German propaganda network spread through banks and press
Washington reports detail a German propaganda machine run from Berlin and abroad to sway opinions in the United States. Albert E. Becker cites a vast network of journalists bankers professors and consular staff coordinated by German offices to promote favorable views of Germany before and during the war era.
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Crowell Plans Sale of Surplus War Stocks
Assistant Secretary Crowell orders disposal of surplus war equipment and supplies. Brigadier General Jameson named director of sales with Cow Hare as assistant. Plans move to shed government stores, cancel war contracts, and sell roughly 100000 motor trucks, including an estimated 50000 in France, to foreign governments for reconstruction.
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Electricians Vote Strike Over GE Firings in Pittsfield
In Pittsfield Massachusetts the metal trades council representing about 6000 General Electric workers voted early this morning to strike at 10 o clock. They protest the discharge of thirty employees at GE’s Erie Pennsylvania plant, alleging discrimination in the layoffs and seeking redress for the affected workers.
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Ebert Crowd Out Held Power Since Revolt
Paris reports Germany’s government headed by Friederich Ebert resigned after events in Berlin. Ebert, named interior minister November 3, became imperial chancellor November 8, formed a cabinet, and on November 13 assumed premier role with ministers Haase Scheidemann Dittmann Landsberg and Barth. Berlin delegates from soldiers and workers counsels met, with disorder and sharp attacks on Ebert.
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Harding Asks Change In Federal Bank Law
Gov Harding of the Federal Reserve Board urged immediate legislation to raise federal banks surplus to 100 percent of paid-up capital stock. He testified before the House Banking Committee that several banks could reach 100 percent surplus by Jan 1 and all by July 1, enabling extra security for $2,500,000 in outstanding notes and allowing expansion of the federal system to compete with foreign finance in future financing.
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Wilson Hastens His Journey To England
Paris dispatch states President Wsoun aims for an earlier trip to England possibly to return to Washington sooner than expected. It remains unclear if this alters his overall agenda including a planned trip to Italy. The timing hinges on the Bermish cabinet’s ability to speak for the government after recent elections results known December 28.
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Berlin auction of government wool stocks opens bidding
Berlin on December 19 reports a three day auction of 15 million pounds of war stock wool released from government stock. Mills and wool firms competed fiercely for Australian cape and South American wool, but final bidders and prices remain undisclosed.
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King Victor Emmanuel Visits Paris and Seeks Wilson
King Victor Emmanuel arrived in Paris with the Piedmont heir and guard, greeted by President Poincare and Premier Clemenceau. He met President Wilson at the Murat mansion, invited Wilson to Rome, and spoke of the visit amid enthusiastic crowds and a French-Italian alliance mood.
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Wrestler STHECHER Receives Navy Discharge at Great Lakes
STHECHER, a heavyweight wrestler, was discharged from the navy at Great Lakes naval training station and weighed 220 pounds on departure. He stated he was in his best condition, after joining the service and competing in heavyweight wrestling.
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Marshal Joffre Made Member of French Academy
Marshal Joffre joins France’s forty immortals as a new academy member at the Paris institute. He arrived at one o’clock amid cheering crowds and prominent figures including President Wilson and President Poincaré. The marshal wore an undress marshal’s uniform, declining the academic costume.
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American Shot Down By German Guards
Three British officers report the killing of Lieut. Colny, an American airman, at the Straleund prison camp. He stepped beyond barbed wire for escape when German guards fired, a bullet struck his chest. A British officer was severely wounded. guards barred the removal of the body.
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Estimates Losses Of French In Long War
Paris December 20 Deputy Louis Dubus spoke in the chamber during a debate on reconstruction and war damages. He estimated French housing losses at 20 billion francs, furniture at 3 billion, agricultural losses at least 10 billion, mises at least 20 billion, and railroads at 9.5 billion. He argued these losses should have priority in compensation plans.
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Christmas Joy Boosts war-weary readers with new cheer
A fragmentary plea encourages readers facing unemployment to seek Christmas spirit by reading The WITGQ Woc magazine, promising brighter days and a brighter life. The message urges not to be discouraged and to adopt a fresh start through uplifting content and joy-bringers.
