Extradition Question for Kaiser Moves in Allied Talks
British law officers working with French authorities consider extradition of the former German emperor and others involved in high crimes. Holland may resist surrender without Germany's consent. French and British experts weigh legality amid Alsace era war crime indictments over Lusitania sinking and coastal shelling.
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Germany
Clemen Deau
Charles Lyon-Caed
Faculty of Law
University of Paris
William of
Navy Commander Thrown Overboard In Wartime Incident
A British officer aboard a German torpedo boat on patrol near Granton Scotland reports a German commander was thrown overboard four days earlier after causing trouble aboard the destroyer. The incident is corroborated by a German workers and soldiers council representative aboard.
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Granton
Firth of Forth
Scotland
Tc Yeas
Jrior
Deported Greek Residents Face Bulgarian Occupation Atrocities
A Bulgarian occupation in eastern Macedonia deported about 82 000 Greek residents according to official documents in the possession of M Diavropoulos sub prefect of Demir Hissar. The official said many deported Greeks died under torture and enforced labor and some were burned alive at Kitchevo on charges of carrying typhus.
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Saloniki
Macedonia
M. Divaropoulos
Demir-Hissar
Choumla
Ncw
Kitchevo
Canada Will Be In Front In War Efforts Says Currie
General Currie declared that the Canadian corps would lead the advance with the Allies and that Canada would be at the front in the pursuit of peace developments. J H McPherson announced a new eligibility star for Canadians in the theatre of war before December 31, 1915, aligning with earlier Gallipoli campaigns. The text hints at broader strategic moves and potential larger mobilization.
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London
Currie
Che
Canada
J. H McPherson
Gallipoli
Kot
Hope to Reinstate Former Kaiser Amid Occupation
Prussian officers claim they aim to restore the former emperor to power as German troops under occupation depart. American reports note continued support for a monarchy among a German division, with Wilhelm Hohenzollern seen as likely to return to the throne once homeward.
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Wiliam Hohenzolern
Joseph in Egypt a model of faith and leadership
Sunday school lesson links Joseph’s trials to his rise as prime minister in Egypt. It notes his faith under pressure, Pharaoh’s dream interpretations, and Joseph’s naturalization and wise administration to save Egypt and the world from famine, drawing parallels to Christ’s earthly mission.
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Joseph
Dothan
Egypt
Pharaoh
Potiphar
Timothy
Christ
Phillippians
Zapnath-paaneah
Asenath
Entente to Sink German Warships After Review
Entente naval experts will inspect German battleships and cruisers held by the Peace conference to decide ownership and possible sinking. The likely outcome is that the vessels will be sunk to avoid disputes over division and to learn if they contain features unknown to the Entente.
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London
Entente
Air link plan narrows London Australia travel time
Sydney hosts business leaders backing an aerial mail service promising 159 flying hours to bridge London and Australia. Funds were subscribed at the meeting. Promoter is Reginald Lloyd, a prominent Australian in London and member of the Constitutional Club. Cairo welcomed Allenby after his Palestine and Syria campaign and subsequent return.
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Australia
London
Reginald Lloyd
The
Constitutional Club
Cairo
Allenby
Keype
Palestine
Syria
Catro Feissamentes
Belgium Pressed to Hold Left Bank of Scheldt
Belgium faces united demand at the peace conference to control the left bank of the Scheldt as its natural frontier. Diplomats and lawmakers favor occupation. extremists push for the Rhine left bank, moderates seek Luxembourg. Loss estimates reach 38 billion francs. Royal Air Force to disband most of February. London port to be revived with modern docking capacity in three months.
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Brussels
Scheldt
Belgiun
Tarliament
Rhine
Luxemburg
London
Thas
Report on German Troop Crossing and Allied Reactions
The Dutch legation notes German troops were allowed to cross Limburg for Belgian civilians as agreed with Allied reps, but Havas calls this inaccurate and says Allies were informed only after entry. In Ottawa, over 50,000 of 124,000 returning Canadian Expeditionary Force members prefer nonagricultural roles, with 230,000 signatures on national service cards. Copenhagen reports Berlin dispatch that Entente may repeal the blockade after consulting President Wilson.
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Limburg
Thenterest
Havas
Ottawa
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Cabinet
Copenhagen
Aclu
Berlin
Berlin Zeitung
Wisone
Washington Sees Hopeful Russian Situation Improve
Information from the state department indicates General Semenoff’s refusal to recognize Admiral Kolchak’s dictatorship has not created a serious crisis. Semenoff’s forces have dwindled to near negligible size, and Kolchak is expected to manage the dissension. The all-Russian government at Omsk continues to direct rehabilitation of Russia, with the Chinese eastern railway to remain open by allied troops if needed.
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Russia
Siberia
President Wilson to travel to Europe for peace talks
President Wilson plans to depart for Europe to attend the peace conference opening and expects to return within six weeks after departing this side. Officials say no censorship will hinder coverage and American correspondents will accompany the voyage aboard a naval vessel.
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Washington
Willson
Europe
America
Canada’s Troops to Enter Germany Regimental Colors Reclaimed
London dispatch reports Canadian units to march into Germany with flying colors and bands. Regimental flags left in churches across the British Isles since the war began are being reclaimed, including colors at Westminster Abbey St. Pauls Canterbury Cathedral St Giles Edinburgh and St Anne’s in Belfast. The Princess Patricia’s regiment keeps its flag at headquarters.
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London
Canada
Germany
British Isles
Westminster Abbey
St. Paul's
Canterbury Cathedral
St. Giles Cathedral
Edinburgh
St. Annes
Elfast
Prisicias
Patrician
Rightful Owners Securities Found on Table in France
In a reoccupied French village three weeks after evacuation an officer uncovered securities worth thousands of dollars spread over a table. Dividends had remained unpaid since 1914. The papers, likely hidden in a mattress or under floor boards, were used by troops as a table cloth and were turned over to French authorities for restitution to rightful owners.
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Paris
France
Gold bullion misdelivered to Valdez sparks recovery
Missing cargo from Anchorage worth about 31000 dollars in gold bullion landed at Valdez by error after the steamer Admiral Watson discharged at Seattle. The bullion, shipped to a Seattle bank by Anchorage miners, was found ashore in Valdez and recovered.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Admiral Watson
Valdez
Seattle
Watson
Sinking of the Ticonderoga Described by Fulcher
Diary account from Lieut Fulcher to Daily Telegraph correspondent recalls the sinking of the Ticonderoga by a German submarine. American sailor left afloat on a raft after the ship went down as the commander said God will save him. The first torpedo cripples the captain and crew, decks fill with dead, fire spread, and surrender follows. Fulcher is captured after waving a pillow slip as a white flag. A German American on a raft pleading for aid is ignored with the remark God will cave him.
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London
Lieut
Fulcher
Ticonderoga
Talegraph
Felcher
Fearing Times Warn of German Food Catastrophe
Copenhagen reports an official Berlin dispatch warning of a looming German food crisis within six weeks. Grain harvest is better than last year but potato crops suffer due to labor shortages from Russian prisoners. Food from Romania Poland and Ukraine has ceased and returning soldiers strain supplies. Distribution networks are disrupted amid ongoing upheavals.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Berlin
Romania
Poland
Ukraine
France
Belgium
Churchill pledges practical league of nations in Dundee
Winston Spencer Churchill stating from Dundee said he would work to make a league of nations a practical powerful reality. He argued the league cannot replace British naval supremacy and declared that no German colonies or former Turkish territories will be restored to their former owners.
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Winston Spencer Churchill
Dundee
League of Nations
Germany
Turkey
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