Berger’s Counsel Denies Conspiracy Defense Statement
Congressman Berger and associates from Milwaukee face espionage act charges. Counselor Stedman argues they opposed the war along with ten million other U.S. citizens while denying any conspiracy. The judge limits his reference to wartime Germany and Britain. Madame Rosike Schwimmer, part of Ford Peace Mission, is recalled as Hungary’s provisional ambassador to Switzerland per Hungarian officials.
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Associated Press
Hierage Dee
Seymour Eitian
Vi L. Berger
Milwaukee
United States
Stedman
Heden
Germany
Great Britain
Tpord
Berne
Rosike Schwimmer
Ford
Europe
Hungary
Switzerland
Sixty Million Russian Gold Returned to Paris
Gold from Russia amounting to more than 60 million dollars has arrived in Paris and been deposited in the Bank of France. The funds are credited to the allied common account under the armistice terms, per an official statement by the French Minister of Finance.
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Paris
Russia
Bank of France
German Pron King Jatled Iron King Arrest Report
December reports state August Foyssen known as the Iron King of Germany along with other Dusseldorf manufacturers were arrested on high treason charges. Thyssen reportedly urged an appeal to the allied forces to move through Rhine industrial districts until order was restored.
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Jatled Benause
Allees
August Foyssen
Iron Kine
Germany
Dusseldorf
Thyssen
Alfie
Rhine
Viscount Grey Warns of Seas Freedom Debate
Viscount Grey, former British foreign secretary, warns that disputes over freedom of the seas could strain U S relations with Britain. He argues for a clear definition by President Wilson and links the issue to a League of Nations as the path to agreement. He stresses U S wartime blockade cooperation and supports a global covenant.
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Associated Press
Viscount Grey
Foreign Affairs
Hight
Wilson
Fritiah
United States
Philippines
Germany
League of Nations
British Government Fines Policy at Sea Conference
London reports The Daily Express states Britain has decided its stance on freedom of the seas for the peace conference. The article outlines government attitude and potential implications for international maritime policy.
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London
Daily Express
Senator Borah Pushes Open Debate on Peace Treaties
Senator Botan or Idane introduces a resolution in the senate calling for full discussion of the peace treaties. The move aligns with President Wilson's opposition to certain diplomatic terms and seeks to bring the treaties to ratification with open doors for public scrutiny.
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Botan
Idane
Senate
Washington
Borah
Wilson
Carranza Generals Surround Bandits With 2000 Cavalry
Federal troops under General Francisco Murguía and General Hernández pursue Villa bandits near Santa Clara and El Nido canyons to trap them. Murguía extends command for 14 days to finish campaign amid reports of forced labor and a 50,000 peso loan levied on Villa Ahumada residents.
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Associated Presse
Cheheuahua City
Mex
Deeri
Francisco Vurcula
Hernandez
Santa Clara Canyon
el Nide Canyon
Villa
Murgnna
Jesus Jaustro
War Department
Villa Ahumada
America Ranches
Limburg burgomasters stand by Holland amid severance fears
Amsterdam December 12. Residents of southern Limburg province express alarm at Belgian and French mentions of possible severance from the Netherlands. Forty nine burgomasters telegraph to Queen Wilhelmina pledging loyalty and urging unity with Holland.
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Amsterdam
Limbure
Holland
Wilhelmina
King George Will Not Visit America
London reports say King George will not travel to the United States. The British government supports the U S naval program and seeks freedom of action for American sea power, praising Roosevelt and Admiral Sims while accepting American leadership at sea.
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George
America
London
United States
Gireles
Roosevelt
Admiral Sims
Government urged to colonize western lands for soldiers
A government plan proposes acquiring large land tracts for colonization by demobilized soldiers with federal oversight. The report backs land settlement, worker housing, roads and schools, and continuation of labor department reforms to aid postwar reconstruction.
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Washington, DC
Watson
Wilson
Ean Tijuanes
Wii Redieses
Tris
Tne
Agriculture, Interior
Boy
United States Employment Service
Department of Labor
Handsl
Ledi.cd
Freetly A
Bureau of Naturalization
Department
Ite
Netherlands Upholds Sanctuary Rights For Former Kaiser
The Hague government states the former German emperor, who renounced his throne, is entitled to sanctuary in Holland. Extradition cannot be demanded, as stay is temporary and no illegality occurred. Premier Beerenbruck notes any extradition request must align with law and treaty.
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Holland
Hague
Germany
Jonkher Beerenbruck
Beerenbruck
Netherlands
Grout
Hospital Ship Mercy Brings Wounded Veterans Home
Wounded Americans arrive at home aboard the Mercy after a Bordeaux quarantine. Lt Conover of San Francisco reports losing an arm and leg while recounting how they "licked the Huns." Marines earn praise for bravery as German prisoners credit marines with halting their advance toward Paris.
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Associated Press
New York
Mercy
Bordeaux
Lieuutenant
A. P. Conover
San Francisco
59Th
Sea
Sessons
John A. Hughes
Sixth Marines
D. S.C
Paris
Workmen Bask at Taking Over Plant in Graudenz
Ventzki Agricultural Implement works in Graudenz West Prussia saw workers decline to take over the plant after owners agreed to surrender it for serialisation. The move is seen as reflecting Germanys uneasy economic climate affecting socialization plans.
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Associated Presse
Berlin
Ventzki
Graudenz
West Prussia
Danzig
Germany
Spiritualist Miss Madeline Leslie Vanishes From Hospital
Chicago December reports that Miss Madeline Leslie, once placed at the Psychopathic hospital after claiming the power to disappear, seems to have vanished as inspectors failed to account for her disappearance following a seance. Hospital authorities offered details.
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Chicago
Psychopathic Hospital
Madeline Leslie
Miners Escape Fire At Anaconda Mines
A mine fire at the Neversweat mine in Butte Mont. was believed to have spread to the adjoining Anaconda mine. John Gillie, manager, said all workers were brought safely to the surface from both properties.
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Anaconda
Butte
Mont
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
John Gillie
Army airships complete 19 hour San Diego to San Antonio flight
San Antonio reports four army airships arriving from San Diego on a transcontinental air mail route mission. Major A B Smith led the squadron and noted a 19 hour actual flight time from San Diego to San Antonio before continuing toward Houston.
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San Antonio
Texas
San Diego
California
Houston
A. B. Smith
Former Russian Premier Denies Involvement in New Government Move
Stockholm Dec 12 Alexander Feodorovich Trepoff, former Russian premier, issued a denial that he was taking part in the movement to form a new Russian government in the city.
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Stockholm
Alexander Feodorovich Trepoff
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