Millions Spent On Run Plots And Propaganda
A. Bruce Bielaski testifies before the Senate on German and brewery propaganda, revealing more than 7.5 million spent to influence American public opinion. He details use of funds to control newspapers, print pamphlets, and support German consulates, plus the Bolo Pasha episode and efforts by Labor groups to sway U.S. policy. References to Bernstorff, Papenstadt, Hearst, and the Brotherhood of Metal Workers appear in the testimony.
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Washington
Germany
Bolo Pasha
France
Bolo
W. R. Hearst
Bielaski
Adolph Papenstadt
New York
Hearst
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Karlfuehr
Fuehr
H. F. Albert
Albert
Cedarhurst
N. Y
Samuel Untermyer
Sielaski
von Papen
St. Louis
Brotherhood of Metal Workers
Samuel Scollard
J. B. Hall
Scollard
Ward
Industrial Workers of the World
Chicago
Franz von Rintelen
Great Britain
David Lamar
A. Mitchell Palmer
Congress
von Rintelen
Lamar
New Jersey
Bryan
Miss Dellora Angell In Election Payment Case
A witness testified the Tioney was paid though the project details were not disclosed. The witness suggested the payment could relate to the election of Coversé Ian Buchanan of Chicago.
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Coversé
Ian Buchanan
Chicago
Ex-Kaiser William Hohenzollern Attempted Suicide in London
London reports confirm former German Kaiser William Hohenzollern attempted suicide after a period of mental despair. A member of his retinue intervened, wounding himself in the incident. The Kaiser had been unsettled by rumors Holland might surrender him to the Allies.
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London
William Hohenzollern
Holland
German Reds Refuse Peace Under Liebknecht in Berlin
Paris reports Karl Liebknecht leader of German Bolsheviki proclaims refusal to make peace with Entente and vows overthrow of current German government. Berlin streets sees heavy fighting as 2,000 killed and thousands wounded. martial law declared amid disorder.
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Liebnecht
Berlin
Paris
Karl Liebnicht
Reds Control Munich Obscurity Marks Berlin Reports
London December 10 The Reds gained command of Munich Bavaria amid street disorders after a Democrat meeting. Berlin dispatches note obscurity as Ebert rushes troops to Berlin to thwart radical outbreaks. Spartacus leaders claim government helped form counter revolutionary garrisons at Berlin and Potsdam. the Spartacists were arrested. Independent republic of Schleswig Holstein might be proclaimed.
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London
Munich
Bavaria
Democrat Party
Tilson
Berlin
Ebert
Sparta-cus
Potsdam
Kaiser
Schles Wig-Holstein
Weser Zeitung
Bremen
Influenza Toll in Chicago Reports 8198 Deaths
Chicago Health Commissioner Robertson reports the September 28 to November 16 flu and pneumonia epidemic caused 8,198 deaths in the city. During October 12 to November 16, 88,968 influenza cases were recorded with 9,748 pneumonia cases.
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Chicago
Robertson
Public Health Association
Health Department
Lloyd George backs League of Nations plan
London on December 10 Premier Lloyd George ended silence regarding the League of Nations project. Speaking to a large women’s meeting he said he favored a league of nations and that it may not prevent war but will shorten and complicate the path to the end of war. This marked his first comment on the League since the election campaign began.
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London
Lloyd George
League of Nations
Hhe
Red Cross roll call urged by President Wilson
President Wilson proclaims Christmas roll call week from December 16 to 23 urging all Americans to join the American Red Cross. Signing the roll and paying one dollar makes a member, helping the organization respond to needs worldwide.
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Washington
Wilson
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Paris Plans Holiday for Wilson Visit
Paris reports preliminary peace conference talks. Allies may decide if a society of nations is formed at the congress. The League of the Rights of Man plans a Brest deputation to meet Wilson and Paris sections will host welcome meetings. French officials plan dinners, a gala opera night, and Wilson will stay at the Murat mansion. Wilson’s Saturday arrival at Bois de Boulogne station will be met by President Poincare and others. He may tour Paris Sunday with plans evolving. Monday drive to the Hotel de Ville will be ceremony rich.
