Outrages in Phila Shock City Officials Homes
In Philadelphia on December 31, police and armed guards protected the residences of prominent citizens after synchronized bombings shattered the homes of Justice Robert von Mosehzisker and other officials. Bolshevik elements were blamed as shrapnel injured Mrs Knowles and windows shattered across targeted houses.
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Demobilization deal signed on Aland Islands event
Representatives from Finland Germany and Sweden signed an agreement on demobilization of the Aland Islands at the foreign office in Stockholm. The Aland Islands, in the Baltic, were taken from Sweden by Russia in 1805 and later occupied by German troops after Bolshevik control in Russia.
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Berlin Announces Abdication of Prince Frederich Karl
The Hague dispatch reports in Berlin that Prince Frederich Karl of Hesse renounced the throne of Finland. The formal announcement confirms his abdication as of the date in Berlin.
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Washington Weather Update Favors Pennsylvania Rain Then Snow
A winter weather notice from Washington warns rain changing to snow by Wednesday morning. Colder air moves in with Wednesday snow and much colder temperatures expected.
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Borah Pushes to Repeal Espionage Law
Washington December 31 Senator William E Borah of Idaho said he will introduce a bill this week to repeal the entire espionage law and related amendments. He has already proposed repealing sections that make certain publications non mailable and forbids foreign language materials commenting on war policies without postmaster translation.
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German Colonies Not Returned Says London Post
London dispatch reports the London Post stating British dominions have secured assurances that Germany will not regain its colonies. The article notes no fundamental differences on the league of nations aims between Wilson and British leaders and emphasizes its place in the forthcoming peace treaty.
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Sinn Fein Threat After Dillon Defeat In Commons
Dublin on December 31 Irish Nationalists in the Commons may resign after the election of John Dillon risking a clear field for Sinn Fein. A Sinn Feiner warned that if the peace conference fails Sinn Fein leaders will go to Westminster and raise hell in the House.
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Sinn Fein prisoners in Belfast jail barricade wing
In Belfast, Sinn Fein inmates barricaded a wing of the jail and stored provisions to last until Thursday. Authorities sent reinforcements to cut off gas, water, and electricity to compel submission. Rumors say Christmas parcels included dynamite. prisoners held mock recruiting meetings.
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First Wooden Steamer Launched in Connecticut Yard
The wooden steamer Fairfield, first vessel completed for the War Emergency Fleet at Houstaonic yard in Stratford, was launched before about 16 000 people. Miss Grace Dietrich, 16, daughter of Alfred Dietrich, named the ship at the ceremony.
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Count Plunkett Released From Irish Prison
Londor December 31 Count Plunkett Sinn Fein leader freed from prison in connection with a political conspiracy in Ireland. He was released unconditionally and was reported leaving Dublin today.
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Radicals Form a German Revolutionary Party
Copenhagen reports a Spartacus congress in Berlin adopted a resolution to form a new German political party named The Revolutionary Communistic Labor Party of the German Spartacus Bund. Bolshevik sentiment and Radek’s presence spark intrigue as Hindenburg signals support from industrial magnates for occupying Berlin. Machine-gun violence against striking German miners in Hamborn is reported amid broader Bolshevik unrest in Silesia and Westphalia.
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President Wilson Leaves London After Historic Visit
President Wilson sails from London aboard the Brighton after a dramatic farewell at Victoria station. Royal escorts and a twenty-one gun salute mark the end of his historic visit, with King George and Queen Mary among the dignitaries bidding farewell.
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Sims to Assume Presidency of the U S War College
Washington December 31 Admiral Williams Sims commander of the American fleet in European waters will be relieved of his present duties to assume the presidency of the United States navy war college at Newport R I next spring He has led American naval operations in European waters since April 8 1917 and graduates from the naval academy in 1880 with an esteemed record Born in 1858 Sims requested assignment to the Naval College and is expected to complete current duties before taking the new post next year.
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British plan for international labor court at peace talks
London dec 31 the British government will propose an international court to regulate labor conditions at the peace conference. if formed the court would be part of the league of nations with a world scope and aims to abolish sweat shops. samuel gompers president of the american federation of labor also favored the scheme and its path in france.
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Former Kaiserin Broken Down Mentally in Vienna Dispatch
Central News dispatch from Vienna reports the former Kaiserin of Germany has broken down mentally. She experiences delusions that strangers pursue her and shows an ungovernable desire to dismiss attendants. The ex-empress weeps at long intervals, with prior notes of heart trouble. last reports place her in Berlin.
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New British Parliament Set to Convene January 21
London dispatch reports the new British Parliament will meet for the first time on January 21. The announcement comes from official sources in London dated December 31.
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First American Indian Corporal Reaches Rhine Front
By Bert Ford for I. N. 5S. Staff Cor respondent with the American Army of Occupation in Germany Dec 30. The first American Indian to reach the Rhine is Corporal Thomas Blindwoman a full blooded aborigine from an Oklahoma reservation. He aided gen try duty at Coblenz railhead and earned praise from Captain W Carrigan of Orange New Jersey who says Blindwoman is fearless and precise under fire. Treasury reports show the 12 month US war bill rising to about 12.6 billion dollars by year end.
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Germany Faces Massive Indemnity Demand After War
Allies seek a staggering sum of 1290000000000? in war indemnities and debts from defeated nations, a claim described as beyond anything previously imagined. The report highlights the scale of potential reparations and the pressure on Germany and other defeated states.
Claims to be laid on table at Inter-Allied Conference
Maris Dec 31 The staggering sum of 129000000000 may be demanded from Germany in indemnities and war debts by the allies. France may ask close to 450000000000. England 40000000000, Belgium 3600000000, Servia 3000000000, with Romania Montenegro and Italy likely similar. America will not seek indemnity unless others bear all expenses. A U S A officials study Germany earning power for a report likely by end January.
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London News estimates war losses at over 8 000
London report, Dec 31, cites a table from Evening News showing Beith Russian Italian French American and German Austrian armies with 6 256 504 killed and over 16 a8 270 wounded. Allies total killed and wounded 1 406 990 with officers and noncommissioned ranks broken down.
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Berger and Other Socialists to Testify in Chicago
Chicago December 31 Congress Vicar Berger of Wisconsin prepared to testify in his own defense today as he and other Socialists stand before Judge Landis regarding alleged capitol act violations.
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Five to ten per cent raises for telegraph workers
Washington, Dec. 31. Salary increases of five to ten per cent for employees of all departments of telegraph companies and other government controlled branches were announced this afternoon by P. H. Burlesen. The changes affect a broad range of public and private telegraphic services.
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Telegraph officials accused of aiding German codes
Three telegraph officials in Amsterdam were arrested on December 31 charged with giving and receiving messages to German authorities. The investigation traced activity back to September and involved copies of codegrams at The Hague.
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