Warfront Updates and Political Shifts Spark Turmoil
Across Europe signals show British forces halting Bolshevik advances in the Gulf of Finland while reports claim Bolsheviks may evacuate Petrograd for Nijni Novgorod. Ukraine sees upheaval as Skoropadski is killed and Hetman resignation follows a bloodless coup. Prince Alexander of Serbia forms a new government as Haig prepares to visit England. A French chamber vote of confidence backs the Clemenceau government amid questions on German demobilization.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Clemencean
Emilio Constant
80 000 Teutons Rally for Revolt Talk in Berlin
Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg were denied seats at a national workers and soldiers council conference. Outside, about 80,000 cheered as Liebknecht addressed the crowd from the parliament roof urging a social and political revolution amid opposition from government forces. In Washington, officials warn Germany faces a winter of famine due to potato shortages and transport constraints.
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Berlin
Karl Liebknecht
Rosa Luxemburg
Liebknecht
Ee Altho
Schei
Ebert
Haase
Washington
Germany
Europe
Restaurant investment tempting buyers under business opportunities
The classified section outlines an investment chance in a profitable restaurant business. The item highlights ownership opportunity and financial appeal to a specific class seeking business ownership.
Wilson Delays Trip to Marne Battlefield
President Wilson postponed his planned trip to the Marne battlefield due to heavy rain. He delayed golf, planned indoor activities, and scheduled separate talks with Edwin Hurley, Marshal Foch, and Italian Ambassador Cellere. The Wilsons and Poincares plus about 50 guests dined with Ambassador Sharp, then toured Versailles.
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Wilson
Marne
Admiral Grayson
St. Cloud
Edwin Hurley
Marshal Foch
Cellere
Rome
Wilsons
Poincares
Sharp
Versailles
Diaz Leads Mexico Revolt Amid Coalition Call
Felix Diaz circulates a manifesto urging all anti Carranza factions to join a coalition to topple the government. Diaz's forces in Vera Cruz state barely failed to seize Jalapa as federal troops arrived. Zapata calls a council at Axochiapan to plan against Carranza and Gonzales.
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EL Paso
Felix Diaz
Carranza
Diaz
Vera Cruz
Jalapa
Mexico
Felipe Prencador
National Railways
American Smelting and Refining Co
Emilino Zapata
Morelos
Council of China
Axochiapan
Pablo Gonzaler
Canto Castro Elected Portugal’s New President
Canto Castro was chosen president of Portugal by 137 votes, succeeding the murdered Paes. Reports from Lisbon note the Dec 16 vote and Castro’s succession after the tragedy.
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Lisbon
Canto Castro
Portugal
Paes
Shipyard Workers Join Red Cross Appeal at Skinner & Eddy
Thirteen thousand shipbuilders at the Skinner and Eddy plant enrolled in the Red Cross drive today, with all listed employees accounted for except those missing from the roster.
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Skinner & Eddy
Red Cross
Red Cross Roll Call Drives Local Participation high
Citizens from all walks answer the Red Cross roll call as payroll clubs input long lists of new members. Nearly every firm reports 100 percent employee participation with 6,326 memberships across 274 business houses. Seattle School District No 1 led with about 1,500 names despite a Monday school closure. Industrial plants, shipyards, and large employers are expected to enroll heavily as canvassing continues.
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Council of Patriotic Service
Seattle
Schooly Cooper
James Lansbury
James A. Duncan
Seattle North
A Woman Granted Divorce After Months of Unkissed Marriage
In Spokane, Sarah Roveck sued for freedom claiming her husband never kissed her. The judge asked how long they were married and she said several months. The court granted the divorce and advised her to find a better partner next time, which she rejected.
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Spokane
Wash
Sarah Roveck
Catens
Republicans to Convene Jan 10 in Chicago
Washington Dec 17 The 1920s presidential campaign begins January 10 as the Republican National Committee assemblies in Chicago. Chairman Will Hays issued the call from Republican headquarters stating Republicans view their recent victory as a duty and opportunity.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Will Hays
Margett Released from San Francisco Hospital
Former Seattle policeman F. J. Margett was discharged from a San Francisco hospital after a mysterious attack left him badly cut. He will stay in bed for two weeks and plans to keep silent on the incident as investigations continue.
