Townley Freed in Bankruptcy Case Over League Funds
A C Townley president of the National Nonpartisan League is discharged from bankruptcy by Judge C Amidon. The ruling frees Townley and his brother from about 380000 in debts, finds no secret deposits, and supports his control of newspaper properties for the league. The only payment required is 17.89 for excess possessions.
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A.C. Townley
National Nonpartisan League
C. ¥. Amidon
United States District Court
Townley
C. 8. Townley
Agg
Fudge Amidon
A. ©. Townley
Nonpartisan League
Canton Story
BH. B. McCtéheon
A. C. Townley
Mc Townley Gald
League
D. C. Goates
Win Wood
A. J. Fox
Tudga Amidon
A. C. Town- Joy
World Peace Aim Keynote From President Wilson in Manchester
President Wilson declared America seeks world peace and a League of Nations partnership, not a balance of power. He urged a genuine concert of mind, emphasized humanity over party mandates, and expressed cautious hopes for the forthcoming settlement. Manchester officials welcomed him as a symbol of Franco-British American friendship.
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Paris
Wilson
Europe
United States
Manchester
London
America
Free Trade Hall
Great Britain
Krow
City of
England
Willon
Chunope
War bin Uh Peswa
Sient
Troop Transports Sailed From France to New York
Washington reports three transports and three barge ships returning troops from France, totaling about 200 officers and 7,500 men. Ships include Koenigen der Nedderlanden and Pocahontas with 40th and 88th division artillery, 126th field artillery, trench mortars, and numerous sick and wounded.
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Associated Prem
Washington
France
Traneboris
War Department
Mateonia
New York
Northern Pacific
Eighth Trench Mortar
Elenth
Pocahontas
Newport News
Beld
88Th Division
126Th Field Artillery
Drutedon and Alck
Koenigen der Nederlanden
Fravice
Newport Newn
125Th Field Artill
Minnesota
Iowa
Michigan
Montana
Camp Cody
Camp Travis
Powhatan
Newport
Seth Field Artllery Beigade
127Th Field Artillery Regiment
Georgia
Dee
Kansas
North Carolina
498Th
Aero Squadron
Clemenceau still clinging to balance of power idea
The article reports Georges Clemenceau resisting abandoning the balance of power concept amid treaty drafting. It notes Premier Clemenceau’s stance on a League of Nations, confidence votes, and the wartime alliances, including reactions to Wilson and Lloyd George, with emphasis on France’s security fears and the broader peace framework.
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Clemenceau
Wisconsin and Dakotas report snow and sharp north winds
Wisconsin notes snow tonight and Tuesday with much colder conditions. Strong north winds and cold waves extend to the west and central portions. North Dakota forecasts snow with a cold wave tonight and Tuesday, temperatures dropping below normal across central regions.
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Poumoast
Wisconsin
Fay
Kere
Tuesdenow
Secretary Daniels Defends Building Plan and League Idea
Washington December 30 Secretary Daniels testified before the House rival committee for a six hundred million dollar three year building program. He said if a League of Nations formed the United States should contribute a larger unit to an international police force and continue naval expansion without arms reduction. He urged a provision to suspend construction at presidential order if an international movement seeks armament cuts.
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Washington
House
Daniela
League of Nations
United States
Blizzard Threat Looms Over Moorhead Area Weather
The last 18 hours of snowfall may develop into an old fashioned blizzard as cold wave flags appear at Moorhead station. Temperatures fall this afternoon with reports of general snowfall across North Dakota. Forecasters warn snow tonight into Tuesday, with below zero temperatures and strong northerly winds likely. About six inches have fallen since Sunday evening, with high winds potentially worsening conditions.
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U. S
Moorhead
North Dakota
New Submarine With 12 Inch Gun Reported
Naval officers described a large British submarine of the Grand Sea fleet with a forward twelve inch gun. Claimed to outsize German boats, its mission reportedly was to bombard Helgoland, surfacing near German forts then submerging with automatic openings.
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New York
Grand Sea Fleet
England
Britain
Helgoland
Siben
Cers
Trial touches many subjects in socialist leaders case
In Chicago on December 30 the trial of five socialist leaders charged with espionage covers Bolshevism direct action industrial democracy socialism pragmatism trade unionism war poverty and free speech. The defense plans to call Governor Phillip of Wisconsin as a witness.
