League of Nations debate fuels German republic tensions
The discussion centers on reestablishing monarchist influence in Bavaria and broader German-Austrian federation plans. Plans for seven semi republics with capitals such as Dresden and Munich spark clashes with republican and royalist factions. The debate ties into Wilsons visit and Grey’s league proposals as scholars weigh prudence and universal participation.
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Bolsheviks Aiding Russian Order Said to Restore State
The New Statesman reports Bolsheviks backed by former opponents are restoring order in Russia. It says food distribution improves and factories reopen under soviet management, with terror described as greatly exaggerated. Agitation grows to force Britain and U.S. leaders to state Russia policy.
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Polish moves alarm Ebert over East Prussia and border aims
Berlin reports Chancellor Ebert fears Polish pressure in East Prussia and predicts France may take the left bank of the Rhine. Count Kessler, expelled German minister, says the Poland relations break was provoked by propaganda and that Germans are more anti Bolshevik than the Poles.
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Hungary Opposes Allied Occupation Threatens Resignation
Berlin reports the Hungarian ministry declared opposition to occupation by the allies and asked whether the entire country would be occupied, threatening to resign as a body if the answer is affirmative.
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President to Ride with King in State Carriage
London dispatch reports President Wilson will ride from Charing Cross to Buckingham Palace in the state carriage with King George. Mrs Wilson accompanies Queen Mary, with the Second Guard providing a guard of honor on the occasion.
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Mooney's Friends to Send Him Gifts
Friends of Tom Mooney plan to send gifts from San Francisco to him in San Quentin where he is imprisoned for the preparedness parade bombing. Mrs. Rena Mooney seeks a Christmas day visit as prison quarantine due to influenza continues.
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Hang the Kaiser urge indemnity by Col Harvey
Col George Harvey, editor of the North American Review, told the New England Society of New York that Germany should pay an indemnity totaling 3.609 billion dollars. He criticized President Wilsons European trip and opposed efforts to form a league of nations.
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Clemenceau and Wilson Discuss Matters Before London
Paris Dec 24 President Wilson called on Premier Clemenceau this afternoon likely to clear up issues before leaving for London. The talks addressed outstanding matters and reflected ongoing Allied coordination during wartime diplomacy.
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Serbs Anxious to Return to U S A
Red Cross cables report over 500 American naturalized Serbians marched through Palermo Sicily shouting Back to America. The note from Washington dated December 24 describes a wave of return enthusiasm among emigrants seeking to rejoin U S citizens.
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National Guard to Return to Civilian Status
Washington December 24. Members drafted into army service by President Wilson's July 3 1917 proclamation will revert to civilian status when dismissed from the army. Gen Ansell acting judge advocate general says if the National Guard is to continue, new units must be organized in all states.
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Robbers Escape With $420,000 Worth of Loot
Four men in lumberjack attire robbed the American Jewelry Co in Minneapolis during Christmas shopping and fled with money, diamonds and jewelry valued at about $420,000. The caper occurred as crowds filled the streets on December 24. Local police began investigations and sought possible leads from witnesses.
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Take Good Care of Her Couple Eloped in Seattle Bid
In San Francisco on December 24, 17 year old Edward Fuller and his partner eloped to wed. Sheriff John Stringer of King County located them two days ago and noted he did not arrest them. The girl's mother urged the couple to be wise as they left home together.
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Believed Schroer Killed Collins in Seattle Case
Albert Schroer of Walsenberg Colorado killed Daniel A Collins a Seattle salesman in the Diller hotel Sunday morning then hanged himself after taking an Interurban to Tacoma The motive remains uncertain Police link Schroer to Collins through a hunting license and hotel description with detectives pursuing connections to Collins female correspondences and possible robbery theory The body was found near Tacoma after frost covered the figure and a description matched the hotel registrar and clothing.
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Red Cross Roll Call Falls Short in Seattle Area
Red Cross officials and workers express disappointment over meager membership and returns from Seattle. A flying squadron of more than 100 top volunteers will canvass homes nightly this week excluding Christmas as H F Ostrander leads the home survey. 14807 names added to the roll on Monday, about half the daily average officials expect. AMERONGEN reports delayed.
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There's One Way of Knowing if Liquor's Booze-So
Mystery surrounds the disappearance of a quart of whisky offered as evidence in the Walter Wolf trial. The Georgetown druggist was charged with illegal sale. after deliberation the jury found him not guilty, the bottle emptied. The judge condemned any juror who would drink evidence liquor.
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Bolsheviks Hold Russia but Face International Test
New York dispatch notes Bolsheviks maintain control of Russia amid opposition efforts. Analysts say the regime has weathered early collapse fears and faces a decisive test in international trade and credit as it seeks external raw materials and aid.
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Red plans of world revolution urged by Lenin letter
A letter from Niko lai Lemine published in Liberator proclaims an inevitable international revolution. Lenin says Bolsheviks train students in Moscow to spread Bolshevism, warning bourgeois resistance will intensify while workers near victory and a global socialist movement gains strength.
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Boche Marines Battle Guards
French and British forces clash as marines engage in a defensive action against enemy guards. Reports describe intense urban combat with artillery and small arms fire echoing through contested streets. Casualty figures and strategic aims remain unconfirmed.
Mutinous Berlin Marines Hold Palace Guard After riot
Mutinous marines who revolted when ordered to sea entrenched in the royal palace after clash with the military guard. They kidnapped the city’s military commander and held him prisoner. Four marines were killed and ten wounded in the fighting.
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Link Sound Cities Into Big Puget Sound Terminal District
Tacoma December 24. Public service commission plan links Pierce King and Snohomish counties into a single Puget Sound terminal district. R H Thomson Seattle engineer to explain at Commercial Club meeting. Legislature previously appropriated funds for freight congestion study.
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