A German Democratic Party Formed by Herr Wolff
The Berlin Tageblatt editor Theodore Wolff announces the formation of a new German democratic party aimed at supporting the republic and democratic reforms on a socialistic economic basis. The party seeks to rally the middle classes and resist Bolshevism, with Wolff noting he cannot hold high office.
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Vrces
Berlin
New German Democratic Party
Wilson
Theodore Wolff
Berlin Tageblatt
Herr Wolff
Progressives Split as Submarine Policy Reshapes Party Leadership
The party bans active submarine supporters from leadership while welcoming large influxes from the Progressive and National Liberal camps. Notables like Hugo Preuss and Max Weber are cited among recruits, with plans to socialize certain industries yet protect private property with compensation.
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Gustav Strezemann
Eiestag
Herr Wolff
Progressive Party
Hugo Preuss
Germany
National Assembly
Walther Schnecking
Marburg University
Gerlach
Fishbeck
Max Weber
Wolff
Tringe Seheenach Carolath
M. 4. Dunek
Witting
National Bank of Berlin
Empire
North and South Split in German Political Feud
London dispatch reports growing antagonism between northern and southern Germany with Berlin socialists clashing with Bavarian leaders over a possible federation and separate southern dominance. Berlin officials accuse France and Clemenceau of manipulation while internal organs debate minister Solf and Kaysky. Wisner threatens to sever relations as Catholic bishops protest church state separation.
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London Times
San Antonio Light
Philadelphia Public Ledger
The
Public Ledger Co
Stockholm
Germany
Sociali
Jeaders
Berlin
Mier
Kurt Eisner
Maine Foreign Office
Ing
Germania
Tigner
Clemenceau
France
Ireheit
Solf
Kayski
Munich
Kaysky
Sol
Wisner
Hhe
Wilh
Constituent Assembly
Internal clashes rise as Soviet orders clash with red flag ban
In Solingen a Soviet delegate warns that troops will be summoned if the red flag ban persists. The Solingen military station orders troops to hunt down red flags while Bremen teeters on a critical line as Spartacist rhetoric warns of civil war. Berlin factions jockey for machine guns as rival detachments head toward a Spandau factory but retreat to avoid violence.
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San Antonio
Valladelphia Public Ledger
Public Lecerer Co
Magne
Nev
Tevidence
Germany
Solingen
Stationel
Berlin
Bremen
Spartacus
Stromg
German party realignments signal new force in politics
A 1918 public notice from The Ledger reports German bourgeois parties forming new coalitions and renaming groups as they prepare for future battles in parliament. It notes the Progressive and National Liberal factions joining to form a German liberal democratic front, with other centers seeking a broad center coalition and a proposed people’s party, while conservatives recalibrate stance. The piece mentions the Berlin agreement and calls for a strong but varied alignment amid revolutionary unrest.
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London
San Antonio
Philadelphia
Public Ledger
Dablo Ledger Co
Hague
Germany
Progressive Party
Pheodore Wolff
National Liberals
Ueieratic Party
National Liberal Party
Ond National Democratic Ain
Center Party
Berlin
Center
Mayora
Gemani
Ate Ghatatt & Luderdorft
Hanover Sees Freedom and German Faction Ousts Prussia
Reports from Dusseldorf say thousands signed a Hanover manifesto declaring Hazatar seeks independence from 7 lin and Prussia. Soviet control rises with machine guns and curfew as revolutionaries push for a workers' republic and a powerless national assembly. Destitution and queues for rations spread while Liebknecht's supporters gain influence.
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Strassberg
Hanover
Kolnische Volksseituns
Hanover Pire Ty
Hazatar
Germany
Prussia
Dusseldorf
Liebknecht
National Assembly
Cuarchy
Brest Plans Welcome for President Wilson
Brest in planning a grand reception for President Wilson to view American achievements at the port used for troop debarkations. London reports Allied leaders will be welcomed in Hyde Park as Clemenceau, Vittorio Orlando, Sonnino travel to London for a pre peace conference meeting. U.S. delegate Colonel F.M. Mouse ill and will be represented by staff. Heavy snow blocks eastern New Mexico and parts of Texas. Vaughn and Corona report dead sheep, Odessa district sees greatest fall in years. Dirt work begins on the Jefferson Davis Highway through Brooks county to enable year round auto traffic north and south.
