Wilhelm Hohenzollern Seeks Death in German Crisis
The Leipzig Tageblatt reports former German emperor Wilhelm II attempted suicide amid turmoil in occupied Germany as Allied forces push to the Rhine. A retinue member stopped him and was wounded. details come from a Copenhagen dispatch via Exchange Telegraph.
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Wilhelm
Rhine
Cologne
London
William Hohenzollern
Leipzig Tageblatt
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Hert-Hohenzottern
Former German Emperor William in Amerongen Retreat
Reports from Amsterdam and Paris describe William Hohenzollern in Amerongen and Spa with a small retinue. He has shed his uniform, wears civilian clothes, and plans an autobiography while a Dutch general reportedly met him before his flight. The scene portrays a quiet, familylike retreat under guard at Castle Amerongen.
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London
Wiliam Hohenzollern
Amerongen
Amsterdam
the Express
Hobssizeller
Teige
Paris
Spa
Holland
William Hohenzollern
Coun von Bentinck
Influenza Toll in Army Camps Tops Seven Thousand Dead
Washington and Chicago reports reveal 336 257 influenza cases in the United States by December 1 with about 17 000 deaths. Officials note most influenza pneumonia deaths are preventable by vaccination while stressing postwar demobilization health risks and the need for sanitation and inoculation programs.
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Washington
United States
Dny
Chicago
Rochester
Mint
Heatthation
Blue
United States Public Health
Servie
Nda
Enza
Pneumoni
Ary
Rosenaw
Rosenoch
Mie
Tol
Cgreneral Alue
President Wilson Observes U-Boat Attack Drill Aboard George Washington
On the George Washington President Wilson watched a destroyer demonstrate anti submarine warfare. Depth charges and explosions rocked the ship as the convoy moved through rough seas with Wilson asking questions and receiving a detailed briefing. The vessel then set course for the Azores with no stop planned.
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U. S
George Wastington
Associated Press
Wilson
George Washington
United States
Willa0n
Caphain McCulley
Azores
United States Calls For End To German and Austrian Notes
The State Department announced that Washington has sent notes to Berlin and Vienna stating the United States desires no further communications from their governments. The notes request that such correspondence be properly addressed to the allied nations.
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Washington, Bec. I
Berlin
Vienna
State Department
United States
Marshal Foch May Visit U S After War Ends
New York dispatch reports Mayor Hylan received a cable from Marshal Foch indicating a possible visit to the United States when duties permit. The mayor had invited him to New York and offered him the freedom of the city.
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New York
Peace Conference Plans and Hotel Arrangements in Paris
Paris dispatch notes hotel arrangements for American officers at the Louvre and Pershing’s request to use the American plan. Delegates from many nations pour into Paris for the peace conference, with Americans expected to lead in coordination and communications.
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Paris
Hotel du Louvre
Place du Palais Royale
General Pershing
War conference notes and American-British tensions
A fragmentary memo discusses American sentiment and British aims at a peace conference. It reflects concerns about national security and the empire, noting that in war freedom may be limited and Britain seeks allied support, with criticism of Allied actions over the past eighteen months.
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Lond
Great Britain
Frederick
America
Watt
Inet
Next War Loan Needs a Name in Spring Campaign
Wartime loan officials consider naming the spring issue the Fourth Liberty Bond with strong publicity. Carter Glare prepares to take office Monday as treasury secretary candidate. Germany’s prospects and naval actions are noted amid ongoing mobilization and public support efforts.
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Waliington
Ielory Jaeue
Lowrver
Ray
Treasury
Carter
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