Demobilization Aims Cut Occupation Force Under 15 Safe
General March says occupation force in France and Germany to be reduced to minimal strength while meeting national obligations. No definite US division numbers. expect far fewer than 30 divisions. Demobilization proceeds with 1,177,000 total listed, 1,281,000 ordered discharge rate near 1,000 per day, exceptions for guard and essential detachments. Troop returns total 104,000 with 768,626 enlisted and 51,693 officers discharged to date. Cavalry, coast artillery, port detachments, and medical staff remain in place until needed.
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Germany
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Marel
Hospital Wins Injunction Case Against Health Board
Judge Mullan ruled the city board of health lacks legal right to admit patients to a general hospital for care during an influenza emergency. The Franciscan Sisters opposed patient entry to St Francis Hospital while the health board fought to take over care. Presbyterian Hospital may now close to such patients, leaving an emergency hospital to handle those ill. An appeal by the health board was not known this afternoon.
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Spartacan Coup Deepens Berlin Tensions
Berlin reports intensified Loyal troop action and full city guard with Doenhoffplatz Spittel-Markt artillery in place. Systematic searches target Spartacans as streets near Unter den Linden remain sealed. citizens warned to stay indoors at night and pass only with ID and unarmed status.
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Hanover
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Hamburg
Central Committee
Wilson Refrains From Speech As Peace Meet Opens
January 18 Paris The peace delegations conclude their morning sessions ahead of the peace congress opening this afternoon. President Wilson will not address the opening, resting at the Murat Mansion while delegations proceed. Premier Clemenceau will preside, with President Poincare delivering the welcome.
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France
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British Ship Tonnage Begun in Last 1918 Quarter Increased
In the last quarter of 1918 Britain began 424 ships with a tonnage of 1,979,962, up from 395 ships and 1,666,591 in the same quarter of 1917. Ongoing UK construction totals about 243,000 more tonnage than the September quarter and 118,000 higher than a year ago. Most vessels range 6,000 tons. Excludes ferro-concrete ships and those under 100 tons.
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London
British. Wireless
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Navy seeks to enforce labor board awards on Bethlehem Steel
Secretary Daniels said the Navy will use full power to compel acceptance of war labor board awards by firms under Navy contracts. Bethlehem Steel had pledged to permit collective bargaining and show committees but withdrew after armistice, with cancellation clauses noted in Navy contracts. Joint Chairman Taft said the board would defer its decision for 10 days on the Bethlehem dispute.
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Taft
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Ghauman -Taft
War Labor Board
Lawards
Mayo warns against converting battleships to transports
Admiral Henry T. Mayo, commander of the Atlantic fleet, told a Franklin Day banquet in Philadelphia that rushing to bring soldiers home on battleships is the wrong focus. He warned armistice does not guarantee peace and argued ships should remain ready for future needs.
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Philadelphia
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Richard Chub
Franklin
France
Paris
Flayvas
Marshal Pooh
Matlo
Germany
Austria
Prussia
Rhine
Voel
Erin at Peace Conference Prompts Irish Question Debate
Sir Horace Plunkett argues two paths for Britain's Ireland policy in a Manchester Guardian piece. either force or a genuine offer of self government, with the peace conference as the arena for final settlement. He warns against harsh handling that could inflame Sinn Fein, urging constructive use of the moment. Also reported is the arrival of Catherine Breshkovskya, the grandmother of the Russian revolution, in Seattle with Helena Dudley to greet her.
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Revolt
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Wash
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Orient
Helena’ Dudley
Boston
Kaiser's Flesh Says As Worry and Chills Grip Him
In Amerongen, Holland on January 14 William Hohenzollern’s illness is marked by chills and aging appearance, now seeming 70 though nearing sixty. Guards keep tight watch amid rumors of kidnapping, while the ex-emperor smokes many cigarettes and eats simple meals with water and occasional wine.
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Altha
Herr Hohenzoller
Armistice terms and postwar reparations outlined
The note reports Allied satisfaction with German armistice renewal terms signed by Marshal Foch and officials. It details obligations to surrender submarines and marine assets, turn over ships, substitute rail equipment, and release Russian prisoners. Berlin interurban service halts due to locomotive handovers and Allied stance on repatriation and relief coordination.
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Berlin
Returned Soldiers From Brest On President Grant
The American steamer President Grant and battleship South Dakota arrived from Brest with more than 4,600 troops mostly artillerymen. Units included 5610 coast artillery and 474th aerial squadron, with troops bound for Camp Mills and Camp Merritt under regular army command. Sixty nine casualty officers and other personnel were aboard. two officers brought French wives. Washington announced further convoy to home units of 250 officers and 6,500 men, including engineers and infantry detachments, with some units suspended from priority.
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Camp Mills
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Kidnaping of Greek Children Sparks Prosecution Demand
Sofia reports under Allied pressure the Bulgarian government orders protection and prosecution for anyone detaining Greek boys and girls carried from eastern Macedonia during the war. No missing children yet surrendered, but daily Greek mission arrivals rise as Allied soldiers locate them on streets. Amsterdam reports neutral zone commander announces occupation of Rhine right-bank harbors by aging troops, with Duisburg largely taken by two companies.
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Ruine
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Rhine
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Prussia
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Roumania Food Need Gets Worse and Morale Holds
Paris report quotes Roumania premier J. J. C. Bratianu stating food conditions worsen daily due to German, Russian, and Bulgarian depredations. He notes Bolshevism surrounds the country but emphasizes Roumanians remain loyal despite misery and upholds bold morale amid hardships. El Verso Havany Cigar promotion noted.
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Paris
Roumania
J. J. C. Bratiana
Weather forecast for Washington week ahead
Weather bureau predicts a warm first half and cooler second half for the week in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Local snows are possible around Wednesday with generally fair conditions elsewhere.
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Weather Bureau
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Baseless Charges Against French Senator Humbert
Paris reports investigations have shown the charges against Charles Humbert, a French senator and former editor of Le Journal, to be unfounded. Humbert was linked to the Bolo Pasha trial and alleged to have communicated with the enemy, but no official evidence or prosecutorial outline was released despite motions for his prosecution.
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Paris
Charles Humbert
Germany
Charles, Humbert
Senate
le Journal
Bolo Pasha
Bonnet Rouge
Aru
New York
Currency faces may be cut to foil counterfeiters
Washington January 18 lawmakers and treasury officials discuss reducing the 54 current U S currency designs. Officials say standardizing designs would cut familiarity for the public and hinder counterfeiters.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Treasury
Congress
Half a loaf fails to satisfy press at Paris
Paris January 17. It is understood the supreme war council adjourned with a plan for one open lane and five secret sessions weekly. American press representatives demanded full publicity for the peace congress. Concessions followed a vigorous Wilson-led discussion with British delegates. Wilson has received many cablegrams urging fullest publicity aligned with congress success. Holiday margarine ad notes brand equals butter. If newspaper not delivered by 6, report to telephone 3350 for a copy.
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Peace Conference Opens With Poincare Speech At Paris
Paris delegates begin peace talks as President Poincare declares France honors the allied effort and stresses wartime sufferings. Five great powers plan to shape a league of nations while Russia’s Bolshevik offer for talks gains little traction amid doubts over recognition and reparations.
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