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Wilson
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Brest
London
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Marshal Voeh
France
Orlando
Sonnino
Italy
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Hyde Dock
Ahem
FM. Mouse
United States
Tee
New Mexico
Kil Paso
Tex
TW Caso & Southwestern Railway
Jeff Davis Highway
Falfurrias
Brooks County
Abdication of German Emperor William II Reported in Europe
Dispatches from Amsterdam and London report William II signing his abdication at Amerongen Holland. The decree seeks to appoint a regent to shield Germany from anarchy hunger and foreign influence. Hoohenollern renounces rights to Prussia and German crowns and frees officials from duties. A Berlin telegram notes the former emperor’s suite plans to return to Germany. Washington reports Admiral von Hintze traveling to Holland to secure a formal proclamation of abdication.
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William
Amerongen
Holland
Wolff Bureau
Berlin
Exchangeelegraph
Copenhagen
Amsterdam
William Hohenzollern
Prussia
Germany
Washington, D. C
State Department
Che Bague Today
von Hintze
Hohenzollerns Reunite in Holland Amid Germany Plans
William Hohenzollern and his wife met in Amerongen Holland with onlookers noting the reunion as emotionally significant. Observers say the former emperor appears brighter and hopeful, while Count von Bentinck protects details, stating the Dutch government is host. The wife arrived with a small party including Countess von Koller and Prince von Solms.
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Amerongen
Holland
William Hohenzollern
Countess von Koller
Prince von Solms
Count Rantau
Count von Bentinck
Herr
Fran Hohengollern
Reds Seize Wireless Stations in Germany
The Berlin Tageblatt reports that Social Democrats allied with the party of Dr. Lichknecht have seized all wireless stations in Germany and are transmitting propaganda. Chancellor Aberk and Teer Haase, speaking for the government, say they will not assume responsibility for wireless information sent abroad and at home.
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Karlin
Social Democrats
Dr. Lichknecht
Germany
Berlin Tageblatt
Aberk
Teer Haase
Americans Freed by Huns Tell of Hard Work and Poor Food
London report details nine former prisoners of war from the 102nd Infantry who reached Britain after release on November 15. They recount forced labor, scarce Red Cross packages, insults at camps from Darmstadt to Limburg, and illness including influenza, with modest weight loss but good spirits overall.
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London
Trondon
102Nd Infantry
Leideprey
Conflaus
Darmstadt
Limburg
Gpinden
Friedrichsfield
Hey
Red Cross
Tarmstadt
Tambarg
Chumber
Chey
Tachen
Guyerds
Shim
Holand
Motterdam
Ripon
Mingland
Black Draught praised by Nowata resident
Mr W B Daw son of Nowata Oklahoma extols Thedfords Black Draught as the best liver medicine. He says it prevents constipation after strong medicine and helps with bloated stomach sour stomach and bad taste. He endorses regular use and urges others to try it at druggists.
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Nowata
Okla
Thedford
Wartime Camp Pranks Shocking Finger in Soup Incident
An account from Limburg camp describes American prisoners subjected to a grim joke as a German guard hung a severed finger in soup as a mess decoration. The men were sent to Winchester camp afterwards for further handling.
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Limburg
Wilson to Address Congress on Monday
The article notes President Wilson will address Congress on Monday. It describes his role in gathering data for potential peace conference use and his prior travels to Europe as part of the United States peace effort with allied leaders. General Bliss and Admiral Benson are also referenced as American representatives connected to the Versailles peace process.
