Fight for Mastery Begins in Germany
The piece outlines the German crisis as Friedrich Ebert appeals to Socialists to back the old government while a general strike sweeps many areas. Berlin braces for clashes amid barbed wire, armed guards, and rising tension as Saxony Bavaria and others denounce the Kapp government. Noske organizes troops in Saxony as Ludendorff meets the new chancellor and Hindenburg's possible presidential bid looms.
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Germany
Berlin
Germany weighs coalition rule with socialist majority
A Berlin wireless dispatch reports new German officials refuse to restore the monarchy and favor a coalition including the majority Socialists with non partisan experts heading key ministries. Work continued in government offices and officials warned Socialists against disrupting vital industries amid the proclamation draft.
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Germany
Kapp outlines new government policy in Germany
Berlin March 14 AP Chancellery briefed foreign correspondents on the new regime. Kapp says government aims to honor peace treaty while protecting German economic future and democracy. He vows to suppress general strikes, permit Leipzig war-criminal trial, and relax censorship. He asserts republican form of government is a fact and calls for a swift return to constitutional conditions. The old government and Socialist motions were not issued with it, newspapers suspended, Rauscher replaced by Brederk, and workers warned of strong action if forced.
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Germany
Kapp
Saxony
Bavaria
Wurttemburg
National Party
Count Posadowsky
Hamburg
Darmstadt
von Hindenburg
Crose
Ludendorff
Berlin
Gustav Noske
Ebert
Noske
Associated Press
Bismarck Chamber
Leipzig
Socialist Party
Herr Rauscher
Brederk
Fatherland Party
Revolt in Germany Struggles to Take Hold
Berlin reports no confirmation of a new government as the revolt falters. The German embassy says it has no news from Berlin and doubts any regime can govern by peace treaty terms. Lloyd George and Curzon were away, with officials noting the movement is weakening while adherence to the peace accord is pledged.
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Associated Press
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Lord Kilmarnock
Ex-Kaiser William Hohenzollern at Ben tinck Castle in tense wait
In Amerongen Holland on March 14 the former emperor William Hohenzollern remained at Ben tinck Castle amid reports of a German counter revolution. He was seen in the garden sawing wood and pacing, while military police patrolled the castle moats and guards were increased. The village stayed quiet as news reached Amerongen Saturday evening.
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Amerongben
Holland
Associated Press
Bentinck Castle
William
William Hohenzollern
Amerongen
Veenedaal
Luettwitz Outlines Aims For Intervention In Berlin Coup
In Copenhagen March 14 Major General Baron von Luettwitz defense minister in the Berlin revolutionary government argues old regime failed to act against Bolshevism. He says Berlin troops could back the new government and hints at intervention if strikes persist, describing grim readiness with crocodiles and small arms as tools. He denies monarchist aims.
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Baron von Luettwitz
Berlin
The
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von Luettwitz
Admiralty
Gustav Noske
Europe
England
Prussia
Noske
Doeberitz
Defence
National Assembly
Allied Commission Backs New Government in Berlin Talks
The semi official news agency reports discussions between representatives of the new government and the entente commission in Berlin yielded good results. The entente commission is said to have declared agreement with the new government.
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Allied Commission
Entente Commission
Berlin
Americans Bar Strikes in Coblenz Section
In Coblenz, March 13, the American commander warned Socialist leaders a general strike disrupting army functions would be barred on Monday. Socialists debated uniting with Coblenz Socialists for a 24 hour strike in support of the old government, while Rhineland railway workers joined the action despite Allied orders.
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Coblenz
Associated Press
Rhineland
Foch to Confer With Allied Generals on Situation
Marshal Foch will leave for Mainz tonight to partake in a conference with allied generals, according to Le Matin which says the marshal shows absolute confidence in the situation.
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Paris
Mayence
Saxony Denounces New German Government
The Dresdner Anzeiger publishes a Saxony proclamation warning Berlin has seen gravest menace to the German Commonwealth. It cites reactionary insurgents seizing government buildings, calls for defense of the democratic constitution, and vows measures to prevent dictatorship as civil war looms.
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Berlin
National Assembly
Germany
Editor Thinks Revolt a Flash-in-the-Pan
Oscar Joergesen editor of the Social Demokraten, friend of Ebert and Mueller, says the counter revolution in Germany was a bombshell but a flash in the pan. He notes the Doeberitz garrison influenced 6000 troops to march on Berlin and says the German people oppose military rule. The world will likely blame the unrest.
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Copenhagen
Associated Press
Oscar Joergesen
Social Demokraten
Friedrich Ebert
Herman Mueller
Berlin
Doeberitz
Ebert and Allies Promise End of Military Rule
Ebert and allies declare the general strike will end the military usurpers soon. They argue that enough German blood has been spilled and claim broad support from non-Prussian Germans for the constitutional government.
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Ebert
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