German Propaganda Spending Exposed in Senate Probe
A. Bruce Bielaski testifies Germany spent over 87.5 million on propaganda in the United States since the war began. He details use in newspapers, pamphlets, and German consulates, and cites Bolo Pasha’s mission and Hearst connections. He notes Labors' National Peace council efforts and Bernstorff papers guiding consuls to remove Germans from plants.
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Washington
Germany
Bruce Bielaski
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Senate
Bielaski
Overman
Bolo Pasha
France
Bolo
W. R. Hearst
Bielask
Adolph Papenstadt
New York
Hearst
National Peace Council
Chicago
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Count von Bernstorf
United States
Brotherhood of Metal Workers
Samuel Scollard
J. B. Wall
Scollard
Ward
Industrial ‘Workers of the World
Franz von Rintelen
Great Britain
David Lamar
A. Mitchell Palmer
Congress
von Rintelen
Lamar
New Jersey
Bryan
Miss Dellora Angell Inherits Gates Fortune
Miss Dellora Angell of Lake Forest Illinois, favorite niece of the late Mrs. John W Gates, inherits a large part of the Gates millions. The report notes the exact nature of the project funds was not disclosed but suggests a possible link to a Chicago matter involving Coger sai jen Buchanan.
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Pellora Angell
Lake Forest
Ill
John W. Gates
Gates
Coger Sai Jen Buchanan
Chicago
Ex Kaiser William Hohenzollern’s suicide attempt thwarted
London reports former German Kaiser William Hohenzollern tried to kill himself after a period of mental despair. A retinue member blocked the act and was wounded. Holland’s possible surrender to the Allies reportedly weighed on him as the full details emerged from public and private sources.
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London
William Hohenzollern
Holland
German Reds Refuse Peace Under Liebknecht in Berlin
Paris reports Karl Liebknecht leader of the German Bolsheviks proclaims the refusal of peace with the Entente and aims to overthrow the current German government. Berlin endures martial law as 2,000 killed and thousands wounded in clashes between Bolsheviks and troops.
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Liebnecht
Berlin
Paris
Karl Liebnicht
Reds Control Munich Illuminates Berlin Turmoil
Berlin dispatches report radicals disrupting a Democrat meeting and widespread obscurity in Germany. Chancellor Ebert sends fresh troops to Berlin to quell threats by the Spartacist group linked to former Kaiser's guards. The Bremen Weser Zeitung cites plans to proclaim the independent republic of Schleswig-Holstein.
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London
Munich
Bavaria
Democrat Party
Tilson
Berlin
Ebert
Terlin
Spartacus
Potsdam
Kaiser
Schleswig-Holstein
Weser Zeitung
Bremen
Influenza Epidemic Hits Chicago Hard
Health Commissioner Robertson reports 8,198 influenza pneumonia deaths in Chicago from September 28 to November 16 and 83,968 influenza cases with 9,748 pneumonia cases in the October 12 to November 16 window.
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Chicago
Tee
Robertson
Public Health Association
Health Department
Lloyd George Backs League of Nations Plan
Premier Lloyd George spoke at a large women’s meeting in London on December 10, expressing support for a League of Nations. He said it may not prevent war but will make it harder to end it and will impede relapse into conflict. This marks his first comment on the project since the election campaign began.
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London
Lloyd George
League of Nations
Hhe
Proclamation Urges U S to Join Red Cross During Christmas Roll Call
President Wilson calls on all Americans to join the American Red Cross in Christmas roll call week from December 16 to 23. Signing the roll and paying one dollar makes a member, with the aim to spread a worldwide Christmas greeting.
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Washington
Wilson
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Japan May Require A Loan On Budget Deficit
Tokyo reports the coming fiscal year budget may total over 1.0 billion yen in receipts and expenditures with an estimated deficit of 21 million yen that may necessitate a loan. The grand total rises by 450 million yen from the current year with all departments except finance showing increases.
