Hitchcock Denounces German Propaganda Links
Senator Hitchcock and Harvard professor Albert Bushnell Hart denounced German propagandists efforts to tie them to German intrigues before U.S. entry into the war. Hitchcock cited a May letter misrepresented to justify arms policy, insisting he warned against any such movement and that the claims were false.
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Tosted Perens
Ashington
Hitchcock
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Albert Bushnell Hart
Harvard University
United States
Senate
Hart
Hitehcock
Amy
Telswitz
Ellechcock
Coblenz Calm When It Sees Yanks Enter
Coblenz awoke to peaceful occupation as American doughboys entered the city in an orderly fashion. Citizens paid little notice and no flag waving accompanied the advance, signaling a quiet, symbolic first act of peaceable Rhine occupation across Rheinish Prussia as troops moved toward the river.
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Webb Miller
United Press
Oblenz
Coblenz
Peacefunl
Rhine
Liebknecht Declares No Peace With Entente in Berlin
United Press reports Karl Liebknecht, Bolshevik leader, in Berlin proclaims refusal of peace with the Entente and vow to overthrow the government within two weeks. Berlin martial law cited. recent clashes kill 220 and wound about a thousand as Spartacist protests surge.
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United Press
Paris
Karl Liebknecht
Berlin
Zurich
l'Information
Berne
Spartacus Group
Spartacusites
Hohenzollerns
von Hindenburg
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Krupp
Riots in Berlin Amid Ebert Government Crisis
Berlin reports depict rioting, shootings, and demonstrations surrounding the Ebert Haase government. Soldiers and sailors gathered at the Chancellor's palace while a council of deserters led unemployed meetings. authorities moved to arrest the executive committee of the Soldiers and Workmen.
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Joseph Herrings
San Antonio Evening News
New York Times
Ety
York
Berlin
Copenhagen
Bec
Ebert-Haase
Fischer
Diet
Peoples’ Commissonere
Evert
Allies May Ignore Some of Issues
By Ed L Keen Ris, December 10. Do European allies intend to fully carry out the spirit of the fourteen points. The question is raised in American quarters and echoed in Paris and London by French and British leaders and press signals of going beyond Wilson's vision while ignoring parts of his program. Continued on Page Two.
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ED. L. Keen
United Press
Ris
Paris
London
Wilson
Washington to study Chile Peru frontier dispute
U S State Department officials will detail a diplomatic preparedness study on the Chile Peru frontier controversy. The Latin American Bureau report notes Tacna Arica region small in economic value, Arica port and Arica Lurpaz Railway key assets, and clarifies Tarapaca and Antofagasta nitrate endowments.
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Apy United Provid
Ashington
D. C
State
Bantiggo
Lima
Department of Commerce
Tacna-Arica
Arica
Arica-Lupaz
Bolivia
ISIS
Imacnaa
Parka
Tarapace
Antofacasta
Taena-Aries
Chile
Peru
Taripaca
Vera
Ferevian
Ox Peer
Minority says future taxes should wait against bill
United Prony reports from Senate Finance Committee minority members urge delaying tax prescriptions as conditions rapidly shift. The minority rejects rushing new taxes and notes past predictions of Treasury strain failed, urging caution and careful timing before setting 1927 taxes.
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C. Martin
United Prony
Wee ON
D.C
Senate Finance
Committee
Save la Follette
Hones
Colorado
Smart
Utah
Stumons
Finance Committee
Uebt
Penrone
Five Jurors Accepted in Socialist Leaders Case
In Chicago on December 10 1930 juror selection began for the Five Socialist leaders case before Federal Judge Landis Kerr. Fifteen jurors drawn largely from farming communities were questioned over espionage act charges while Socialist attorneys accepted five jurors citing National Protective League membership and pro war stance. The defendants, noting papers and notes, remained composed as selection continued. Separately a Warsaw dispatch reports General Holler leading an American Polish division toward Danzig to occupy Posen and Silesia.
