Plot to Restore Kaiser Uncovered in Berlin Scene
A Berlin plot to restore imperial rule and bring back Emperor William is uncovered. Field Marshal Von Mackenzen Gen Von Vern and Count Sixt Von Arnim allegedly led pro‑Emperor agitation after demobilization, with funds from munition makers. Arrests follow as Von Hindenburg reportedly declines involvement.
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William Hohenzollern
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Gustave Krupp von Bohlen
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Marshall von Hindenburg
Jews Suffer at Lemberg Pogroms Across Regions
Vienna reports hundreds homeless after pogroms in Lemberg with many killed or wounded and eighty houses burned. The violence spreads to Jaroslav Drohobycz and other towns as looting continues. Jewish observers link unrest to self determination and Ukrainian independence aims, not Bolshevism, while neutral observers see a Ukrainian nationalist trigger.
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Vienna
Lemberg
Jaroslav
Drohobycz
Cancia
International court to try Kaiser
London dispatch reports the war cabinet studied a crown law memorandum on extradition and other options to surrender the ex Kaiser to Allied custody. Lloyd George attended the meetings as Britain aligns with Allies to demand Holland hand over the former ruler for trial by an international court.
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Mail
Empire
London
War Cabinet
Daily News
Holland
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Newcastle
Allied armies cross Rhine frontier with occupation orders
Paris reports eight days left for German evacuation of the left bank of the Rhine from Lower Alsace to Holland as Allied forces move into German territory. France will send contingents into occupied areas, while Major General Dickman’s American Army of Occupation enters Germany without incidents, advancing about twelve miles to Radgen, Saarholabach, and along the Saar river to Saarburg and Treves.
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Lower Alsace
Holland
France
American Army of Occupation
Dickman
Germany
Radgen
Saarholabach
Saar River
Saarburg
Treves
German Austrian representatives in high level Polite conference
Hartmann has handed Dr Bolt credentials to see political conference representatives at the German Austrian talks. The dated dispatch notes formal credentials presented to discuss governance and security in the German Austrian region.
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Porto Rico shuts schools theatres and churches over influenza
San Juan reports a large influenza epidemic with Governor Yager ordering closure of all schools theatres and churches and banning public gatherings. The health commissioner’s report notes widespread illness with millions of cases feared.
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Porto Rico
Yager
Jaland
City Congregations Observe Special Day of Thanksgiving
The National Thanksgiving Day proclamation was observed in all city churches with special services and bells. Congregations filled houses as crowds rejoiced over relief from the flu ban, peace gains, and a hope for lasting world harmony through a union of nations. Sermons and choral music strengthened the mood of gratitude and sacrifice for freedom.
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Canada
France to protest German treatment of prisoners says Foch
Paris reports Marshal Foch will lead a strong protest to Berlin over how prisoners are treated. Eduardo Ignace, under secretary for military justice, told the chamber that Germany’s new government repeats old regime brutality. He cited Panjet reports on prisoner abuse and alleged sinkings.
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Paris
Marshal Foch
Berlin
Eduardo Ignace
Chamber of Deputies
Germany
Hun general abandons army to save self
Eye witness piece in the Vossische Zeitung blames Liman von Sanders for incompetence and neglect as British forces rout the Turkish army west of the Jordan. Headquarters staff are captured, retreat becomes chaotic toward Aleppo, influenza spreads, and only four guns, the commander-in-chief, and his daughters with baggage are saved.
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Palestinee
Syria
Germa
Vossische Zeitung
Berlin
Liman von Sanders
Jordan
Bede
Aleppo
Onda
Dutch consul Geljabek resigns over Netherlands actions
John B Geljabek consul for Holland for Colorado Utah and New Mexico says he has resigned to protest his government's sheltering of the former German emperor and other wartime acts. He states the Netherlands will run a newspaper campaign in the United States to defend sheltering William Medemei mler.
