Wilson To Reach Italian Border Tomorrow
President Wilson plans to travel to the Italian frontier on January 2. He will be met by aides of King Victor Emmanuel and Italian representatives, then proceed on a special royal train to Rome arriving at 10 30 Friday morning. The welcome will include the king queen cabinet and military and civil authorities.
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Nation Faces 1919 By Rebuilding Peace Agencies
Washington, January 1 1919 opens with a focus on reconstruction as the United States aims to return to a peace basis. Governmental affairs begin dissolving several war agencies and bureaus while others operate temporarily with reduced activity. The war industries board and the capital issues committee are among the major bureaus discontinued last midnight.
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French Loss of Men Enlarged Debt Endanger Peace
Paris on December 21 Alexandre Ribot former premier and finance minister outlined France’s war burden noting national debt rose from 32 billion to 170 billion francs and will grow until demobilization. He said about 2 million French men were killed or unfit, reducing population by roughly 40 million and hindering growth.
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Alexandre Ribot
France
Heritage Tax on Estate Would Pay State Debt
Louisville Jan 1 The inheritance taxes on the estate of the late Mrs Mary Lilly Bing ham formerly Mrs Henry AM Wragler of New York would at final valuation yield 4 537 418 98. This would wipe out Kentucky s indebtedness of 3 165 196 19 and leave 1 872 312 79 in the state treasury. The report from the inheritance tax appraiser shows the estate valued at 99 584 866 44.
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Henry AM. Wragler
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Ford Raises Wages and Shifts Ford Leadership in One Day
Ford Motor Company announces a new minimum wage of one dollar per day for about 28 000 employees nationwide including Ford Tractor interests. Henry Ford resigns as president and Edsel Bryant Ford, at 24, becomes executive head to focus on the tractor business. The wage increase also follows loyalty during the war period.
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France plans to guide destinies of Armenia Syria and Lebanon
The Associated Press reports Paris intends France to steer Armenia Syria and Lebanon in the new postwar order under treaties with Great Britain and Russia if peace conference does not decide otherwise. Palestine would be placed under international protection amid its mixed nationalities and religions. England would control the Arabian peninsula except Hedjas which would be free.
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Armenia
Syria
Lebanon
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Palestine
England
Hedjas
Food Price Fixing to Cease in Iowa on Monday Fan 6
Iowa officials announce an end to price fixing and price tagging in Iowa effective Monday February 6. Deems joint administrator for Iowa states the measure targets cooking ingredients and tobacco products, with implementation details to be announced by Harvesting Mila Wavain Cigars.
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German Attitude Toward Bulgaria Breaks Alliance
From Sofia, Bulgaria, a dispatch reports that Germany’s pressure on Dobrudja and Thrace helped rupture Bulgarian ties. Germany drained Bulgaria’s resources, shipping food via field post parcels, undermining supplies and risking famine as Bulgaria withdrew from the war.
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Riga Families in Flight as Soviet Forces Advance
Copenhagen reports Riga is panic stricken as Soviet advance nears. Many families flee the city while Baltic Sea actions unfold. The Russian fleet plans to depart Kronstadt to join a British Baltic effort, with vessels blocked by Finnish coastfire.
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Germans Blamed by Posen Poles for Fatal Riots
German soldiers recruited in Posen were blamed by Polish leaders for a fatal riot in Posen last Thursday. Polish officials say a counter parade by Germans shouting nationalist phrases led to street fighting that delayed Paderewski’s departure for Warsaw. Reports also note renewed activity by Ruthenian and Bolshevist forces around Lemberg.
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Yanks Recapture Kadish and Push Toward Vologda
American troops retook the village of Kadish on the northern Russian front and then advanced two miles south toward Vologda amid heavy fighting. Simultaneously allied forces along the Onega river rested at Gogoli as Kadish recapture secures a winter position in the fortified area built with American blockhouses.
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Berger Trial Stops for Day as Jury Expected Next Week
In Chicago on January 1 a federal court hearing five Socialist leaders on violation charges paused. Testimony resumes tomorrow with Milwaukee Congressman Wilk among witnesses. Berger, last defendant, trails precedents Irwin St. John Tucker William F. Kruse Janis Badenahl and Adolph Germer. Lawyers expect the case to go to the jury early next week.
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Wilk Resurt
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Letiry
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William F. Kruse
Janis Badahl
Adolph Germer
Armistice Celebration in Yokohama Ends With Banzai Cheers
Yokohama marks the armistice with two days of celebration including green arches and festoons, victory cries of banzai, lantern processions, an American consulate review, a Memorial hall reception, and a garden party, Governor Ariyoshi and allied consuls hosting guests. A decorated motor parade and a gala theater ball close the festivities.
