Kaiser Discredited By People But Still Fetid of the Nation
Herbert Corey surveys Kaiser Wilhelm II amid war news from Zurich and Berlin. He notes German public opinion shifting on Wilsons message, crown prince, and Hohenzollern prestige, detailing journalists reports, censorship, and the Kaiser's erratic behavior amid mutinies. He portrays the autocrat's waning influence and flawed judgment, with anecdotes of executions and cinema mischief.
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Kaiser
Herbert Corey
Zurich
Switzerland
Wilson
Wile
Germany
Karl von Wiegand
von Wieeand
Wilsenhart
Cioners
Wiliam
George
England
Hohenzollerns
Hohenzollern
Reuter
Havas
United States
London
Berlin
Miss Cavell
Fryatt
Fortud
von Bissing
Belgium
Cavell
von Tissing
William
Michaelis
Wilhelm
Women Agents for Hindu Conspiracy in Transit of Letters
In San Francisco on December 22 testimony from Mrs. Saran Gada Das, Swiss wife of a Hindu high caste, described women agents as a key part of an alleged plot to overthrow British rule in India. She testified of Germanic and Swiss links, wartime propaganda, and letters from Tarak Nath Das seeking influence and education to advance a broad political campaign.
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San Francisco
Cal
India
Saran Gada Das
Saran Gada
Switzerland
Tar Dyal
United States
England
Jyal
Bryan
Zurich
Fian
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Pro Indian
Tarak Nath Das
Tarak Nath
Coal Shortage in New England Surges Toward Relief
Hope for relief from New England's coal shortage grew as rail and water shipments moved toward the region. Locomotives from other lines will speed coal from mines and cars have been dispatched south to handle the loads.
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Boston
New England
Cleveland Red Cross Lake Division Surpasses Christmas Quota
Cleveland December 22 the Lake division of the American Red Cross led the nation by passing its Christmas membership goal. Drive director William G. Rose announced the division total at 1 719 000 after an initial 1 600 000 quota was raised to 1 715 000 by National Campaign Manager George S. Fowler.
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Cleveland
United States
Lake
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Wiliam G. Rose
George S. Fowler
Investigation Opens Into Louisville Wreck Death Toll
Official inquiry begins in Louisville Kentucky into the rear end collision of Louisville and Nashville passenger trains at Shepherdsville. The crash on Thursday night caused 46 deaths and will be investigated by a special grand jury called for next Wednesday at Shepherdsville.
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Louisville
Nashville
Shepherdsville
Shepherdyville
Orders to remove incompetent medical officers
Washington December 22 Surgeon General Gorgas ordered the removal of all incompetent medical officers. They will receive instructions first. if found incapable of army work they will be discharged.
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Washington
Gorgas
Army
Canal Governor to Testify Before Congress
Lieutenant Colonel Chester Harding governor of the Panama canal zone arrived at an Atlantic port en route to Washington to testify before the congressional appointments committee on Friday.
Army Clothing Ordered Before War Declared Sharpe Tells Senate
Senate military committee hearings disclosed that the quartermaster department ordered clothing, shoes, and food for the army before the war declaration, with millions spent to outfit the expanding forces. Major General Sharpe testified about shortages, size issues, and the need for civilian advisory help, while promising investigations into camps like Custer and Lee and broader supply delays.
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Sharpe
Senate
Washington
Senate Military Committee
Quartermaster General Department
United States
New War Council
Goethals
National Army
Custer
Michigan
Camp Custer
Camp Lee
Virginia
Council of National Defense
War Department
Baker
Surgeon-General
HL. G. Sharpe
Gen. Sharpe
Department
Frelinghuysen
Gen. Pershing
Council of Defense
Chamberlain
Senator McKellar
Hitchcock
Quartermaster Generals Annual
Senator Weeks
Department P
Adjutant General
S Fue
German Trench Raid Put Down by British
London dispatch says a German raid northeast of Messines was repulsed by rifle and machine gun fire. A few prisoners were captured in patrol encounters along the front. Apart from artillery activity east of Ypres there is nothing else of special interest to report.
