Berlin Civil War as Spartacans and Independents Clash
Reports from Copenhagen and Munich say Berlin plunges into civil war as Spartacans and Independent Socialists join forces against government factions. Banks and key buildings are barricaded, gunfire erupts across Walheim Strasse, with leaders like Liebknecht directing troops in a chaotic, citywide struggle.
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Sy Associated
Copenhagen
Berlin
Munich
The
Politiken
Spartacus
Teke
Karl Liebmecht
Police Chief is Called Grafter
Berlin reports an upheaval as Die Freiheit and other outlets urge workers and soldiers to gather in the afternoon to protest the Ebert government. The ultra radical push seeks to retain Chief Einhorn, despite government orders for his removal after findings of incompetence. The family ties in the police department draw scrutiny amid Bolshevist rhetoric.
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Aswerated
Prez Berlin
Moeninzg
Secklict
Die Friebeit
Dr. Rar
Lnechi
Hed Fins
Woekmen Aut Spldiers
Siegecdic
Grester Berlin
Spartagis
Ebert Sovernment
Red
Vorwserts
Vorwzerts
Bolshevist
Nldior
Sotesment
Holshevikt
Iodeyr i
Einhorn
Big demonstration in Berlin as Spartacans march
Reports describe a massive Berlin protest with tens of thousands of Spartacist followers parading Unter den Linden and nearby streets. Despite clashes and armed youths, no shots fired. authorities appear to aim to curb demonstrations near government offices while Bolshevik supporters and allied groups confront police and marchers.
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Sars
Este
Berlin
Epartacus Group
Nst
Kurl Liebknecht
Unter den Linden
Brandenbergerstrasse
Parch Sledare
Prter den Lender
Wilhelmstresse
Leipsig‘strasse
Wilhelmstrasse
Oper Srder
Hotét
Prisoner and Food Commission
Cuir
Copenhagen
Adolph Joffe
Spartacans
Views Presented to the Governor by Absenting Men
A report notes officials and business interests presenting views to the governor. Key topics include industry reporting to the industrial commission, employment records, reasonable dismissal notice, raising the school age, unemployment insurance, and state funding for one year of unemployment coverage for essential war workers and military personnel.
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Associated Press
Philipp Thsther
Taney
Jaber
Industrial Commission
Jsthool
Railway Mail Clerk Guilty of Rifling Mails
Madison Charles A Buntenpolis a railway mail worker between Wisconsin and Minnesota pled guilty in federal court to rifling mails He was arrested at Paine lander and had served three years in Leavenworth prison Judge A J San born noted the offense and implied a stern penalty The case reflects a federal mail theft investigation with a guilty plea and concurrent sentencing considerations
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Madison
Charles A. Buntenpolis
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Painelander
Leavenworth
Brd
Judie A. J. Sanborn
Death knell of secret diplomacy at Versailles talks
Reports from Paris indicate the formal peace deliberations of Allied powers open at Versailles soon and will mark an era of open diplomacy. Officials expect press access, with President Wilson and Premier Clemenceau guiding discussions on extending armistice terms, freedom of the seas, and a durable peace framework.
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Sferguxar Gd
Paris
Associated Powers
Versailles
Orore
Poincare
Syand Bolle
Bresan
Wisor
Robert Ceci
Harfour
Sy Sundar
Herter
Hoover
Austria
Germany
Pate
Bone
United States
Currme Fasors
Brockdorff- Bantesu
Besarog
America
Wilson
Clemenceau
Great Britain
Son
Chaos in Narrots League Deliberations Amid Global Delegates
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League of Narrots
Varius
Wounded and Sick Return to Duty in World War I Report
The War Department released a report from American Expeditionary Hospitals showing January 13 to October 35, 1918 cases. Of total wounded and injured, 35.3 percent recovered and returned to duty while deaths accounted for 5.5 percent. The figures cover Wakington, BC area cases.
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Associated Press
Wakington
War Department
England releases troops from Russia amid war news
United Press dispatch reports British authorities deciding to withdraw forces from Russia while Russian positions, including the Bolsheviks advancing toward Reval, are detailed. The Evening Star quotes shifts in policy as combat actions continue or pause.
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iBy Associated Press
Reval
Rei
United Press Tandon
Russa
Evening Star
Taday
Roosevelt Index Loss to Country Deplored
Roosevelt Index notes a loss to the country and expresses sympathy for a great friend of France. Messages of sympathy dated December 1877 reflect diplomatic concern and public sentiment following the event.
