Hearst Writer Branded HM Propaganda Chief by Era
Washington reports that William Bayard Hale, Hearst employee, was implicated as a German embassy confidential agent. Bernstorff advised Berlin to place Hale in Berlin press work and to secure him access to President Wilson, suggesting a political edge for Hearst during WWI. A separate note urges investment in War Savings Stamps, promising future value.
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Hearst
Bernstorff
Hale
Berlin
W. B. Hale
June Storff
World
New York World
Wiegand
Karl von Wiegand
Himelf
Empnssy
Bielaski
Wilson
Senator Sees Danger Ahead for America
Washington alleges Senator Lewis warns the proposed league of nations could threaten world peace. He fears future disputes may pit ex allies against the United States, and that reciprocity demands could erode U.S. policy of exclusion of Asiatics. He says he speaks on his own responsibility.
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Washington
Wilson
Europe
Lewis
Senate
League of Nations
United States
Japan
Great Britain
France
Roche to testify on German conspiracies at San Francisco grand jury
Theo ere Roche was summoned to appear before the federal grand jury as authorities seek a detailed account of alleged conspiracies linked to the German consulate in San Francisco. Von Schack, former German consul, reportedly mailed Roche a report on illegal activities tied to the consulate and to Canal General Franz Bopp during his trip to Germany. The report’s contents are seen as potentially clarifying the Preparedness parade bombing investigation.
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San Francisco
Theoere Roche
Federal Grand Jury
E. H. von Schack
Fort Leavenworth
Roche
von Schack
Canal
Franz Bopp
Ltter
Germany
United States
Via
Want a Home Around Seattle Areas and Acreage Options
A reader is invited to explore housing options in Green Lake Pallard University Wallingford Phinney West Seattle Rainier Valley Mt Park or Queen Anne Hill, with a note to turn to pages 10 and 11 for listings including rural acreage outside the city.
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Green Lake
Pallard, University, Wallingford
Phinney, West Seattle
Rainier Valley
Mt. Park
Queen Anne Hill District
Navy demobilized sailors leave Seattle training camp
About 33 of 760 initial Navy dischargees depart the University of Washington camp Friday morning for home. The group, largely college students, travels in full uniform with passports returned, as the Seattle camp stabilizes toward its final days with an expected 100 releases daily.
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Northwest
Naval Training Camp
University of Washington
Seattle
Lake Shore
Fice
Paolone Arrested in Paper Pants at Tailor Shop
A. E. Paolone of 1007 Third Ave was arrested after officers found him in newspaper garments at his shop. He claimed theft of $400, then police uncovered $443 in the paper clothes. He was jailed pending mental examination while police replaced his attire with a suit.
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A. E. Paolone
Third Ave
Paolone
Aviator Weighs Return Flight After Test Run
Lieut. A. F. Hogland an army aviator and air mail route blazer between Seattle and California awaits a decision on his return flight. A test flight just after noon Friday will determine if the trip back occurs Friday afternoon or Saturday morning.
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A. F. Hogland
Seattle
California
Shipyard accident leaves three workers hurt in Seattle
George Bruce 23 riveter, Garfield Martin 20 riveter, and John Sharp 27 holder-on remained in Seattle General Hospital in critical or serious condition after a steel rib fell at Skinner Eddy shipyard No 2 Thursday afternoon. Bruce and Martin were improving. Sharp remained critical with a fractured skull. Coroner's investigation into Friday into Frank Pridham 27 Kenton resident killed in the incident. The four workers resided in Reatom.
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George Bruce
Garfield Martin
John Sharp
Skinner & Eddy Corporation
Seattle General Hospital
Bruce
Martin
Sharp
Frank Pridham
Pridham
Kenton
Reatom
Germans face vast expenses after armistice note
French armistice commission has sent Berlin a demand for occupation costs incurred by Allied forces. Amsterdam report says total includes 13.4 million dollars for the American army and 10 million dollars for the British, with 500000 slated for Duren and the rest for Cologne.
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London
French Armistice Commission
Berlin
Amsterdam
Duren
Cologne
Wilson to Extend Aid for Europe
President Wilson will summon officials to France after landing to help direct distribution of American foodstuffs and raw materials to European populations in need. Bernard Baruch is likely to be named, with the George Washington proceeding about 600 miles east of New York at 17 knots as seven destroyers escort. The trip will include plans for Belgium and England later.
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U. S
George Washington
Wire Lees
United Preas
Wilson
France
Bernard Baruch
War Industries Board
New York
Liles Pene
Belgium
England
Peace talks set in Paris with Wilson to attend
Preliminary peace discussions are scheduled to begin in Paris on December 17 with President Wilson participating. The formal peace congress with Germany is expected to start January 15, and the treaty is projected to be signed in April or May.
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William Philip Simms
United Press
Paris
Wilson
Wilson's Stand Meets Approval
PARIS Dec. 6 President Wilson's speech pleases Americans here and strengthens the lines along which Col House is working. It shows selfish interests will have no welcome at the peace table and indicates the firm resolve with which he will enter the conference.
