Ex Kaiser's conspiracy ends as plot collapses
London dispatch reports a Berlin plot to restore imperial rule and crown William Hohenzollern. Leaders named include Field Marshal von Mackensen General von Born and General Count Sixt von Arheim. Secret funds from munitions makers financed the plan, which unraveled after a secret agent overheard a telephone conversation. Arrests spread through Berlin and other cities as authorities traced supporters of a provisional government to restore the monarchy. No direct link to William found, two of his aides believed to have brought the outline to Berlin for a trip to Ostenten. Lieutenant Dr Gustav Krupp von Bohlen said to control finances. von Mackensen reportedly sought Hindenburg's join, who declined retirement. The Prussian court reportedly supported the plot. former chancellor Dr George Michaels and Prince von Buelow allegedly offered help. The plan aimed to form a provisional government under von Mackensen or another military leader and urge William to return.
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William Hohengollern
Silence for the Teutons in Treves Reported
Fragmentary notes reflect confusion over German troops in Treves and debates on restraint versus force before occupation. The text hints at mixed reactions and cautious language about punitive actions and gentleness in policing the city amid upheaval.
Ce IN PORT Mauretania Reaches New York
Mauretania, sister ship of Lusitania, arrives in New York as tensions flare over colonial ambitions. The statement contains hostile pledge and references to Americans, with mentions of wounded returning.
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Lusitania
New York
President Wilson to Travel to Paris for Peace Conference
President Wilson announced in a joint session his plan to attend the Paris peace conference, stating it is his paramount duty and that he will stay in close touch by cable. He outlined cables restrictions lifted, a unified American system, support for woman suffrage, and a three year naval program, with a provisional tax plan and plans to release railroads from control under a future reconstruction.
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Bishop Funsten Dead In Boise
Death of Rev. James Bowen Funsten, Idaho's first Protestant Episcopal bishop, occurs at his Boise home at 1 o'clock this morning. He led the church in Idaho and served as a prominent religious figure in the region.
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James Bowen Funsten
Idaho
Older People In Germany Dampen Children Enthusiasm At Entry
American forces under Major General Dickman cross into Germany advancing twelve miles to Ragden and Saarburg with a calm reception. In Rhenish Prussia crowds show no flags or cheers, many homes shuttered, children briefly excited then hushed. Brig. Gen. Preston Browne sets up headquarters in Treves as occupation begins.
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Moselle
Treves
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Not to Have Any Property Returned by England or France
London dispatch reports Walter Hume Long, secretary of state for the colonies, on a committee to define terms demanded from Germany. He supports German colonies remaining under British Empire control. Allied and German troop movements in Treves show civilians calm as American forces advance, with German guards and released prisoners noted.
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Troop Ship Mauretania Returns With First American Troops
New York December 2 The steamship Mauretania docked with the first large contingent of American troops from overseas for demobilization. About 4100 non combat troops in England will be moved to Camp Miles Standish in Long Island for processing as a hospital ship Northern Pacific with 1100 wounded personnel docked at Hoboken.
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