Death sentence commuted by Stephens order
Francisco November 29 I am innocent and face a glorious death at the hands of my traducers Mooney directs movement for Gov Stephens to modify the action in commuting the death sentence to imprisonment I refuse to accept the commutation and appeal for a quicker decision Mooney claims hope in organized labor solidarity and demands action after a verdict against him
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Labor leaders condemn Mooney clemency in Mooney case
Sacramento reports reveal Seattle workers and Northwest unions decry Governor Stephens for commuting Thomas J. Mooney’s death sentence to life imprisonment without a new trial. Portents of a regional strike on December 9 loom as labor leaders press for justice.
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Elyno
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Fleet Corporation
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Looney
Martin
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Sacramento
Thomas J. Mooney
Stephens
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Wilson
San Francisco
Warren K. Billings
John B. Densmore
Teutons to Pay Costs Says George
Lloyd George advocates stern yet fair action to ensure Germany bears indemnities and accountability for war crimes. He pledges no vengeance but promises a thorough investigation into war origins and punishes submarine pirates. Hoover dined in Brussels. allies to send reps to Berlin and Vienna to review food conditions.
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Berlin
Vienna
Herbert Hoover
Brussels
Germany
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Kaiserin Reunites With Former Kaiser at Amerongen Castle
London dispatch reports the former Kaiserin in a dark overcoat arrived at Maasbergen and motored to Amerongen castle to join the former Kaiser. Her luggage included 20 large trunks.
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Rotterdam
Maasbergen
Amerongen Castle
Jane Addams Sought as Chicago Mayoral Helper
Chicago leaders discuss Jane Addams aiding a bid for mayor as 300000 women expected to register for the spring election. The rumor mill mentions a woman mayor prospect and draws attention to women voters ahead of polls.
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Chicago
Jane Addams
Austria Exiles Former Emperor Karl Over Anti-Revolution Agitation
The Austrian government ordered former Emperor Karl to depart the country amid conservative anti-revolutionary agitation, a Leipzig dispatch reported from Copenhagen on November 29.
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Copenhagen
Karl
Liepsig
The Mooney Issue and Calls for a Retrial
The governor commuted Tom Mooney’s death sentence to life but the action fails to settle the case. Critics urge a conditional pardon to permit a new trial, arguing the original evidence may be perjured and Mooney’s innocence must be shown.
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Tom Mooney
Mooney
Stephensen
Freedom of Seas debated by British thinkers in London
British leaders offered divergent views on freedom of the seas as a core issue for the upcoming peace conference. They argued the British fleet must retain command of the seas, while welcoming cooperation with English speaking nations for balance.
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ED L. Keen
United Press
London
League of Nations
Wilson
Tion
Germany
America
British Fleet Secures Global Victory Amid War Effort
Admiral Beresford stresses the British fleet as key to victory and world freedom, arguing British naval dominance prevents wider domination during wartime. The article emphasizes sea power as the decisive factor in maintaining balance and stopping aggression.
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Beresford
3800 Yankees On Way Home From War
Washington reports the Mauretania is speeding toward New York with over 3800 troops aboard. Gen March says the Cunarder left Liverpool last Monday at 4 p.m. The units include many aero squadron members from numbers 167 187 226 226 267 308 805 209 316 310 321 216 268 326 419 331 188 156 317 433 330 228 329 plus Fifth Construction company air service and a radio detach.
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North Atlantic
New York
Liverpool
Fifth Construction Company Air Service
Paden City Man Removes Kais er Tattoo Back
A. R. Martin of Paden City West Virginia had a surgeon remove a picture of the kaiser tattooed on his back.
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A. R. Martin
Paden City
W. Va
the Kaiser
Freedom of the seas in League of Nations vision
The text asserts that freedom of the seas guarantees transit without discrimination in freights and fares across seas and international land routes. It condemns extortion by private ship owners and transit companies and calls for equal access free from discrimination by nations or combines.
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League of Nations
Freedom of the seas and right of way in wartime law
The principle states that seizing contraband of war entails payment for the items and any incidental damage, and that nations are internationally guaranteed free passage.
