Sent Spies Here Before War Began
Senate hearings reveal German propaganda efforts in the United States before and after entry into World War I. Captain Lester discusses secret programs and prep for foreign service in the Americas and Japan. The testimony covers manipulative dispatches by Fox and paid misdirection through German channels.
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Todey
Senate Committee
United States
Leater
Military Intelli Division
General Staff
Army
Leeter
Baker
North
South America
Japan
Chime
Berlin
Ims
Copend
New York
Albert
David Lawrence in Paris continues on page three
A fragmented brief notes David Lawrence in Paris with partial text suggesting continued coverage on page three and mentions a cur. spotdent ameeartsce erence and a 34 Pre agent Potkan in unclear context.
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David Lawrence
Paris
Frontier Baden Villages Seek Annexation to Switzerland
Seven frontier villages of the Grand Duchy of Baden have passed resolutions to unite with Switzerland. A delegation of burgomasters will submit an official request to the Swiss Government to grant the desire of their people.
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Berne
Associated Press
Grand Duchy of Baden
Switzerland
Bank Hold Up Ends in Double Slaying at Brooklyn Savings Bank
Two robbers entered the East Brooklyn Savings Bank at Franklin and Myrtle Avenues during daylight yesterday and killed Teller De Witt C. Peal and Assistant Treasurer Henry W. Deans. They stole about $13,000 in currency and checks, fled in a taxicab, and wounded Detective Albert Doody in a street gunfight after a corroding bank interior, where they studied the wicket openings before forcing a door.
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East Brooklyn
Franklin and
Myrtle Avenues
de Witt C. Peal
Henry W. Deans
Albert Doody
Myrtle Avenue
Peal
Albert G. Freeman
Uirer
Freeman
No. 1
David Morehouse
Morehouse
Burleson Seizes Control of Commercial Cable Lines
Postmaster General Burleson issues order excluding Clarence H. Mackay George Ward and William Cook from Commercial Cable control and places Newcomb Carlton of Western Union in charge of all cable systems under federal operation. Order cites non cooperation to unify systems and expands government control of telegraph and telephone services pending appraisal and peace.
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Washington
Burleson
Clarence H. Mackay
Commercial Cable Company
George G. Ward
William W. Cook
Newcomb Carlton
Western Union Telegraph Company
On Post Offices
Tom Onde
United States
Connec
Post Office Department
Mackay
Segal
Dost Office
Ward
Bet
Mr. Carlitos
Anton N. Bethel
F. A. Stevenson
G. M. Yorke
A. F. Adams
Bethel Sha
A. 8. Burleson
Edith Cavell Grave Located British Commemoration Service Held
The grave of Edith Cavell the English nurse executed by Germans in Brussels National Cemetery is believed located from a German plan. A commemorative service followed with British Minister presenting a wreath from King George and Queen Mary. King Albert and Queen Elisabeth later visited the cemetery and laid a wreath.
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London
Bdith Cavell
Brussels
George
Queen Mary
Str F
Villiers
Lelter
Legations
Albert
Elisabeth
Mise Cavell
Turks Debate Armistice As Equals Not Conquerors
Constantinople daily reports a Turkish political faction arguing the armistice was not a defeat but a peace treaty between equals. They attack the new government for alleged violations and fear coal shortages that threaten electric light and tramways. Some Turks urge European officials in internal affairs to preserve independence. London comment notes growing support for expanding American responsibilities.
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Fipedia
Constantinople
Turkey
Party of Union and Progress
Party of Renovation
Act
Atrol
American Squadron Takes Pola Command at Seized Port
An American squadron arrived at Pola the former Austrian naval base and assumed command of the port. Jugoslav war vessels in the harbor hoisted the American flag confirming the takeover, per a Laibach telegram reporting the arrival of the Americans.
