Hearst links probed in Hearst Pacha visits inquiry
Washington hearing details Alfred Becker outlines how German money moved in America through Hearst lines and Bernstorff ties. Testimony covers chauffeurs at the Hearst apartment seeing Bernstorff and Jolo Pacha, plans for a Paris Journal news exchange, and debates over admissibility amid Reed and Overman discussions.
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New York Tribune
Washington Bureau
Washington
Jolo Pacha
William R. Hearst
Whch
America
Ovarian Senate Committee
Alfred J. Becker
New York
Hearst
von Bernstorff
Bolo Sevel
Bole
Bernstorff
Paris “Journal
Becker
James A. Reed
Missouri
Ehos
Club Declines Lipton's Yacht Cup Challenge
The New York Yacht Club decided at a meeting to decline the Roys Ulster Yacht Club challenge for a 1919 America's Cup race but would accept a 1920 challenge. Sir Thomas Lipton’s Shamrock IV was the challenger, with not yet concluded peace and wartime casualties cited as reasons for postponement. The club would consider 1920 if the challenge remained or could be renewed, and officers were elected including commodore J. P. Morgan and secretary George A. Cormack.
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New York Yacht Club
Roys Ulster Yacht Club
Royal Ulster Club
Cable
Sir Thomas Lipton
New York Club
Shamrock TV
Bermuda
Tebo
Brooklyn
H. Ob. Garrett
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Belfast
Ireland
G. A. Cormack
Garrett
Thomas Lipton
Shamrock IV
America
United States of America
Great Britain
J. P. Morgan
George A. Cormack
Polish Troops Land at Danzig Reports Say
Paris dispatch reports 50 000 Polish troops landed at Danzig beginning yesterday. Polish army now said to number around 60 000 men. Poland's representative in Berlin has departed Germany.
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Danzig
Paris
Warsaw
Poland
Berlin
Germany
Poincaré Receives Flag From Wanamaker in Paris
President Poincaré received an American flag presented by Rodman Wanamaker of New York at a Paris event. Wanamaker had announced the gift for Poincaré and King Albert of Belgium during a November 15 dinner for French and Belgian War Missions to the United States.
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Rodman Wanamaker
Paris
Poincaré
Rodman Wanquaker
Mayor's Citizen Committee of
New York
United States
Wanamaker
Albert
Belgium
Carlton Denies U S Seeks to Retain Cables
Carlton denies the United States aims to keep control of cable systems. He cites Burleson plan for private ownership after government direction, possible loans for extension, and no intent of government ownership. Berlin soldiers council transfers power to Ebert until further notice. assembly to elect president planned.
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U. S
Berlin
Burleson
Newcomb Carlton
Western Union
Commercial Cable Company
Washington
Mr. Burleson
Mr. Carlton
London
Congress of German Soldiers
Peoples’ Commissioners
Ebert
German National Assembly
Amsterdam
Copenhagen
Basle
General Assembly
Empire
Stuttgart
Soldiers Invade Berlin Congress Vote Sparks Tension
In Berlin the Soldiers and Workers Congress reconvened amid mounting tension after clashes between Cabinet delegates and the Executive Committee. The invading soldiers were said not to represent all Berlin troops and called for a plenary session or delegates to present their case. The Congress then voted on how to proceed.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Executive Committee
Congress
Allies Frame Plan for Society of Nations at Paris
Paris dispatch reports Baron d Estournelles de Constant and Senator Leon Bourgeois presented a plan to Premier Clemenceau calling for a society of nations as the peace program. Clemenceau asked for specifics on organization and British cooperation before placing the idea in the conference agenda.
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Paris
Baron d’Estournelles de Constant
Associated Press
Leon Bourgeois
Clemenceau
Beron d/Estournelles de Constant
M. Bourgeois
The
Hague
League
League of Nations
Wilson
Britain Seeks Quick Anglo American Peace Pact Entry
London reports an altered plan for Lloyd George and Belfour to meet President Wilson in London after Christmas. A temporary peace treaty, built on shared basic principles, would accelerate negotiations with Britain and America as principal participants, easing fears of delays in Paris.
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F. W. Wray
New York Tribune Inc
Wireless London
Lloyd George
Mr. Belfour
France
Wilson
London
Paris
England
Britain
America
Peace Terms May Bar Fee From the Air
Paris dispatch discusses whether peace terms will prohibit German airplane construction. French figures warn 30,000 commercial planes could become bombers, threatening Paris. Lieutenant René Fonck urges continued air strength to defend and attack as needed. Details recount past bombings and show threat of future aerial attacks on major cities.
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René Fonck
Fonck
Lodge Asks Who Ordered Ships Sunk
Washington debate erupts over a report that US peace delegates at Paris urged sinking surrendered German ships. Lodge introduces a Senate resolution asking for the source and authority behind destroying enemy property. Senators Harding Penrose Borah react with disbelief and opposition to the plan.
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Lodge
New York Tribune
Washington Bureau
Washington
Senate
United States
Paris
England
France
Jaly
Wilson Seeks Paris Center Stage for Peace Talks
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson aims to hold all major peace conference sessions in Paris, with informal pre talks in the city and London visits possible. He evaluates public opinion in France and Britain, while Americans coordinate with Entente delegates and neutral powers excluded.
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Paris
Wilson
France
Great Britain
Entente Conferrees
League of Nations
United States
World
England
London
Wilson To Be Guest Of King At Buckingham
London reports President Wilson will likely be the guest of the King at Buckingham Palace during his England visit. The official announcement was made tonight.
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Wilson
King
Buckingham
London
Buckingham Palace
England
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