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London
War Office
Messines
Ypres
Pacific States Near The Maximum In Red Cross Campaign
San Francisco reports soldiers sailors and marines marching to spur Red Cross recruitment. Pacific division shows an allotment of 476000 members likely to be exceeded with positive reports from northwest cities. Italy regains positions near Monte Asolone after gains by the enemy on the northern front east of the Brenta river.
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San Francisco
Cal
Red Cross
Pacific Division
Rome
Monte Asolone
Brenta River
War Office
Sunday Services Notices for The Whig Office
Sunday services notices must be submitted to The Whig office by o clock every evening. This brief notice instructs deadlines for column entries and emphasizes timely submission for publication.
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Whig
Methodist Churches Schedule Christmas Programs and Services
A listing of Sunday services for multiple Methodist and Baptist congregations with pastors, Sunday school times, Epworth and Junior leagues, and evening sermons. Includes Epworth League activities, German service at First German church, and Christmas program details.
Church Service Notices at Good Shepherd and Cathedral
Church of the Good Shepherd on 12th Street near Maine offers Prime at 7, Holy Eucharist at 7:30, church school at 7:30, Litany at 10, Mating and Holy Eucharist at 11 with a sermon on Preparations for Christmas Communion. Cathedral of St. John at Hampshire and Seventh conducts Holy Eucharist at 7:30 and 11 with Sunday school at 10.
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Church of the Good Shepherd
12Th St
Maine
ST. John
Hampshire
W. C. Cone
Ernest
Congregational and Christ Twelfth Churches Schedule
On Nev street Congregational with George A. Buttrick, Sunday school 9:45, morning worship, 11, evening worship 7:20. Morning sermon Christmas 1917, evening sermon The Groups Around the Cradle. Special Christmas program at both services. Christ Twelfth and State streets church, New BOR, Bauman, pastor. Sunday school 9:15, morning service 10:20, evening service 7:30, prayer and song at 7.
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Methodist
Grace Methodiat
Lind
G. I. Losh
God
Vermont Street
Vermont
Eighth
F. A. McCarty
Kentucky
Wahl
Central Baptist
Seventh and Veremont
Fourth
Jersey Streets
W. O. Shank
Fourth Street
S. M. Duke
Women's Mission
Twelfth
Manioe Streets
Nev
George A. Buttrick
Sune Day School
Cradle
Christ—Twelfth
State Streets
New Bor
Bauman
CV Argelical
St. Peter's Wangellens
York
Ninth
Paul Langherst
Youngs People’s Meeting
Satem Kivatgetical
Revo Wo J. Leemhuis
St. Paul
Monroe Street
Stev
A. W. Irue
Religious services and listings at multiple churches
A fragmented notice lists church names and addresses including That Church of Christ organized at Eighteenth and Vermont with Sunday services and Wednesday meetings, Preschool programs, Moral messages, and screen readings. Evangelical, Lutheran, and Unitarian congregations are shown with service times, Sunday schools, youth groups, and cantatas across St. Louis landmarks.
United Brethren Preaching Schedule At Local Church
At United Brethren Church on Sixth and Cedar streets Reverend Ed Wy Truehblogd leads a pastorable school session with junior and intermediate groups. A program by Sunday school is planned for 7:50 with preaching at Ts Tittinas.
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Sixth
Cedar Streets
Hev
Truehblogd
Tae
Coine
Christian churches schedule at Ninth Broadway and High Streets
Christian Church with pastor Endres at Ninth and Broadway offers Church School at 9:10, public worship at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Also East Vind at Twenty-fifth and High Streets with Rev Misuck lists Sunday school 9:30, communion 10:30, preaching 11, Christian Endeavor 6:30, evening service 7:30.
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First
Cristian Church
Ninth and Broadway
Endres
High Streets
Misuck
Ok Street
Christian Mndeavor
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Purster
Serybers
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