Riots Mark German Election Day and Red Leaders’ Deaths
Grave election riots gripped Germany as voting began for a National Assembly. Leipsic faced a general strike, with papers forced to publish apologies for the murders of Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg. Across towns, demonstrations and air pamphleteering intensified the atmosphere.
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Leipeic
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
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Rosa Luxemburg
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Democratic Party
Leipse “Tageblatt
Zeitung
General Gazette
Berlin
Disseldorf
Breshkovskaya Calls for Immediate Aid to Russia
Mme Catharine Breshkovskaya known as the Grandmother of the Russian Revolution arrived in Seattle from the Orient and urged immediate financial support for Russia. She criticized Bolsheviks as destroyers, praised Kerensky, and predicted only allied help or Czecho Slovak troops could stabilize the country.
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Russia
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Mus. Brechskovskaya
America
Fox Kerensky
England Questions American Prohibition Sincerity
The European Bureau reports in London that Britain cannot believe America will stay bone dry. Editors question the motive and note easy liquor in dry states. The Globe warns of parallels to Russia and vodka prohibition, while most English journalists think American cellars can stave off Bolshevik risk for years.
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Tribune European Bureau
ONDON
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America
Britain
Globe
Russia
Bolsheviks Seize Kiev Overthrow Ukrainian Government
Geneva dispatch reports Kiev falls to Bolshevik forces and the Ukrainian government is overturned. confirms a major shift in Ukrainian leadership amid the broader conflict.
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Kiev
Six Burned to Death in Philadelphia Fire
A Philadelphia blaze at Nicola Napolitano’s home in the southern section killed six people and fatally injured two others. Among the dead were three Napolitano children and Patrick Martinelli, his wife, and their child who lived on the upper floor. Napolitano’s two other children were so badly burned authorities feared they would not survive.
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Nicola Napolitano
Napolitano
Patrick Martinelli
Men of 77th Get Order to Pack for Home
The 77th Division at Chaumont prepares to pack for departure from France. Sailing date is not fixed as troops move to Le Mans for salvage and final transport to Brest. News notes that New York may welcome home the division in early spring, with some officers remaining in France for postwar duties.
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Foch Might Partly Lift Germany Restrictions
In Amsterdam Jan 10 Marshal Foch replied to a letter from Mathias Erzberger head of the German armistice delegation. He indicated he would consider the return of prisoners most deserving of sympathy and a possible exchange of food between occupied and unoccupied Germany to reduce unemployment and prevent disturbances.
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Mathias Mrzberger
Germany
Marshal Foch
Wage rise eyed for railroad workers near 100 million
Washington reports a suggested wage increase of about 100 million for railroad employees in the four major brotherhoods. If approved, total government wage raises since the war would approach 1 billion dollars, amid rising operation costs and ongoing rate considerations.
Paris Exile Trial for German Emperor Explored
Premier Clemenceau cites jurists on German Emperor penal responsibility and possible extradition. A report by Ye divand Darnaide and ALG de Lapedefine whether crimes justify a tribunal and how punishment could be arranged, noting his complicity and need for an international tribunal.
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Bolsheviks Arrested in Switzerland Plot Against World Leaders
Geneva reports German and Russian Bolsheviks arrested by Lausanne police for carrying false passports and plotting to kill Clemenceau Wilson and Lloyd George. Swiss authorities rounded up Bolsheviks, with five hundred Russians said to have left for Moscow. Also notes Trotzky relatives among detainees and escapes into Switzerland. Washington says US secret service, with French British and Italian counterparts, plans to protect the President during Europe stay. Six American guards accompany him including White House staff members Murphy Jorvi ve Sterling and others.
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Joe” Murphy
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Jack” Sterling
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Labor at Peace Table Foresees Narrow World League Reforms
Paris dispatch reports leading figures Bourgeois, Cecil, and Smuts discussing a unified League of Nations plan. The framework favors no global police force, outlines disarmament, and anticipates a preliminary peace and early restoration of normal armed status, with labor issues shaping the conference agenda.
Prince John Dies Youngest Son of King George
London reports Prince John youngest son of King George died at Sandringham last night after a period of illness. The prince, known for his exuberant spirits, was a favorite at Windsor and bonded closely with Princess Mary. Born at Sandringham on December 12, 1905, he suffered epileptic fits since infancy and passed away in his sleep following a severe recent attack.
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New Italian Cabinet Is Announced by King
Rome January 8 The official notice says King Victor Emmanuel accepts resignations of Sacchi Nutri Miliani and Villa and designates Vada Stringher Caviglia Jardini Riccio and de Naya to ministries. A vice premier post is created for Villa. Fradeletto to head the reconstruction bureau for invaded territory.
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Fremini Orlando
Signor Fradeletto
Public Tratuction
Lansing Is Made A Vice-President Full Rules Are Drafted for Procedure
Paris January 19 The peace conference is orderly with five great powers set to meet and discuss the agenda. Clemenceau will be permanent chairman as the presidency transfers from the Foreign Minister. The session adjourned after a lunch in honor of President Wilson. The agenda prioritizes responsibility for the war and international labor while league of nations and freedom of the seas are not listed. A vice presidency has been chosen with Secretary of State Lansing to preside in the US delegation. The American plan may take priority as delegates prepare to classify proposals for a unified plan. The conference regulates participate with supreme council members in all sittings and other nations only on matters of interest.
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