Reed SNOOPING in German Propaganda Testimony
At the Senate committee hearing on German propaganda Alfred L. Becker accuses Senator Reed of implying Hearst involvement. Reed denies representing anyone, while Becker admits suspicion of Hearst. The panel also records a Lutheran council letter asserting loyalty to the United States.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alfred L. Becker
New York
Senator Reed
Missouri
Senate Committee
Reed
William Randolph Hearst
Mr. Becker
Becker
Hearst
Bolo Pasha
von Gernstorff
J. P. Morgan & Co
Bolo
France
Morgan
Paris
Altho
Bol
Senate
Lauritz Larsen
National Lutheran Council
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Occupied by American Troops
The Ehrenbreitstein fortress, called the Gibraltar of the Rhine, across from Coblenz, was seized by American forces led by Colonel Robert Bogers. The site will serve as regimental HQ for the First Pioneer Infantry and two pioneer battalions, with the American flag raised over a Coblenz building for the first time since occupation. River patrol boats on the Rhine near Coblenz display the Stars and Stripes as the bridgehead links with British forces.
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Associated Press
Coblenz
Ehrenbreitstein
Gibraltar of the Rhine
Robert Bogers
West Point
First Pioneer Infantry
Central Hospital
Degree Conferred by University of Paris with Vice Rector Note
A degree is conferred by the University of Paris and the vice rector adds a surname to the record. The event highlights the academic achievement and the ceremonial noting of the recipient’s name by university leadership.
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University OF Paris
Wilson Receives First Honorary Doctorate At Sorbonne
President Wilson was awarded the Doctor Honoris Causa by the University of Paris in a historic ceremony at the Sorbonne. Dignitaries including President Poincare and diplomats attended as Wilson praised education and moral responsibility amid postwar cultural ideals.
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Havas
Paris
University of Paris
Sorbonne
Wilson
Poincare
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Diplomatic Corps
Willia Graves Sharp
Jean ‘Jules Jusserand
United States
Lucien Poincare
The
Republic
M. Poincare
Muskegon man Milo Piper hanged himself in jail
Milo Piper, charged with murdering Miss Freda Weichman of Chicago to hide a bigamous marriage, killed himself in his Muskegon cell. Jail staff and Dr. Samuel A. Jackson confirmed his death as officers noted he had been watched after a period of illness and restraint.
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Muskegon
Associated Press
Muskegon, Mich
Milo Piper
Freda Weichman
Chicago
Piper
Samuel A. Jackson
Welchman
Rensselaer
Ind
Carl Stauffer
Michigan
Eggleston Township
Here
Miss Welchman
Kansas City
Germany Faces War Material Rally by Teuton Sympathizers
A postwar era alert reports German authorities tracking assembly of re turning war supplies by individuals aligned with Teutonic sympathizers led by Trotzky KY, signaling rising threats of military mobilization.
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Trotzky
MAY CLASH AT MITAU
Copenhagen dispatch reports Bolshevik troops pushing toward the German frontier to aid sympathizers as German forces in Russia withdraw under Minister Trotzky. In Riga a Bolshevik tally cites 460 arrests in Pskov for counter revolutionary activity, with executions and burial by fellow prisoners described.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Russia
Trotzky
Nishti Djen
Riga
Pskov
Petrograd
Weather summary shows rain and snow across regions
The forecast calls for Ohio rain Sunday and Monday with snow in the north and much colder air. Kentucky expected rain in the central and east with a colder west and widespread cloudiness in the south, while Indiana anticipates rain and cooler conditions with light snow possible. Temperature and precipitation readings are listed for multiple cities.
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Ohio
Skentucky
Indiana
Vari Dons
Von Eckhardt recalled stops anti Yank propaganda in Mexico
Heinrich von Eckhardt the German Minister to Mexico since 1915 has been recalled by the German government. The official notice to the Mexican government says he will leave for Germany via the United States. Dr Arthur von Magnus will take over German diplomatic affairs in Mexico and end anti American propaganda in the country.