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United Press
Chicago
Landis Kerr
National Protective League
America
G Clalone
Maier
Danzig
Amsterdam
Holler
Posen
Silesia
Warsaw
Counter Revolt At Potsdam In Full Swing
Delayed report from Potsdam says a counter revolution is in full swing. The main army has established headquarters in Berlin and refuses to acknowledge the Workmen's and Soldiers' Council. Bolshevists allegedly planned a coup in Hamburg last night but were frustrated. several arrests reported.
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Snts Selted
FA Rex
Totadam 6
Berlin
Workmen's Ud Soldiers’ Council
Workmen's and
Soldiers’ Council
Bolshevists
Hamburg
Italian airship disappearance puzzles world
Datta Prem reports that Italian dirigibles traveling from Ciamine to Kratova vanished with all crew aboard. The mystery surrounds the fate of the airships and their passengers as authorities pursue leads from the December 10, 1970 dispatch.
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Datta Prem. Y ‘Ome
Ciampine
Kratova
Man Who Beat Dick Seated in Congress
Washington D C December 10 One solitary individual was sworn in as a member of the lower house. Martin L Davey formerly mayor of Kent Ohio is among the youngest members at thirty four He defeated ex Senator Charles Dick who had fifteen years in the House and Senate He seated to fill the expired term of E Bartonick deceased and will begin a regular two year term next March.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Martin L. Davey
Kent
Ohio
Davey
Charles Dick
Nate
E. 2. Batrick
Bolshevism Unfavored in Germany by Mason
United Press analysis warns Bolshevik leaders in Russia seek ties with German extremists but fail to win real German Bolshevik backing. Soviets appear in German administration yet clash with middle class power. The piece argues Western aid to Russia could counter German influence and help stabilize Europe.
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United Press
York
Germany
Icenk
Fat
Bariae
Russia
America
Ruseln
Autonomy to be defended Catalonia autonomy plan
Senor Cambo leader of the Catalonian Autonomista announces defense of the autonomy bill in parliament. He warns that if autonomy is rejected by parliament Catalan deputies may withdraw and agitations could rise. The report notes Catalonia’s historic integration with Spain and aims of regional self government. Bolshevists at Munich disrupt a Democratic party meeting and tear down flags, signaling spreading agitation in Bavaria.
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Gailed Penan
Barcelona
Senor Cambo
Catalonian Autonomista
Catalonia
Catslonigma
United Press
Amsterdam
Bolshevists
Munich
Democratic Party
Bayatia
American Hero Baer Wins Croix de Guerre For River Recon
Lieut Sanford Baer of Murphysboro Illinois is credited with bravery aboard the transport Sierra arriving in New York Dec 16. At age 21 he swam the river under heavy fire to observe German positions across the Vasle river and confirm disguises by French forces, aiding Allied artillery in wiping out the enemy.
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United Prey
New York
Diers
Sanford Baer
Murphysboro
Fil
Ydevtenant Baer
Chateau ‘Shierrr
Vasle
Granate
Baer
Vesse
Satm
Ming
Bis
Albertcan Artiillery
Former Emperor Isolated From World Behind Castle Walls
Dethroned German emperor William II remains confined in Amersongen castle, seldom leaves, and spends days writing notes and receiving newspapers. His health is discussed by informants as potentially fragile, with routine meals, private chapel services, and daily world news study dominating his life.
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Castle Wall
Count Bentick
Wilhels
DE Rg
Wilhelm
Holland
Rood
Germany
Wing
Army officers' uniforms feature lenses and caps Beeth
Army officers wear new uniforms described with lenses on caps and camieres. The article notes changes in regiment attire and mentions officers Lentz and Stailgr amid discussion of belt and epaulet details.
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Lentz, Stailgr
Beeth
Informal Cabinet Meeting Led by Marshall
President Wilson called a Cabinet meeting by wireless for the afternoon with Vice President Marshall presiding. Marshall opened the session stating he would act informally and personally, not exercising official duties, and presided with deference to the President’s and Cabinet’s wishes while the President was away.
