German Ideas and Methods Propaganda Machinery
A report outlines how the Hun government activates a propaganda machine across institutions and media to spread its ideas and maintain morale and control during the war period.
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20 Dec 1918
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
1
Propaganda Network Details German Plans in United States
Alfred L. Becker testified before a Senate committee on a global German propaganda machine. He described covert efforts by Berlin to influence U S opinion through press ties banks and academics and noted attempts to finance the Paris Journal via Bolo Pasha and others. He also cited distribution networks in South America and Portugal and questioned a possible Hearst link to the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Berlin
United States
Senate
Alfred L. Becker
New York
Bob Pashe
Paris Journal
France
Becker
Foreign Office
Germany
George von Skal
New York City
Bagdad
George Sylvester Viereck
Louis Viereck
Harvard
George T. Odell
New York Evening Mail
McClure
the Mail
Reed
Octopus
Trans-Ocean
German South American Institute
Portugal
Spain
Bolo Pasha
Journal
William Randolph Hearst
Bolo
Jm. G. Grace
Bethlehem Steel Company
99 Goodfellows Aid in Finding Children for Old Santa Claus
The Goodfellow movement adds 19 new members to reach 99 total with $403.25 in the Christmas treasury and orders for merchandise $15. Contributions today total $166,590 and include $5 in merchandise. City members include Master B H Wolf Jr and others. donors include Dry Creek Liquor Company and Monroe Rotarians. Previously acknowledged $237.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodfellows
Santa Claus
Goodfellow
B. H. Wolf, Jr
H. Gilbert Wolf
Hillyer Parker
Roberta Alita Neel
Martha Austin
Tilden Austin
Emile Kaliski, Jr
Dry Creek Liquor Company
A. S. Kuhn
Cash
M. G. Spaugh
Jake Hirsch
Monroe Rotarians
T. L. Hood
W. Berry
O. M. Woods
Sol Gross
W. L. Sedden
Burton H. Wolf
B. H. Wolf
Roberta Alta Neel
A.B. Bane
Spaueh
Jake Hitech
Monroe
PROGE
Aeaees
Sion Ks
Irvin Cobb
Hindenburg plans new front behind armistice line
Paris reports General von Hindenburg telegraphed the Berlin government to form a new front six miles behind the neutral zone of the armistice. Berlin seeks explanation with no reply. Two active army regiments to be sent to Frankfurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
von Hindenburg
Berlin
le Journal
Zurich
Och
Frankfort
Scheuch
Ouachita Red Cross Roll Call Urges Dollar Support
The Ouachita parish Red Cross committee appeals for 11 000 members with a simple dollar donation to fund the coming year. Wear a red button to show support for France Belgium and Serbia and to identify slackers and disloyalty. Put a Red Cross flag in windows and encourage neighbors to join the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Ouachita Parish
Ouachita
American Red Cross
France
Belgium
Serbia
Chief of French Mission Killed by Ukraine Soldiers
Geneva dispatch reports Lieut.-Col. Henry Vallaine, head of the French commission sent to gather evidence on Ukraine Poland clashes, shot and killed by Ukrainian soldiers. Details are not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Henry Vallaine
Ukraine
Poland
Cotton Ginned Totals Reported for Early December
Washington reports total cotton ginned before December 13 reached 14,252,402 running bases with 139,074 round bases 12,792 American-Egyptian and 21,060 Sea Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sea Island
Louisiana State Defense Body Aids Returning Soldiers
In Baton Rouge on December 20 the State Council of Defense urged parish and community councils to stay active and assist returning soldiers. The group stressed practical aid for readjustment from war to peace, seeking immediate opportunities for independence and productive civilian life for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
State Council Defense
Council of National Defense
Baker
Daniels
France
Gocal
Louisiana
State Council of Defense
American Fighters Land in U S Today
Newport News reports the Transports Northa Washington and Mercury docked with 3 726 officers and men including 600 wounded. The returning soldiers paraded to camps from the debarkation piers. New York notes the Henry R Mallory arrived with 1 490 American soldiers from Bordeaux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Washington
Mercury
New York
United States Army
Henry R. Mallory
Bordeaux
Allies Concur in Famine Relief Plans
Paris reports that relief for famished Europe is the top issue for President Wilson and Allied leaders. Hoover’s arrival accelerates plans which the Supreme Council has reviewed in London and referred to a three-nation committee including England France and Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Europe
Wilson
Herbert Hoover
Supreme Council
London
England
France
Italy
German Leaders Split Over Socialists, Party Split in Reich
Copenhagen Dec 20. Dr Gustav Stresenmann leader of the National Liberty party in Germany says the German People's party he has supported since the revolution opposes the Social Democratic party and will battle the Socialist rulers, via Berlin papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Gustav Stresenmann
