German Plot Against the U S Revealed in State Department Telegrams
Publicized cables show alleged German efforts to drive South American states against the United States, including Argentina and Chile. The dispatches discuss attempts to influence Argentine leadership, protect relations with Argentina, and warnings to avoid offending the Argentines.
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Washngton
South Agerten
United States
Merlin
Count von Lunburg
Geran
State Department
Tri Wosen
Argentina
Chile
Sovia
Norite
Oforeign
Lusburg
Agr Aentine Ministry
Washington
Department of Elute
Uruguay
Berlin
Luxburg
Jarmsburg
Cspurios
South
Aivertea
Chis Une
Luis Cabrera
Carranza
Mexico
Toro
Pareto
Puerrestran
Italians Regain Ground on Northern Front Amid Heavy Fighting
The Italian forces retook territory east of the Prenta river after intensified bombardment and counterattacks near Monte Agelome. Allied command reports say Austro German positions were repulsed and further advance elsewhere on the northern front failed.
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Roonne
Dee
Aeans
Mate Ass Jone
Prrenta
Dass Beeen
Monte Agelome
War Department Delays in Suppling Army Clothing
Washington reports shortages and delays in equipping the army before war. General Sharpe testifies that orders for clothing and supplies faced red tape and two to three day delays in telex communications through the adjutant general. Senators press on standard of uniforms and the pace of deliveries expected to clothe troops by December.
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Washington
War Department
United States
Sharpe
Neete Tan Baker
Sharpe Scad
Stintpes
Gerterat Sharpe
Todd
Phelewek Oil
Chhamber
Inda
Chamberlain Sibelt
Ohbe
Adjutant General
Taye Sou
Chamberlain
Navy Officials Tout War Efforts and 424 Ships Under Construction
Secretary Daniels and Paymaster General McGowan testified before a House naval subcommittee on the navy’s war activities. They highlighted the construction of 424 capital ships, submarine haulers, and naval aviation gains hindered by limited manufacturing. Daniels praised merchant ship gun crews and reserve ships as vital training, noting the navy’s pride in meeting the tests of war and seeking further improvements.
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Washington
Dee
Daniels
McGowan
House Naval
Navy
Daniels Cave
Mbhusinsi
Cnd
Goethals Recalled to Active Service as Acting Quartermaster General
London reports nine submarines sink fourteen British merchantmen over the past week along with one fishing vessel. In Milwaukee Bay View riots, 11 Italians are found guilty of assault with intent to murder. Washington announces Maj. Gen. Goethals recalled to active duty to act as quartermaster general replacing Sharpe. Brig. Gen. Barrette named acting chief of coast artillery and Brig. Gen. Wheeler acting chief of ordnance. Crozier’s term faces Senate delay.
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London
Admiralty
Milwaukee
Muonicipal
Bay View
Washington
George W. Goethals
Sharpe
Baker
War Department
New War Coubetl
John D. Barrette
Coast Artillery
Weaver
Charles B. Wheeler
Ordnance
Crozier
Coty
Senate
Acton
Panama
United States Army
Lloyd George sets war aims for complete restoration and compensation
Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons Britain seeks complete restoration of territories lost to the enemy with compensation. He noted falling submarine sinkings, rising shipbuilding, and improving food. American entry will shape world politics while German colonies to be settled at the peace congress. He rejected expansion as Britain’s motive and warned against a hollow league of nations with triumphant militarism.
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London
Lloyd-George
House of Commons
Jerusalem
America
League of Nations
Germany
Great Britain
Britain
Robbers kill guard in Gary payroll heist
In Gary Indiana on December 20 two payroll bandits using a sawed-off shotgun and a revolver robbed Michael Binzen a saloon keeper at Broadway and Fourth Avenue. Spearer Tillman acting as Binzen's bodyguard was killed in the holdup and Binzen lost 11000 dollars.
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Gary Ind
Sandits
Michael Binzen
Broadway
Fourth Avenue
Spearer Tillman
Binsen
Sandit
Hurley says ship row costly to nation
Washington reports Hurley testifies the Dennian Goethals dispute cost the government more than a dozen ships lost to foreign owners before orders commandeered all construction. He accepts responsibility for delays and argues no extra legislation is needed as the Shipping Board reorganizes its fleet and facilities to meet wartime demands.
