London Banker Projects Germany War Indemnity At 7500 Million
A London banker estimates total Allied damages from Germany at about 7.5 billion dollars. He breaks down losses by country including Belgium, France, Italy, Romania, and England, and discusses Germany's prewar revenue and possible suspension of interest on its own loans to meet the bill.
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Belgium
France
Italy
Romania
Serbia
England
Great Britain
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Congress to cut Christmas recess to eleven days
Washington December 12. Senate leader Martin and House leader Kitchin reached an agreement to limit the Christmas recess to eleven days. They cited work risks and general opposition to a longer vacation.
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Kitties Attract Sightseers As British Hold Cologne Bridges
British troops hold all Rhine bridges at Cologne after German sentries withdraw at night leaving power cuts in towers. Scotch infantry arrive to cheering crowds as Kilties march past, while Hohenzollern bridge fortifications and statues loom near front lines. British push expected eastward Tuesday.
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Belgium
Swiss Refused The Kaiser Admission
The Hague December 12. M Ravensteyn a revolutionary socialist in the Dutch lower house said Switzerland refused to admit the former German emperor who fled Germany and Holland should follow the republics example. He urged the emperor be sent to Germany for trial by a people's tribune rather than handed to the allies.
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People’s Tribune
Montreal Strikes Stir City as Rioters Rampage
Montreal on December 13 faces widespread chaos as police and firemen strike for higher pay. Rioting breaks out with damaged fire stations, looted stores, and assaulted detectives. Volunteer forces and civic groups plan to organize patrols while athletes are armed to quell mobs. Estimated damage nears $20,000 as crowds terrorize saloons and theaters.
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Everest Snowy Summit Seen From Distant View
A reader notes the snowy peak of Mt Everest in India visible to the naked eye from 107 miles away. The report mentions a desire for a double shift system and comments on length of service.
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