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France
Simple Preparations for the Funeral of Roosevelt
Oyster Bay reports a plain simple funeral plan for Col. Roosevelt with a brief Episcopal service at Sagamore Hill and burial at Young's Memorial cemetery. Attendance limited to relatives and close friends with cards for access. A public memorial may occur later in Washington or New York as officials note, but no military pomp or public procession is planned.
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Col. Roosevelt
Todsy
Sagamore
G. BE. Falmadee
Pisni Tn
Sazadore WY
Christ Church
Young's Memorial Cemetery
Oyster Bay Core
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Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Sagamore Hill
Archie Rosevelt
H. L. Stimson
Governors Island
War Department
Charles E. Frazier
Frager Bay
Minster
Richt
Arowe
Oyster
Roosevelt Home
Associated
Thodore Fooercles
Serviers
Wahinston
New York
Forre
Archibald Hirometeil
Army Anator
Yount's Memorial Cemetery
Homecrest
Sagamore Thu
United
Mew York
Custer Bay
Teddy
Bfe
Chin
George F. Talmadze
Colon Roosetelts van de Siew
Capterhibald Roneveit
Segamore Hill
Wastyneton
Government Ownership Opposed by Commission
Washington reports detail a Senate Commerce hearing on railroad ownership. The Interstate Commerce Commission urged against federal government ownership or operation, favoring private control with expanded regulation. Senator Cummins supported private ownership, arguing for eased railroad control under private management.
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Associated Press
Washington
D. C
Wildina G. VicAdoo
Siemist
Barbara
Rsll- Way Administration
Interstate Cormerce Commission
Senate Interstate Commerce
Edgar Clark
Woolley
End
McAdoo
Raymond Clapper
Traised
Presa Stat
Cummins
Town
Senate Inter
Prohibition Ratified and Weather Notes Warm Brief
Prohibition is ratified amid mixed local reactions as Wisconsin news reports general conditions. Weather outlook notes fast sight and colder nights with rising temperatures inland and possible southern portions warming. Local observations reference dinner and temperature remarks with brief forecasts.
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Wisconsin
Widnes
No Man Can Be Plenipotentiary in Peace Talks
A fragment from Associated Press type dispatch discusses the feasibility of plenipotentiaries at a future peace conference. The piece questions who holds power to negotiate fully, mentioning Paris and Paris peace talks, and notes the heavy responsibility on leaders and the need for strong representation.
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Associated Press
SELAN
Corriere
Wheeler
Seeves
Pili
Genk
Paris
Araple
Afar
Diwinsinu
Ian Jistn
al Ubo
Ismet
Cummins Plan for Government Railroads With Private Leasing
Cummins outlines a plan to reform railroads combining government ownership with private leasing. Government issues all securities while operating companies run lines under fixed returns. Leasing would provide guaranteed profits and a larger government share as efficiency increases, aiming to unite public and private strengths.
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Carannas
Cummins
Congress
Interstate Commerce Committee
Campins
Cumming
Sugersid
Lpg
McAdoo
Praialey
Secretary of Committee of American Emissaries Named
A secretary was announced for the Committee of American Emissaries. The role involved overseeing agencied duties and coordinating between entities. Details remain sparse due to the fragmentary source text.
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Committee OF
Berger and Others Facing Jury in Espionage Trial
Chicago reports that Victor Berger and four co defendants, Milwaukee Socialist leaders, stand trial on espionage act charges. Indicted on twenty six counts, penalties could range from prison terms up to twenty years and fines to millions per count, with possible concurrent or consecutive sentences. The trial’s final witnesses included a Milwaukee draft board clerk who testified about local selections and refusals.
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Chicago
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
Fed
Landis
Berger
Clyne
Stedman
Congress
Rich
Mate
Sie¢man
EB. J
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Waukee
Caucuses for Offices in State Legislature Report
United Press reports Republican lawmakers in Madison trained for caucuses to choose officers for the session. Candidates include Young, Danen, Axel Jonsen, with anti administration Arnold Oxto promoted to defeat Young. Senate hopes center on Clerk C E Staffer Ames T. Creiny, and others. debate over leadership and a short session persists.
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United Press
Madison
House
Senate
Foy
Inter Ag
Buby S. Young
Danen
Axel Jonsen
Turee Lake
Arnold Oxto
Mulweuker
Maz
Young
J. W. Connor
W Ballard
John Cearple
TS. Nolan
Clarence Carter
Senth Bour Oppositon
Ames T. Co. Creiny
Assembly
Col . G. Monsen
How
Sachisen
Lief
Colt Jom Turner
Mausios
France
Frank Andrews
Voice
S. Young
Youngs
Moss
Himelf
Jane
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