Lloyd George Faces Critical Situation in Peace Efforts
In a Paris dispatch L Homme Libre reports Britain’s Lloyd George faces internal labor troubles pressuring his peace goals. The piece says Britain must unite to secure a concord at Paris as Clemenceau and Orlando push for a swift accord while George seeks stability for London.
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Blockade Debate As British Officials Weigh Policy
In the house of common s Sir Froderick Banbury warned that continued financial methods risk national banks. Austen Chamberlain argued Britain should abolish control as soon as safe and noted the bloc limited cotton exports for inter allied reasons. He said the United States booked orders and offered credits while a blockade could be raised via neutral routes. Berlin requires permits for visitors amid the tense entente and travel restrictions.
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Jamaica considers income tax on insurers and shippers
Kingston Jamaica legislative council weighs an income tax bill targeting all insurance and shipping companies doing business with Jamaica. With embargo restrictions easing, plans are under way to ship 2000 dollars worth of rim to the United Kingdom.
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Jamaica
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German steamers sail from Hamburg for food supplies
Berlin advices report eight German steamers including the Kaiser in Auguste Victoria Cleveland Ora Walderser and Pretoria departed Hamburg for food stores. It is stated crews may refuse to comply with orders during the voyage as shortages and tensions rise.
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Berlin
Fragmented quotation from Fritz Ebert on peace terms
The text presents a Felstasian figure in a dramatic speech by Fritz Ebert, president of the new German republic. He rejects peace terms based on Wilson’s points, threatening death by own action rather than sign a deal, and muses on Germany choosing political suicide or Bolshevist chaos.
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Appeals Against Sentence In Paris
An appeal has been entered against the death sentence imposed in Paris on Emile Cottin, with Clemenceau noted as part of the case. The proceedings aim to review the verdict and potential reforms or overturning.
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Emile Cottin
Emier Clemencea
Defiance by Polish Women Scouts Amid Lemberg Siege
A wartime letter to Na Pola president Mad euski recalls Lemberg under bombardment lacking food and arms. Mme Paderewski praises women and boy scouts defending the city, recounting gruesome punishments and Bolshevik actions while warning of German advances and border tensions.
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Invite British Fleet ES Natta
Officials state Secretary Daniels may invite the British fleet to New York for a summer visit. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt hinted at the plan during his trip to England before the armistice signing.
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German Independents Press For Relaxation Of Rules
A parliamentary exchange in the Prussian diet cites independent socialists urging government rule easing. Wolfsang Heine accuses the independents of prioritizing Russia over Germany’s welfare and blames Bolshevik influence and corruption for defeats. Heine also targets the Spartacist-linked Eichhorn, Ledebour’s marines, and the general strike.
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Senator Urged to Resign by Missouri Conference
Upton, a Missouri senator, was urged to resign his Senate seat in resolutions adopted by a fifty member conference of sixty seven Democrats from the House. The action was announced by conference leaders as a response to Senator Reed's criticism of the proposed league in the legislature.
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Get After Those Dollars Trade-at-Home Campaign
A summarized draft urging local merchants to join the Trade-at-Home campaign to keep money in the community. The speaker argues rivals in neighboring towns drain business, insists on truthful labeling, fair pricing, and promoting local goods to capture lost dollars.
Force Along Rhine Must Be Retained
The house committee debates the military service bill with Win Spencer Churchill opposing its Arter deents plan. Churchill warns Britain’s army on the Rhine must remain to enforce the peace and deter Germany’s actions, though he hopes foreign establishments shift to voluntary recruiting as soon as possible.
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Incompetent Officers Blamed in Rhyl Camp Revolt
An Ontario legislator recounts interviews with Canadian soldiers aboard the Celtic praising their peers at Rhyl camp. He cites the militia department’s lack of repatriation plans and criticizes high officers for wartime complacency and job security. The soldiers reportedly do not blame the Rhyl action.
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War council advocates injunction to halt hostilities in Galicia
Fairs Marsnat reen and other generals report to the supreme council during a long session. Ukrainian forces besiege Lemberg from three sides. A sharp warning is decided to be sent to both sides, demanding a suspension of hostilities through an injunction to the two sides.
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Restrict Liquor in West Africa Pending Prohibition
The Westminster government announced a preliminary move restricting importation of spirits into British West Africa. Licences will not be granted for so called trade spirits while a decision on permanent prohibition is awaited.
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London
West Africa
Japanese Rights The League Covenant Debate At Washington
Reuter’s dispatches report British and Dominion delegates debating equal and just treatment for all league members abroad. Australia favors rapid all British population growth and warns Asiatic immigration would push out European workers. Canadian delegate notes Canada has limited Japanese immigration with few admitted yearly.
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League of Nations
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Australia
Canada
Defends Ex Kaiser Von Hindenburg Makes Excuses for Flight
A translated wartime opinion argues that the November situation forced the emperor to flee Berlin. It cites army weakness, unreliable field forces, and a home revolution, claiming a forced return with loyal troops would have intensified civil war and sacrificed lives.
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Mounted Police at Swift Current
Swift Current officials announce the reorganized West Mounted Police with Staff-Sergeant Baxter in charge of the local detachment. He recently returned from overseas and is awaiting instructions while the force’s strength is determined. Britain plans two rigid airships each 80 feet long with 1800 horsepower and 29 tons lifting capacity.
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Famous Battalion Disbanded in Ottawa After Demobilization
The Canadian light infantry unit of the Canadian Expeditionary Force has been demobilized with the last man discharged. The process was rapid, and many soldiers look forward to returning home. Some veterans, including those from Toronto and the west, received first class sleeper accommodations and travel tickets.
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Toronto
Depopulated Reims Census Reveals Strain on City
Government census shows Reims population fell from 117,178 before the war to 8,453. Of the total 3,987 men 3,253 women and 1,813 children remain, with five hundred children attending school in the ruined city.
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Allenby Arrives in Paris to Advise on Near Eastern Questions
General F H Allenby arrives in Paris from Egypt to brief the Supreme Council on Near Eastern affairs as part of British wartime coordination. The move signals Britain’s high level involvement in shaping policy for the region.
World Plans to Prevent Future Wars
Major General Maurice, former director of operations at the British general staff, endorsed a League of Nations style plan as essential for future peace. He noted strong enthusiasm in various nations, cited French and British support indicators, and argued only limited army reductions would sustain the policy.
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