Huns Receive Heavy Sentence For War Crimes
German officer Rober Roeckling administrator of Karlsruhe was sentenced to ten years imprisonment and a fine of ten million francs for war crimes including pillage in France. His brothers Herman and Ludwig Roeckling received related sentences as he held roles in the armistice commission and as a diplomat.
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Rober Roeckling
Karlsruhe
France
Hisers
Herman
Ludwig
Roeck
Reeves
Confidence in French Government Confidence in French Government Vote Carried Approval of Premier Clemenceau's Program
The Paris chamber debated Clemenceau's program as Britain and President Wilson supposedly offered military pacts. The premier signaled possible resignation in coming weeks, warning that there would be no exit by one door to enter another.
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Premier Clemenceau
Paris
The
Chamber
M.a
Great Britain
Wilson
M. Clemencea
Prsident
Christmas Day voyage amid stormbound voyage to America
Erin Is a Paradise 10 and New York Twe arn est Cherbourg docked here Christmas day despite rough seas, making the run in under seven days with 1500 plus passengers aboard. Samuel McClure, publisher, arrived on the Mastetania after a three months Ireland visit, praising the country while noting vast bank deposits and cattle. Henry Williamson arrived on the Self-Government Granted to India. London king George proclaims broader self-government for India. Paris leaders Poincare to award Legion of Honor and War Cross to Lens Bethune and Artois cities, then Baspaume.
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New York
Cherbourg
Deces
Samuel
McClure
Ireland
Mr. McClure
Canada
Britain
United States
Henry
Willianso
Paris
Poincare
Lens
Bethune
Arra
Baspaume
Dominion Farmers' Government and Canadian tariff revision probe
The Westminster Gazette discusses the tariff revision program and agrarian control in Canada. It notes the Military Service Act, clemency for those at large, and proclamations freeing deserters, with 12,308 currently in prison and no immediate figures. Sir Joseph Flavelle dies, leaving $100,000 to Toronto General Hospital trustees as part of ongoing debt relief totaling $895,000.
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London
Westminster’ Gazette
Oriana Enee
Flavelle
Toronto
Sir J Flavelle
Toronto General Hospital
Sir Joseph
U S Senate Nearing Agreement On Peace Treaty Reservations
Reporters note growing optimism in the U S Senate as talks continue over reservations to the peace treaty. By recess on January 5, leaders expected a basis for agreement, with discussions involving Lodge and Senator Len Root of Wisconsin and a broad set of reservations developed from multiple sources.
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Ean
Des
Senate
Lodge
Len Root
Wiscon
Mike Angrgecement
Obstacles to Ratification of Versailles Treaty Discussed
Report notes major hurdle is the Lerond led commission not yet ready with treaty terms. Issues include allied troop transportation and German force transfer to maintain order and allegiance. Outcomes depend on future negotiations and potential leasing histories shaping perspectives.
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Lerond
World Crops Show Large Shortage Across Nations
The report cites competing crop shortfalls in 1929 with wheat, oats, barley and flax across Canada United States Spain Italy Netherlands and other regions. Output figures show declines from 1918 and five year averages, noting substantial drops in oats and flax yields while barley and flax entries vary by country.
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Spain
Kranc
Italy
Netherl Runada
Canada
United States
Algeria
Tunis
Seo
Switztrand
Rumania
Unidia
Japan
Liquor Licenses Debate Sparks Province Wide Questions
Provincial liquor officials face inquiries on opening bonded export warehouses across towns including Reston Vir Rivers Elkhorn Ras Dauphin and others. J N McLean notes under the Manitoba Temperance Act that bonded exports must stay in cities, prompting continued refusals.
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Saskatchewan
Cattchhewan Patt
Reston
Vir Rivers
Elkhorn
Ras
Dauphin
J. N. McLean
Strator
Reds Report Big Captures and Front Updates
Reds report large territorial gains from November 20 to December 20 including Kiev Khartoy Voltava and 39 towns plus 5 289 prisoners. In Turkestan front Reds occupy Balaishem and take 500 women and 38 injured after a rear end collision near Dowai. A German social democratic board appeals for entente workers to demand an halt to white terror in Hungary.