National Liberty Party
Germany
German People’s Party
Social Democratic Party
Berlin
Dowling Alerts on Milk Dairies and Tuberculosis
New Orleans on December 19. Dr Oscar Dowling state health officer says dairymen sell water labeled as milk at high price and water used to dilute milk is unfit for bathing. He accuses tubercular cows being killed for meat and notes hundreds of tubercular persons are at large in Louisiana with little action taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Oscar Dowling
Louisiana
Storm warnings posted along Grif Cast route coast to coast
Storm warnings have been ordered displayed on the Grif Cast between Bay St. Louis Mississippi and Cedar Keys Florida. The notices alert ships and coastal residents to severe weather risk and possible high seas in the area from December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bay St. Louis
Miss
Cedar Keys
Mla
Naval Air Station sailor home on ten days furlough
Thomas FE Johnson of the U S Naval Air Station of Florida, son of Mrs Jim Panos, is home on a ten days furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas FE. Johnson
U. S, Naval Air Station of Florida
Jim Panos
Red Cross Knitting Dept Seeks Sweaters by 27th
The Red Cross knitting department urges all who can finish sweaters to bring them in by the 27th as shipments are scheduled for that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mrs Madden and son Visit Monroe Between Trains
Mrs E Madden and her son Edward of Alexandria pause in Monroe while en route to Newton Mississippi to spend holidays with relatives. They are guests of friends during the layover between trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Madden
Edward
Alexandria
Newton
Miss
Monroe
Lettish government seeks U S protection from Bolsheviks
The Lettish government reports to the State Department that German troops are leaving Latvia rather than staying to maintain order under the armistice. They warn that without German presence the country would be left at the mercy of the Bolsheviks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Lettish
Wilsons to Be Guests of King in London Visit
It was announced that President Wilson and Mrs Wilson will arrive in London next Thursday and will be guests of King George at Buckingham Palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wilson
Mrs. Wilson
George
Buckingham Palace
No Criminality at Hog Island
The Department of Justice report on the Hog Island shipping project found no criminal liability after a thorough investigation. It recommends a board of arbitration determine any portion of the over $60,000,000 cost that exceeded reasonable necessity and should be pursued from the contractors by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Hog Island
White House
Wilson
Board of Arbitration
Wilson to Visit Ruined French Regions Before Peace Talks
President Wilson plans a trip to northern France and Belgium to inspect devastated areas before the peace conference. He will travel after Christmas to meet Italian statesmen and then proceed to London, with return to Paris by January 4 for the inter allied conference opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Vidi
France
Italy
Premer Orlando
Onnino
Muret
Paris
United States
Soldiers and Workmen's Council to elect assembly
Berlin reports the congress of Soldiers and Workmen's Council decided to elect a constitutional assembly for January 19. Opponents of summoning the national assembly polled only forty votes out of 740.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Associated Press
Congress of Soldiers’ and Workmen's Council
National Assebly
Umpire O'Loughlin Dies After Short Illness
Boston December 20 early obituary states legendary American League umpire Silk O'Loughlin died today after a brief illness from influenza and pneumonia. He was known for officiating major league games and his long career in baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Loughlin
Boston
Dee
Freneis
Silk) O'Loughlin
Paris Plans Million Tons Of War Shipping For Peace Trade
Paris reports arrangements to release one million tons of army supply service shipping and divert it to American export trade to help industries shift from wartime to peacetime production and boost postwar trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Army
Wilson and King Emmanuel Exchange Warm France Meeting
Paris welcomed King Emmanuel of Italy and his son on a busy day that echoed the earlier arrival of President Wilson. Observers noted a cordial exchange between Wilson and Emmanuel with smiles and mutual understanding. An informal meeting with Premier Orlando and Minister Sopoino is likely to gauge Italian views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Emmanuel
Italy
Wilson
King Emmanuel
Orlando
Sopino
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America
Hearst Service
Hindenburg
Monroe Berind
Russia
Metat
Omsk
Kolchak
Black Sea
U. S
DR. Dowling
PROM
Davison
Henry P. Davidson
War Council of the American Red Cross
Willtect Assembly
Wilson and
King OF
Char
Chaplin
Enrico Caruso
Geraldine Farrar
The
Hell
Geraldine Dnf
Farrar
Pathe News Weekly
Keystone
Fatty Arbuckle
Sheriff
J. Warren Kerrigan
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