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Tokyo
Filance
Marshall Greets Prince Higashi Fushimi at Capitol
Vice President Marshall received Prince Higashi Fushimi of Japan and his suite at the Capitol. Acting Secretary Polk of the State Department accompanied the party and they were welcomed in the vice president offices before a Capitol tour.
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Higashi Fushimi
Capital
Washington
Marshall
Prince Higashi Fushimi
Japan
Capitol
Polk
State Department
Chicago adopts red flag ordinance without signature
Chicago mayor allowed an ordinance banning the display of the red flag to become law without his signature. Introduced by Alderman Capitain, it passed at the last council meeting and takes effect in ten days.
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Chicago
Thompson
Capitain
Paris plans holiday events for Wilson visit
Preliminary peace conference talks in Paris hint at forming a society of nations at the peace congress or postponing it. The League of the Rights of Man plans a Brest deputation to greet Wilson and French league members will meet him in Paris with an address. Elaborate entertainments are mapped in Paris including dinners and an opera gala. Wilson will arrive at Trois de Boulogne station and stay at the Murat mansion with Poincare. a Monday drive to the Hotel de Ville is slated with ceremonial proceedings.
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Paris
Society of Nations
Petit Journal
League of the Rights of Man
Brest
Wilson
Feanes
League
France
Trois de Boulogne
Poincare
Murat
Aout Varia
Hotel de Ville
Spain dismisses ambassador Polo de Bernabe in Berlin
Madrid reports a decree published in the Official Gazette relieving Polo de Bernabe from his duties as Spain's ambassador to Berlin. The action comes as Spain announces the change in its diplomatic roster.
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Madrid
Polo de Bernabe
Berlin
Oficial Gazette
Alexander C King Named United States Solicitor General
Alexander I King of Atlanta Georgia is chosen to succeed Johnn Davis as United States solicitor general in a move reflecting national legal appointments.
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Alexander I
Atlanta, Ga
Johnn. Davis
United States
Metz Celebrates Entrance as Keys to City Handed to Metz Mayor
Premier Clemenceau presented Metz with the keys to the city in a formal ceremony on the roadway near the Ney statue. Generals Joffre, Foch, Petain, and Haig plus General Pershing attended as American and French troops lined the plaza. Lor eaters cheered, Marines marched, and girls in national dress welcomed the official procession amid a display of band music and French flags.
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Clemenceau
Metz
Lorraine
Pioneure
Poincare
Joffre
Foch
Petain
Marshal Haig
General Pershing
Iisplanade
Reneh
Clemencenu
F. A. Lapasset
France
Marshal Ney
Dixmude
Mets
Mangin
Mayence
Paris
Wilson Seeks Delay in League Decision Before Peace Talks
President Wilson aims to delay final calls on league of nations until his return, planning informal talks with Lloyd George Clemenceau and Orlando to frame a formal program. He may not attend more than the first formal peace session and will stay in touch with allied leaders during negotiations.
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League of Nations First
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Orlando
Wilson
America
Sims
Washington
Dew
Admiral Sims
Europe
President Wilson
Joe Brest
Daniels
Pennsykviaia
Mayo
Atlantic Fleet
Pennsylvania
Henry B. Wilson
George Washington
United States Navy
1411 More Yanks Arrive From Training Camps in England
The steamship Sierre docked in New York with 1,401 American troops from England. A large crowd of army and navy officers, Red Cross workers, and veterans welcomed them. Chaplain Ray F. Jenney of Decatur, TL, among the troops, wears four wound stripes after leading a charge at St. Michiel.
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New York
Sierre
England
Army
Navy
Red Cross
Rey
Ray F. Jenney
St. Michlel
State Department Requests No Further Messages to Allied Governments
Washington reports notes were sent to Berlin and Vienna advising Germany and Austria that the United States desires no further communications intended for all allied governments. The move aims to curb cross channel diplomacy and streamline Allied communications.
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Washington
Berlin
Vienna
State Department
United States
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