign.
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Santa Claus
Waterloo
Good Fellows
Lafayette Street
Courier and Reporter
Former Emperor William Confined With Severe Chill
Former Emperor William remains bed bound since Sunday with a severe chill rekindling old ear trouble. A Utrecht specialist has been summoned to aid the local doctor as Count Bentinck’s castle confines him. The ex-emperor’s appearance has darkened. his aide Captain von Tiemann is ill and Empress Augusta is his sole attendant.
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Associated Press
Amerongeén
Holland
William
Utrecht
Count Bentinck
William Hohenzollern
Four Thousand Americans On Transports Leaving Europe
Washington reports that the George Washington, sailing from France December 13, returns with the 139th field artillery units A B D and E, and HQ from the 137th, plus 35 officers of the 138th artillery and casuals. Other ships Saxonias Moccasin and Heredia Carrazo Sixaola Bellatrix carry about 4,000 officers and men. Two transports Martha Washington and Mercury head for New York with 118th artillery and 800 sick and wounded. parade permission granted.
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Washington
D. C
George Washington
France
War Department
139Th Field Artillery
137Th Field Artillery
138Th Field Artillery
Saxoias
Moccasin
Heredia
Cartaz
Bulgar Paper Admits Cruelty to Greeks Demands Punishment
Satoniki December 19 Volia of Sofia the organ of Dr N Ghenadieff publishes an article conceding Bulgarian ill treatment of Greek Macedonia and Serbia inhabitants. The paper calls for punishment to prevent foreign nations from believing the Bulgarian government countenanced the conduct.
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Associated Press
Satoniki
Bulgaris
Volia of
Sofia
N. Ghenadieff
Bulgaria
Greek Macedonia
Serbia
Irish Peace Plans Dented
Dublin reports a London statement that Sinn Fein would send delegates to Paris to meet President Wilson is regarded as untrue. It remains unclear if Sinn Féin will send delegates, while the Lord Mayor of Dublin, a Sinn Fein member, organizes greetings and invites Wilson to Ireland.
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Dublin
London
Paris
Wilson
Sinn Feiners
Mreetings T
Ireland
German Mine Explosion Kills Fifteen in Guise Bridge
A German mine exploded at Guise Bridge killing fifteen and wounding twenty five, in a postarmistice incident stated by the Matin. The date is unclear but the report notes the blast occurred within a month after the armistice and caused significant casualties.
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Guise Bridge
Paris
Dee
Uhe
Iayas
Guise
Pateh
Shipyard Costs Under Scrutiny at Hog Island Hearing
Washington Dec 19 Senator Johnson questions the Hog Island shipyard plan as Charles Piez cites total expenditures near 58 million dollars and urges a Jan. 1 survey to decide if the American International firm should be paid or the government take over operations while noting the plant will take 60 days to complete and costs have risen from initial estimates.
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Washington, D. C
Hog Islind
Charles Piez
Shipping Board
Lmergency Flget Corporation
Hef
Senate Inter- State Commerce Committee
Charles M. Schwab
Senate
Pies
American International Shipbuilding Corporation
American International Company
American International Corporation
Pier
Johnson
California
Piez
Mystery of Muskegon murder echoes past crimes and divorce
Muskegon authorities probe the 1936 murder of Frieda Weichman by Milo H. Piper as new light emerges on his earlier marriage to Iva Goodenough later known as Marian Grey. Records show a 1908 mail fraud conviction for Marian Grey, who served time in Atlanta and was pardoned. Piper and his present wife’s letters vanished from a trunk after a child played with them.
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Muskegon
Mich
Milo H. Piper
Frieda Weichman
Chicago
Bim
Carl Stauffer
Renton Warbor
Piper
King Victor Emmanuel Arrives in Paris to Warm Welcome
King Victor Emmanuel of Italy arrived in Paris today and was greeted by President Poincaré, Premier Clemenceau, and other officials. He accompanied by his son the Prince of Piedmont. The royal pair entered at the Bois de Boulogne station as crowds gathered despite damp weather and strong winds.
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Associated Press
Paris
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Poincare
Clemenceau
Prince of
Piedmont
Rayal
Bois de Boulogne
Associated Presa
Wilson
United States
Jeter
Delowatey
Ce Ae
Eac
Non High School Area Act Upheld in Illinois Taxes Valid
Illinois Supreme Court ruled the act creating non high school districts constitutional and taxes assessed against those districts collectible. The case People v Shortall came from Cook County with widespread statewide impact on tuition tax funds for pupils seeking high school elsewhere. The decision announced by the attorney general notes existing tax collections may proceed.
