Wilson and Britain clash over freedom of seas promise
London sources report Britain will back US naval aims at the peace conference. The Daily Mail cites Secretary Daniels and President Wilson supporting full freedom of seas. Archibald Hurd and Viscount Grex warn about defining the phrase, urging a Williamsian or American framing and possible league of nations as the solution.
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Executions of Generals Russky and Dimitrieff Reported
Russian leaders order the execution of Generals Russky and Dimitrieff by firing squad as part of a purge within the military command. The incident signals a harsh crackdown on officers amid ongoing power struggles and wartime strain.
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French Port Puts on Prussian Guards Return
French port displays a muted welcome as Prussian guards return from the front. Diminished ranks show strain on command, with President's arrival framed by solemn ceremony and cautious public sentiment.
Officiers Reach Berlin 10 Rush Yanks Release
Berlin dispatch reports Brigadier General Hayres and Lieutenants Gaylord and Shelling of the American repatriation commission arrive in Berlin as the first U S officers since the armistice. Other items note tensions around Ebert’s government Spartacus influence and protests in Bohemia and Germany.
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Associated Press
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Germans Try to Influence French Prisoners in War End
Paris reports that beginning late October and intensifying in November German officers and agents sought to sway French POWs toward a pro-German line. They claimed Germany would seek better armistice terms and urged unity between German and French workers. A French officer was cited by the German secretaries urging moderation of armistice demands, especially on railway matériel.
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Former War Chiefs Shot by Loyal Soviet Orders
Paris dispatch reports former Russian leaders Ganetsia Russky and Dimitrieff shot by order of the loyal soviet of Prapagorok. M. Rukheiloff, ex minister of commerce, shot same time. General Radko Dimitrieff noted for 1912 Bulgarian campaign and Russo-Polish fronts.
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Twelve Spies Shot in London Tower Executions Report
London dispatch reports during the war twelve spies were executed or punished after capture. Carl Hans Lady alias Charles A Ingus, once an Omaha resident, led the group with others, including Lizzie Werthe and Rowlands, as travel-linked agents. One woman Eva de Bammouville faces life penal servitude, while several conspirators avoided the gallows.
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Boxing bouts held in London report crowd results
In London on December 14, amid a naval boxing tourney, F. C. Laney of the American navy defeated Corporal Fingham of Canada in featherweights. Eddie Coulton of the American navy beat J. Davies of the British navy in featherweight. Lightweight Gamester of the British Royal Air Force defeated Eddy Bhannon of the American army. UC Key of the American navy beat Wilkinson of the British navy in middleweight.
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Cabinet Ministers to Extend Welcome to Distinguished Visitor
Paris dispatches note cabinet ministers and officials to greet President Wilson as his party arrives. The U S George Washington fleet sails toward Brest with Admiral Lima aboard. Wilson’s Paris visit is set for forty eight hours with no further state ceremonies planned.
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Five Billion for Next Bond Issue McAdoo Estimates
Secretary McAdoo told the House Ways and Means Committee that the government will need five and a half billion dollars more in bonds this year to finance expenditures. An eighteen point four billion figure was cited as the expense estimate, with committee members noting the estimate may be low.
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Victors' Hard Terms Face Germans in Cologne Parade
A Cologne dispatch reports Victors' terms weighing heavy as German troops march under national colors. Berlin signals and Berlin advices describe soldiers decorated with rosettes and iron crosses, while traffic chaos injures bystanders at Brandenburg Gate. Frederick Ebert hails a new government as troops seek a national assembly, with Premier Bhariń praising sacrifices and urging unity to rebuild Germany and resist despair.
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Peru Chile Notes Public U S correspondence on dispute
Washington reports show conflict over U S actions urging settlement of the Peru Chile controversy and state department decision to publish correspondence with South American nations. Paris dispatch notes negotiations for prolonging the German army crisis may affect timing.
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