Andy Thompson Returns Home After War Service
Private Thompson of Company F 119th Engineers 25th Division arrived in France and fought overseas. He is the first Seattle boy mustered out of the American Expeditionary Forces and discharged in New York City. Thompson recalls memories of the war and French friendships, and plans to return to a Seattle ship yard after rest.
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City Faces Flu Surge As Cases Hit Dangerously High
The city health department reports a daily surge in influenza bringing 256 new cases on Tuesday and 532 on Monday with 17 deaths. They estimate an average of 500 cases daily mirroring the recent epidemic. The renovated old courthouse emergency hospital is receiving patients with 30 moved there by noon. Nurses and aides are urged to volunteer at both facilities.
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Mail Aviator Starts Flight
Eugene, Ore Dec 10 Lieut A F Hogland US Army aviator begins the final leg of his pathfinding flight for an aerial mail route between Sacramento and Seattle. Weather delayed him two days over the mountains en route.
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Life Saved by Officer Paper Says
Desperate but unsuccessful suicide attempt reported for a former KALNER figure, despondent over political turmoil. Dispatch from Budapest relayed via United Press Leased Wire. The incident occurred Sunday near Copenhagen, with authorities noting the individual was distressed by the situation.
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Ex-Emperor Drafts Defense in Autobiography
London December 10 German experts in international law met with the former Kaiser who is dictating an autobiography to be used in his defense if he faces trial. He has reportedly abandoned uniforms for civilian clothes and is believed to be in mufti.
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Liebknecht Defies Allies in Berlin Proclamation
Karl Liebknecht leader of the Bolshevik faction declares refusal of peace with the entente and intent to overthrow the government within a fortnight. Martial law is in Berlin amid heavy fighting. 220 killed and 1000 wounded in clashes between Bolshevik forces and government troops.
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Potsdam Riots In Full Swing Across Germany
Reports from Hamburg dated December 4 say the counter revolution in Potsdam is in full swing with the main army establishing Berlin headquarters and refusing to acknowledge the workmen's and soldiers' council. The Hamburg council says HOLSHEVIATS planned a coup last night but was frustrated with several arrests.
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German Mine Hidden in Bethancourt Station Cellar
A German mine concealed in the cellar of Bethancourt railroad station exploded three months after enemy forces were driven from the area, marking a covert weapon discovery and an unintended blast.
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Seattle voters back Puget Sound Traction sale settle debt terms
One month after the four to one vote approving the Puget Sound Traction line sale Seattle negotiators, the company, the council, and the city attorney remain locked in debates over bond terms. A proposed arrangement would place city bonds in escrow, require debt reductions to trigger payments, and protect the city from losses while ensuring the company receives its expected $15 million in public utility bonds backed by gross earnings.
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Berger Wifes Trial Distracts as Juror Is Seated
Chicago December 10 One juror selected in the Berger trial as defense uses four of ten peremptory challenges. Judge Landis warns Engdahl on time or forfeit bond. Mrs Victor Berger and Filla Reeves Bloor among visitors. Sol Wick the lone juror chosen. Lawyers probe jurors tolerance of political and pacifist matters.
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Thousands of U S Troops Arrive in New York Harbor
More than 10,000 troops are due in New York today aboard transports and hospital ships. The Empress of Britain led arrivals with 76 officers and 2,339 men aboard, sailing from Liverpool on November 30. Other ships expected include the Adriatic with 80 officers and 2,280 men, the Ascanius with 14 officers and 1,427 men, and the Kroonland with 63 officers, 1,180 men, and 704 sick and wounded aboard.
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Bolsheviks Storm Meeting as Munich Turmoil Spreads
Amsterdam reports Bolsheviks attacked a Munich Democratic Party meeting, stormed a brewery, and torn down German flags. Advices indicate Bolshevik activity across Bavaria, with chaos cited as widespread.
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Americans Puzzled by New Moves
United Press reports Americans in Paris and London question whether European allies intend to fully honor Wilson’s 14 peace points. The piece notes expectation that all sides should adhere to the president’s calls to reduce armaments and repay costs, while Britain hints at limiting repayment to capacity.
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ED L. Keen
United Press
Paris
Germany
President Wilson to Reach France Next Friday
The White House announced a cabinet meeting today with Vice President Marshall to preside. The George Washington reports the president and party will dock Brest Friday morning and stay in France for some time, likely not returning before February.
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Paris
Urge Just Peace to Prevent Vast, New Catastrophe
A Washington dispatch reports warnings against a Bismarckian peace for Germany, credited to the London Daily News and attributed to the Paris representatives of the committee on public information. It urges supporters of Wilsonian principles to stand firm as World War I diplomacy seeks a just settlement and cautions rulers to avoid driving Germans to despair amid Russia’s example.
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Germany
London Daily News
Lyons
France
Committee On Public Information
Paris
Danger of Anarchistic Alliance Between Germans and Russ
A historical critique questions European security amid a German Russian alliance and warns of dangers if a punitive postwar settlement leads to occupied Germany. It notes Wilson's peace aims and accuses Paris chauvinism of courting another war, with labor and capitalist tensions cited as risks.
Opposition to Wilson’s Peace Ideas Draws Wide Attack
Ex President Roosevelt denounces a league of nations as useless and harmful to American interests. Ex President Taft demands permanent conscription to subdue Germany. Senator Lodge argues no peace will satisfy Germans. The call is attributed to Sharp and Sisson from the committee on public information, via the London Daily News.
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Taft
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Lodge
70 000 Poles to Take Over Posen
Berlin dispatch says 70 000 Poles under Gen Waller will land at Danzig to occupy Prussian Posen. Amsterdam report adds an American Polish division under Gen Haller is en route to Danzig to undertake the occupation of Posen and Silesia.
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