British Warship Hercules Returns After Armistice Survey
London reports the British battleship Hercules returns home after an allied commission inspected German naval bases airship and seaplane stations under the armistice. The German fleet showed low discipline sailors neglected ships and officers ordered clearances. The survey revealed mixed conditions with Germans resisting at first but ultimately complying while observers noted mild winter crops and well kept fields. Admiral Montague Browning led the commission aided by top allied officers amid German obstructions and inquiries into missing senior officers von Scheer von Ripper and Ludendorff figures.
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British Wireless Service
Armstice
Hercules
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Naulora
Germany
Thas
France
England
Montague Browning
Goette
von Scheer
von Ripper
Prisoner Witness in Berger Trial Testifies Under Guard
Prof. Carl Haessler, ex-University of Illinois instructor and Milwaukee Leader writer, testifies in the Berger espionage case from Leavenworth prison. He recounts life and explains Berger advised him to wear a military uniform to avoid jail. Haessler recalls Camp Sheridan court martial and Berger’s warnings as he defended his refusal to serve.
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Carl Haesserly
University of Illinois
Milwaukee
United States Army
Leavenworth
Kan
Haessler
Victor L. Berger
The
Leader
Camp Sheridan
Ala
Haessier
University of Tilhols
Berger
Ty Cobb Indicates Freedom to Sign With Any Club
Augusta note reports Ty Cobb saying a 10 day release notice arrived after the Detroit season ended and his four year deal expired He did not declare free agent status but felt privileged to consider offers from any organized baseball clubs Cobb denied an offer from the New York club Boston and New York reports meanwhile note Edward Barrow signed to manage the world's champion Red Sox for 147 1/2 thousand dollars
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Augusta
Ty Cobb
Detroit American Star
Detroit
Cobb
New York
Wee
Boston
Edward G. Barrow
Hed Sox
Wilson Speaks at Guild Hall on Peace and a New World Order
President outlines postwar aims at Guild Hall, arguing the need to end the balance of power and establish a concert of nations. He cites unity of purpose with allied leaders, the drive for a lasting peace, and the imperative for collective security beyond mere conquest.
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Free Nations
League of Nations
Maine
President Wilson Celebrates Sixty-Second Birthday
London reports President Wilson celebrated his sixty second birthday with official activities and gifts from King George. Mrs. Wilson and family sent best wishes and gifts. the King gave brooches and diamond-studded stickpins.
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Wilson
King Sixty
King Geo
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