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Colo
Johnb. Geljabek
Holland
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Washington
Geljabek
Netherlands
United State
William Medemecilern
Soldiers Here Tomorrow Inbound For Medicine Hat
Lieut Hugh Campbell of Macleod writes he will reach Medicine Hat tomorrow with the 18th O M H after returning to Canada with 4900 troops landed in Halifax last week. A large number of men may be expected in the city on Tuesday.
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Macleod
O.M.H
Medicine Hat
Canada
Halifax
Ward Four Aldermanic Opponent Emerges In Three Way Race
Ward 4 will face an election after three candidates J J Marshall J Hele and J M Cooper were nominated. Other wards including mayor and school and hospital boards were elected by acclamation for 1919 with Huckvale filling Lang term. boards names listed.
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J. Hele
J M. Cooper
A. P. Burns
A. Bell
Brown
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R .C. Black
Ireland
Mesere J. Choiniere
J. McDonald
L. Murphy
Messiah
Radical factions gain minor hold on home stations
Independent Socialists and the Spartacus group have seized control of home stations within a restricted area. The radical Bochallets still lack overall command of the greater network, with remaining wireless posts at Neuen and Koentgawasterhauset under contention. Philip Poh is cited in the report as a key figure in the setback.
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Grester
Neuen
Koentgawasterhauset
Spartacus
Pe Vetwent
Philip Poh
Allies Demand Abdication Of Crown Prince
London reports on November 30 indicate the German crown prince may still claim the Hohenzollern throne. Ex-emperor William’s abdication statement speaks for himself only, while Copenhagen reports the king of Württemberg has abdicated in Stuttgart.
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London
William
Paris
Petit Journal
Frederick William
England
Maximlian
Baden
Berlin
Copenhagen
Wurttemburg
Stuttgart
Berlin Industries Seized by Workers in Turbulent Plant Takeovers
A Berlin inquiry finds large plants already terrorized by workers demanding high wage increases and shorter hours. Dr. Karl Liebknecht's propaganda linked to the seizure of two major plants Plechatrok Crane works and Imperator Motor company with guards in the vault and managers forced out.
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Karl Liebknecht
Plechatrok
Imperator Motor Company
Hoth
Red Guard
Allied Navy at Sebastopol Succeeds in Major Surrenders
Allied squadrons entered the Black Sea and anchored at Sebastopol in November. Russian ships held by Germans and nine German submarines surrendered to the Allies.
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London
Dardaneles
Black Sea
Sebastopol
Olympic sails with large body of Canadians
London December 2 reports the Olympic sailed November 30 with a large body of Canadians, mostly of low medical category. General demobilization not started yet and the main group will experience England at Kimel Camp near Rhyl, Wales, before transfer to Liverpool.
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Olympic
England
Kimel Camp
Rhyl
Wales
Russian Soviet and Norway at Breaking Point
London December 2. Bolshevists ordered the Norwegian legation at Petrograd closed and took documents of Switzerland under Norway protection. The Norwegian minister protests and newspapers urge Norway to break relations with the Soviet government.
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Norway
London
Bolsheviats
Petrograd
Switzerland
Copenhagen
Winnipeg notes new tariff policy and reciprocity pact
The article outlines drastic changes in tariff laws and the British preference, revealing the proclamation of the 1911 reciprocity pact extension. It discusses food imports, life costs, and Canadian agricultural policy as readjusted to current conditions and aims.
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Winnipeg
Teher
Congo
Mauretania Brings 5000 Home Troops From Overseas
The Mauretania lies in New York harbor with the first large contingent of American troops returning from abroad. About 4000 troops, mainly non combatants, were stationed in England and moved to Camp Mills. Demobilization is set to begin at the camp soon as ships arrive and soldiers disembark at Hoboken.
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Erié
England
Camp Mills
Long
Magee Tania
Northern Pacific
Lethbridge Schools Delay December Opening
Lethbridge officials announce schools will not reopen for the week of December 9 due to health concerns. A school board meeting established new policy after several cases among children raised safety worries about reopening.
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Lethbridge
Mob dispersal by Americans and Germans at night shops
Four American soldiers dispersed a mob of unknown assailants after they attacked shops run by Germans. The incident caused property damage with losses ranging from four to seven hundred? dollars.
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