Germans Seek French Deputies to Promote New Germany Drive
Returning prisoners report a German campaign late in October to recruit French POWs to advocate for a “new Germany” in France. German officials claimed friendly terms and urged easing armistice provisions, including railway material delivery, to back Socialist unity with France.
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Paris
Germany
France
George Ledebour
Social Democratic
Spon
Edouard David
Twelve Spies Shot During the War in London
The report states twelve spies were shot at the Tower of London during the war. Carl Hans Lody known as Charles Ringlis was the first executed. Lizzie Werthe and Rowlands were sentenced to death but commuted or executed respectively. Eva De Bournouville faces life penal servitude. One spy hanged himself. others escaped.
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London
Tower of London
New Current
Carl Hans Lody
Charles Ringlis
Omaha
Nebraska
Lizzie Werthe
Rowlands
Freedom of the Seas Debate in Norway Echoes German Plea
Tidens Tegn cites British professor Christian Catlin of Christiania University arguing a Norwegian voice echoes German calls for sea freedom. The piece notes Germany’s alleged role in freeing seas from suffering while claiming Britain and allies bore responsibility for much of the maritime misery.
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London
Christian Catlin
Christiania University
Tidens Tegn
Norway
Germany
England
France
Italy
United States
Belgium Seeks Restitution and Territorial Readjustment
Antwerp's Metropole prints Belgian Foreign Minister remarks at the peace conference. The minister demands restitution for losses inflicted by Germany and signals potential territorial readjustments linked to the 1899 treaty that fixed Belgium's status, including provinces like Liege and Eupen and the lower Scheldt being controlled by the Netherlands.
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London
Belgium
Germany
Holland
Metropole of
Antwerp
Leswig
Luxsemberg
Liege
Strith
Eupen
Malmady
Mort Jose
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Lower Scheldt
William Hohenzollern Seen as Coward by Militarists
Maximilian Harden writes from Berlin that abroad views of former Emperor William as cowardly are false. Harden says William had no personal role in the war, acted as a tool of the military party, and failed his vocation as a showman. He asserts he urged acceptance of Wilson's fourteen points.
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London
Maximilian Harden
Zukunit of
Berlin
The
Express
William
William Hohenzollern
Harden
America
Germany
Wilson
May Make Pastry Paris
The minister of revictualling has authorized pastry cooks to resume pastry making.
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Paris
Compulsory Service Must End
Premier Lloyd George argues for permanent peace by ending conscription in Europe. He defends naval defense as a necessity and asserts indemnity should favor the wronged. Britain’s conscription was a wartime emergency and should lapse when the emergency ends.
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London
Lloyd George
Europe
Bristol
Great Britain
Fleet View of Britain on Freedom of the Seas
The Times legal correspondent outlines Britain's stance on freedom of the seas. It calls for selective openness to neutrals, strong naval power, and safeguards for empire, plus cautious support for a league of nations. It notes Roosevelt praising the British fleet and stresses a modernizing shift in maritime warfare.
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London
The
Times
England
League of Nations
Roosevelt
America
British rights will not be renounced by Wilson proposals
London reports informal talks on Wilson's freedom of the seas plan have yielded concrete suggestions more understandable than the original 14 points. The Express says the British government has proof that Britain cannot surrender the right of search the contraband law or the blockade. Wilson proposals reportedly do not abandon these rights and align with British interests.
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London
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
The
Express
Scewspaper
Great Britain
Swiss police arrest Stuttgart Socialist courier on way to Zurich
Swiss police seize a courier from the Stuttgart Socialist council en route to Zurich. His baggage contains numerous pamphlets signed by Dr Karl Liebknecht the German Radical Socialist leader. The article cites the Tageblatt of Berlin for the arrest details.
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Paris
Stuttgart Socialist Council
Zurich
Tageblatt
Berlin
Karl Liebknecht
Gets Back War Pay Head of the Army
The Socialist Arbeiter Zeitung reports the former Emperor has received 2 500 000 crowns in army pay. He relinquished command on November 2. Markets show the German mark and Austrian crown hitting new low levels as Swiss bankers warn of continued declines amid wealthier Germans selling holdings.
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Arbeiter Zeitung
Vwalee
German cabinet asks Russia to skip December Berlin conference
Berlin reports the German cabinet wirelessed the Russian government asking not to send a delegation to Berlin for a December 16 conference citing the present situation in Germany. Bolsheviki delegates had been invited by the soldiers and workers council against the cabinets wishes. Adolph Joffe alleged German ministers favored Russian methods, stirring uneasy reactions despite denials.
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Berlin
Germany
Soldiers’ and Workmen's Council
Adolph Joffe
Haase, Barth
Mr. Joffe
Australia to ease war powers gradually says Watt
Melbourne Premier Watt told federal parliament Australia will shift war functions slowly toward peace. He warned against sudden termination of executive powers, citing moratorium controls on wheat and other commodities and the need to maintain censorship and intern safeguards until normal constitutional government returns.
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Melbourne
Australia
Watt
Great Britain
Premier Clemenceau Addresses Alsace Lorraine Question
The aged premier Clemenceau spoke softly in the chamber praising Alsace Lorraine's redemption as a lifelong goal. He recalled the cheers of Alsatian girls and walked briskly to his war ministry office after the address, showing no sign of fatigue.
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Redeem
Sierpy
Alan Loraine
Algeria
Tiger
Tribune
M. Clemenceas
Bordeaux
Strassburg
Alsace-lorraine
M. Clemenceau
Euch
M. Clemercraw
Ministry of War
St. Dominique Street
Bourbon Palace
Derk
Kaiser Refuses Talk Before War Court Appearance
Kaiser Wilhelm II will not comment on pacific efforts to avert 1914 hostilities. He directs that any statement be postponed until court proceedings. Count von Bentinck relayed the Kaiser's intent to avoid compromising government members of the era.
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Kaiser
London
William M Hohenzollern
Amerongen
the Express
Herr Hohenzollern
Count von Bentinck
Ground For Anxiety Says Food Controller In Letter
London. Food Controller Clynes warns the world's food supply remains vulnerable and enemy raids have cut food in occupied territories. Large areas of Europe face shortages this winter as minor restrictions are lifted, with further reductions likely soon.
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London
Clyres
Europe
Food Ministry
No German Goods Prohibited in City Contracts
The London city and county aldermen will require a clause in all commercial contracts banning German origin materials. Penalty includes forfeiture of 2 percent of the contract cost for noncompliance.
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London
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