Review of Itmann Resignation Across German Government
On Sunday December 29 the press reviewed the path to Itmann’s resignation. Dittmann, minister of education ration transport and justice, warned a crisis since November 9. He cited economic strains and demobilization and military reorganization as core issues. Ward Barth, minister of social policy, resigned and foresaw a tough economic future. Food and raw material shortages hindered progress, and he urged a peace initiative to President Wilson based on democratic principles. Leading Independent Socialists signaled they would retire from state and government posts.
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New German Cabinet Named By Soldiers and Workers
Copenhagen reports the central council of soldiers and workers appoints Noske as Kiel governor and Loebe and HN as cabinet members to replace Haave Barth and Dittmann who retired. The new cabinet met and chose StepN to head the military department and Wissell to lead social policy.
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Kiel
Loebe
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Reichstag
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Barth
Minier Dittmann
Berlin
Stepn
Cvie
Herr Wissell
China to seek return of Kiao Chow at peace talks
Lu Cheng Chiang, Chinese foreign minister and head of the peace mission, declared upon arrival in New York that China will demand the return of Kiao Chow, the former German controlled province seized by Japan early in the war. He also called for readjustment of international trade restrictions to place China on an equal footing with other nations.
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York
China
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Japan
Lu Cheng Chiang
Paris
American Warships Arrive In Copenhagen Amid Cheers
Copenhagen reports three American warships arriving to cheers from crowds while a British fleet anchors off Eangelinje. Newspapers greet both the American and British bluejackets as the visit unfolds.
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Eangelinje
Coalition Government Score Sweep Victory in British Election
Sunday dispatch from Lenton reports the coalition government led by Lloyd George securing a sweeping win far beyond expectations. Key ministers and opposition leaders, including McKenna and Asquith allies, suffer defeats. several former top figures lose seats while reformist candidates fall short. Continued discussion on parliamentary shifts and future leadership follows.
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Commons
Six vessels sail from France with U S troops homeward bound
Washington reports six ships carrying about 200 officers and 7,500 men have sailed from France for Newport News. The Koenig Der Nederlanden, Powhatan, Kansas, North Carolina and Pastores are among the returning units with Army artillery, infantry, marine detachments, and medical staff aboard. Arrival expected early January with varied detachments and sick aboard.
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Michigan
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New York
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Pastores
General Gouraud Awarded Grand Cross
General Gouraud who commanded the French armies in the Champagne sector in the final days of the war has been awarded the grand cross of the lesson of honor.
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Gouraud
Champagne
Steamer Carib Reported In Distress Near Newfoundland
St Johns N F Dec 80 The Gracianna was due here today but altered course to aid the Carib which last night was reported in distress about 800 miles from this port. The Carib's fate was uncertain and a rescue effort was underway.
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Clemenceau Wins Confidence Vote in Stormy French Debates
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau secured 380 votes to 124 in the chamber after a stormy session on armament and peace. He defended the old balance of power, signaled openness to a league of nations with the peace treaty, and pledged willingness to resign if confidence faltered. Wilson's arrival and the peace conference loomed as France faced invasion risk and Allied diplomacy.
Mauretania Brings Home U S Infantry, Civilians From France
The British steamship Mauretania arrived in New York carrying 347th infantry troops, specifically excluding Company H of the 7th division, totaling 3 500 American Expeditionary Force troops aboard. Among passengers were Ambassador Sharp and son from Paris and Percy Chubb. Commanded by J J D Gilman, the vessel had 805 navy crew members.
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Mauretania
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Paris
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J. J. D. Gilman
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Navy Department
Deportation push sought for interned aliens
Dec 30. The department of Justice plans special legislation to deport 3000 or 4060 interned aliens and seeks authority to bar reentry. Some detainees are not deemed dangerous now, but officials say most should not remain to risk future trouble. Also reports say the U S ship Lake Western foundered near Nash Lighthouse in London.
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Department of Justice
Department
Paris rejects Mnexations claim amid Alsace Lorraine tension
Telegraphic briefs report Paris denying Mnexations as a result of reserves removal. Pichon opposes Rommarist claim on Alsace Lorraine. Haase Dittman resign from Berlin cabinet after Independents split. Cork Sinn Feins blow up Cork soldiers memorial after election results. Russian troops seize Perm from Bolsheviks with 18 000 prisoners. Paderewski arrival sparks riot in Posen as flags rise over city hall. Pole plan to proclaim Polish republic with Paderewski as president. Kaiser era advisers form protective league around former ruler. Bristol fire destroys five business homes valued at 1 500 000. Wilson visits birthplace of his mother in Carlisle England.
