Peru Chile border dispute heats up amid anti Peruvian riots
Lima reports withdrawal of Peru's census in protest of rioting in Iquique and Antofagasta as Peru Chile tensions escalate. Chile withdraws consuls in Peru to avoid incidents, while Buenos Aires reports Peru's foreign minister condemning attacks on the Peruvian consul. Montevideo notes a Soviet of Uruguay organized in the city to promote Bolshevik ideas.
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Lima
Iquique
Antofagasta
Peru
Chile
Cacna-Arica
Callao
Santiago
Buenos Aires
Tiquique
Senor L. Hosa
Montevideo
Uruguay
Single Republic Trend Emerges in Germany
The report notes political chaos in Germany with a shift toward a single republic. Radical Socialists led by Karl Liebknecht gain influence in Berlin and other centers, but parties remain unorganized. The observed lineup includes Bavaria Saxony Schaumburg Württemberg Lippe and several Saxon states plus parts of Prussia and Hamburg.
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Germany
Karl Liebknecht
Berlin
Efsel
Victory News Bulletin from Strasbourg and Allied Movements
General Gouraud led the Fourth French army into Strasbourg as 300 000 residents welcomed him. Marshal Fach took possession the next day. The Austrian Empress warned that Austria-Hungary’s children face grave danger without milk. The US urged aid to feed Austria-Hungary and orders to cancel European army supply contracts were issued. Allies accept President Wilson fourteenth points signaling diplomatic gains. The first American unit to return home after the armistice is on the move. About 7 000 US soldiers training in England depart in three ships. British minesweepers left the Firth of Forth to clear a Kiel passage for the fleet aiming to disarm and intern remaining German forces.
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Strasbourg
Marshal Fach
Austria
Charles
America
Austria-Hungary
Europe
Paris
England
Britain
Firth of Forth
Kiel
Holland
Berlin
Ebert
Germany
Rhenish
Prussia
Luxemburg
Frederick William
Zauyder Zee
Wileringen
Har- Wich
North Sea
United States Navy
Pershing
McAdoo resigns Treasury post and heads railroads
Washington announced that William G McAdoo will resign as secretary of the treasury and continue as director general of railroads until January 1. He cites depleted finances from five years of public service and plans private work, with a return to law in New York after a three month rest.
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Washington
William G.mcadoo
Wilson
Secretary of the Treasury
Railroads
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Senate
Railroad
New York
Navy Estimates Cut 44 Percent in Final Year Plan
Secretary Daniels sent a memorandum to Secretary McAdoo detailing naval reductions totaling 1 180 15 573 dollars from the 1920 final year estimates. The original navy appropriation was 26 307 046 dollars, with cuts exceeding 44 percent.
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Washington
Naval
New York City Sets 5 Cent Price for Stored Eggs
Market Commissioner Jonathan Day announced that New York City will sell candles storage grade A eggs stored last spring in public markets and health stations at retail for five cents each. The move aims to clear stock under the War Board of Food and Fuel Control.
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New York
Jonathan ©. Day
Mayors War Board of Food and Fuel Control
City of
Casualties and Troop Totals From World War I Report
The report states 236,117 casualties and 1.2 million men to remain under General Pershing. It notes 40,000 Germans captured along with 1,400 infantry commands and 10 artillery units to return.
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Pershing
American Expeditionary Forces Casualty Totals Reported
GeneralPershing announces total American Expeditionary Forces casualties reach 236117 with 36454 killed or died of wounds, 14811 deaths from disease, 2206 unclassified deaths, 179620 wounded, 2103 missing, and 1160 prisoners.
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Washington
Pershing
Casualty Totals in AEF Reach 236117 despite Delays
General Pershing reports 236 117 AEF casualties as complete total while the War Department only lists a little over a third. Demobilization plans include eight divisions of National Guard and National Army troops and two artillery brigades. Navy lists differ due to sea losses and daily casualty releases.
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Washington
General Pershing
War Department
General March
March
National Guard
National Army
New England
Baker
Pershing
Marine Corps
World News Highlights Turmoil Across Cities and Capitals
Five hundred soldiers and sailors confront 10000 Socialists after a Mooney mass meeting in Madison Square Garden. Russia faces upheaval as Admiral Kolchak’s government is challenged and royal troops are urged to depose it. Secretary McAdoo may accompany Wilson to Paris for the peace conference. Protests mount over securing western wireless lines and seizure fears loom with Meadore N. Vail advising Burleson on seized lines.
