Berger Trial Highlights Pro German Leanings of Milwaukee Leader Editor
In Chicago on December 16, testimony and documentary evidence linked Victor I Berger of Milwaukee to espionage law violations during his anti war campaign as editor of The Leader. J E Harris, former Leader managing editor, testified Berger ordered reprinting the St Louis Socialist Convention platform despite warnings it was seditious. Harris said Berger insisted on publication, criticized war news handling, and sought pro ally tone in coverage while disparaging German enemies. District Attorney Clyne read further anti war editorials from The Milwaukee Leader.
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Chicago
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Socialist
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St. Louis
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Federal District Attorney
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France
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Germany
Landis
Congress
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Forty Millions Damages Sought in Ore Washer Suit
Captain Alexander McDougall of the McDougall Duluth Shipbuilding Company sues the Oliver Iron Mining Company a United States Steel subsidiary in Federal Court for 40 million dollars claiming use of an ore washer based on his patent plans. He alleges Greenway obtained a patent on April 7 1908 after seeing his designs and that ten years of operation washed about 20 000 000 tons of ore enhancing its valuation. The court took no action that day.
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Ander McDougall
McDougall-Duluith Shipbuilding Company
McDougall
John C. Greenway
Oliver Company
Wilson Breaks Tradition With Visit To War Ministry
President Wilson deviates from custom by visiting the French Ministry of War to meet Premier Clemenceau after a formal City Hall ceremony. He accompanies by Col. House and later holds talks with Greek Premier Venizelos as crowds gather in Paris. The day includes a reception at Hotel de Ville with 5,000 attendees and a cordial exchange with Adrien Milhouard.
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Ministry of War
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E. M. House
Georges Clemenceau
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Report of Deaths Near Complete for Expeditionary Forces
General Pershing cabled the War Department that nearly complete death reports should arrive by December 20 with wounded by December 27. Unreported casualties total 440, including 390 killed in action and 353 died of disease. Thirtieth Division casualties total 7,623 with various subcategories. Also notes 3,000 additional men for early US return and lists units involved.
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Washington
Pershing
War Department
Department
Central Records Office
Wild Cat
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee National Guard
Kajlea
Hindenburg
United States
Great Reception Awaits Haig in London Return
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig arrives in England with a staff of officers. A civic address at Dover and a luncheon at Buckingham Palace are planned with King George and the Duke of Connaught. Armistice notes report British occupation entering Cologne and Bonn with three infantry divisions.
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King George
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Cologne
Rhine
Bonn
Plumer
Altho
Four Additional Transports Sail From France With Men
The War Department announced four transports sailing from France carrying troops and casualties. The General Gorgas the Saxonia the Cedric and the Mongolia ship Seventy third and Seventy fourth Coast Artillery units plus assorted sick and wounded. Notable passengers include E R Stettinius aboard the Cedric and 332d Aero Squadron aboard the Cedric. The Saxonia carries 963 sick and wounded. the Gorgas carries fourteen officers seven enlisted and one civilian. Departure dates December 13 to 14.
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Washington
War Department
France
General Gorgas
Saxonia
Mongolia
E. R. ‘Stettinius
Baker
Seventy-fourth Coast Artillery
138Th Field Artillery
Fortieth Coast Artillery Brigade
Weather Outlook Across States Tuesday Through Wednesday
Ohio and West Virginia expect fair weather Tuesday with overcast conditions and moderate temperatures on Wednesday. Indiana shows increased cloudiness Tuesday followed by rain Tuesday night and Wednesday. Kentucky forecasts partly overcast conditions Tuesday with possible rain Tuesday night or Wednesday and moderate temperatures. Temperatures and precipitation are listed for several stations including Boston New Chester Galveston Nashville Memphis Cincinnati.
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Kentucky
Burleson Argues Government Ownership Of Telegraph Systems
Postmaster General Burleson declares government ownership of telegraph and telephone systems imperative. He says acquisition could occur without public treasury funds by using an amortization fund for 25 years from savings and plant and cost eliminations. He cites support from AT&T president Vail and postmaster general reports since the Civil War.