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Amsterdam
Pola
Jugoslav
Laibach
Unclear ad copy from old page listing
Fragmentary notice shows an advertisement for a dental product or remedy with percent and price details but readable specifics are missing leaving only scattered phrases such as cure, tooth, powder and Cupid branding. No clear event or entities to identify.
New Light On Peace Points Defines Freedom Of The Seas
On the U S S George Washington December 12 the press wires report President Wilson may center talks on the League of Nations and the scope of freedom of the seas. He favors peacetime open conferences and says no single power should rule, with emphasis on peoples rather than governments. He supports gradual demobilization and careful, just indemnity terms aligned with international safety and war aims.
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U. S
George Washington
Associated Press
Wilson
League of Nations
League
Tone Ae
United States
Reol
French Marines Enter Odessa Amid Reports of Evacuation
Paris dispatch reports French marines occupy Odessa and are greeted by locals, with German forces said to be evacuating the city under Bolshevik influence. Berlin sources claim systematic disarmament of German troops as evacuation proceeds.
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Paris
Havas
Odessa
Russia
Nebier 8X Bilians In Hot Water Pollet
Readable fragments describe a tense local dispute involving Pollet and a group named Bilians. Authorities face pressure as accusations surface about improper conduct and potential hires. Further details remain unclear due to damaged OCR.
Must End All Conscription or Peace Conference Fails
Premier Lloyd George declares before the election that abolition of conscript armies in all lands is essential for a genuine peace conference. He argues military machines caused global suffering and that any British delegate must push this aim to the end.
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Lloyd George
London
Reuter’s, Limited
Great Britain
London predicts harmony at Paris peace talks
The Times correspondent reports Wilson will join preliminary peace discussions in Paris around Christmas. A league of nations will not be forced as the main issue. freedom of the seas will depend on league progress. Misrepresentation of Wilsonian ideas is noted, with Lord Robert Cecil advocating public discussion to prevent wars.
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New York Times
London
Wilson
Times
League of Nations
F. B. Smith
London Times
Thomas G.owon Bowles
United States
Germany
Robert Cecil
President Wilson in France Tops Domestic Election Preoccupations
The Daily News editorials from London deem Wilsons France landing a far more significant event than the ongoing domestic election. It warns the international scene is troubling and notes the coalition neglects a League of Nations while praising Wilsons ideals amid criticism of German reparations stance.
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London
United States
France
Daily News
Wilson
Ligod George
Germany
Coalition
League of Nations
Spectacle as Fleet Escorts Wilson Before Daylight
The American battleship division joined President Wilson’s ship at 5 AM in a dawn display. Pennsylvania led the center, with Wyom ing, Utah, Oklahoma, Nevada, Arizona on the right, and New York, Texas, Arkansas, Florida on the left. A French squadron arrived midmorning, and a hydroplane and a French dirigible joined the show.
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U. S
George Washington
Associated Press
President Wilson
Pennsylvania
Wyorming
Sims
Utah
Oklahoma
Nevada
Arizona
New York
Texas
Arkansas
Florida
Ward Off Influenza With Lozenges Ad Across Stores
Continued on Pase Two. Use Med and R CIN PORM LOZENGES through all drug stores. McKesson and Robbins advertise from the Fulton Street location.
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McKesson, & Robbins
Gi Fulten St
Washington’s European Welcome Ends First President Voyage
President Wilson’s arrival in Brest closes the first U S voyage to Europe. Crowds cheer as he, escorted by French hosts, stands in a packed reception room while General Pershing Admiral Benson and others look on. Four thousand servicemen line the route and Breton costumes add color.
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Wilson
Grayson
Jusserand
General Pershing
Generam Blise
Admiral Benson
Henry White
President Wilson Lands in France Amid French Enthusiasm
President Wilson arrived in France at Brest amid large crowds and cheering, disembarking in Brest aboard a harbor boat after a long journey. The Presidential fleet roared as ships ferried him to shore with Jules J. Jusserand, the French ambassador, signaling the landing from the pier.
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Brest
Paes
Wilson
France
Jules J. J
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