Germany’s Responsibility in the 1914 War Debate
The article argues that Germany alone cannot escape blame for starting World War I, citing Bethmann Hollweg, Von Jagow, and Kaiser Wilhelm II. It cites Muehlen’s recalled testimony, Lichnowsky’s revelations, and calls for testing the Kaiser’s and Hollweg’s denials, while noting Allied distrust of Hollweg’s stance on Belgian treaty violations.
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Kaser
Bethmann Holhwe
Bavaria
Hos
Phot’s
Germany
Masimilian Harden
Eith
Wiliam Hohenzilern
Saber Rattler
Algiiras
Bethmann Hollweg
von Jagow
Serbia
Willarm Muehhlen
Knupp Works
Muehlen
Switzerland
Creles
Kaiver
Avera
Kaiser
Bethmann Tilhveg
Hollweg
Grmany
Herr Lichnowsky
England
Versailles peace session risks and league of nations
The article argues the Versailles talks face friction as terms of peace must be settled while groundwork for a world league of nations is urged. It contends the peace settlement is straightforward but the world court concept shifts U.S. policy from Monroe Doctrine defenses to universal defense guarantees, and questions leadership in the proposed league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Frank Simmons
League of Nations
Mr. Simmons
Hobson
Berlin
Wilson
Europe
Western Hemisphere
America
English General Praises Allied War Efforts In Europe
An English general lauds Allied victories and the Allied war effort in Europe. He highlights France's adaptation to American Army needs, the vast unseen labor behind the lines, and the Armada's pivotal role. He notes Argonne advance as a supreme feat and commends Colonel House for his international influence and postwar guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Signal Corps
United States Army
American Red Cross
Europe
Atlantic
Frederick the Great
Waterloo
Argonne Forests
Colonel House
House
United States
Poles Seize Lemberg In Galicia After Months Of Fighting
Associated Press reports Lemberg the capital of Galicia has fallen to Polish forces after months of clashes with Ruthenians. Order is kept amid Jewish-Ruthenian tensions. The city survived threats of destruction with limited damage to key buildings and casualties mostly civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lemburg
Galicia
Lemberg
Austria
Diet
America
France
Poland
Warsaw
Posnania
Poles Aim to Seize Territory to Face Peace Conference
The article notes Polish leaders seek territorial possession to confront the peace conference, while Galicia’s government remains unsettled and Austro-Hungarian influence persists. Businessmen pursue trade with Czechs, selling crude oil at high prices and attempting coal deals with Austria-Hungary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austrian Republic
Galicia
Great Lakes Band Disbanding Immediately
The Great Lakes naval training station band of 1700 members will be disbanded by order from Washington. Directed by Lieut. John Philip Sousa, the group has toured nationwide to promote Liberty Loan drives. A new 150 piece band will replace the ensemble, disappointing officers at the station.
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Chicago
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Bureau of Investigation
Washington
John Phillip Sousa
Great Lakes
Reach Agreement On Fate Of The Kaiser
London dispatch reports the British cabinet and French and Italian delegates have discussed punishing former German Emperor William Hohenzollern but will wait for President Wilson's arrival in Europe. Allies refuse to let a technicality bar trial. Holand blocks extradition without Germany's consent, and pressure is expected to secure it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Hohenstein
Wilson
Europe
Evening News
William Hohenzollern
Holand
Germany
German princes allowed to depart with fortunes left behind
London report states Germany consented to let a number of Hohenzollern princes depart if they renounce their fortunes. The princes accepted the conditions and plan to move to Switzerland Denmark or Holland.
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London
Germain
Germany
Amsterdam
Vaid
Switzerhind
Denmark
Holland
President Wilson to Visit Pope Benedict in Rome
President Wilson will visit Pope Benedict during his stay in the capital. The announcement, attributed to newspapers, says he will go to the Vatican and be hosted by the king and queen at the Quirinal during his Frome stop.
Yanks Band Plays Martial Tunes In German Towns
The American army of occupation crosses into Germany, with four divisions advancing after dawn. Bridges over the Sauer and Moselle held up progress, but troops march in full gear. In Irrel the 125th infantry’s regimental band played marching tunes as villagers paused churchgoing to watch the khaki column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prasa
Germany
Army of Occupation
Irrel
Echternach
125Th Infantry
125Th Regimental
Additional Names Of Prisoners Given Out
Washington December 4 A war department list names prisoners and missing officers and enlisted men from several camps including Rastatt Camp Giessen and Camp Hammelburg with locations Phil isdale New Jersey Scranton Iowa Muskeeon Mich Kalamazoo LaFadle Detroit Cleveland and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Edwin R. Albertean
Philisdale
N. J
Rastatt
Lowing
Camp Giessen
John W. Scott
Scranton
Iowa
Camp Hammelburg
Russell A. Griszol
Muskeeon
Mich
Elimer M. Thorsheim
Sommer High Priest Elected At Illinois Royal Arch Masons
William C. Sommer of Springfield NL was elected grand high priest of the Grand Chapter Illinois Royal Arch Masons at the trust convention. George W. Curtis of Peoria was chosen grand treasurer.
Woman's devotion to home and female complaints
The passage scolds women for neglecting health to serve home duties and claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has helped many restore health after other remedies failed. It emphasizes long use and a remedy from roots and herbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Sammy Jay Sees Two Cousins Steal from Each Other
Sammy Jay observes Happy Jack Squirrel and Chatterer the Red Squirrel robbing each other’s storehouses in the Green Forest. He quietly follows the acts, then decides not to reveal either thief, finding the sight amusing and ironic as both cousins claim cleverness.
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Sammy Jay
Ammy AY
Sammy
Paris
Happy Jack Squirrel
Chatterer
Red Squirrel
Happy Jack
Samimy
Happy Jak
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