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von Eckhardt
Germany
United States
Ygnacio Bonillas
Washington
Mexico
Arthur von Magnus
Legation
Alfred Zimmermann
Count von Bernstorff
Japan
Berlin
Embassy to defend Japanese alienist in Baltimore doctor shooting
At the Japanese Embassy in Washington it was announced that counsel would defend Dr Nobura Ishida the Japanese alienist who shot and killed Dr George B Wolff at the Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital near Baltimore Md The embassy noted Ishida is among Japan's foremost alienists A representative from the embassy visited Baltimore to review the shooting circumstances as Dr Edward Brush superintendent and others responded to the incident
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Washington
Nobura Ishida
George B. Wolff
Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital
Ishida
Japan
Feed Them First Then Investigate
East Side hunger crisis prompts a relief drive led by banker Joseph S. Markus to feed children before investigating causes. He cites 159 hospitalized infants facing pneumonia after influenza recovery, and many underfed students across schools hospitals and tenements.
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Associated Press
New York
East Side
Joseph S. Markus
Markus
Watch on the Rhine Loses Popularity in Berlin
A British prisoner recalls Berlin residents deeming patriotic songs like The Watch on the Rhine unpopular. Three English civilians celebrating the armistice are stopped by German soldiers who shame them for singing. One man jokes that they are keeping watch now since they come from the Rhine.
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Associates Press
London
Berlin
Unter den Linden
Rhine
German Troops Rapidly Retreat as Bolsheviks Advance on Riga
The Lokal Anzeiger reports Bolshevik forces push toward Mitau and Riga with German troops disarmed and weapons passed to Bolshevik supporters. Civilians flee toward Riga as Germany retires westward through Poland after the November 11 armistice.
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Ieannas
Mitau
Riga
Friedrichstadt
Dvina
Lokal Anzeiger
Livonia
Esthenia
Gulf of Vinland
Russia
Poland
Bolshevik Money Said To Back Spartacus in Berlin
Berlin dispatch reports Albert Joffe the former Bolshevik ambassador will disclose more claims that he funded the Spartacus group with Bolshevik rubles. Oscar Cohen and Karl Liebknecht circle are cited as beneficiaries while Radek boasted of funds funneled from Berlin to New York.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Vorwaerts
Albert Joffe
Hugo Haase
Ebert
Hierr Haase
Joffe
Reichstag
Spartacus
Oscar Cohen
National
Ministry of Justice
Cohen
Moscow
M. Radek
Karl Liebknecht
Radek
New York
United States
Position of Ebert Greatly Enhanced
Berlin December 20 The Revolutionary Parliament adjourned this afternoon granting the Cabinet full authority to manage affairs The prestige of Chancellor Friedrich Ebert and Philipp Scheidemann is enhanced by the appointment of a National Central Executive Committee of twenty seven members
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Associated Press
Berlin
Freiderich Ebert
Philipp Scheidemann
Intense Hatred Shown Toward Austrian Officers in Assembly
Reuters reports Vienna debate as German Austrian National Assembly calls for a commission to probe Austria-Hungary military collapse. Deputies condemn high officers including a Field Marshal for slaughter and mismanagement, with calls for accountability and even execution remarks.
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Reuters Agency
Vienna
National Assembly
Austria-Hungary
Serbia
Aes
Italy's war sacrifices cited by Barzilai in Paris
Salvatore Barzilai, former Italian cabinet member, states that five hundred thousand Italians died in the war with two hundred thousand killed in action. He accompanied King Victor Emmanuel to Paris and argues Italy's territorial claims at the peace conference rely on these sacrifices. He appeals for America as an impartial judge.
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Salvatore Barzilai
Victor Emmanuel
Paris
Italy
Sig. Barzilai
America
Vienna Press Calls for Action on War Corruption
Vienna newspapers urge the Investigating Committee to start work before implicated commanders destroy documentary proof of their guilt as the war drags on and the luxuries of the few contrast with the masses' hunger.
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Vienna
Coal prices to stay firm under zone fuel rules
Washington December 21 Fuel Administrator Garfield said maximum prices on coal and zone regulations for fuel shipments will not be removed before February 1. Earlier reports had suggested a removal around January 1.
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Associated Press
Washington
Garfield
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M. Clemenceau
Lord Curzon
Lloyd George
Charing Cross
Duke of Connaught
Weygand
Underwood & Underwood
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Veston
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Mittee
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