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Illinois
Associated Press
Springfield
Ilinois
Supreme Court
Mihnels
Gook County
Supreme ‘Court
British Industry Gains Impetus as Oil Expansion Planned
The Daily Chronicle reports major English industrial growth with £5,000,000 in projects. Anglo Persian Oil plans a £2,000,000 refinery at Swansea plus wharves tracks and equipment. Other mining ventures are anticipated nationwide.
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London
British Wireless
England
Daily Chronicle
Swansea
Anglo- Persian Oil Company
Estonia places republic under Entente protection
The Esthonian provisional government said it placed the republic under the common protection of the entente powers. Premier announced by telegram from London noting Esthonian troops face Bolshki attacks from the east as they defend territory.
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London
Esthonia
Odessa Seized by Ukrainian Leader Petlura Forces
Odessa, the Black Sea port, reportedly occupied by Petlura allied troops after days of reports of marching and disarray. Naval forces protected wharves as fighting risk rose and Allied nationals were advised to avoid interference.
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Odessa
Petlura
Presa
Ans
Petura
London
Pethira
Dis Iehes
Negsa
Kazansky
Corman
First Congress Measure for Wilson Signature Reaches Him by Courier
A garbled report describes the first Congress measure awaiting Wilson’s signature as it travels to the White House by courier. It notes the president has 10 days to sign or veto, and outlines how overseas travel affects legislative processing during his absence.
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Congress
Wilson
Washington
Witsory
Parks
White House
Tabate
Europe
O. I
O. K
Courar
Capitol
Spanish Premier Goes to Paris for Talks on U.S. Relations
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau and Col. E M House met with President Wilson at the Murat mansion for over an hour of talks. Wilson planned a Christmas visit with troops. London trip may precede Italy voyage as timing shifts. Count Romanones and Spanish officials head to Paris to meet Wilson while Madrid awaits developments.
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Paris
Clemenceau
Col. E. M. House
Wilson
Murat
Col. House
Wil
London
England
Washington
Italy
Lloyd George
United Kingdom
George
Sandringham Palace
Romanones
Madrid
Count Romanones
Pars
Robert M. Scotten
Senares Palacio and Espinosa
Foreign Office
Amalio Jimeno
Iterior
Europe
Alfonso
Joseph E. Willard
Spain
Columbus
War Risk Insurance Delays Prompt Call for Action
The Northern Illinois Selective Service Association held a special session in Chicago to speed up war risk insurance payments. H H Merrick urged relief for delayed allowances and 30000 Chicago cases in need as 12000 dependents already receive Red Cross aid. An American airman Lieutenant Coheeny was killed in a Stralsund prison camp incident as British officers report.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Der
Selective Service Association of
Nouthern Tlsnois
Washington
H. H. Merrick
Home Service Department
The
Red Cross
Ernest A. Kempf
Chicago War Risk Insurance Bureau
Copenhagen
Ligur
Coheeny
Stralsund
Former Emperor Charles of Austria Ill With Flu
Telegram from Vienna reports former Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary and four children suffering from influenza. The former emperor has a high fever. The Imperial family is said to be at Castle Erkatsau near Vienna.
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Associated
Castle Erkartsau
Vienna
Profiteering Courts Convict 16 Offenders in Four States
The Food Administration announced that 16 firms were convicted in Texas Oklahoma New York and Arkansas in a single day for profiteering. Penalties included suspension of business and required contributions to Red Cross and other relief agencies.
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Associated Press
Ington
D. C
Der
The
Food Administration
Texas
Oklahoma
New York
Arkansas
Red Cross
Visit of Paris Socialists to Wilson Stirs French Opposition
Paris socialist deputies pressed President Wilson for a unified party and praise his aims, while Alfred Capus mocked the visit in the Figaro. Pierre Renoudael said the surprise was on Wilson, who expected a parade review rather than a street reception.
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Paris
Wilson
New York World
Hspilihe Maris
Ormins
Dai
Alfred Capus
Aacademy
Figera
Seven Prench
France
Pierre Renadel
Arthur Mayer
Gauilois
Renaudel
Sharp
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