Demand for the Kaiser's Head Triggered Trials
London based reports say British and French officials weigh extradition of Wilhelm II after his flight to Holland. In Berlin the Red Flag calls for revolutionary tribunals against the Hohenzollerns and Bethmann-Hollweg, while Vorwaerts accuses Berlin of pressing Austria to war. Ludendorff reportedly left Germany for Sweden as Chancellor Ebert seeks national assembly backing amid threats to stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Holland
Berlin
Hohenzollerns
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Ned
Karl Liebknecht
Munich
Germany
William II
Spartacus
Eeenders
Albert
David
Molkenbuhr
Copenhagen
Ludendorff
Frankfort
Sassmitz
Prussia
Sweden
Ebert
Wolff Bureau
Doctor Solf
Kurt Eisner
Herr Ebert
German Army 10 Lead Revolt in Germany
Amsterdam reports rumors of a pending German revolution led by General von Dermarwitz, former Verdun commander, arriving at Trav is with a substantial force. Berlin tensions grow as old socialists and independents won only three or four seats in the fifty member council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General von Dermarwitz
Kaiser’s
BIG Army
Bavaria Bares Hun Guilt in Entente Reports
Publication of official Bavarian minister reports from Berlin confirms Entente evidence that Germany and Austria conspired to bring about the war. The harsh Austrian ultimatum to Serbia was tied to this agreement, explaining why hostilities began. Bernard Baruch may gain a prominent role as McAdoo's successor in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Germany
Austria
Serbia
Baruch Offered Treasury Post by Wilson
Washington November 27 Bernard Baruch chairman of the War Industries Board has been offered by President Wilson the post of Secretary of the Treasury to succeed William McAdoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bernard Baruch
the War Industries Board
Tax Plan Cuts Auto License Fees in War Revenue Revision
In Washington the Senate Finance Committee removed the federal license tax on automobiles and motorcycles, cutting estimated revenue by about 109 million. The house plan would have raised 73 million from this source, but the senate now sees the tax as unnecessary while keeping the auto sale tax. Democrats move to set 1920 tax provisions, including lower excess profits rates, no war profits tax, continued reduced miscellaneous taxes, and income tax reductions to 8 percent normal rate with 4 percent for individuals up to 6,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate Committee
Senate
Simmons
Republican Committee
Miss Sara P. Collier to Marry Lieut. Gordon of British Navy
Miss Sara Price Collier of Washington and New York society will wed Lieut. Charles F. Gordon, commander aboard a vessel formerly Frederick W. Vanderbilt’s yacht. Gordon has served on the ship for eight months and the couple's engagement ties to wartime naval circles and allied efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Price Collier
Washington
New York
Charles F. Gordon
Gordon
Frederick W. Vanderbilt
Miss Collier
Price Collier
High Commission
U S May Mediate to Prevent Chile Peru Hostilities
Washington considers offering Good Offices to ease the South American dispute over Alsace Lorraine like territories. Chilean deputies clash as Cardenas resigns and is ousted, causing street protests against him. Foreign office notes Peruvian consul travels with friends aboard a steamer from Iquique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chile
Peru
State Department
Santiago
Chamber of Deputies
Senor Cardenas
Chamber
Gardenas
Cardenas
Tquique
Trip to Take Six Weeks for Wilson Peace Mission
President Wilson plans a roughly six week European sojourn for the opening of the peace conference and preliminary talks with no fixed date for return. The Italian ambassador Count di Cellere and French ambassador Jusserand, along with the American peace delegation, will sail with him. Officials reject censorship rumors and promise full newspaper dispatch facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Europe
Count di Cellere
Jusserand
France
Rail keymen vote to strike across rails
Chicago voters among general chairmen and secretaries of the 51 O R T divisions in Western and Middle Western states cast ballots in favor of a continent wide strike of railway key men including telegraphers on all roads in the United States and Canada Similar meetings were held in Boston Baltimore and Atlanta
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Canada
Boston
Baltimore
Atlanta
Peru's Apology Stops War Over Border Misinformation
Lima government issues formal apology ending the diplomatic clash with Chile after misinfo triggered recalls of ambassadors from both nations. Consul General in New York announces Peru’s conciliatory move, hoping to restore neighborly relations and stability in the border region.
Great Steamer Has Between 5 000 and 6 000 Men From Flying Squadron on Board
Washington reports Nov 27 that no active division of the American expeditionary forces can land in the United States before Christmas. Casuals and auxiliary troops return first, delaying first line troops. Steamers Minnekahda Lapland and Orea carrying about 7 000 soldiers from England likely reach New York around Dec 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Steamer
Flying Squadron
England
Washington
United States
Baker
Pershing
Army Transportation
Minnekahda
Lapland
Orea
New York
France
St. Nazaire
le Mans
Mauretania
London
Flying Corps
America
Turks Seek American Rule Of Turkish Institutions
In Constantinople a group of nine newspapers urges U S control over the Turkish gendarmerie and finances and offers American supervision of education and a church state separation. A deputation plans to seek President Wilson's audience in Paris this week as Abdul Medjid, heir to the Ottoman throne, condemns wartime actions and Armenian atrocities while blaming German influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Wilson
Paris
Turkey
Abdul Medjiditfendi
Associated Press
Sultan
Mohaimmed V
Talant Bey
Enver Bey
Germany
Yanks Daze Hun Officer in Captivity
German officer captured by Americans expresses disbelief asking how many divisions. The intelligence officer replies one division has repeatedly defeated him at Chateau Thierry St Mihiel and Arguenne, illustrating American prowess in World War I combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chateau Thierry
St. Mihiel
Arguenne
Yanks Occupy Treves as War Winds Down
American troops entered Treves on the Moselle as the armies advance toward final victory. Maj. William Thaw supervised the surrender of aircraft and German materiel. Tensions flare between Prussians and Bavarians as withdrawing troops are welcomed by civilians beyond Treves. Haig commends the Second Corps for pivotal operations along the Hindenburg line and captures at Belleecourt and Nauroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treves
Rhenish
Prussia
Moselle
Yreves
Trier
Coblenz
Dickman
Rhine
William Thaw
Haig
Belgium
Fourth Army
France
Flanders
Hindenburg
Belleecourt
Nauroy
Bony
Brancourt
Premont
Jusigny
Vaux-Andigny
St. Souplet
Wassigny
Masked Men Hold Up Bank in Chicago Suburb
Three masked bandits robbed Commonwealth Savings bank at 7465 Vincennes Avenue during rush hour. Two entered the bank while a third guarded a running car. They looted tellers and customers, fired nearly a dozen shots, and bank patrons fled in smoke. Total taken was $2,900 with $600 in cash and $300 in checks stolen from a messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Vincennes Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
von Bethmann-Hollweg
von Jagow
Zimmermann
Mhohenzollerns
Vorwaerts
Vienna
Die Freiheit
William
Workingmen’s Council
Dresden
Nikola P. Pashitch
Nikola P. Pashiteh
Serbian Council
Amsterdam
Kaiser
Wilhelm
Trav
Verdun Front
Bavaria
McAdoo
Guts Auto
Sara P. Collier
U. S
South America
Yankees
Lima
U.S
Press
City OF
Commonwealth Savings of
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!