Rumely Decries False Light In Perjury Indictment
Dr. E A Rumely releases a full statement accusing biased publicity and political maneuvering after being indicted in New York for perjury related to an alleged false report about American ownership of the New York Mail. He claims misrepresentation, calls for trial in his home community, and asserts his American lineage and loyalty.
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E. A. Rumely
News
New York
New York Mail
Washington
Aircraft Board
United States
Federal
State of New York
Red Cross Mobilizes to Aid Refugees and Returning Soldiers
Lake Division Red Cross in Cleveland reports rapid daily production of 3000 refugee garments by electric cutters, with volunteers tying bundles for 358 Ohio Indiana and Kentucky chapters. Home Service canteens motor corps and welfare workers aid demobilizing soldiers, loan money, and boost rail depot relief as field directors provide emergency aid and information.
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Lake Division
Red Cross
Cleveland
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Lake Divisions
Red Cross Home Service
War Department
Home Service
300000 Die From Influenza In U S In Wartime
Washington reports influenza and pneumonia since September 15 have caused 300000 to 350000 civilian deaths in the United States. American military deaths in France total 58478 with 262613 total French casualties. A new wave of influenza appears in some communities while insurance liabilities reach 170 million dollars and about 20000 deaths occur in U S camps.
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Washington
United States
Public Health Service
France
Europe
Potash Production Rising in 1918
Potash production grew in early 1918 with output near 25 percent of normal consumption. The nation becomes largely independent of imports at the cost of soil fertility. principal sources include Searles Lake California and alunite deposits in Utah and Nebraska with rising supplies expected in late 1918 and 1919.
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Searles Lake
California
Nebraska
Utah
Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
United States Geological Survey
Paris Welcomes President Wilson With World War I Glory
Paris crowds give President Wilson the city’s highest honor as a citizen and present Mrs. Wilson a diamond brooch. The visit features a vast harbor pageant at Brest with Navy ships, air flotillas, and a royal welcome, while labor withholds formal protests and leaders praise Wilson's war to peace effort.
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Brest
Wilson
France
Jules Jusserand
United States
Anchorage
Barge Route Planned by Railroad Administration
Director General McAdoo announced to the St. Louis Merchants Exchange and Chamber of Commerce that the railroad administration will carry out the Mississippi River barge route project.
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McAdoo
Railroad Administration
Mississippi
Washington
St. Louis Merchants Exchange and
Chamber of Commerce
Pershing Works On Lists Of War Casualties
General Pershing reported that practically complete death reports from American expeditionary forces should reach the War Department by December 20 with severely wounded by December 27. As of December 14, 40,440 casualties remained unreported, including 390 killed in action 275 died of wounds 353 died of disease 51 accidentally killed and 39,371 severely wounded.
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Washington
Pershing
Department
Allies Bombard Smyrna Amid Turbulent Situation
Athens dispatches report Smyrna in extreme danger as Young Turk officials post armed bands around the town. Allied fleets bombard these positions, escalating the bombardment in the port city.
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Young Turks
Athens
Smyrna
Mitylene
Young Turk
Paris honors Wilson as France cheers citizen diplomacy
At Paris city hall the municipal council presented President Wilson with high praise as Mrs Wilson was lauded for her devotion. The Paris crowd hailed the American leader and his wife, reflecting shared resolve since U S entry into the war. The president spoke of liberty and justice. A separate note reported the assassination of Dr Sidonio Paes in Lisbon and political turmoil in Portugal. The assassin Jeenne was killed by a crowd.
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Paris
Wilson
Clemenceau
General Labor Federation
Bourgeois
Leon Bourgeois
French Association For A Society of Nations
Petit Parisien
America
Old
France
Lafayette
Rochambeau
League of Nations
French League For the Rights of Man
Free Nations
Les Etats Unis
la Ligue Des Nations
Brest
Europe
Stephen Pichon
Georges Leygues
Marine
George Washington
Pier No. 8
Tribune
Adrien Milhouard
Municipal Council of
Republic
United States
Belgium
Jeenne
Sidonio Paes
Lisbon
Portugal
Alfonso Costa
Doctor Paes
Kaiser Refuses to Move From Amsterdam
Amsterdam December 17 The Telegraaf reports William Hohenzollern the former German emperor has refused to leave Holland despite official representations that his continued presence risks serious difficulties for the country. He was told his free departure would be a gratification to the Dutch government.
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Amsterdam
William Hohenzollern
Telegraaf
Holland
Uteh
Lisbon Mob Kills Slayer of President
London reports Dr. Sidonio Paes president of Portugal was shot dead by an assassin at a Lisbon railway station shortly before midnight. Advices from Lisbon indicate details are emerging about the attack and its immediate aftermath.
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Lisbon
Portugal
London
Sidonio Paes
King of Finland Prince Frederick Charles Attie sse
Prince Frederick Charles is elected king of Finland by the Finnish landtag. He is forty three years old and married Princess Margaret of Prussia in 1893. His brother-in law is the ex German emperor.
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Frederick Cnartes Attiesse
Finland
Lantag
Margaret
Prussia
Berlin Socialists back national assembly in decisive congress
In Berlin the Independent Socialist party voted to support a national assembly, marking a defeat for the Spartacus group as delegates, including 450 from soldiers and workers, convened in the former Prussian diet building. A later report notes Anhalt state votes swing Socialist majority.
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Independent Socialist Party
National Assembly
Reds
Copenhagen
Independent Socialist Party of Berlin
Berlin
Berlingske Tidende
Spartacus
Bulgaria
Lokal Anzeiger
Hungary
Germany
Karl Liebknecht
Rosa Luxembourg
Spartacus Group
Doctor Liebknecht
Herr Mueller
Executive Committee
Congress
Diet
Liebknecht
Lieb
Reds Flee Russian Capital for Nijni Novgorod
Stockholm reports the bolshevik government is evacuating Petrograd and plans to seek refuge in Nijni Novgorod 600 miles southeast. Officials have faced a precarious position as American and allied forces push north and Baltic access opens to allied fleets. The flight may aim to forestall an allied coup.
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Stockholm
Petrograd
Nijni- Novgorod
Jong
Baltic
Reform of Lords Seen by Coalition Leaders
London December 38. A Bonar Law declared in Glasgow that reform of the house of lords would be a task for a returned coalition ministry. He said a strong second chamber is necessary in a democracy but it should not be hereditary.
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London
House of Lords
United Kingdom
A. Bonar Law
Glasgow
Law
Bopp Executed as Slayer
Lloyd Bopp, twice convicted of killing Oak Park Policeman Herman Malon, was hanged in the Cook County jail courtyard in Chicago.
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Chicago
Lloyd Bopp
Herman Malon
Oak Park
Cook County
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Arizona
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John J. Pershing
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