Prince Alvert of Moncho Aims to Expose Kaiser Crimes
Paris dispatch reports Prince Alvert of Moncho handing to the Associated Press a letter to former Emperor William II. He accuses the Kaiser of steering Germany toward war and cites conversations about Kaiser’s plans, the Hague peace talks, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand as evidence of deliberate war responsibility.
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Paris
Prince Alvert of Moncho
Associated Press
William
Prince Lichnovsky
London
Ival
France
Germany
Archduke Ferdinand
Kiel
World
Nicholas
Poles deliver ultimatum on rail passage to help troops
Warsaw reports the Polish government has issued an ultimatum to Germany demanding passage for Polish troops over German rail lines to meet a threatened Bolshevik invasion. The move aims to secure routes for mobilization as tensions rise in Europe.
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Warsaw
Germany
Socialist presses Premier France on open diplomacy
In Paris the socialist Pichon questioned Premier about secret diplomacy at the chamber session. With 300 deputies present the anticipated storm did not erupt as the government held the line, Pichon warning promises of open diplomacy may be empty while the premier is to answer tomorrow.
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Paris
Pichon
Econ
Thone
Wilson
England
Treasury to issue 7.5 billion six month certificates
Washington, Dec 27. Secretary Glass announced a new issue of 7.5 billion dollars in treasury certificates of indebtedness maturing within six months. Books will be open to January 7.
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Washington
Treasury
Illegitimates to Be Looked After by Women’s Plan
Illinois Women's Congress approves avira esince for illegitimate children with care by plan officials. Proposals call for guardianship by the state until court action may annul arrangements. Policy aims to support mothers and ensure welfare of the unwed offspring amid debate over enforcement and funding.
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Chicago
Ilinois Women's Congress
Germany to Shift to Federal Republic Structure
Geneva December 27 report from Germany indicates the government plans a federal republic modeled on the United States. It envisions a two chamber legislature with a popular chamber like the House and a chamber of state like the Senate, with a president elected by the people and not responsible to Congress.
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Geneva
Germany
United States
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Berlin council to meet for government reconstruction
A dispatch from Copenhagen dated December 27 reports the workers and soldiers central council being summoned to discuss reconstructing the government. The aim is to include George Ledebour and Dr Karl Liebknecht in the new government.
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Dy Associated Press
Qopenhagen
Central Council
Tidendo
George Ledebour
Karl Lieb- Repocht
Churches Schools and Theaters To Open January Fifth
Cheyenne will open churches schools and motion picture houses on January 5 as health officials lift restrictions. Only alternate seating will be allowed to curb contagion with flu cases recent but under control. The ban on social gatherings will ease gradually as the epidemic is stamped out and business resumes normalcy.
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Chéyenne
Conway
Regal Buckingham banquet marks Wilson visit
President and Mrs. Wilson dined in Buckingham Palace as King George and Queen Mary hosted a state banquet. The hall showcased $15,000,000 in silver vessels, gold and lace decor, and a military orchestra. The event followed formal pre-dinner escorts and a royal procession.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Wilson
Din’ng
Palace
Queen Mary
King
Mra
George
Hoover dismisses German officials over food talks
In a blunt reply from Paris, Food Administrator Hoover rejects meeting German officials Baron Lancken and Dr Righ, saying they should “go to hell” and that if he must deal with Germans, it will be with men of better character. The message notes the delegation sought a meeting in Rotterdam and Berlin for Belgian relief negotiations.
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Washington
Hoover
Europe
Baron Lancken
Righ
Paria
Belgium
Berlin
Rotterdam
Mr. Hoover
Cowboy Joins Merchant Marines After Seven-Week Training
George D. Jorgenson, 21, of Butte Montana, famed Snake River rider, completed seven weeks at the U S shipping board merchant marine training station in Seattle and now serves as a fireman aboard an emergency fleet vessel. He expects to help haul food to starving Europe and notes the shift from ranch work to naval service. He cites Canutt as a rival and expresses confidence in the new Liberty boats' naval tests.
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Seattle
Snake River
Montama
George D. Jorgenson
Jorgenson
United States “Shipping Board
Merchant Marine
West Seatle
Uncle Sam
Pm Doling
Europe
France
Belgium
Colorado Man Arrested for Fraudulent Check Attempt
Deputy Sheriff Ed Sheels yesterday arrested Fred Moore on a charge of attempting to cash a fraudulent check at a local bank. Moore claimed Colorado Springs as his residence and was jailed awaiting trial.
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Ed Sheels
Fred Moore
Moore
Colorado Springs
Princess Patricia Engagement and Naval Service Noted
Commander Alexander Rameau, whose engagement to Princess Patricia is announced, was among three escorts for the Duke of Connaught to Canada in 1911. He returned to naval duty at the war’s outbreak and served at Gallipoli.
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Ottawa
Alexander Rameau
Patricia
Duke of Connaught
Canada
Navy
Gal- Upoll
Convicts Who Kidnapped Girl Won’t Escape Justice
Two escapees from Florence penitentiary who abducted a county cattleman’s daughter were captured by military authorities while attempting to flee to Mexico. They had eluded pursuit since Monday night, prompting a large manhunt.
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Douglas
Amy
Dee
Florence
Tinal County
Mexico
Paris considers inter allied exposition in 1920 or 1921
Paris municipal council proposes urging the government to plan an inter allied exposition in Paris for 1920 or 1921. The Associated Press reports the council aims to showcase postwar cooperation among Allied nations.
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Paris
Parla
Weather Report and London Pilgrimage Meeting Details
Five hours were spent in discussions with David Lloyd George and A. J. Balfour as part of a London pilgrimage program. President Wilson appeared at Buckingham Palace and Downing Street with a Washington portrait presented by Lord Albemarle, amid expectations of a guild hall address tomorrow.
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David Lloyd George
A. J. Balfour
London
Buckingham Palace
Downing Street
Cheon
Wilson
George Washington
Lord Albemarle
Guild Hall
Laramie Boy Among Wyoming Casualties
A Wyoming casualty report lists Carl Johnson as the wounded with Nathaniel Johnson named as nearest relative. Laramie, Wyoming, is noted among the severely wounded in the casualty list.
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Casualty
Hst
Wyoming
Carl
Johnson
Nathaniel Johnson
Laramie
Wyo
Waiters and Gooks Strike Tenses Chicago Hotels
In Chicago on December 27 1896 hotel cooks and waiters strike, threatening major hotels. Owners vow to fight the union to a finish as women may be barred from serving drinks and black workers could be removed if tempers flare and riots loom.
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Chicago
Crime wave prompts armed citizens patrol in Cleveland
In Cleveland on December 27 the American Protective League joins police efforts to curb city crime. A 75 man "shoot to kill" squad is deployed as citizens are urged to aid law enforcement after a surge of murders and robberies.
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Cleveland
American Protective League
Revival College Sports Convention Opens at Hotel Astor
In New York on December 27 the National Collegiate Athletic Association begins its annual convention. With World War I winding down, college athletics return to prominence as debates focus on the revival and reorganization of intercollegiate sports. The proceedings today at the Hotel Astor mark a pivotal moment for athletic policy and wartime adjustments.
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Wihatta
Catiow
Hotel Astor
College Athletica
Uiliury
Fragmentary Reads Point To Long Roads Ahead
The text appears garbled with references to Cream of Wheat Casey Jones and Flying UV Cu Jorgenson, mentioning feeding fires and an undefined district. It hints at someone named Jorgenson traveling a distant district for many moons amid nonsensical phrasing.
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Casey Jones
Ehip
Cu Jorgenson
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