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Hurley
Washington
Dennian- Goethals
Shipping Board
Ferchen
Chatranuin
Thratsch
Feet Corporation
Nave
Hind
Senate
Navy
Delas Ba
Harley
Aimertenan Shipyards
Allied confidence in Pershing and western front plans noted
Washington reports Maj. Gen. Hugh L. Scott confirms strong Allied trust in General Pershing and the breadth of American preparations. British pessimism appears confined to London while front line troops remain confident, with Beattie noting no doubt among trenches and growing morale toward victory.
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Washington
Pershing
Europe
Hugh L. Scott
Rinker
War Department
Pesalmian
Beatt
London
Allies Sink Three U Boats in War Narrative
Athens reports French destroyers sunk two enemy submarines in the Gulf of Taranto. At Atlantic Port crew of an American liner destroyed a submarine the morning after leaving a British port, per passenger stories.
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Athens
Gulf of Taranto
Atlantic
Here
Pnasengera
Germany Rejects Bolshevik Peace Terms Amid Rostov–Don Battle
London dispatch reports Ukraine’s government holds firm against Bolshevik demands while Cossacks push to take Rostov on Don. Bolsheviks suffer heavy losses, with 800 killed and 1,000 wounded as fighting ends with Cossacks in control. Brest-Litovsk talks allegedly gloss over peace term rejection and looting of rich houses in Petrograd. Kerensky’s army moves toward Moscow as royalist forces rally in the Caucasus.
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London
Rida
Ukraine
Bolshchiki
Kaledines
Cox
Hussia
Rada
Kolasheviki
Odeasa
Roastav-on-Don
Petrograd
Red Guards
Kolkvida
Kolchida
Brest- Litovsk
Exchange ‘Telegraph Company
Haparanda
Sweden
Kerensky
Moscow
Grand Llie Nicholas
Caucasus
Gunmakers Justify Delay In War Preparations And Standards
Washington witnesses told a Senate war inquiry committee that ordnance manufacturers spent large sums preparing for possible war orders while Army Ordnance lagged on deliveries. They supported the Army's shift to a new Browning machine gun and revised standards, noting American ammunition and rifles would surpass British types despite delays.
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Washington
Toeo
Army Ordnance Lateau
Senate
War Department
Atmerican Army
Ordnince Bureau
Thompson
General Crosser
Army
Taylor
Remington Company
Tee Tiled
Rob Illinois Bank Heist Nabs 40000 From Summit State
Cracking a vault wall early Thursday, two bandits tunneled into Summit State Bank in Summit Hl and stole 40000 from the Corn Products payroll. They used a sledgehammer and crowbar to breach the brick vault, burned the steel casing, and escaped in an automobile. The missing 40000 was in two suitcases. a separate 40000 remained hidden under safety deposit boxes. The break was discovered at opening time.
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Summit
Summit State Bank
Corn Products Company
At & O'Clock
Entente accreditations and wartime notes reach headlines
Berlin reports diplomatic accreditations to Ukraine on December 10 while U S production tightens as Youngstown plants idle and coal mines stay open over holidays. Mixed items detail operatic marriage in Connecticut, aviation fatalities in Fort Worth, Pershing’s note on a wounded officer, and coal and gasoline conservation calls amid war pressures.
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Vossiche-Zettung
Berlin
Ukraine
Anaual
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Dante
Washington
Germany
France
Berne
Youngstown
United States
Senate Committee
Wash- Inden
la Follette
St. Paul
Aliee Nielsen
de. LeRoy Et. Stoddart
New York
Greenwich
Conn
First Presbyterian Church
Minera
Colsertes
Pennsylvania
Anthracite Conciliation Board
Philadelphia
London
British Capture Germans Near Passchendaele
British report says German patrols were active in Flinders near Passchendaele but no major operations occurred. Hastie reconnoiterers tried to approach our posts southeast and northeast of Passchendaele and were repelled. a few prisoners were taken. In Varis two German attempts to approach French positions near Bour de Paris were defeated with losses.
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London
Flinders
Passchendaele
Hastie
Varis
Germains
Argentie Neae Bour de Paris
Prohibition Amendment Cleared by Senate Vote
Washington December 10 The constitutional amendment for national prohibition was duly submitted by Congress to the states for ratification or rejection within seven years. The Senate completed action by accepting the House passed resolution 47 to 8 without a roll call.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Market summary from Chicago opens with mixed grain and livestock notes
The report lists prices for flour and spring wheat in burlap and jute sacks, including export categories. Wheat patents and clears show varying prices. rye ranges 9.35 to high. Livestock prices cover cattle, calves, hogs, sheep, lambs, and goats with per hundredweight figures and ranges, indicating broad market movement.
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Chicago
Idaho
Good Cowan
St.imyp ON
Cannera
Prima Halt
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