Noted Americans Tangled in German Web Peace Conference Near May
Paris dispatch notes President Wilson to be informed by wireless of inter allied conference plans and the Supreme War Council at London. Delegations from Britain and France prepare for early January meetings at the Foreign Office, with a likely stay of two to nine days. The peace congress aims to draft preliminaries with enemy representatives, potentially concluding by early May.
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Paris
Associated Press
Wilson
Peace Congress
Supreme War Council
London
Supreme Council
Edward M. House
Clemenceas
Haron Sonnino
Derby
France
Porelen Ofice
Quai d’Oreay
Verailles
David Lloyd George
King Victor
Italy
Daumig
the Express
National Assembly
Dr. Solf
Germany
Lloyd George pledges prosecute ex Kaiser for war crimes
London dispatch reports Premier Lloyd George restating policy to try and punish those responsible for the war. He vows government support for an international effort to see justice done, expulsion of enemy aliens, and harsh action against those who abused British hospitality.
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Britain
Lloyd George
London
Troininy
United Kingdom
Secret Berlin Notes To Be Read at Wilhelm's Trial
German documents relating to the war origin will be published. Kurt Wisner says the marginal annotation in William II handwriting proves the Emperor's personal responsibility. Allies plan to present the official documents at the trial of the former German Emperor.
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Berlin
Wilhelm
Washington
Ashington
Kurt Wisner
Bibling
Reign of Terror Begun by Armed Reds in Berlin
Berlin unrest sparks firing in main streets as unemployed protesters clash with authorities. Bolshevik influence blamed. plans for an independent republic in Rhine and Westphalia discussed. Bonn to Potsdam reports cite pro monarchy and new party coalitions shaping postwar Germany. Proposals aim to purge old regime and shape a peaceful, restrained future.
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Amsterdam
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Westphalia
Baden
Switzerland
Qade
Copenhagen
Daily Telegraph
Black Forest
Adalbert
Express
Potsdam
New German Folks Party
National Liberals
German Democratic Party
Theodor Wolff
Tageblatt
Conservatives
Ocial
German National Volks Party
Germany
Ernst Daumig
Daily Express
Daumig
Socialist “Vorwaerts
Independent Socialists
National Council
English Fear President Will Cause Dispute
London reports that Allied leaders may press for a three sided conference with America still apart unless Wilson's views are reconciled. Belgians French and British argue disarmament is unequal given Britain's sea power and America's vast resources. Roosevelt praised as holding firm against perceived threats from Wilson's program.
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London
Dee
Germany
Ines
Wilson
America
Germans Hint American Army Will Occupy Berlin
Allied and American forces will temporarily occupy Berlin under police supervision according to a Berlin newspaper report intercepted wireless dispatch. Mannheim is to be occupied similarly due to a prisoner camp supervisor shooting three Frenchmen, a "regrettable incident."
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Amerian
Berlin
Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Mannheim
Crown Prince Renounces His Right to Throne
Paris dispatch reports Crown Prince Frederik Wilhelmn renounced all rights to the Prussian and German imperial thrones. A Basel Wolf Bureau source quotes the prince claiming he signed a formal renunciation. An AP interview from New York quotes him denying any such action and offering to return to a simple citizen role if Germany becomes a republic.
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Associated Press
Frederik Wil Helm Han
Basel
Wolf Bureau
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Wieringen
Wilmelm
Nenied
New York
Dolly
Frederick William
Guahy
Stotk Aew
Our Men Reach Rhine Enter Mainz Fort at Rhine reach
American troops entered Mainz on the Rhine and the occupation line advanced about twelve miles west. General Brown governs Treves with General Smith in civil affairs. Pershing urges order as proclamations outline occupied towns and future garrisoned areas. Local authorities cooperate and return to normal pursuits with military presence explained to residents.
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Mainz
Presa
Diekman
Treves
Brown
Smith
Nes
Wader
Vestas
Germany Hopes to Retain Army as Threat to Allies
Paris reports German leaders aim to keep a reduced yet menacing army and stockpile food to endure a May June pause in peace talks. Allies may extend the armistice over delayed railway deliveries, with 150000 cars and 5000 locomotives yet to surrender by December 17. President Wilson sails with a wirelessed liner, but the development of talks remains unsettled.
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Germany
New. York Tribune Special
New York
Ribus Ie
Paris
Europe
la Matin
Washington
Wilson
Resignation of head of Aero Mail Service over plans
Captain Lipsner, who had led the air mail service since the Post Office took over, resigns amid disagreement with new expansion plans. He criticizes building special planes and delays, urging use of existing military aircraft to serve the public peaceably. He notes weather and operational issues during army control and asserts avoidance of unnecessary expense.
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B. B. Lipsner
Postofice Department
War Department
Burleson
Panama
West Indies
Euch
Lipener
Fis
Lipsner
Reed
Trinl
Manufacturers’ Aircraft Association
Baker
Senate
Manufacturers Aircraft Association
Hearst and Untermyer In Long List
Department of Justice chief cites a long list of names seized from a Fuehr effort. Hearst and Untermyer figure prominently in the crossfire of political prosecutions and press battles.
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Hearst and Untermyer
Department of Justice
Fuehr
German Propaganda in the United States Exposed Before Overman Committee
Washington reports a sweeping revelation of German propaganda power in the U S, with documents and witness A Bruce Bielaski detailing many figures and networks. Names include Bernstorf Hearst agents Untermyer Fox and others. efforts to influence media, editors, and public opinion. schemes to draw the U S into war with Japan and staged crimes by Burns agency.
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Foreign Office
Germany
Albert Aul Pricke
Washington Street
New York City
Rudolf Binder
A. Behrens
Wilhelmina Chaudiere
West 111Th Street
Ernst Bischoff
West Broadway
Willard J. Robinson
Jeremiah A. O'Leary
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Robinson
Hurley
Wessele
New York Tribune
Washington Bureau
Washington
Overman
A. Bruce Riclaski
Bureau of Investigations
United States Department of Justice
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Specis
Hearst
Willian Beyard Male
Berlin
Kaizer
Male
Samuel Untermyer
Propagand
Hale
Edward Lyell Fox
James F. Archbald
Edward Everson
Americas
Fox
von Papen
United States
Japan
California
William J. Burns Detective Agency
Karl A. Fuehr
Bielaski
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