Bolling Confesses on Leak as News Reaches New York
Francis A. Bolling, partner of Kk W Bolling and Wilson’s brother in law, admits under oath he notified Hutton Decker Company on December 20 between 1:15 and 1:30 pm that a peace note to the warring powers would be sent. Witnesses place the moment between 12:58 and 1:54 pm, with the leak alleged to have reached New York shortly after. The hearsay and timing are examined by the House Rules Committee as Examiner Whipple seeks a clear source.
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Francis A. Bolling
Kk. W
Washington
Varie
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Examiner Whipps
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Customs House
Whipple
Plot to kill Lloyd George shocks London leaders
International and British wires report a plot to murder Prime Minister Lloyd George by poison. Four conspirators face Derby magistrates. charges include intent to poison Arthur Henderson and Lloyd George. Detected motives hint at antiwar factions and political tensions in early 1919 London.
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Aernational News Ser
London
Lloyd George
Lloyd Gorge
Arthur Henderson
Secretary of Labor
Tech
Masons
Don
Fighting resumes in Vosges after long lull near Lorraine frontier
The French launch a bold night assault on German positions near Lecitray in the Vosges, taking the enemy by surprise and regaining frontier posts as both sides suffer heavy losses. German reinforcements were required to repel the attack.
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Vosges Mountains
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Perlin
Vosges
Lecitray
Lorraine
Wilsons Inauguration Parade Promises Grand Pageant
Washington officials anticipate Wilsons March 6 inaugural parade to rival Grants in scale with thousands of militiamen a mix of state troops crack organizations and 40 leading brass bands. Union fleets infantry cavalry and cadet corps from eastern points to join bachelors party and a large crowd of dignitaries and wives expected.
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Seventh Regiment
New York
Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Boston
Richmond
Mysterious German Raider Moewe Revealed by Norwegian Survivor
Captain Andersen of the Norwegian ship 100 berg recounts operations of the German raider Moewe in the South Atlantic. He says Moewe sunk his ship in December, transferred some crew to Yarrowdale, and forced others aboard, with survivors later landed near Pernmyneo as prisoners. He details the raider’s course, the fight, and attempts to reach a German home port.
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Garman
Nurly
Pernymineo
Andersy
South Atlantic
Wan Lowe Ts Ting
North Atlantic
Stilp
Bernstorff Protests Arming of Cargo Ships by Britain
Berlin reports Germany will scrap sea warfare rules and pursue merciless action after Britain arms merchant vessels. Ambassador Bernstorff informs Washington that Germany will show armed Britons are warships in U S ports. He cites rewards to English captains sinking German subs and warns Britain would force Germany to treat British ships as war targets.
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International News Service
Berlin
United States
Great Britain
Aube
Washington
Germany
Department
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Alice
Bone Dry Law for Alaska Passes Senate
Alaska adopts a bone dry law prohibiting manufacture sale or import of intoxicating beverages within the territory. The measure passed the senate today without opposition or roll call and now awaits the resident governor's signature to become law.
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Alaska
International News Service
Washington
Senate
Seattle Banks Have Plenty of Money
After doors closed at the Northern Link and Trust Company and a run on Seattle banks, depositors pull funds from all institutions. The German American bank closed temporarily but all strong banks remain capable, with federal offers to discount negotiable paper to meet cash demands.
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Seattle
Northern Link and ‘Trust Company
People'a Saving Bank
Parti Ul
Geman American
Federal Rege Bank
San Francisco
Federal Reserve System
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