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Europe
Germany
France
Bliss
Inter-Allied Council
Versailles
Benson
United States
Paris
Colonel House
Navy
Supreme War Council
U S Plans Massive Return Of Troops Amid War Totals
The United States aims to bring back 300000 men monthly as casualty figures rise by more than 28000, with 265580 prisoners reported by November 26. Updates show 4810 in action or dead of wounds, 1828 dead from disease, 10520 wounded, and 44290 missing in action. Troop origins span Arkansas Mississippi Louisiana Maine New Hampshire Vermont and other states, with divisions shifting composition.
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Marek
I States
March
Arkansas
Mississippi
Louisiana
Tth
Maine
New S[aopshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Visland
New York
S7th
Mippi
Alabama
War Department
Old Hickory
Enieatee
North
South Carolina
Relatives barred from Hoboken New York troops arrival policy
New York reports Brigadier General McManus says relatives and friends will not be allowed to meet American troops arriving at Hoboken from England. The first contingents, mainly air service personnel, will go straight to camps for examination and discharge.
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New York
England
G. TE. McManus
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America
Air Service
McMigus
Funeral Notices and Deaths Reported in San Antonio
The obituary column lists postponement of Mrs. Walter Correvon’s funeral to Sunday at Hill Baptist Church, followed by interment at Roselawn Cemetery. Other notices include Rudolph Haak of San Antonio dying in Los Angeles aged 32, with services in Los Angeles. Edith Clay, 23, who died in a sanatorium, body to Waco. Charles Lonnatt, 23, funeral to Kansas City. TV Cimenti, 31, dies in hospital, survived by family and lodges, body sent to Copperas Cove. Hugo Jasmer, son of Mrs. Jasmer, died in Central America with multiple siblings surviving. Additional misc notes reference memorials and interment arrangements by Shelley-Loving Undertaking Company.
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Texas
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Shelley-Loving Undertaking Company
Charles Bennett
Charles Lonnatt
Brickliger
Kansas City
Shelley Loving
Av.lementz. TV
Ciementz
Priory
Copperas Caye
Tie
Rotary
Standard Motor Sales Company
Ife
Masonie
Jie
Copperas Cove
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Allie
Mae
Downs
Ath
Cionperas Cove
Judson
Hugo E. Daerver
Hugo I. Jasmer
Hugo Jasmer
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Miss Neary
Tampico
Porter Loring Funeral Directors Ad Notice
Porter Loring Funeral Directors 206 Jefferson Street advertises services at Uogg and McCollum Undertakers Ambulance and Motor Service with Cora Rene and Pecan Cr 1041 Adv.
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Uogg & McCollum
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Carnival on Again Promises Big Night Saturday
Carnival events resume Friday night and run into Saturday with renewed displays. A puzzling stunt from the Chanter Fos tel to Alamo Plaza is planned for Saturday evening. Fraternal groups join the carnival efforts with Camp Travis aid to raise entertainment as crowds expect a big Saturday night.
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Last Chance to Send A E F Boxes This Saturday
Frantic crowds at Red Cross offices flood headquarters as some 4000 boxes have already been mailed and workers extend hours to reach the deadline. No overseas parcels can be mailed after Saturday, and only War Department approved boxes may be sent to military relief personnel.
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Red Cross
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Honiest Red Cross
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San Antonio
Juarez Fears Attack From Villa Band Near City
News from Juarez Mexico reports telegraph and post offices closed as villagers fear an assault by Villas faction moving near Villa Aly midi about 30 miles south of town. Garrison says no attack expected but rumors of fighting persist amid cut rail and telegraphic lines.
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Ainy
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Here
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Conmand
Geneel
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Yih
Villa Ahumad
Civersation
Villa
Elmer J. Edwards
Gul - Brady
Dutch Consul Resigns Over War Shelter Policy
John I Geijsbeck consul for Holland in Colorado Utah and New Mexico mailed his resignation to the Dutch legation in Washington. He cites the Netherlands governments defense of sheltering the former German emperor and other wartime actions, and says a new campaign will be conducted to justify sheltering Wilhelm II.
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United States
Wiliam Hobenzollern
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