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Parls
Wilson
Col. House
Norway Could Award Wilson Nobel Prize
Oslo papers on December 6 report Norwegian newspapers advocating the Nobel Peace Prize for President Wilson. The agitation comes amid debates over the award’s timing and eligibility as World War I actions and diplomacy are evaluated.
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Norway
Wilson Nobel
Christiania
Wilson
Essen Scene of Hot Battle in Return of Soldiers
Violent fighting broke out in Essen as returning soldiers tried to lower the red flag. Reports say several people were killed and the outcome remains unclear. In Hamm thousands of miners demonstrated but were dispersed by soldiers with some casualties reported.
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Amsterdam
Essen
Hamm
America Joins Wilhelm Chase Extradition Effort
America backs a joint Allied push to extradite the former Kaiser. Details of the legal steps and specific charges are not yet set, but the extradition is expected on general charges. Five thousand pairs of shoes donated by the Red Cross to children in Massachusetts are noted.
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Paris
America
Sted Cross
Masselllew
Bridges backs Dr. Christensen for port commissioner
Norbert T Bridges urges voters to elect Dr Walter T Christensen to the Port of Seattle commission. He cites Christensen’s progressive record, public service, and fit for guiding Seattle port growth amid labor, financial, and development challenges. Bridges notes his own port work and supports Christensen in the December election.
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Bob Bridges
W. T. Christensen
Editon A Noth -Nobert T Bridges
Walter T. Christensen
Beattie
United States
Port of Seattle
Seattle
Dr. W. T. Christensen
Ballard
Hina
Influenza Crisis Quarantines Seattle Homes
Health Commissioner McBride orders neighborhood placards on Seattle homes with one or more influenza cases. Seventy-five workers distribute notices and collect patient names to speed quarantine and reporting to physicians. Friday reports record 27 cases and seven deaths in 24 hours.
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Seattle
City Health Department
McBride
Health Department
J. S. McBride
Flu Persists at Army Camps and West Coast Cities
Reports from Washington Portland Spokane and Tacoma describe continued influenza activity. At Army camps the illness remains to some extent with Camp Kearny leading cases at 301 followed by Travis and Upton. Portland plans rules to avoid closures. Spokane weighing quarantine options amid 362 new cases and eight deaths. Tacoma records 30 new cases in 36 hours, many at Annie Wright Seminary students returning from Thanksgiving travel.
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Army Camps
Washington
Altho
Blue
Camp Kearny
Travis
Upton
Tacoma
Health Department
Annie Wright Seminary
Peace Will Determine U. S. Military Power
Carl D. Groat reports that President Wilson seeks to curb British sea dominance by pooling naval strength in an international fleet while opposing a Anglo American navy. The piece suggests the United States may match England on the seas and push for global demilitarization if peace is secured, with Baker and Daniels signaling cautious, pacific recommendations.
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United Press
Britain
England
United States
Wilson
Army
Baker
Congress
Pacific
Daniels
United
Report Allies to Hold Berlin
An alleged American wireless dispatch cited by the Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung says American and allied troops will occupy Berlin provisionally to police the city. A Heidelberg dispatch says the workmen's and soldiers' council reports the French likely will occupy Heidelberg and Mannheim after watchmen at Mannheim prison killed three French prisoners. Heidelberg lies 32 miles northeast of Karlsruhe and Mannheim 45 miles southwest of Frankfort.
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Copenhagen
Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Berlin
Heidelberg
Heidelburg
Mannheim
Karlsruhe
Frankfort
Auto Polish Whisky Seizure Sparks Federal Action
Federal authorities destroyed twelve hundred twenty bottles of whisky labeled auto polish seized shipments sent to Seattle in early 1918. Raleigh Faulkner who received and concealed the liquor is serving a prison term.
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Auto Polish
Seattle
Raleigh Faulkner
Chile seeks return of two British wartime dreadnoughts
The war ministry urged Chilean government to ask Britain to return the two dreadnoughts requisitioned at the start of World War I. The ships Almirante Cochrane and Almirante La Torre, renamed Canada and another, displaced 28 000 tons with 23 knot speed and heavy guns. A pro Colombian demonstration in Santiago follows Bogota's rally where 5 000 people joined. Reports say 300 Colombian officers offered services to Chile if war breaks out.
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Santiago
Chile
War Ministry
Great Britain
Almirante Cochrane
Almirante la Torre
England
Canada
Bogota
Peru Cabinet Resigns as Barreto Seeks New Ministry
Lima reports the Peruvian cabinet has resigned and Anselmo Barreto is asked to form a new ministry. Bolivian consuls take over Peruvian interests in Chile, with Tudela expected as ambassador to the United States. State Department denies reports of ships being sent.
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Lima
Peru
Anselmo Barreto
Chile
Tudela
United States
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