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Wilson
Marshall
Ier
Preaw
Pwashington
Db. C
White House
Marapall
Hhilk
Post Office appropriation bill grants salary increases
In Washington D C on December 19 the annual Post Office appropriation bill was introduced. It includes extensive salary increases and appropriations totaling 2 195 000 dollars. The Airplane Mail Service receives funding and rural parcels motor truck service also gains support despite prior increases in vehicle sales and truck acquisitions.
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United Press
Tashington
D. C
Anouyl
Hobae
Cronches
Tyrer
Wilson invited to Cologne for peace talks says Cologne Gazette
Cologne Gazette reports German republic representatives would be glad to meet President Wilson in Cologne to discuss peace and to present the German view on Polish and Swedish issues. They suggest Wilson could possibly obtain the release of German prisoners.
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United Prean
Amsterdam
Cologne
Wileson
Wilson
House Favors League Probe Into Security Groups
Washington December 16 The House voted to authorize an investigation into the National Security League and related organizations. Speaker Clark named a seven member committee including Representatives Johnson Kentucky Harlee Mississippi Saunders Virginia Carraway Arkansas Reavis Nebraska Turner Iowa and Walsh Massachusetts to oversee the inquiry.
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Usy Valted Press
Washington, D.C
House Vndoy
Frenc
National Security
League and Simiar
Clark
Representasteay Johnson
Kentucky
Haree
Mississippi
Saunders
Virginia Carraway
Arkagsag
Reavis
Nebraska
Towner
Iowan
Walsh
Magsachusetts
Proposed US meat packing control bill outlined by Sims
In Washington on December 10 4 the House Interstate Commerce Committee member Sims introduced a drastic plan to regulate the meat packing industry The bill offers four President chosen options including state control of plants cars yards and storage or licensing options It also authorizes creation of one or more US owned corporations to run the industry funded by a 500 000 revoking fund Sims said the measure has Wilsons approval and aims to ensure free competitive markets for meat and products.
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Taftel Presa
Ashington
Ame Sims
House
Interstate Commel Committee
Federal Trade Commission
Mont
United States
Sime
President to pass Azores amid voyage to France
President Wilson aboard the U S S George Washington is due to pass the Azores tomorrow morning and then head northeast toward Brest where he will arrive Friday. McCormick and Cuarach were told to stand by for a call to France as diversions and peace talks loom. The President attended a crew song service and shook hands with sailors, with reports saying he will not sit at Versailles before February.
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Robert J. Bender
United Press
George Washington
George
Barveb
George Warhlorten
United States
Americans Press Advance in Germany Reported by Pershing
The December 3 communique from General Pershing states the Third American Army continues its advance into Germany. The release mentions progress toward Rhine river areas including Rolandsack and Munster, with names and places noted in the translated excerpt.
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United Frees
Hinerow D. C. Dee
Third American ‘Army
Germany
Genera Pershing
Oes
Rolandeach Generaline
Rolandsack
Brobl
Warsand
Munstermafeld
Enetmboilen
Ex Kaiser and Karolyi Try Death by Own Action
Amsterdam dispatch reports Count Karolyi Hungarian Premier despondent over Hungary’s political situation and attempting self harm. Copenhagen cites Leipziger Tageblatt saying the former Kaiser made a desperate but unsuccessful attempt, with German staff officer wounded in thwarting Wilhelm. London notes two German international-law experts met with the ex-Emperor who is drafting a biography for defense if tried, and that he has abandoned uniforms for mufti.
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Deited Prem
Amsterdam
Count Karolyi
Budapest
Hungary
United Press
Copenhagen
Kaiser
Leipziger Tageblatt
Wilhelm
Calted
London
the Express
Weather summary fragment, unclear wording
Readable parts indicate a weather brief with cold temperatures around 46 and northerly to westerly winds. Forecast mentions fair conditions with frost in interior areas and a Wednesday trend, though several words are garbled.
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