King George's harsh view of the Kaiser as world criminal
A Daily News sourced tale claims King George calls William II the greatest criminal of the time. It quotes a statesman relay that the Kaiser spearheaded Berlin and French civilian bombings, naval torpedoing, gas warfare, and the sinking of ships, with the king's strong condemnations and demand for punishment.
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London
King George
William “Hohenzollern
Daily News
Berlin
Germany's Ability to Pay War Damages Questioned
London reports on Germany's capacity to meet war damages with an analysis of state owned railways and assets. It notes rail networks in German states under government control and cites estimates of mineral deposits valued around £191.6 billion, alongside forests, vineyards, and land.
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London
Germany
Addi-Ton
Ada Hich
Nilen Cameron
Land
Brewch
Ninth Aves Caliary
Berlin Bombing Plan Revealed by WWII Squadron
New York reports that Berlin was to be bombed by a squadron of 12 super Handley Page and De Havilland-10 airplanes on the night of November 11, the armistice date. Forty American flyers prepared for weeks at Ford Junction Sussex to strike Berlin, about 500 miles from the English Channel base Lapland transport.
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New York
Berlin
Handley-Page
de Haviland
Ford Junction
Sussex
English Channel
Wickersham Wins Alaska Delegation Seat in 2016 Election
Washington reports James Wickersham, Republican, won the Alaska delegate seat in 2016 by a 7 vote plurality over Democrat Charles A. Sulzer. The House Elections Committee formally reported the result after earlier contest litigation and a certificate of election issued after court proceedings in 1917.
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Washington
James Wickersham
Charles A. Sulzer
House Elections Committee
Buizer
Banished Sugar Bowl Returns to California Restaurants
December report notes a federal action allowed the long exiled Sugar Bowl to resume service at California eateries and public spaces. The piece mentions a peace conference, an audit, and Senate committee discussions, with references to Cummins and Curtin as political figures.
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Santanelegy
Sugar Bow
California
Fedetaegacd Allmvinise Tration
Wrahinavon
Senate
Curting Ia
London Papers Evaluate Wilsons 14 Points
London newspapers extensively comment on President Wilsons address to the American Congress. The Morning Post stresses linking the 14 points to the peace settlement and calls them a workable basis to begin peace efforts while noting hasty acceptance by allied governments. The Daily News sees broad acceptance of the spirit of the points and questions the real backers of the policy. The situation is described as menacing and requires action by peoples worldwide.
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London
Wilson
American Congress
Morning Post
Nes
Tangled State of Affairs in Lemberg
London reports recent pogroms in Lemberg were carried out by released Ukrainian criminals who burned homes. More than 50 men involved were arrested and executed. A Vienna correspondent says Ruthenian raiders claimed they were Ukrainians and freed prisoners, with no Polish troops in the city.
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London
Lemberg
Stockholm
Mail
Vienna
Poland
Marine recruiting to begin at once
Dec 4 announcement from Secretary Daniels outlines immediate resumption of Marine Corps recruiting with four year enlistments and no cap on numbers. Former standards stay in place and wartime emergency recruiting sub stations in small towns will not reopen for now.
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Daniels
Imme
Tui
Montana National Barber College
Arizona
Butte
Anaconda Standard
Anaconda
Granite and
Idaho St
Convoy Will Carry Home the Soldiers
Paris December 4 The 10 American dreadnoughts assigned to escort President Wilson into French waters will turn about after arrival to carry homeward a large party of American soldiers and sailors. The trip is hoped to end so the men reach home ports by Christmas. Extended influenza ban approved Spokane December 4 The ban now includes public dances mass meetings community singing and crowding in theater lobbies though theaters and churches remain open. Seventy one new influenza cases reported by noon today. Amalgamation of the Western Union Marine cable system with Commercial Cable company authorized December 4 Washington D C George G Ward vice president of Commercial Cable directed the merger by Postmaster General Burleson.
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Paris
Wilson
Spokane
Wash
J.B. Anderson
Washington
Marine
Western Union Telegraph Company
Commercial Cable Company
George G. Ward
Commerial Company
Burleson
Belgium Plans New Military Order the Order of the Yser
Paris reports Belgium intends to create a military order named the Order of the Yser to honor martial service. Marshal Foch is slated to be the first officer decorated, highlighting Franco-Belgian military sentiment.
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Paris
Ale Pert
Belgium
Echo de Pais
Marshal Foch
Homeward Bound After Army Discharges
Roughly 300 enlisted and 120 officers left the area to return home after discharge. The departure marked a large demobilization as soldiers prepared to resume civilian life and report civilian duties.
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Eee
Army
Classified Ads Section From Butte Montana
A dense, fragmented classified page from a Butte Montana newspaper lists multiple job ads and notices. Entries include requests for a watchmaker jeweler, a salesman bond required, a tunnel contractor, wholesale wire salesman, warehouse worker, candy cream maker, automobile driving instructor, and a barber. Also includes stock quotes, Liberty bond prices, and notices about demonstrations, shortages, and local business ads.
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Main St
Butte
Adance
Saxton's
Wallace
Idaho
Montana Auto School
Three Forks
Park Pool Hall
Anaconda
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veGay
Squintmore
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Hine
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Murphy
Taverton
Mont
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Thy
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Erte
Han
Ofcers
Kainmen
Omaha
Neb
Omaha & Council
Minneapolis
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Trooes
Mr. Turnbull
Rotary
Brownfeld-cant
E. Park Ave
Heart OF City
Broadway
Elnae
Avalianle
Siemens & Booth
Granite
Cherry St
Montana
Main St. Anaconda
Aneaconda
Main
Hamberata
Xnacota
West Park
Continental Casualty Co
James C. Sshmore
Hutte
Mont Ngents
Lonai Hart
Hest
Igrmst
Tree Outfit
Nichols Co
Naperville
Dustries Board
Haruch
Tent
Hellbronner & Co
N. Main
Phoenix NY
Yatamoe
Phoenix
Jackson
Sic
Texas
W. J. Marshall
Fiyone Amow
W. Galena
Albemarle
Fedora
Phelan
Tana St
Phoenix Mock
Tenehee
Michael Casey
N. Wye
Eureek Darily Modern
Viraine
Water Furnt
Ely
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Thane
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Cardwell
Liberty
Rialto ‘Theater Building
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Wante
West Park Street
Louis Dreibelbis
Central
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Asinn
Moseer
Front St
Standard
Putte
Columbia
aMnacurt
Wyoming
Third
Amacipan 'Inquire
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W. Anas
Ash St
Bar Pock
Utah Ave
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Auto Eoatase Wiens
Anewia
Sullivan
Galena
Paumie
Patisian
Rouse
West Side
Ugo W
Marana
Wasnine
Eat
Butte, Bel
Tewis & Walker
Hughes
Ighegrade Lumber
Air Yinishs
Washington St
Silver Bow Motor Car CO
Park and Idaho
Neonomd” Storage Co
Montana Hutte
DODGE
BUICK
Ford
Butt Garage
Adarens
Park Ave
Maxwell
Pas Menger
David B Roach
Hamilton J
Butte, Hevrolet
Oechill
Florida Ave
W. Porphyry
Balelvictor, Records
Pamumet
Mercury
People’s Loan Office
E. Park
Anad
IS & Rooth
Ho Wale
Wilken& Smith
Owsley
Butte Real Estate
Whit Realty Co
W. Granite
Butt Datley Loan
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