Hearst Editors Uncover War Propaganda Links in 1917 Telegrams
The hearing records reveal William Randolph Hearst editors and his newspapers received and circulated messages urging embargoes on munition shipments and advocating prowar or antiwar stances. Telegrams discuss Zimmermann note forgery claims, editorial plans, and calls for newspaper campaigns as the United States edged toward World War I.
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Bhington
Hirmi
Hearst
Epartiment At
Justice
Alee Bieluski
York
Ton
Fst
Winsor McKay
Red ‘States
Germany
Japan
Ting
Sam
Mexico
Associated Press
Messire
Con
Irene
van Hamm
New York
United States
Elin Root
Aries W. Eliot
Overman
Thre’ Bengte
Hitchcock
Tavte Ebic
Sentor Wk
Lig
Geri Promiganda
Becker
Francis Garvin
Bivoaue
Aligi
Vossische Zeitaring
Worlin
Say- Wile
N. M
William Randolph Hearst
The
Streakers
Palm Beach
Ila
Gable Besief
Slearst
Carvalho
Rentar
Vossische Zeitung
Francis
Zimmermann
Seneral
Guerory
Fracis
Secret Service
England
Congress
Bur- Jesin
Mouse
Louse
Wilson
Panama
Fale
Jor'ge Sylvester Vierlel
Wigrick’s Weeky
Fatherland
Elearst
Mirell 1
la Carvalho
Republc
Ut Re
McCay
Uncle Sam
Carvallo
Senate
Hey
Harper's Weekly
Philip Francis
New York American
Evening Journal
Alleriga
Wurane
Brest Prepares For President Wilson Visit
Brest readies for President Wilson with French and American units coordinating arrivals for his landing near the harbor. General Pershing, Admiral Benson, and other officers will accompany the President ashore aboard a naval tug, with ceremonies planned at Quay Three and a brief welcome along the Cours Dajot before travel to the Dauphine station in Paris.
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Traris
Toaml
College Washington
Hardor
Genera Pershing
Bliss
Witliner S.S. Benson
Henry Ts. Wilson
Tlouse
Wilson
George Washington
Paris
Cours Dajot
Cours
Theomduar
Dauphine
Baris
Soldier Wins Croix de Guerre for Heroic War Service
Private Bresnahan earned a Croix de Guerre and regimental citations after braving heavy shellfire that killed and wounded others, counting 100 Germans slain. He recounted brave acts by two sisters in front line trenches, and noted his brother John W. was wounded at the Argonne. Bresnahan returns from France and will travel to Washington for permanent army release.
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Bresnahan
Newport News
Washington
Kroonland Home Arrival Brings Wounded and Nurses
Thousands of relatives greet the Kroonland as it anchors after a late arrival. Soldiers from the 804th Ambulance Company and other units debark tomorrow while a French mission nurse corps and civilians travel with the ship. The event unfolds amid diplomatic notes and a foreign secretary resignation linked to a prior incident.
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Kroonland
804Th
Téth Division
New England
Coblenz Greets Yankee Troops
American troops enter Coblenz greeted by a large audience including municipal officials and pupils as they pass through the town. The German garrison withdraws, and U.S. forces establish sentry lines on Rhine bridges while advance units prepare to move toward the fortress at Ehrenbreitstein. Rhine forts and trains carry men and supplies as occupation begins with orders to surrender arms and avoid civilian interference.
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Americums
Cit
Amonsy
Et Boys' School
Coblens
Carman
Uwers
James Ecient
Fred Mackett
Coblenz
Ha Wilire
Lelies
Bridgeport Aero Men Return Home from overseas
Two Bridgeport Aero units arrive aboard the Empress at Britain, after nearly two years away. About 400 wounded troops join the homecoming as officers and men from construction companies and squadrons recount battles in France. Messages to families reach the press boat, and many expect discharge after a short concentration period in Camp Milan.
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Britain
England
Fiylan
Bridgeport
Tri
Las
Ith
Acre
Canmpianies
Casal Companins
American
Cuump Milan
Straading
A. Thomas
Aero Squadron
Purcell
Oklahoma
Liberty
Firemen Push for Leonard to Be Board President
Firemen pressure over police board leadership as rumors swirl that Leonard will become president on January 1. President Leonard denies knowledge of the appointment while political circles predict John Stanley’s term expires December 31 and a replacement may follow using familiar department tactics.
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Texas
Leonard
Board of Police Commissioners
Police Board
John ©. Stanley
B. Stanley
Bridgeport Raid Brings Fines in Disorderly House Case
In Bridgeport a raid on a disorderly house ended with Bessie King Edith Monard Mildred Bartran and Ann Thompson fined 18 each. Men paid 10 each. Mrs Laurene alias Mrs Stafford arraigned on charges with bonds set at 1000. Judge Murty released a woman after quick proceedings as a crowd gathered.
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Ie Selemon
Brewster Wall Pane
Jim
Lawrence
Bessie King
Edith Monard
Mildred Bartran
Ann Thompson
Mien
Lauwrenes
Stafford
Witty
Murty Woulmost
Boney
Murty
Westport
Tomoorrow
Chester Truste Company of
Chester
Chester. Conn
Benjamin Cullen
Helen G. Cullen
Esther L. Statford
Brewster Standard
Italian Action Sparks Adriatic Tension Amid Allied Debate
London dispatch says the Manchester Guardian quotes an allied source warning of a new serious incident from Italy on the Adriatic coast. Serbian contingents have occupied Cetinje while Italians press to land 2,000 troops at Cattaneo to counterbalance. The allies deploy French American troops as a check, while Italians press for national emblem displays. An armed clash was averted by an American commander.
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London
The
Manchester Guardian
Ttaly
Adriatic
Tle
Uber
Yen
Diesperer
Cettinje
Cattaneo
Talmatha
Masters 4
Amer
Five Hundred German Raider Victims Reach Aarhus
Five hundred Americans Englishmen and others arrived at Aarhus Denmark from Germany. A Copenhagen despatch to Exchange Telegraph says many complain of the treatment by German captors while aboard ships captured by the Moewe and Wolf.
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London
Moewe
Wolf
Aarhus
Denmark
Germany
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
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Nstructions
Ie Telegram
Doctor
Alfred Zimmermann
Helchstag
Berlin
Caimnmitles
Reid & Todd
Cs. Jewelers & Opticians
Horlick
Hoflick
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Main and State Streets
Stratford Lad
William W. ‘Tomlinson
Brest
Chie
Wasas Rink
Zimmearmann
von Barnstorte
Zimmemann
Cine
Page Ou
Cobteny
Maroning
Alphinn
Coblena
Autlroadt
Beara
Coolon
Amsterdam
Qublenz
Bridgeport Aero Men
Ruoss
Philadelphia
Penns Vania
Congressional Limited
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Bellans
Ellan
Fairfield Ave
Cattaro
Acti
Iitaly
SLO Sino
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Main St. Arcade Corner
City of
Bridgenort
Connecticut
Hincks Bros. & CO
State Street
Bridgeport, Com
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