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Bolsheviki Communien
Mamontoi
Iro
Reds
Staromensk
Kiev
Khartoy
Voltava
Balaishem
Krasnovodsk
Cap
Berlin
The
Helt
Avs Social Democratic Party
Hungary
Children Riot Ends Festival Amidst Toy Stampede in New York
chaos erupted as thousands of children scrambled for gifts at a Christmas festival in New York. crutches and frenzy marked the scene while police and reserves restored order after youths overwhelmed tables with toys. volunteers escorted the crowd as authorities moved in to disperse the melee.
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New York
Ler
ChiMren
Orde
People’s Liberty Chorus
Te Police Department
Yellow Fever Predicted Vanishing Within Five Years
Dr. De T. C. Lister of the yellow fever commission, after returning from Peru and Ecuador, asserted in New York that yellow fever will soon be wiped off the earth. He cited progress in Soco and parts of Brazil, Salvador, Honduras, and Caragua as hopeful signs of control. He spoke aboard the steamer Experor Catedral America.
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New York
de. T. C. Lister
Peru
Ecuador
Havana
America
Althoug
Soco
Brazil
Salvador
Honder
Carauga
Winnipeg accepts charter for disabled veterans factory
Lieut Leo Warle chalets of the Great War Veterans Association announces a Charter inc opposing a $300,000 venture to employ disabled men in Winnipeg in woodwork and related trades. The plan includes reforestation of Manitoba wood territory and a progressive policy to aid veterans.
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Winnipeg
Great War Veterans’ Association
Leo Warle
Segints Committee
Great War Veters Association
Warde
Manitoba
Veterans on the land show promise in Europe and US waters
In reports from military officials North American veterans returning home and abroad are beginning to show they can succeed on the land. Officials note many settlers have already repaid portions of debts and display strong character, despite some failures. the board plans to continue supporting these efforts.
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Ahl Mober
Amber
Winnipeg veterans aid group seeks employers for 1200 men
To Help Returned Men Winnipeg-sue Guerns League aims to place 1200 returned soldiers with employers. The effort asks firms for four month outlooks on job availability and preference for qualified veterans. Army and Navy Veterans join in a canvass to secure work for veterans with dependents.
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Winnipeg
Sue Guerns League
Army
Navy
Jiness
Winnipeg Grand Forks Air Mail Plan Ahead of 1920
Plans for an aerial mail service between Winnipeg and St. Paul are costly and set for summer 1920. Grand Forks is named as a station with an expected 90 minute flight, marking a rapid delivery era in early aviation.
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Air Mail Ser
Winnipeg
Grand Forks
Destructive Fire In Moncton Destroys Barn and Shops
A major fire in Moncton New Brunswick destroyed the tramway electric and gas company car barn and machine shops with an estimated forty to forty thousand dollars in damage. One man Christ Grant Toole about 40 died ten hours after injuries at the city hospital. Poole watched the blaze and his family survived. Dispatches from Vigo report the general strike continues and bombs were exploded in two. Temperance policy announcement pending.
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Moncton
Moncton Street
Moncton Tramway, Electric and Gas Company
Christ Grant Toole
Poole
Calhoun
Opposition To Irish Bill In Evidence
London reports show leaders from Calgary, Edmonton, and Medicine Hat drawing up a Home Rule plan. Mayors and aldermen advocate devolved powers while Lloyd George proposals face critique from Sinn Fein and trade unions. The Daily Herald cites opinions on government autonomy and taxation control.
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London
the Daily Herald
Labor
Arthur Sinn Feinere
Lloyd George
William O'Brien
Wnion Ng
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YMCA
Young Men's Christian Association
Admiral Sims
Daniels
Citizens’ League of Winnipts
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Tramway
Electric and Gas Co
Madrid
Vigo
Eirike
T'S Temperance Police
Accord
Alberta
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Calgary
Jos. Clarker
J. Edmonton
M. A. Brown
W. Huckvale
W. D. Hard
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