Zone Mail Rates Cut by Senate Zone Mail Rates Cut by Senate
The Senate approved the finance committee amendments to the war revenue bill affecting second class postage and insurance taxes. It backed repeal of the zone system next July and set new rate rules within 150 miles and beyond. Insurance tax changes for casualty, plate glass, and marine firms were approved, while life insurance was excluded. The vote on the second class postage amendment ended 34 to 22 in support, with party splits detailed.
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Germany Ruined For Years Says Rathenau
London dispatch reports Dr Walter Rathenau head of German General Electric declares Germany is ruined politically industrially and economically for generations. He warns high indemnities would curb expansion and drive emigration toward South America the Far East and Russia, foreseeing Balkanization of Europe.
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Cueret AG Ther 290 Tou A Peri- 1 Fr Hes Rgrartesh
Fragmentary report notes a temperature reading near 2 p m with mercury in a gauge. It mentions a person named Waltman and references a date around November. The legible text is limited and does not provide a clear sequence of events.
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Troops Invade Cabinet in Red Piot Incident
Berlin dispatch reports soldiers and workers congress invaded by a company of troops. Vorwaertes warns of danger to the government and possible break in armistice negotiations. Freit would explain the invasion as soldier indignation against counter revolutionary officers. The incident aligns with radical leaders Ledebour and Barth.
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Wilson to be Guest of George at Royal Palace
LONDON December 19 President Wilson will likely be hosted by Buckingham Palace during his England visit an official announcement said tonight President Wilson and George VII are expected to meet at the royal residence during the trip
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Casualty Totals From Pershing Report Dec 18
Washington news reports the American expeditionary forces casualty total at noon December 18 reached 66,892. Major casualties include killed in action, died of wounds, died of disease, and other causes. Wounded total 64,862. missing and prisoners 340. Marines fatalities 1,202 and more than 4,000 wounded already published by Marine Corps HQ.
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Outlines Plans for Society of Nations in France
Paris December 20 Baron D Estour neyses De Constant and Senator Leon Bourgeois shared a French plan for a society of nations with Premier Clemenceau. They urged inscribing the idea at the head of the postwar program, arguing durable peace rests on organized cooperation rather than force. They proposed a society first among parts, then all nations, aligning with President Wilsons statements on maintaining peace.
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Gillett Sets Bid Against Mann for Speakership
Washington December reports Gillett of Massachusetts Republican leader announces candidacy for the speakership in the next Congress opposing Mann of Minds. Former Speaker Cannon supports Afr, Macn and forms executive committee for his campaign with Madden Rodenberg McKinopeley Williams Wheeler Graham on Smith all of Tie Rois.
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Blame on London diplomats sparks war mediation talk
London dispatch reports Paris feeling preliminaries to peace talks delay. Times urges immediate, aided discussions. In London President Wilson visit plans shift post Christmas with a wide welcome expected. Guardian notes Wilson means business and urges clear agreement with Lloyd George. Hoover’s blockade stance debated amid Germany relief efforts.
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Kaiser Aging Fast Duch Cable Says Kaiser Aging Fast
AMERONGEN Holland Dec 18 Former Emperor William confined to bed since Sunday with a severe chill His indig position renews old car trouble prompting a Utrecht specialist to assist local doctor The ex emperor appears aged gray haired and thin The adjutant Captain Sigurd Von Ilsemann is ill The former empress is her husband s near sole attendant No strangers admitted to castle grounds and arrivals watched closely
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Phelan Named Chairman of Banking and Currency Committee
Washington December 19 Representative Phelan of Massachusetts Democrat was elected chairman of the banking and currency committee by the House. He succeeds Carter Glass of Virginia who resigned to become secretary of the treasury.
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Warship Ordered to Baltic to Join British Fleet
PARTS Dec. 19 An American warship was ordered today to the Baltic to participate with the British fleet in reopening those waters and maintaining the international character of the demonstration.
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