Pamphlets Involving Victor Berger At Trial
Federal Judge Landis hears evidence in the Victor Berger trial as pamphlets and letters claimed to bear signatures of Adolph Germer urge sympathy with Socialist causes. Testimony cites an antiwar pamphlet and letters to radicals predicting Bolshevism.
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Th Vie Cressman
Victor L. Berger
Milwaukee
Jude Landis Otte
Adolph Gomer
Speciiaries
Lowenthal
Gertmer
United Yes
Judes Landis
Eli Crouse
Stenographers for Haywood on Stand
Sacramento December 14 stenographers from Willam D Haywood case to testify this week in Chicago trial of 46 alleged Wob workers accused of violent disruption of war effort. Stenographers Miss E Serry and Miss Serviss expected to be called along with Frank Quinn Phil Barry and Russell Lutz as US officials seek links between California labor groups and a nationwide plot.
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Sacramento
Cal
Dee
Willam Ti Haywood General
Chicago
E. Serry
Serviss
Robert Duncan
Department of Justice
Frank Quinn
Phil Barry
Russell Lutz
California
Pershing Announces Return of 172 Officers and 4845 Men
The War Department designated 172 officers and 4,845 men for early homeward departure. The largest unit is the 37th coast artillery regiment with 70 officers and 1,770 men. Other units include aero squadrons and air service sections, engineers, trench battalion, and ammunition trains. The same dispatch notes the American dreadnaught fleet sailing from Brest to New York, aiming to reach before Christmas.
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Associated Press
Washington
General Pershing
War Department
Jist Regiment
Coast Artillery
Brest
President Wilson
New York
Revolt in Germany warned by former Austrian minister Czernin
Count Czernin, ex Austro Hungarian high minister, warned Emperor Charles in April letters that a revolt could sweep the Central Powers if Germany faces another winter campaign. He urged breaking with America, doubted U boat success, and said relief from Britain and the US would come too late. The warning framed a grim assessment of the war’s near end and duties to defend dynastic ideals.
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Vienna
Count Czernin
Austro-Waungarian
Charles
I Ias
Germany
Merlin
America
Czernin
Conrad von Hoetzenport
England
Bere
LaFollette Case Revived in Senate Debate
Senate privileges and elections committee minority report urges possible indictment under the espionage act for Senator Robert M. LaFollette over remarks to the Non-Partisan League at St Paul Minn on Sept 20 1917. Report warns against expulsion but cites evidence that could justify criminal charges and a guilty verdict if tried.
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Associates Prees
Washington, D.C
Muther
Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
Senate
Pomerene
Ohio
Wisconsin Seuator
United States Senate
President Wilson hailed by huge crowd in Paris welcome
Crowds along the railway route greeted President Wilson during his Paris visit as Clemenceau and Poincare welcomed him at the station. Women and children waited through the night for a glimpse, while French officials and banners framed the arrival with music and a grand reception.
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Paris
Clemenceau
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Wilson
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Foreign Office
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Mrs. Wilson
Poincare
St Ation ‘Eps
Madame Poincare
Ens
Welcome Wilson to France in French press echoes
Paris papers greet President Wilson with a warm reception and urge frank praise of American aid. Editorials say France seeks lasting peace and justice, and that the U S intervention saved thousands of French lives as Marshal Joffre lauds Wilson.
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Paris
Dec
Wilson
France
Temps
Journal Des Debats
Martin
Marshal Joffre
America
United States
Wilson addresses French Socialists in Paris
President Wilson met a Socialist delegation in Paris and spoke on the war’s aims. He stressed ending absolutism and military oppression, building a league of nations, and securing a just peace through covenants and collective action. Large crowds greeted the ascent to the Madeleine and the crowd total neared 960000.
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Paris
Persident Wilson
Hfm
League of Nations
Church of the Madeleine
Peice
Wilson
Princes Minrat Mansion
Knights of Columbus Distribute Toys in Lorraine
In Metz Lorraine on December 14 Knights of Columbus workers began distributing over $50,000 worth of American toys to local children. Christmas trees line roads with parcels hung bearing a card from Washington to the children of LaFavte and Fech wishing Merry Christmas.
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Metz
Knights of Columbus
Chitren
Lorraine
Land of Washington
LaFavte
Fech
Hydroplane Crash Kills Two Enlistees in Norfolk Fog
Two enlisted men died and two ensigns were injured when a hydroairplane descended into the Willoughby Club building in fog. The accident occurred in Norfolk on December 14. Investigators work to determine cause and assess damage.
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Norfolk
Willoughby Club
Reform of the Lords Faces Coalition Policy Push
London reports a coalition ministry aims to reform the house of Lords if returned to power. Exchequer official notes a hereditary principle should be kept while plans to limit upper chamber powers are discussed amid broader reform talks.
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London
House of Lord
United Kingdom
A. Botar Law
Eh Eerlor
Exchequer
Glasgow
London Papers Welcome Wilson as War Ends Enter World Aid
The week reviews greet President Wilson with warm wishes and praise for his mission. The Spectator links freedom of the seas to British policy and urges using the Monroe Doctrine in world law. It warns Europe must not return to armaments or secret ties, or America will withdraw from European affairs unless Wilson succeeds.
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Associated Press
London
Wilson
The
Spectator
Great Britain
United States
League of Nations
Europe
Washington
Washington, BD. C
Eace
Lord Northcliffe
London ‘Times
Chean Jack
Wylan
Wilcon
Witcon Gs
Pritiyo
Franses
Pete Yews
Procession Escorts President to Home in Paris
An Associated Leased Wire report describes a procession from the railway station to the Prince Murat residence in Paris for the President and Mrs. Wilson. Attending dignitaries include Mme Jusserand and others, with military and diplomatic escorts present.
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Paris
Prince Murat
Poineare
Wilson
Malame Poinesre
Mme Jusserand
Ati Murearet Wileoen
British displeased by Navy limit talk
Washington dispatch discusses Wilson's peace mission and British opposition to limiting naval power. London reports and diplomatic circles question the meaning of freedom of the seas and the potential implications for Anglo French relations.
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