Germans Vote Ebert Gaginet Full Authority
Amsterdam and Berlin dispatches report a decision by the soldiers and workers congress to transfer power to the people’s commissioners led by Ebert, with a central council to oversee cabinets and two adjuncts per ministry chosen from the Social Democratic parties, plus plans to elect a German president December 29. The session featured clashes, interruptions, and depictions of Spartacist activity as delegates debated authority and security.
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Amsterdam
Congress of German Soldiers and Workmen’s Councils
Berlin
People's Commissioners
Ebert
Aentral Council of
Germany
Copenhagen
German Republic
Congress
Workers Force
House
Leinert
Karl Liebknecht
Sporkmen
Spartacus
Influenza Death Toll Tops 66 Thousand in Cities
Washington Pec 20 Influenza caused 66,584 deaths in larger cities from Sept 14 to Dec 14, while pneumonia killed 88,763 more, according to census figures.
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Census Bureau
Washington
Pec
Pneumons
Ex Kaisers III Emperor Charles and Four Children Ill With Epidemic
Amerongen Holland December 20 ex emperor William confined to bed with a severe chill renews ear trouble. His illness follows five weeks of worry and confinement at Count Bentinck's castle. His appearance grows pale, hair and moustache gray, beard unshaven. Capt Sigurd von Tisemann also ill. former empress sole attendant. No strangers allowed on grounds as village arrivals are watched.
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Amerongen
Holland
William
Utrecht
Count Bentinck
William Hohrenzollern
Sigurd von Tisemann
Plan to Burn Paris Foiled
Paris reports a German plan to attack Paris with 35 incendiary planes carrying 5000 bombs to start fires fed by water. A second squadron of 85 bombers would strike firefighters and crowds amid burning buildings, according to the Figaro.
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Paris
The
Figaro
No Gold Braid For Foch In Paris Visit
Paris crowds discuss Marshal Foch as he meets President Wilson in a worn blue uniform and plain forage cap. Mech tells Wilson the visit honors France, while Wilson replies that Foch's visit to America would be greater.
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Wilson
Paris
Marshal Foch
Marshal Mech
France
Marshal Fech
America
British Labor Invites Wilson to London gathering
London date reports the British Labour party inviting President Wilson to attend a national labor gathering in his honor during his London visit, as stated by the Daily Telegraph.
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Wilson
London
British Labor Party
Daily Telegraph
German General to Form New Front Behind Armistice Zone
Paris date December 20 General von Hindenburg telegraphed Berlin that he intends to form a new front six miles behind the neutral zone set by the armistice. The Berlin government asked for reasons for the move but has not received a reply.
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Paris
von Hindenburg
Harden Demands Kaiser Be Tried
Berlin reports Maximilian Herden in Zukunft calls for the former Kaiser to stand trial, urging legal action amid wartime politics. The piece frames the demand as a bold move in accountability for the imperial leadership.
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Harden
Kaiser
Berlin
Maximilian Herden
Zukunft
Kaelser
Wilson to consult with England on Russia
London reports President Wilson will travel to England next Thursday to confer with the British government about the situation in Russia. The talks are viewed as necessary before beginning preparations for the peace conference.
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Russia
England
Wilson Alters Plans for London Visit Next Week
Paris and London dispatches report President Wilson may travel to London as early as December 26, with Britain and France adjusting schedules. Lloyd George delays France visit, while Davis prepares at the American embassy. Joffre enters the French Academy and lauds American aid in world war effort.
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London
Wilson
Lloyd George
Paris
Monte Carlo
England
John W. Davis
France
Washington
Italy
Berlin in New Plea for Food Aid from Germany
The Swedish foreign office delivered a German appeal to President Wilson through American Minister Morris. The message from Berlin asks leniency for Germans if food conditions do not improve, warning of grave social disturbances. London reports a confused Berlin congress of soldiers and workmen’s councils with extremist intrusions and threats of government resignation. Vorwärts fears the collapse of the government machinery amid rising tensions.
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Stockholm
Morris
Wilson
Germany
London
Berlin
Robert
Vorwaerts
World's Biggest Cocktail to be mixed in Mississippi river
State officials call the event the world's biggest cocktail as bottles seized for safety violations are dumped into the Father of Waters on Sunday. Much high quality liquor may be saved for medical use in hospitals rather than destroyed.
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St. Paul, Minn
Mississippi River
American Legation Looted in Bucharest Incident
American Minister Vopicka reported the legation at Bucharest was entered and robbed upon his return from Jassy. More than 100000 dollars worth of goods were stolen from 22 trunks left for safekeeping. The doors’ seal was broken and the building was damaged. German suspects are suspected by officials.
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Washington
Dee
Bucharest
Vopicka
Jussy
State Department
Legation
Fifteen British ships released from German internment
Hamburg December 1 reports that fifteen interned British merchant ships have been released and sent to England. The war status and routes are noted as part of the ongoing exchanges affecting shipping and supply lines.
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Hamburg
England
Catalonia Unrest Linked to Bolshevik Funds in Spain
Washington reports unrest in Catalonia linked to Bolshevik activities funded by German groups. The Spanish government sees the disturbances as isolated and quickly suppressed by police, with officials noting no serious threat.
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Washington
Ipingin
Catalonia
State Department
Tita
Inlonia
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Pont Des Arts
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Mme Poincere
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Fatherland
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