Townley’s Nonpartisan League Increases President Townley Salary
The National Nonpartisan League met in secret session in St Paul and raised President A C Townley’s salary from 3600 to 5000 dollars per year. An audit committee reported books were accurately kept and Townley had drawn 26081 65 for salary and expenses over 43 months. The convention adopted a peace program for a United States of the World and various reform measures.
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Fred Is Quite A Democrat Fred Is Quite A Democrat
Amsterdam and The Netherlands scene described by a Telegraph correspondent shows the former German crown prince Fredrick William wandering muddy country lanes with a playful demeanor. He enjoys billiards with villagers and offers drinks and candy to children, while his entourage notes his visits and champagne indulgence.
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Germans building giant airships for Atlantic trips
A Berlin Daily Express report from a Staken aircraft factory says Germany is converting war planes into commercial airships. A Zepp with nine engines and eight propellers is planned to carry ten passengers for a trans Atlantic voyage.
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German Doctor Goes to Holland
A German physician summoned from Berlin with the former German emperor traveled to Holland by a special train. A Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam notes they carried many documents concerning the emperor's private property.
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Simonds on the Peace Congress in The Forum
Frank Simonds will discuss vital issues facing the Versailles peace conference in a special Saturday Forum article. The piece analyzes the three major sessions and highlights the global focus on the Peace Congress.
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Yanks Progress Through Prussia Quietly
Associated Press report on American occupation troops advancing into Prussia near Treves as General Brown and General Smith begin civil administration. Local authorities agree to help maintain order while Pershing issues a proclamation urging normal life. About 130 aircraft and villages fall under occupation with careful scrutiny of German efforts to hide resistance.
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Burleson Pushes U S Ownership of Wire Lines as Best Remedy
Postmaster General Burleson urges government ownership of telephones and telegraphs through the end of peace. He says war proves public ownership workable and essential, recommending Congress move to place telegraph and telephone systems under the postal service for public service over profits. The report also notes postal finances and war-time charges.
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British and German Propaganda Ties Tarnished in Hearst Case
Washington reports deputy Bielaski testified before a Senate committee that William Bayard Hale acted as a German agent, paid by Berlin to influence press coverage and visit Romania. Bernstorff’s cables named Hale and listed other pro German scholars and journalists as aiding German aims. London urged deportation of enemy aliens and condemned the war as a crime, insisting Kaiser Wilhelm must be tried.
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Minnesota Weather Forecast Summary
Fragmented notes describe warmer conditions in Minnesota and South Dakota with a possible cold front. Caution advised for tonight and Saturday with unsettled skies and breezy to mild temperatures.
General Urges Rural Truck Service Under Postal Plan
Mr Blaketes seeks 1 000 000 dollars to extend rural parcel post by truck trains with one cent and higher rates. He proposes army motor use under the 1920 postal appropriations bill starting July 1, turning over operations to the War Department without cars.
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2000 Deaths of Flu in Montana Reported
The Associated Press notes 2000 influenza and pneumonia deaths in Montana since the outbreak began. Officials estimate the total toll may reach about 7000 as the epidemic continues to spread across the state with deaths reported in several counties.
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Arranges Stay of Wilson in France
Dec 6 report on naval coordination for President Wilson and the U S peace delegation en route to Europe. The George Washington and Pennsylvania carry advanced radio gear and multiple receiving stations to ensure constant ship to shore and ship to ship communication with Washington and London throughout the voyage.
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Wilson Receives First Instructions at White House
Wireless dispatches arrive to route executive business as President Wilson begins his day. Secretary Tumulty, who traveled to New York for the peace conference, returns to handle the first instructions. Officials report limited urgency so far with talks focusing on treaty communications and routine matters through naval radio channels.
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Horrific Petrograd report cites famine and depopulation
Reports from Tamis describe Petrograd famine with flour at 50 rubles and millet at 180 rubles per kilo. Mid class cafes and offices closed as thousands starve daily, with half the population of two million remaining and widespread looting and persecution by Bolsheviks.
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March Certain of the Outcome in World War I Plans
The report states General March confidence that Germany would be defeated in 1919 if the war effort proceeded as planned. It notes 50 divisions in France by June and March’s resignation from the Army staff, with details from Amsterdam and other locations indicating unanimous support for the strategy.
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