Difference of Opinions on League of Nations Debate
Washington dispatch shows Senate debate on enforcing league judgments. Senators Lewis Borah Reed Ish Borah Walsh argue about public opinion versus force, jurisdiction, and enforcement powers. They question whether small nations should have equal voice and warn against entangling European alliances. The discussion continues as war revenue bill moves forward.
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Montana
Stote
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Idaho
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Turkey
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Propaganda Ties Involving Washington Post Reported
Confidential records from the Justice Department detail German agents and plots related to influencing American media. The Washington Post is named in offers to buy or back the paper, with mentions of William Bayard Hale and aims to stir U S Japan tensions to halt munition shipments to the Allies.
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Department of Justle
United States
Senate
Bruce Mielaski
Department’ Bureau of Investigation
Count’ von Beenstorff
Ger
Washington Post
William Bayard Hale
Germany
Hearst
von Bernstartt
Japan
Allie
Trelaski
Count von Bernstorff
Kard Dernberg
Heinrich Ebert
New York
Not Immune From Law Crown Prince Denies Prussia Throne Renunciation
The Associated Press reports Crown Prince Frederick William of Prussia claims he has renounced nothing. Dispatches from Basel quote him renouncing the throne, but the prince on Wieringen says he has not renounced anything or signed any document. The exchange notes conflicting statements regarding the imperial crown.
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Paris
Frederick Wilhelm Kan
Basel
Wolff Bureau
Raving
Prusein
Wieringen
Associated Press
New York
Frederick Willam
Butte Opening Planned and Copper Mine Mystery
An early opening is planned in Butte as readers learn of a developing copper mining project. The article hints at a mystery surrounding Will be developed property, with further notes on local economic hopes and regional industry.
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Hed Cross
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Isrosaid Mooney
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Dunlop
Busi
Anaconda News
Navy to complete sixty ships as 29 awaiting contracts
The American Navy plans to complete only 60 of 29 authorized ships while contracts are yet to be placed. Rear Admiral Griffin reports that wartime totals rose from 364 to 777 by Nov 1, with destroyers increasing to 2 41 and submarines to 79. battleships added were few and several major craft remain under construction or deferred.
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Ameri Navy
Battles
Griffin
Bureau of Steam Engineering
House
Taylor
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Navy Department
Tennessee
California
Een
Health of U S Army Up to June 1918 Reports Low Disease Mortality
Washington reports Surgeon General Gorgas says American army health at home and overseas was excellent for fiscal year ending June 30 1918. Deaths from disease totaled 2984 with a rate of 6.3 per thousand versus a seven year average of 4.9. Measles headed disease deaths and 5 percent due to pneumonia.
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Washington
William C. Gorgas
Preliminary Paris Meet Sets Peace Conference Plans
Report notes preliminary inter allied peace talks to start in Paris at the foreign office Quai d Orsay on January first with Britain France and Italy represented. Delegations plan to frame preliminaries for peace with enemy powers as UK leaders Lloyd George and Balfour may attend briefly.
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Quai d'Orsay
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A. J. Balfour
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Great Britain
Wilken
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Delates
Large incomes bear heavy share of taxes in 1918 report
Washington December 6. Internal Revenue Commissioner Daniel G Roper reports that direct taxes fell heavily on corporations and high income individuals while most under $3 000 paid little. 2 319 000 earners under 3 000 filed returns but were assessed only 22 395 000.
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Internal Revenue
Daniel G. Roper
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Documents aim to prove ex Kaiser responsible for war
London report claims a speech states intent to publish German foreign office documents to prove Emperor William caused the war. Copenhagen dispatches say comments on certain documents support this claim. Ludwig Eisner asserts the Kaiser caused the war.
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Copenhagen
Eisner
President Wilson to Arrive in Paris on Friday the Thirteenth
Paris dispatch notes the coincidence that President Wilson is due to arrive in Paris on Friday December 13. The item cites Maree Hutin of the Feho de Paris chronicling the visit and the timing as notable.
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Wilson
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Feho de Paris
Appeal to Labor Against Strike in Mooney Case
Washington, December: A national appeal urges workers to avoid a strike over the Mooney murder case tied to the Preparedness Day bombing. Lenor Wilson and AML urge that a strike would hinder justice and not aid acquittal or guilt determination.
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Thomas Ad Mooney
San
Francis
Lenor Wilson
Tolegra
AL Hartwig
Petition of Labor
Mooney
AML
Wilkon m
Hive
Washington dispatches begin to reach White House by wire
Washington dispatches from President Wilson direct disposition of official business to the White House. At sea aboard the transport George Washington Tumulty returned from New York to handle the first instructions as the peace conference loomed.
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White House
Wilson
George Washington
Tumulty
New York
Third American Army Advances Through Germany Toward Ringelkot
War department report on the occupation army in Germany states the Third American army, advancing on a general line from Glandte Wallenorn to Daun, Ravernsheuren, and Ringgelkot, continuing its push into German territory.
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Sveral Vereshing
War Department
Germany
Glandte Wallenorn-Daun-Raversheuren-Ringgelkot
Names of American Prison Camp Soldiers Released
Washington December 6 reports to the War Department name Carl L. Knorreberg of Fairview Montana among American soldiers released from German prison camps. Partly cloudy and cooler for Saturday, Sunday likely fair.
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Washington
Germany
War Department
Carl L. Knorreberg
Fairview
Mont
Influenza Situation Crit on West Side
Missoula reports rapid influenza spread with 34 new cases and deaths in the city. A meeting at city hall endorses a resolution to cordon homes where Spanish is present and seeks medical recommendation. The outbreak extends to Hamilton Darby Bitterroot St Ignatius and Superior in Mineral county.
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Sisson
Just Small Army Needed Says German Exile Leader
London reports Ernst Daumig, a key figure in Germanys new order, states the new army will be modest and the old regime purged. He predicts peace conference limits on military power and a desire for peaceful coexistence among nations.
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Ernst Daumig
Hertin
Daily Express
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Berlin
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Govert
Express
Cost of the war to Great Britain
The Daily Mail reports Great Britain will seek 8 billion pounds in German war reparations for Britain and dominions David Lloyd George plans to announce in Leeds The burden on British taxpayers is said to be 490 million pounds annually while French reparations are expected to exceed Britain’s claim.
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