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Ignace Jan Paderewski
Posen
London
Danzig
Poland
Transport Tenadores Stranded Off Isle d Yeu
American transport Tenadores, sailing from New York to Brest, ran onto rocks near Isle d Yeu in the bay of Biscay. Rescue efforts reported under way with passengers and crew being saved as the vessel drifted ten miles from the French coast and about 28 miles northwest of Les Sables d Olonne.
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New York
Brest
Isle D'Yeu
Bay of Biscay
Isle D' Yeu
Les Sables D‘olonne
Buterie Palette
Japanese Mission Passes Through Chicago to Paris
Members of the Japanese mission to the peace conference passed through Chicago today en route to New York City and Paris. Minnesota forecasts call for snow tonight and Tuesday with much colder air and a cold wave in the west portion and strong east to north winds. North Dakota will see snow and colder conditions tonight and Tuesday, partly cloudy and continued cold with strong northerly winds.
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New York City
Paris
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Indemnities Question Settled Says Erzberger
Berlin reports Mathias Erzberger announced that indemnities between Germany, the United States, and Allies are settled and the armistice signed with the condition of restricted indemnities. He said war damages and costs must be borne by respective parties, with Germany to indemnify occupied French and Belgian districts and repay civilian losses.
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Preas
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United States
Mathias Erzberger
France
Belgium
Wilson to sail home from Europe February 10
Paris December 30 report says President Wilson will depart Europe to return to the United States on February 10. The move follows current indications and signals of his plans to fly home from the continent.
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Wilson
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United States
Germans of South Africa Seek Republic Declaration
London reports German residents of Southwest Africa have sent a petition to President Wilson seeking permission to establish a republic, described by Capetown dispatches as a misreading of Wilsonian self determination doctrine.
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Billion Rubles in Bank Notes Held in Vladivostok
One billion rubles in bank notes printed in the United States and shipped to Russia aboard an American transport are held at Vladivostok. Governments of Japan, Britain, France and the United States must decide their disposition. The notes were ordered by a Russian bank some time ago.
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United States
Associated Press
Soldiers barred from talking to German women in Coblenz order
Coblenz dispatch reports an order banning American soldiers from talking to German women on penalty of court martial. In Washington, Dec 30, Secretary Redfield arranged meetings with Shipping Board officials to pursue lower water transport rates between Pacific coast U.S. points and destinations in Japan and China.
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Associated Press
Von Bentinck Open to William Relocating Move
A cryptic note from the Wagenincen vor eevonseity of the Neus Veo Den ne suggests Von Bentinck would not be displeased if William moved his guest arrangements. The deciphering appears fragmentary, with unclear origins and names.
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William
Rioters Rampage in Frankfort with No Fire Power
Central News memo from Amsterdam says mobs plunder Frankfort on a large scale as authorities fail to stop them. Troops in the city refuse to fire on the rioters, leaving the unrest without decisive action.
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Frankfort
Germany
Amsterdam
Townley Granted Bankruptcy Discharge By Judge Amidon
A C Townley president of the National Nonpartisan league is discharged from bankruptcy by Judge C F Amidon in Fargo North Dakota. The order frees him from debts totaling about eighty thousand dollars with assets under five hundred. Townley’s brother C B Townsey also discharged. Judge Amidon finds no secret funds or newspaper interest in Townley’s name and that league funds supported his expenses. Cotton futures close in New York show January at 29.3, March 27.87, May 26.92, July 26.0, October 23.85.
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National Nonpartisan League
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United States District Court
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Nonpartisan League
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New York
Clemenceau Calls for Change in Peace Talks
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau telling the chamber that now is the time to change and to support Britain on freedom of the seas. He won a confidence vote, said talks with Wilson were profitable though not always in full agreement, and noted plans for a balance of power and possibly a league of nations. The budget passed and electoral revisions loom as deputies meet again.
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Chamber of Deputies
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Great Britain
Wilson
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France
Europe
Cartier
League of Nations
Lloyd George
Justice Dept Sees Postwar Price Fixing as Anti Trust
Washington December 30 The Justice Department said concerted price fixing after government controls end January 1 will be treated as restraint of free competition Attorney General Gregory stated that antitrust laws remain in effect and will be enforced vigorously despite wartime price controls ending at midnight tomorrow Officials noted government fixed prices during the war were not considered illegal but postwar fixing could be.
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Department of Justice
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Department
President Wilson Receives Manchester Freedom
President Wilson receives the freedom of the city at Free Trade Hall Manchester pledges partnership with Europe and peace for the world. He emphasizes America’s stake in joint security and rejects any single power bloc.
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Europe
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