Trial Testimony Highlights Berger Case and Socialists
Federal Judge Landis pressed for straight answers as witnesses undercut evasive questioning in the Berger conspiracy trial. Engdahl, editor of the American Socialist, testified along with John Work of the Milwaukee Leader, detailing Socialist opposition to war and Berger’s editing role while tracing Bolshevik and German influence claims.
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Germany
Karl Liebknecht
Fleming
Russia
Lenina
Trotzky
Engdahil
Hidh
Jeming
Engdah
John M. Work
National Committee
Socialist Party
Milwaukee Leader
Work
George Washington
Heald
British Labour Pushes 44 Hour Week Plan
London reports labor unions across the United Kingdom advocating a forty four hour work week eight hours a day plus Saturday four hours. The National Transport Workers Federation asks tramways for 44 hours at current wages while employers and unions debate a 47 hour compromise and a ballot shows 46 to 146,526 approving a shorter week.
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British Wireless Service
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National Transport Workers’ Federation
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Polish pianist Paderewski reaches Copenhagen on British cruiser
Polish pianist Ignace Paderewski arrived in Copenhagen aboard a cruiser at Britain's disposal en route to help form a new Polish government. He travels with Dutch and British officials aboard, carrying power of attorney for Polish committees in the United States.
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United States
Ruling Ends Prewar National Guard Status for Guardsmen
Washington and Madison reports reveal a Judge Advocate General opinion approved by the War Department holds that National Guard officers and enlisted men discharged from federal service revert to civilian status. Adjutant General Holway and Minnesota officials contest the ruling, warning it could wipe out militia lines and force reorganization of guard units.
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Crowder
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Ansell
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Congress
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Iran
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Minn
W. F. Rhinow
Rhinow
Minnesota
Congress Begins Christmas Recess as Sessions Pause
Washington reports Congress started Christmas recess today with most committees suspending activity. The Senate, after passing the war revenue bill, adjourned for three days until January 2, and the House joined in after a quorum failure blocked further general debate on the rivers and harbors bill. Conference talks on the war revenue bill are to begin around January 2 led by Senate Finance Chairman Simmons and House Ways and Means Chairman Kitchin.
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Senate Finance Committee
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Ways and Means Committee
Complaints of overcharges in Y M C A canteens heard soon
New York December 24 reports widespread protests by homecoming soldiers over exorbitant charges in overseas Y M C A canteens. War Work council head John R. Mott said complaints will go to Third Assistant Secretary of War Keppel for inquiry by the Inspector General's office of the American expeditionary forces.
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War Department
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War Work Council
Keppel
Hearing Date Set For Townley Indictments
In St Paul Minnesota on December 24 the Supreme Court scheduled March 10 for arguing indictments from Jackson County against A G C Townley head of the Nonpartisan League and Joseph Gilbert former state manager on charges under the espionage act. The case moves up from the lower court after defendants protested the indictments. Gray May Succeed Madoc as head of Tailfoude railroad operations was also noted in railroad circles. Farmers at the University of Minnesota farm school in St Paul were told to take precautions against influenza conditions.
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Jackson County Grand Jury
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Nonpartisan League
Joseph Gilbert
Atate
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University of Minossote Farm School
St Paul
Milukoff Ordered Out of Paris After Passport Error
Paul N. Stilukoff, former Russian foreign minister, was obliged to leave Paris after a Matin report alleging German leanings. Milukoff, who had been in Paris four days, reportedly obtained a French passport at Constantinople by mistake.
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Paul N. Stilukoff
Matin
Milukoff
France
Constantinople
Wilsons Christmas Shopping in Paris Amid Crowds
President and Mrs. Wilson toured central Paris for two hours on Christmas Eve shopping in the boulevards and at a famous American bookstore. The couple, greeted by many in the American colony, moved quietly among clerks and shoppers before returning home in an American driver’s car.
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Wilson
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Mia
Murat Re Dence
Names Of 185 U. S. Soldiers Cited For Bravery Published In Paper Of Paris
Paris reports list 186 American soldiers cited for bravery for Oct 3 to Oct 10 at St Etienne Blac Mont and Medeah Farm in Champagne. servicemen from Sixth Marines Ninth and Twenty third Infantry Fifth Marines Sixth Marine Machine Gun battalions Fourth and Second Engineers and Ambulance corps named. Private Frank Fabich, once listed missing, is reported wounded at Fort Snelling Reconstruction Hospital after arrival from France.
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St. Etienne
Blac Mont
Medeah Farm
Shampagne
Winona
Minn
Frank Fabich
France
John Fabich
Military
Fort Snelling
Reconstruction Hospital
War Department
Snow storms sweep across the Midwest and East
Across the Midwest and East a broad snow storm disrupts cities from Kansas City to Chicago and St Paul while the south faces rain and cold. Forecasters predict a cold Christmas with a wave of winter weather, and American forces in France exchange Christmas greetings by cable.
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Christman
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Wisconsin
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South Dakota
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Robbers Take $50,000 in Jewels From Minneapolis Store
Four men robbed the American Jewelry company at 38 Seventh Street South Minneapolis early today, taking diamonds valued at $50,000 and $850 in cash. They threatened keeper Hagen, struck him with a pistol butt, and forced entry to the vault where undisplayed stock and a small cash box were taken. Police were told a car waited nearby at Seventh Street and Bee Avenue and the thieves escaped. Insurance covered part of the loss.
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American Jewelry Company
Seventh Street South
Minneapolis
Hagen
Magen
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Bee Avenue
Peralies
Hin
Montenegro King to Visit Wilson Amid War Strain
Paris reports King Nicholas of Montenegro plans a visit to President Wilson soon. He outlined Montenegro aims to join a Jugoslav confederation with autonomy, stressing Europe’s right to an independent intellectual life while maintaining fraternal ties. He cited 1914 mobilization, 45,000 Montenegrin soldiers, Balkan war losses, and ongoing sacrifices.
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Associated Press
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Montenegro
Wilson
Europe
Musselman
Serbia
Troop Transport Princess Matoika Ships 3000 Soldiers
Washington reports the transport Princess Matoika sails from France December 30 carrying 3000 troops, including 700 sick and wounded, with expected Newport News docking January 2. On board are elements of the 37th coast artillery, the 141st machine gun battalion, and the 39th division cadre among others. Major General Charles Menoher is named air service chief, replacing John D. Ryan, returning aboard the Princess Matoika.
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France
War Department
Newport News
37Th Coast Artillery
30Th Brigade
Coast Artillery
Charles Menoher
Air Service
John D. Ryan
Telegraphic Briefs From War Conference Noted
Brief items report a wartime trade board stance and a Victoria conference with Chinese delegation. A Paris plane crash near Varmailles injures Major General and a British pilot is killed while another crew member Rhodes is seriously hurt.
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President Wilson to eat dinner with troops and review at Chaumont
Paris dispatches report President Wilson will dine with American troops at Chaumont, review the forces, then head to England. He plans a Christmas dinner with soldiers, later dining with General Pershing, before an address at the headquarters of the 36th Division. London notes outline Buckingham Palace banquet preparations for his visit.
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