Berger Testimony Set In Socialist Leaders Trial
Congressman elect Victor L. Berger of Milwaukee, a defendant in the espionage case against five socialist leaders, will take the stand today as one of the defense’s last witnesses. He denies royalties from his work and confirms antiwar speeches. He recalls opposing Liberty bonds and has admitted writing an advertisement urging readers not to buy them. He is cross-examined by District Attorney Clyne over radical statements and remarks about army recruiting.
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Chicago
Victor L. Berger
Milwaukee
Tomorr Berger
Heesen
Iti
Disstrict
Clyne
Tucker
American Socialist
American Army imposes mail censorship in occupied zone
The postal censorship imposed by the American decree for conduct of German forces within the occupation area becomes effective today. Censorship does not apply to mail for circulation inside the occupied area. Letters and packages for persons must pass through censorship. All incoming mail is censored.
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Associated Press
Pfren
Propaganda literature reaches Switzerland after armistice
Propaganda writings aimed at fracturing the Entente and the United States on freedom of the seas have flooded into Switzerland since the armistice. A large shipment has been confiscated, but agents persist in distributing material.
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Paganda Literaturn
Eneva
United States
Switzerland
Ding Many
Peace Program Textleaked Ahead of Assembly Session
The fragment describes failed opposition to a peace program and notes the premiers speech to be telegraphed to President Wilson. It mentions a budget adoption by overwhelming majority and deputies planning to meet at 9 oclock Tuesday to discuss revision of electoral lists ahead of a general election. The text references Teague and a potential retreat.
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Wilson
Homeward voyage of US ships with returning soldiers
Washington reports eleven vessels including the Kansas and transports sailing from France December 25 to 27 carrying about 16,875 officers and men. The force aims to move 20,000 men and includes five field artillery regiments and multiple trench units, with arrival expected New York or News January 13.
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Washington
Kansas
Armying
War Department
France
New York
News
Georgia
North Carolina
Hach
Proclamation by New Governors Declares Revolutionary Focus
The Associated Press reports on a Sunday proclamation from the new government affirming loyalty to the people's revolution. It vows everything for the revolution and everything through it, opposing those who exploit the revolution to terrorize the minority.
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Associated Press
Herlin
Influenza Epidemic Spreads. Eber Led City Medical Response
In Yakimac the illness worsened with W F Eber, the marshal, moved to the con Id as the epidemic grows. About 100 cases have appeared in two days, prompting city hospital supplies for Grandview. Four nurses and a cook will be sent today as a new hospital opens there to handle the emergency.
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Yakimac
W. F. Eber
Cook
Grandview
Emerg
Lewistown News Briefs and Local Notices
Lewistown reports a divorce suit by Mila M. King against Christian King for failure to provide. Judge Ayers Brisco calendar set January jury term. Winifred resident Mary Hanson jailed for insanity. Winnett farmer Brug burned by Christmas tree incident but escaped with aid. Grass Marge Masonic Lodge names officers Hedge master Wilson senior warden Laird junior warden Laird secretary Milen.
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Lewistown
Mila M. King
Christian King
Ayers
Brisco
Chew
Mary Hanson
Winifred
Brug
Winnett
Aegere Burns
Election count shows Carpenter gains five votes in Gallatin County
In Gallatin County the soldiers' votes produced a small shift with Carpenter, a Democrat, gaining five votes on the count for the present legislature. He trailed WW Ponnett, elected, by five votes. tribble died at home after severe illness.
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Roseman
Gallatin County
Carpenter
Tee
WW. Ponnett
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