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San Francisco
F. J. Margett
Seattle
Margett
Roll CA
Arbitration Role for S A Difficult
Latin American diplomat in Washington says Argentina and the United States face vexing differences in their self appointed roles as arbitrators between Chile and Peru. No new developments were reported by the Chilean embassy and the Peruvian delegation, but officials warned the strained relations cannot endure without renewal of the recent outbreak.
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Washington
United States
Chile
Peru
Tough Luck We Missed Living in Hun Prison Camps
The Vossische Zeitung reports German prison camps as pleasant spots with cinema theatres, concert halls, studios, libraries, baths, sports grounds, and canteens selling beer wine tobacco and fruits, suggesting a cheerful life for inmates.
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Hun
Washington
Vossiche Zeitng
Voss
Swift Confesses Murder of Neighbor in Property Dispute
Martin Swift confessed to killing neighbor John Gilmore after lengthy quarrels over property interests. Police report the admission came yesterday afternoon in Castle Rock Washington.
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Castle Rock
Wash
Martin Swift
John Gilmore
Poland Calls Up Million in Army
BERNE Dec. 17 The Polish authorities have called for mobilization of classes born 1883 to 1901 totaling 1 500 000 men.
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Poland
Berne
Untermyer on stand proves his loyalty
Samuel Untermyer testified before a senate committee probing prewar German propaganda saying there is no basis for claims his sympathies were pro German before the war. He emphasized his wartime service, Liberty Loans, and donations, while noting his public stances supported government aims. A separate report from Melbourne notes Australia plans three days of celebration upon peace declaration.
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Senate
Samuel Untermyer
New York
Untermyer
Lever
Washington
Treasury Publicity Bureau
Red Cross
Melbourne
Australia
Opposition to Reichstag Call Sparks Berlin Protests
Berlin workers and soldiers council protests the Reichstag summons. They demand punishment for President Fehrenbach and the government resignation. Dresden rioting reported with two dead and six wounded including a soldier shot by a woman with a muff revolver.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Haase Threatens Reichstag Move
Hugo Haase warned in Copenhagen that if the Reichstag meets in response to Fehrenbach it will be declared non-existent by the government He said it is ridiculous the Reichstag that approved Belgium invasion and Brest-Litovsk treaty should convene.
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Copenhagen
Fehrenbach
Hugo Haase
Berlin
The
Politiken
Reichstag
Belgium
Brest-Litovsk
Kaiser Refuses Dutch Notice Amid Allied Tensions
Amsterdam December 17 The Telegraph reports the former Kaiser has refused to heed official Dutch representation that his presence would likely involve Holland with the Allies.
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Kaiser
Amsterdam
Telegraaf
Holland
Roll Call
Berlin Socialists Favor Assembly Move
Independent socialists meeting in Berlin voted by a large majority to call a national assembly, according to dispatches received from Copenhagen dated December 17.
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Copenhagen
General Assembly of Independent Socialists
Berlin
German claim links Poland split to allied mission arrival
The German government stated that Poland’s rupture of diplomatic relations was caused by the influence of the arrival of the allied commission in Warsaw.
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Berlin
Poland
Allied Commission
Warsaw
Ebert Predicts No Legal Route to Remove Ex Kaiser
In London on December 17 Friedrich Ebert German chancellor said no provision in law would force Wilhelm II to be given up. He argued Germany has separated from the ex emperor after decades of conflict and seeks only to fix responsibility for the war. Ebert warned bread scarcity could push the nation to despair and topple the old order.
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London
Friedrich Ebert
Kaiser
Ebert
Wilhelm
Germans Prepare Tax Plan to Raise War Indemnity Funds
Copenhagen Dec 17 Germany moves to raise money for war indemnities and demobilization costs. The government plans two loans one for indemnities the other for demobilization with huge funds for peace work and employment of discharged soldiers.
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Copenhagen
Germany
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