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Paris
Society of Nations
Petit Journal
League of the Rights of Man
Brest
Wilson
France
League
Bois de Houlogne
Poincare
Fle
Murat
Hotel de Ville
Japan May Require A Loan Budget Surplus Deficit May Loom
Tokyo reports the next fiscal year will see a record budget totaling over 1.0 billion yen in both 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, while all departments except finance gain increases.
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Tokyo
Marshall Hosts Japanese Prince at Capitol Visit
Washington December 10 Vice President Marshall greeted Prince Higashi Fushimi of Japan and his party at the capitol. Acting Secretary Polk of the State Department accompanied them and escorted the visitors through the capitol offices.
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Washington
Marshall
Prince Higashi- Fushimi
Japan
Capitol
Polk
State Department
Chicago Adopts Red Flag Ordinance Without Signature
Chicago mayor signs into effect an ordinance banning display of the red flag. introduced by Alderman Capitain, it passed at the last city council meeting and will take effect in ten days.
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Chicago
Thompson
Capitain
Spain Relieves Polo de Bernabe as Ambassador to Berlin
Madrid reports that a decree published in the Official Gazette relieves Polo de Bernabe from his duties as Spain's ambassador in Berlin. The move follows diplomatic reshuffles and confirms the end of his post in the German capital.
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Madrid
Polo de Bernabe
Berlin
Alexander C King Named U S Solicitor General
Alexander C King of Atlanta Georgia has been named to succeed John W Davis as United States Solicitor General.
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Alexander C. King
Atlanta, Ga
John W. Davis
United States Solicitor General
Metz Ceremony as French Leaders Receive City Keys
Metz records a formal entry of President Poincare and Premier Clemenceau with marshals Joffre, Foch, Petain, Haig, and Pershing. Premier Clemenceau presented Metz's city keys, preserved by a descendant of Gen. Lapusset, symbolizing the Germans failed to seize Metz in 1870. Marshal Petain received a marshal’s baton as Ney’s statue overlooked the ceremony on the Lisplein.
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Clemenceau
Metz
Lorraine
Pioncure
Poincare
Joffre
Foch
Petain
Marshal Haig
General Pershing
Clofiencesu
F. A. Lapusset
France
Marshal Ney
Narines
Dixmude
Mets
Mangin
Mayence
Paris
Muayence
Rhine
Alsace- Lorraine
Echo de Paris
Palatinate
Armistice Prolongation Discussed by World Leaders
Berlin December 10 French government asks German army to name plenipotentiaries to discuss prolongation of the armistice. Delegates to meet at Treves December 12 and 13. President Wilson seeks delay on peace terms awaiting arrival. He plans informal talks with Lloyd George Clemenceau and Orlando to shape formal program and league of nations decisions before broader discussions. President to remain in close contact with heads of nations while delegations handle questions. The meeting follows a songfest aboard the U S S George Washington where Wilson received cheers. Weather is fine and health aboard the ship is good. Sims to Command Guard Admiral Sims to command nine battleships and 30 destroyers meeting the president at sea and escorting to Brest. Wyoming flagship for Admiral Sims. Mayo to command escort with flag from the Pennsylvania. Vice Admiral Wilson to handle harbor arrangements. George Washington to lead entering port under Wilson’s flag.
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Berlin
Mathias Erzberger
Geftmitn
Permistice
Treves
Rhenish
Prussia
U. S
George Washington
Wiley
Paris
League of Nations
Itis
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Orlando
America
Wilson
Sims
Washington
Admiral Sims
Europe
President Wilson
Brest
Daniels
Wyoming
Pennsylvania
Mayo
Atlantic Fleet
Henry B. Wilson
United States Navy
1411 More Yanks Arrive From England on Sierre
The steamship Sierre carried 1,411 American troops from England to New York. Troops, Red Cross workers, and officers welcomed the veterans at the pier. Rev. Ray F. Jenney, the Decatur chaplain with four wound stripes, was aboard. He once led a charge at St Mihiel after his company suffered heavy losses.
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New York
Sierre
England
Red Cross
Ray FP. Jenney
Decatur
St. Mihiel
State Dept Advises No Further Communications With Allies
Washington dispatches say the United States instructed Berlin and Vienna to stop sending communications that should go to all allied governments. The note asks for no more messages addressed to allied powers, signaling a shift in diplomatic channels amid wartime coordination.
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Washington
Berlin
Vienna
State Department
United States
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