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Yokohama
Japan
George H. Scidmore
Ariyoshi
Gaity Theatre
American organizations to build huts in Champs De Mars
Paris on December 31 reports the city council authorized the American Red Cross and the American YMCA to construct wooden huts in the Champs de Mars. The facilities will provide accommodation for American soldiers on leave.
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Riny Counsil
Americaniied Cross
Champs de Mars
British May Beat Americans to Pole
A 1948 London report outlines Britain's planned air expedition to reach the South Pole in April, two months before any American effort. Under Capt. Ward and Sir Ernest Shackleton's plans, the party travels via Spitzbergen toward Lawesound, with a landing and a well-supplied camp already established.
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Spitzbergen
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Win Wassee
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Shackinton
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Lawesound
Camp Knox project to be completed by soldiers in Kentucky
Civilian labor at Camp Knox in Stinton Kentucky has been replaced after strikes over pay and travel costs. The big cantonment contract was shifted from civilian contractors as ANL workers were paid off. The ramp will serve as a permanent artillery training center near Point Kentucky, with government directing job placements to keep workers employed.
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Lie Hog Mid Shipyard
London Stays Up with 1918 Era
Fragmented OCR notes describe late night activity in London with mentions of Strand and Fleet Street areas. The text references a wearer and a retire, with vehicles or travelers and night parking noted along major thoroughfares. The passage lacks complete names, dates, and clear events.
German Republic Before Party Declares Socialist Ministers Quit
Wireless dispatch from London reports three Independent Socialists leaving the cabinet and Gustave Noske and Herr Wissel of the Social Democrats appointed. The proclamation stresses unity, welfare, and speedy peacetime goals including a militia creation and disarming those not entitled to carry weapons.
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Geran Reiblic
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Philipp Scheidemann
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Rent by French of trenches denied by official
Captain Andre Tardieu clarified to the Associated Press that American troops paid no rent for trenches or conquered territory. He said private building requisition prices match French and Allied armies, while hospitals and schools were provided free. The American staff bureau at Tours handles indemnity claims under the U.S. law of April 18, 1918, with advisory services to guard against expor tition.
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Yanks Win Hearts of Russians on Dwina
American soldiers win warm reception along the Dwina as locals express sympathy and kindness, praising the doughboy’s presence and support. Reports describe friendly greetings and broad approval from village residents despite wartime conditions.
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U Boat Routes Reported by London Paper
The Mail reports a tally of U boats with eleven assigned to France, ten to Italy, seven to Japan, and four to the United States. The submarines bound for the United States are said to be moving across the Atlantic.
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Paper delivery notice to call for alternate copy
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Poincare Urges French Trust in Wilson Power
In a telegram from Paris dated Tuesday, French officials express confidence in President Wilson and the American role in shaping postwar decisions. The message emphasizes Wilson's influence and moral steadiness in guiding Allied policy and continental affairs.
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Medical corps details reveal vast US Army hospital network
The report shows 284 240 beds in camp and base hospitals with about 700 000 vacancies and 12 989 doctors and 599 nurses serving in the American Expeditionary Force in France as of November 11. Base hospitals range from 1 000 to 3 000 beds, with 20 convalescent camps and 115 base hospitals supporting serious cases and training.
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Oklahoma Wheat Reaches 95 Percent Crop Progress
Oklahoma wheat condition improves to 95 percent of a 1,347,000 acre crop, per state board of agriculture. Current estimate shows 19 percent higher acreage than last year, and a two percent rise from the preliminary two month ago figure. Compared with last year, the crop’s condition has strengthened notably, with ongoing gains reported in early January.
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Japanese Girl Commits Suicide in Police Cell
An18 year old Japanese girl identified as Chiyo Sugiyama who had been jailed for burglary hanged herself in her cell using a noose fashioned from her obi. Authorities note she armed herself with an axe during the break in and stole cash from a resident.
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Chiyo Sugiyama
Northern Pacific and Rescue Efforts After Ship Grounding
The Northern Pacific, with 2,450 aboard including wounded and nurses, ran aground off Fire Island in thick weather. Coast guard lines, tugs, and a rescue fleet from Hoboken moved troops and injured to the Solace, Mallory, and allied vessels as weather worsened. officials expected no quick release and noted the Graveyard of the Atlantic Coast status.
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Lucre Going to Haig Beatty and Other British Heroes
London dispatch reports earldoms for Field Marshal Haig and Vice Admiral Beatty in recognition of wartime services. Generals Horne Plum mer Byng Rawlinson Birdwood Allenby may also receive peerages, likely with monetary grants. An inter-allied food commission from the Vienna mission has departed.
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