Christmas Toys in Window Draw Waterloo Children
In Waterloo, children gaze at store windows as influenza-linked financial strains hit families. Good Fellows works to move gifts into homes, with trucks needed to deliver cheer. Volunteers coordinate clothing, shoes, and toys, while letters reveal breadwinners laid up and illness driving gift shortages.
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Socialists Testify in Spy Trials in Milwaukee Trial
Edward T. Melms, chairman of Milwaukee county Socialist draft board, testified about enrolling 3 200 men for army service with most Socialists reporting. He said he never read anti war pamphlets and worked at the Milwaukee Leader, owned by Vittor K Berger, one defendant. Leo Wolfsohn, Leader telegraph editor, testified Berger urged printing all news and opposing Kaiser and kings, while denying instructions to favor Herlin dispatches over London Paris.
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Germany
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London
Paris
Reed Reed Clashes Over Probe With Witnesses
Washington D C December 21 sharp clash marked today's session of the Senate committee probing German propaganda as Senator Reed of Missouri pressed Alfred L Becker deputy attorney general of New York and Maj E L Lain in charge of the inquiry Becker refused to name persons employed to obtain information on the German propaganda system and Reed demanded an answer Becker said the matter was secret service work and secrecy was essential Humes who runs the inquiry for the committee declined to name his exact role saying he represents the committee and is under orders from the War Department He refused to answer further questions about the witnesses or the sources of the probe and the exchange grew heated throughout.
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Protest by Catholic bishops over church state role
Catholic bishops led by Archbishop Paulhaber protested the separation of church and state and the removal of religious oversight of schools. The report mentions Charles Teal of Cedar Heights injuring himself after colliding with a glass door. he received stitches. Local notice notes an upcoming community gathering at headquarters and possible outreach by residents.
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Army discharges 188,562 as march plans advance
General March announced 188,562 soldiers discharged the week ending December 14, signaling an average near 30,000 daily under demobilization from the army. About 900,000 more are selected for early discharge, with 26,902 officers already honorably discharged and 3,210 American POWs repatriated by December 16.
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Sweden
Rainbow Gen directs air service chief in army reorg
Maj. Gen. Charles Menoher, who led the 42nd Rainbow division in France, is named director of air service succeeding John D. Ryan. Col. James A. Mars becomes acting director of aircraft production. The changes formalize air service within the regular military structure as part of broader reorganization plans.
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Rainbow
France
Air Service
John D. Ryan
March
James A. Mars
William Co.Potter
Menooher
Hite Rainbow
Rhine
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Army Corps
Tank Ship Fleet to Be Split for Commercial Use
United States Shipping Board announces a split of the fleet of 174 tank steamships. About 18 Pacific coast vessels and roughly 1.4 million deadweight tons will be released from government requisition. Only ships essential for supplying the army and navy with fuel oil will remain under government control.
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United States Shipping Board
Army
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Hoover to Gain German Shipping for Allied Relief
Paris reports Herbert Hoover, American food administrator, will soon receive about a million tons of German ships seized by armistice commissioners. The aim is to revictual devastated France, Serbia, Belgium, and Romania, while Germany awaits food through neutral routes. No supplies will go to Germany until entente and neutral needs are met.
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Herbert C. Hoover
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Serbia
Belgium
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Germany
Transport trio at New York Baltic carries 2042
New York on December 1 saw the British steamship Baltic arrive with 2042 American expeditionary force officers and men. The Metapan discharged 49 personnel bound for home, sailing from Pauillac. The Cunard liner Walmer Castle carried several hundred passengers including Red Cross and Knights of Columbus members.
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Winchester
England
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Plan of Ocean Freedom Weighs on Paris Conference
Paris turns from holiday dress to serious talks as Premier Orlando and Italian Foreign Minister Sonnino remain in the city before heading to Rome. President Wilson and American delegates weigh various seas freedom plans, including limiting naval construction to lightly armed vessels, while Scribes fret over conference procedure and censorship. Count Romanones visits Wilson and Premier Clemenceau. Sorbonne to award an honorary degree to Wilson, conference deferred to February due to changes in British cabinet plans and Wilson's England visit.
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Wilhelm Able to Walk About Castle Grounds
Former Emperor Willm was able to walk about the castle grounds this morning after a spell of bed confinement since Sunday. He appeared to have recovered from his chill though an ear affection still troubled him. it was understood to have been greatly alleviated. Smoke and cigars advertised.
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President Wilson's London Visit and Peace Debate
A report on plans for a grand military reception for President Wilson in London, including a royal procession to Buckingham Palace, plus Senator Lodge's critique of five of Wilson's 14 peace principles. The piece analyzes Senate leverage over treaties, naval policy debates, and risks of pursuing too much at once as Europe nears the Paris peace conference.
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German Casualty Totals Reach Scary Milestones
New York dispatch reports from October with figures from the Cologne Gazette indicating German casualties could top two million dead. By Oct 26 total losses stood at about 6,086,769 with more than 4 million Prussians. naval deaths exceed 25,000 and missing near 150,000. Officer losses are detailed, and comparisons to 1870 are made.
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Hindenburg Plan For People's Guard Adopted By Germany
A Copenhagen dispatch to the Dartly Mail reports Germany accepted Field Marerud von Hindenburg's plan to form a people's guard or national army. The army would be stronger, with officers told to keep details secret and women to serve in auxiliary roles.
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Paper Delivery Notice by Phone
If the paper is not delivered by five o clock due to carrier error, call 3830 to have a copy sent. Reach the office before 0 p.m. for prompt service.
Labor Repudiates Mexican and West Indian Immigrants
The Department of Labor announced a policy ending new permits for Mexican and West Indian labor imports after a forthcoming date. Aliens admitted for war work will be gradually repatriated and farmers, railroad, mining, and construction labor from Mexico may stay for the season. Railroad workers may remain until further orders, with transfers to favorable climates as needed.
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Shotgun kills Weichman girl spurs Piper arrest
Muskegon Michigan December 21 The girl Frieda Weichman died from a shotgun blast held near her head police said evidence shows the shot penetrated the skull and jaw bone fragments were found in the jaw A shotgun was seized from Milo H Piper an insurance agent held on murder charges as investigators earlier reported fatal violence to the skull was confirmed by three men who examined the body
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Frieda Weichman
Milo H. Piper
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Sweden enters Estonia seal as British fight
Copenhagen dispatch reports Swedish fleet moving toward Revel as British warships land troops and aid Estonian forces with arms and ammunition. Berlin confirms Baltic theater activity and possible Allied aid amid ongoing naval bombardment near the Gulf of Finland. Santa Claus mask warning issued in Illinois as influenza remains prevalent during Christmas season.
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