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Washington
Burleson
Representative Moon
House Committee On Postoffice and Postroads
Moon
Theodore WN. Vail
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Harbor Harbor Workers Told to Avoid New York Tie Up
The Shipping Board warned New York harbor craft operators and employees about the danger of a strike. It cited over 1.5 million American troops in Europe and the need to move food and supplies to allies and troops. About 16,000 workers including engineers and boatmen threatened to strike unless wage readjustments and an eight hour day are granted.
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Washington
New York
Shipping Board
Europe
America
New York Harbor
Portuguese leaders arrested after Paes assassination
Lisbon reports the arrest of Brito Câmara, Unionist leader, and Magalhaes Lima, Republican leader, amid the assassination of President Sidonio Paes. Lima is held after a letter found on the assassin's person. Belem Palace holds Paes funeral rites as Ossorio Castro continues in justice duties while Parliament convenes to name a successor. Mourning and unrest sweep Lisbon as officials urge calm.
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Brito Camacho
Chamber of Deputies
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Repub
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Megalhaes Lima
Paes
Sidonio Paes
Portugal
Belem
Ossorio Castro
Private E Drumm Returns Home From War
Private E Drumm of Rainbow Division travels through Bucyrus Ohio on his way home after being presumed killed at Chateau Thierry. He was left for dead with a machine gun bullet through his skull and later nursed back to health in a French hospital.
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Bucyrus
E. Drumm
Rainbow Division
Marysville
War Department
Chateau- Thierry
Keys of Aleppo Handed Over to General Allenby
General Allenby, leading the British and Allied advance in Palestine, entered Aleppo on December 10. A large crowd watched as the mayor presented the keys of the city along with bread and salt. He later met civil and religious leaders at the governor’s residence and addressed the assembled crowd.
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Allenby
Indian War Effort Lifted by Indian Production and Service
The Agency head Cato Sells reports Indians aided WWI by enlisting in the army and navy, buying Liberty Bonds, boosting food output on Indian lands, and contributing to relief. About 6 500 joined the army, 1 000 the navy, 500 in other war work with 6 000 volunteering. The policy of self governance for Indians since 1917 is praised as successful and justified.
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Washington
United States
Cato Sells
Commissioner of
Indian Affairs
Navy
Governors Confer on War Readjustment and State Roles
Thirty six state governors or governors elect gathered in Annapolis to hear Secretary Baker stress the enduring need for strong state governments in peacetime and war. He urged continued informal support from federal agencies, expansion of physical training, and careful readjustment plans for returning soldiers plus farm land use and job mobility. Secretary Houston called for centralized agricultural departments and a revolving wheat price fund of 600 million dollars to stabilize markets. The conference also planned discussions on reconstruction, labor, education, and public lands with speeches by Daniels and Lane and a reception at Governor Harrington’s home.
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Annapolis
Baker
Council of National Defense
Secertary
Houston
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Lane
Harrington
Maryland
Congress
Governor Hunt
Arizona
Townsend
Delaware
Dorsey
Gaerne
Alexander
Idaho
Villa Plans Northern Mexico Demonstration to Test U S Attitude
Washington reports indicate Pancho Villa intends a demonstration in Northern Mexico to gauge U S response for renewed operations. Officials say Villa may attack Chihuahua City near the border as part of the provocation, with Villa reportedly assembling much of the forces seen before Pershing’s 1916 expedition.
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Washington
Pancho Villa
Mexico
State Department
Villa
Chihuahua City
General Pershing
Columbus
New Mexico
Bottle Days Are Over In Chillicothe
In Chillicothe Ohio saloon keepers pledge not to sell liquor in bottles to anyone until further notice. Violators will risk license revocation, following a meeting of all city saloon operators held yesterday amid concerns of rising drunkenness among soldiers.
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Chillicothe, O
Chillicothe
National Woman Party Protest Burns Wilson Speeches
Nearly 300 National Woman's Party members parade by the White House carrying torches and banners. They gather around the Lafayette statue and burn copies of all speeches by President Wilson to protest the Senate's failure to adopt the federal suffrage constitutional amendment. Police protect the demonstrators from a hostile crowd as jeers erupt nearby.
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Washington
National Womans Party
White House
Lafayette
Executive Mansion
Wilson
Senate
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