Germany Seeks US Aid as Hunger Spurs Bolshevik Threat
Lincoln Beyre reports from Paris on Germany's perilous postwar condition. Berlin officials fear Bolshevism, hunger, and chaos unless American food or troops arrive. The piece chronicles conditions from Trier to Berlin, with soldiers and workers forecasting further upheaval if relief and order fail.
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New York World
Albuquerque Journal
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Germany
Berlin
United States
Pershing
Weather Forecast for New Mealoo and Artzenai
Monday will be partly cloudy with snow possible in the northwest. The east warms with snow north Tuesday and possible rain south. Much colder air settles in the east. In Artzenai Monday snow north and rain south with colder conditions Tuesday not specified.
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Local Weather Summary for Yesterday
Summary of local conditions for the previous day shows a high of 47 and a low of 27 degrees. Winds were from the south with clear skies at 6 pm.
Army mood in France over home politics and Pershing rumors
The dispatch notes American troops in France reacting to U.S. political events. Soldiers resent Congress for Prohibition and other laws they could not vote on, threatening certain lawmakers. Debate centers on home developments and plans for a possible grand coalition upon return.
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New York World
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Cable Dispatch
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World
Albuquerque Journal
Parise
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Congress
General Pershing
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Shane
Germans Fire As Poles Refuse Flag Demands
Street fighting erupts after clashes over a Nazi flag submission with many women children and 100 men killed. German troops fire when Poles refuse to lower a flag provoking a deadly confrontation.
Paderewski Kept Off Streets as Posen Riots Erupt
In Posen a clash between Poles and Germans after a German officer fired on an automobile bearing the American flag en route to Warsaw. The ensuing hours of street fighting left about 138 dead, including women and children, and many injured. A British mission delegation protested to General Schimmelfennte, who claimed no control over the troops.
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Morrorg Journal
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London
Eng
Posen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Copenhagen
Potes
Warsaw
Schimmelfennte
Paderewski Arrival Averts Polish German Riots in Posen
An AP report describes rioting in Posen as German troops with machine guns dispersed Polish civilians after flags were hoisted over city hall. Paderewski and British and American officers arrived to calm tensions, with calls to prevent Bolshevik influence in Warsaw.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Lokal Aniesers Posen
Posen
Attempt to fleece millionaire fails in morning journal
Davenport December 29 A rash attempt to take 16004 from J W Hettendorf a millionaire manufacturer failed when a con man snatched a paper but dodged private detectives at a rendezvous detectives had waited at the address in the letter threatening his life the scheme began days earlier with a demanded surrender of 10080.
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Ereo Erme
Davenport
J. W. Hettendorf
Jettendorf
Shipping Board official Yates offers resignation
Charles Yates, New York managing agent for the United States Shipping Board division of operations, has offered to resign to take effect not before February 1. Acting Chairman John A Donald was informed of the move today at the Shipping Board office.
Paderewski Faints During Public Appearance
A report from Berlin dated Saturday December 24 states pianist Ignacy Paderewski suffered a fainting spell during a public appearance. The brief dispatch notes the incident occurred amid ongoing engagements and raises concerns about his health.
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Terlin
Lokal
Tosen
Ignace Jan Paderewski
Priday
Late Returns Increase Coalition Lead in British Vote
Remarkable feature of elections shows enormous majorities piling up for winning candidates as late returns push the coalition further ahead.
Women Make Coalition Majority Secure and Soldiers' Vote
A broad alliance of women secured a decisive majority as soldiers' votes helped push the bloc to a large overall margin. The coalition's effort unified multiple groups and produced a strong electoral result.
New Parliament Results From London Election
Complete returns show coalition unionists 254 coalition liberals 127 coalition luaberites 10 unionists 48 Asquithian Whernia 27 Luaberites 65 national party 2 independents 5 socialists 1 Sinn Penners 73 high nationalists 7. All coalitionists with the unionists and national party may be regarded as supporting new George. The only opposition will be formed by the Asquithian liberals laborites and independents.
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London
Bne
Dee
Associated Press
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Coalition Luaberites
Asquithian Whernia
Luaberites
National Party
Sinn Penners
Unioniste
Ueva George
Laborites
Election returns show coalition sweep with small majorities
In the new parliament elections under the Tranchis act many candidates lose their deposits for polling under one eighth of votes. London largely supports the coalition with only three independent liberals elected. Yorkshire and Lancashire results evenly split between coalition and independent figures, with soldiers and sailors represented among the seats.
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Associated Press
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Yorkshire
Liberele
Nantienal Democratic Party
Ware Discharged Soldier God Sailors
Jencashire
Senate Hears War Revenue Bill and Peace Talks
Senate plans address on army affairs by Senator Chamberlain of Oregon and discussion of the League of Nations by Senator McKellar of Tennessee. The House may send the war revenue bill to conference with a push to accept Senate amendments on child labor and DC alcohol import limits. Navy appropriation hearings resume. war payroll lists delay to be discussed.
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Chamberlain
Oregon
McKellar
Tennessee
League of Nations
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Phaniels
House Naval Committee
Congress
Lewis
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Army
Ralty
Weeks
Massachusetts
Colorado
Wilson Delivers Speech in Chapel Despite Reluctance
Wilson, moved by emotion, spoke at the chapel in memory of his mother. He recalled his grandfather's stern piety as a guiding influence and faced the moment with visible hesitation.
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Girlnood
Wilson Visit in Carlisle Draws Rainy Crowds
President Wilson and Mrs Wilson visited Carlisle amid rain and mist to tour his mother's hometown. Crowds greeted the party from the station to the Crown and Mitre hotel as Wilson spoke in a local church about duty and moral force guiding nations through war.
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Wilson
Bertram Carr
Crown and Mitre Hotel
Annerwell Street
Cavendish Place
Lowther Street
Edward Peeth
Mayor Carr
Law Courte Dee Euaans
Haim
France defends peace terms and alliance stance at chamber
French foreign minister Stephen Pichon declares full publicity for peace talks and inevitable intervention in Russia if needed to halt Bolshevik advance. He rejects annexation and outlines limited offensive options for Russia while defending a league of nations framework amidst Socialist opposition.
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Chamber of Deputies
Clemenceau
Paris
Associated Press
Stephen Pichon
France
Ruaxia
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Alsace-Lorraine
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Kraihe
Caucasus
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Ore
Kolsheviem
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Odessa
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Emenceau
Denman
M. Deshanel
Rhatnhher
M. Feichen
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Senate
Debeater
Pegee Congters
Iteef
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Guild
London
Maichon
Wilson
Halid Hall
Wil Posutt
League of France
Willie
Wileew
Massive Bristol Fire Destroys Banks and Stores
A blaze in Bristol Virginia Tennessee destroyed five major buildings including the Dominion National Bank. Explosives in the hardware store sparked further fires as flames spread to a department store and the Hecht and Kimbler electric plants. Firefighters from Kingsport aided as water supply failed, leaving much of the business district in darkness. Loss estimated at 1.5 million dollars with others damaged.
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Tenn
Dominion National Bank
Kingsport
Bristol
Aristo’jas and Rileetric Company
Dostinian National Loan
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Bristot
Pershing Tours Allied Regions Amid Welcoming Ceremonies
General John J. Pershing commander in chief of the American expeditionary forces arrived on a tour of inspection. He received a warm welcome in several towns along his route and was greeted by local civil authorities. In Moenicarin he was received by G Jnloustre privy com loo of Monocca and other officials.
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Lincoln Pigre
Paris
General Pershing
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Berlin
Parte
Pershing
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Jacbhn JF. Pershing
Moenicarin
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Monocca
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