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New York
Mooney
Madison Square Garden
Petrograd
Russia
Admiral Kolchak Achinsk
Boldhreff
Constitutional Assembly
Washington
McAdoo
Wilson
Paris
I. N. Hurley
Hind
Meadore N. Vail
Burleson
First Hint of Counter Revolution in Switzerland
The article reports Radical vs Moderate power in Berlin after three days of fighting. The Berlin Workmen and Soldiers Council controls government power while Ebert’sModerates surrender. Bavaria and southern states threaten secession if unity cannot be restored. An American Y M C A worker arrives in Switzerland, signaling counter revolu tion plans, with rumors of a White Guard forming in Berlin.
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Bavaria
Prussia
Berlin
Wurttemberg
Hesse
Baden
Germany
Austria
Spartacus
Radical
Ebert
World News Snapshots From Washington and Europe
Gleanings from Washington and overseas capture British minesweepers clearing to Kiel and Kaiser history in flux. Luxemburg hosts Pershing as German figures face exile and mutinies. U.S. officials push for 1920 presidential talk, food price displays, and cargo contracts amid global shifts.
German Fleet May Be Sunk After Peace Conference
London reports that following inspection and ownership settlement, the German battleships and cruisers likely will be sunk. Entente powers show no willingness to risk future disputes from dividing ships among allies or neutral nations.
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London
Entente
What Women Made for Boys
A Washington report shows American women produced 291,004,000 articles for service members overseas. Included are 283,196,000 surgical dressings, 14,989,000 knitted articles, 1,464,000 refugee garments, and 22,225,000 hospital garments and supplies.
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Washington
America
Uncle Sam’s Boys
Senate Infighting Over Revenue Bill Delays March Tax Action
Republicans in the Senate oppose the revenue bill due to the 1920 wx program and threaten no tax legislation before March 4 if the provision is not removed. Secretary Daniels expands naval funding to 1.3 billion while seeking 600 million more for a new three year ship build. General Marek cites 286117 American war casualties to date and notes rapid unit returns from England. McAdoo resigns as secretary of the treasury and director general of railroads with the president naming a successor and setting January 1 as the changeover.
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Senate Finance Committee
Daniels
Marek
England
War Department
General Pershing
William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
Petfie
Goethals
Carl Gray
The
Great Northern
William Gibbs MccAdoo
Federal Reserve System
McAdoo
War era labor and policy moves outlined in political memo
Restrictions on furniture manufacture were lifted. War steel contracts reaching $1 billion. Théodore N. Wall of AT&T serves as adviser. Burleson organizes rail and telegraph systems. Todd says no anti trust actions this session. League to Enforce Peace led by William A. Tory proposes a union of free nations for the peace conference. Rail securities advocates push private control and reforms. Jewish Welfare Bond aims to sustain morale during demobilization. All wounded and sick soldiers expected home within two months.
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Théodore N. Wall
American Telegraph and Telephone Company
Burleson
Telephone and Telegraph Systems
Todd
United States Supreme Court
The
League To Enforce Peace
William A. Tory
Giants Star Fred Anuderson Checks In From Overseas
Fred Anuderson in the army dental corps at Spartanburg writes to John Foster saying he hopes to play baseball again. Taft says he will serve in an advisory capacity to the American and National Leagues. Pittsburgh crushes Georgia Tech 32 to 0 as Davies shines for the Panthers. Princeton crushes Harvard 20 to 0 in a football game in New York. State defeats Newport 6 to 0 at Staten Island. Camp Dix tops Mineola 12 to 0 in football. Great Lakes Navy beats Naval Academy 7 to 6. William L. Watt named sole member of the National Baseball Commission. Eddie Shevlin among boxers selected for the London tourney. Supreme Court Justice Bartow Weeks elected to the International Olympic Committee.
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Fred Anuderson
Wie Juicher
Dental Corps
Army
Spantanburg
John Foster
Sean
Willan HE. Taft
Unite States
Pittsburgh
Georgia Tech
Ech
Davies
Panthers
Princeton Aviators
Harvard Radios
Poto Gyatiuls
Trate Tle
Gallanite
State
Newport Traming Staten
Camp Dix
Mineola Xwhiters
Inca
Lobets Bie
International Olympic Committee
Evert Jansen Wendell
Paris
Allied and French Armies Parade Rhine Fort Show of Strength
Paris notes Liberty Loan subscriptions exceed all prior issues while Foch Gouraud and Petain lead a triumphant entry at Eis tine on the Rhine. Buenos Aires papers critique Navan’s resignation and U S naval forces reduce presence after the armistice. Wilson aims to return to France by December 12 as Paris plans grand royal entertainments.
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Straysburg
Fourth Army
Foch
Albert
Gouraud
Petain
Eistine
Rhine
Schirmeck
Buenos Aires
Navn
United States
Irigoyen Dn
Black Sea
European
Wilson
France
Paris
England
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