Villa Again Threatens Juarez Across Border
Fearing an attack by Francisco Villa's band, a number of women and children crossed to the American side at El Paso during the night. Juarez showed no panic the next day as a garrison of 800 men and artillery remained ready to defend against the Bandit raid, Villa sits about 60 miles south of the border.
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Francisco Villa
Villa
Austrian War Losses Reported At 41 Million Lives
Copenhagen November 29. Data received here show Austria-Hungary’s killed and wounded in the war total 4,000,000. The Austrian dead are listed at 806,000, including 17,000 officers.
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Copenhagen
Austria-Hungary
Peace Talks Tie Freedom of Seas to League of Nations
Paris discussions grow around freedom of the seas as a core peace conference issue. Observers see a link to a future league of nations with no naval buildup, international cooperation, and a unified command under a global naval system.
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Paris
League of Nations
George
Albert
League
Great Britain
America
Wilhelm II Seen Gripped by Fears and Illness
United Press dispatch from Amsterdam reports Count William Hohenzollern plans to enter a sanitarium near Arghen for treatment of nervous breakdowns. He is said to suffer frequent weeping fits and tremors, with allies pressing Holland to expel him and return him to the frontiers or surrender him to the Entente. London dispatches say Lloyd George will seek agreement with France and Britain to demand Holland hand over the ex-kaiser, with Foch and Col. House possibly at the talks.
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Delano Likely To Be Chosen For Treasury Post
Washington reports indicate Representative Carter Glass of Virginia was offered a seat on the Federal Reserve Board to replace F A Delano but declined. McAdoo pressed Glass to join the Fed job at the president's request, while Delano enjoys McAdoo's strong backing for the treasury post.
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Virginia
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Women plan world peace conference in Holland
A large peace conference of women is planned for February in Holland with delegates from all countries including Germany and Austria. The session, under the international committee of women for permanent peace led by Jane Addams, aims to move world opinion on durable peace.
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Holland
Germany
Austria
International Committee of Women For Permanent Peace
Jane Addams
Chicago
Miss Addams
Louis F. Post
Labor
Post
Lansing
Vast Western Siberia Forests Estimated at 200 Million Acres
A new claim suggests the forests of Western Siberia cover about 200 million acres. The assertion highlights the region as largely unexplored and rich in timber potential.
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Siberia
Star Want Ad prompts buyers sellers in Northwest region
An ad invites readers to use Star Want Ads to rent, buy, or sell with convenient charging options. The message emphasizes broad local reach and ease of placing a classified notice for the Northwest audience.
Panic Stirs Among Huns as Americans Patrolling Moselle
In Luxemburg on November 28 American troops patrol the Moselle and Saur rivers awaiting orders. German villages opposite banks appear deserted as civilians panic and seek to flee, then are recalled by government. Third army officers ordered to exercise patience and self control and to use force only in extremity during the occupation of Rhenish Prussia.
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United Press
Luxemburg
Moselle
Saur
Third Army
Rhenish
Prussia
Soldiers to Send Delegates for Baden Meet on Reich Reorganization
The Hague dispatch reports soldiers' councils on all fronts have been notified to send delegates to a Baden gathering on December 1 to discuss participation in plans for reorganizing the German government.
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Baden
Wilson Races Completion of Next Message
President Wilson held final conferences with advisers as he prepares his annual message. He planned talks with Secretary McAdoo on treasury and railroad director posts, with McAdoo’s return delayed to tomorrow. An announcement on peace delegates was expected, with four names already in circulation.
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Robert J. Bender
United Press
Washington
Wilson
McAdoo
Lansing
Col. House
Henry White
Division No 5 Meeting At Red Ding’s Hall
Members of division No 5 council of patriotic service will meet at Red Ding's hall 711 First Ave W Tuesday December 3 at 8 p.m. A musical program has been arranged.
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Council of Patriotic Service
Redding’s
First Ave. W
Precinct 35 Men Meet at Greenwood Avenue
Minute Men of Precinct 35 schedule a meeting at 7409 Greenwood Ave this Friday at 7 p.m. The gathering aims to discuss local civic matters.
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Wilmeet
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