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Chicago
Phillip
Wisconsin
Ness
Trwin St. John Tucker
Wea
David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford, Jr
Tucker
Frank P. Walsh
Nntes General Times
Dilbert A. Gary
United States
Bleel Austhenael
Serbia
Aimeria
German paper says German mutiny doomed Pan German plan
Amsterdam dispatch reports Berlin Vorwaerts calls the sailors mutiny against the high seas fleet before the armistice a devilish crime though seen as self defense by 80 000 men. The piece frames Pan German propaganda as desperate, predicting revolution and doom for German rulers. Washington notes Burleson’s cable control approach risked breaking faith with Congress.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Berlin
Bolsheviks Described as Carpet Baggers by Visitor From Russia
London dispatch reports a traveler recently returned from Russia denouncing the Bolshevik government as a carpet bag operation. He portrays Soviets as controlled by traveling commissars, with power exercised by central Soviet officials over city and farm, while property and industry would be nationalized. He asserts most agitators are not American citizens and predicts harsh outcomes for noncompliant regions if such a system were imposed.
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London
Associated Press
Russia
Moscow
Michals
Aryo Beep
New York
America
Chicago
New Orleans
San Francisco
Seattle
San Antonio
St Louis
Detroit
Central
Bostd
Dakota
Texas
Lenine
Alberia
Ricalan
Representaives
Atmorica
Nerous
United States
Puli
Amierica
Raiprica
Resignations Shake Hun Cabinet Amid Uncertainty
Independent Socialist ministers in the Prussian government have resigned. Berlin reports show replacements nominated including Herr Norke and Herr Loebe as cabinet picks to fill posts, with Dittmann resigning after detailing a looming crisis tied to demobilization and economic strain.
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Amsterdam
Independent Socialista
Berlin
Handelsblad
Copenhagen
Council of Soldiers and Workmen of
Germany
Herr Norke
Kiel
Herr Loebe
Breslau Volkswacht
Herr
Eee
Reichstag
Haase
Barth
Dittman
Wilhelm Dittman
Ebert
Ald
al Barth
Carbury Soldier Wins Recognition
Washington reports Albert Drewling of Carbury North Dakota receives the Distinguished Service Cross for conspicuous bravery near Chatillon France on October 7 1914. He carried and assisted wounded comrades while under heavy enemy fire, continuing to move under fire until he reached safety.
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Washington
Albert Drewling
Carbury
N. T
Corral
Lebert B. Draw- Ming
Gheeny
Chatnl
Chess Ory
France
Mitcher
Nery
Suldree
O. C. Mather
Carure
London vote swings to Lloyd George as coalition wins
In a decisive general election, Premier Lloyd George and the coalition secure a larger victory than expected. Asquith loses his seat and several frontbench opposition figures are defeated, signaling a major shift in British politics with Labour strengthening its parliamentary position. Sinn Fein gains in Ireland, while nationalist figures face losses and leadership questions arise within Liberal ranks.
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Associated Press
London
Critiah Wireless Service
Lloyd George
H. M. Asquith
House of Commoria
Telw
Reginald McKenna
Walter Runciman
Air John Simon
Herbert Samuel
Thomas McKinnon Wood
Rathe
McKeona
John Siman
Labor Party
Arthur Hunderson
Old Guard
James MacDonald
Phil Snowden
Triblisg
Chiistabo Pankhurst
Mors
Despard
Marbal French
Mra. Pethick Lawrence
Misa Violet Markham
Mise Mary MacDonald
Ireland
Macy Letra
John Duon, Min
Nationalist Party
Mayo
Edward de Valera
Must Not Speak to German Women Item Appears in Rink Court Martial Context
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a court martial involving German women and officers, with mentions of American soldiers and revived Tecerrinue Tamor nat Aperes. The text is garbled but indicates a wartime disciplinary tone and censorship or control over soldier conduct and communications.
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Unich
Ellie Drege
Franklyn Day
If Baston
Musa
Boone, Ees
China Asks What Settlement May Include
In New York on December 10 dissolved lines emerged as China seeks terms in a potential settlement. The report notes ongoing talks and expectations around acceptable boundaries and guarantees as authorities push for a peaceful outcome amid rising tensions.
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China
New York
Kino Chow
Farin
Bill’s Welcome Is Played Out
Ammerdam reports a complex scene dated December 20 with references to rulers and empire, noting unsettled reception and possible political symbolism. The fragment hints at ceremonial visits and diplomatic gestures tied to maritime movements and a distant imperial context.
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Amquith
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Nebraska
Senate Foreign Relations
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Asquith
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Ammerdam
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