Ludendorff Details Seizure of Ukrainian Supplies and Occupation
General Ludendorff asserts German actions in Ukraine were driven by dire needs of Germany and Austria and faced criticism for preventing grain from reaching Bolsheviks. He reviews troop success in driving Reds from Finland and justifies measures amid wartime hardship.
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Germany
Austria
Finland
Hetman Skoropadsk
G. HQ
Kieff
Ukraine
Imperial Economic Office
Austria-Hungary
German Forces Seize Ukraine Railways and Finland Liaison
In 1918 German troops pushed into Ukraine to secure grain and transport routes while avoiding bolshevik gains. They occupied Donetz coal regions and Rostov, used Black Sea ports, and clashed with Soviet forces. Meanwhile cooperation with Finland under Mannerheim liberated Helsinki and secured northern supply routes to deter British actions toward Petrograd.
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Charkomrt
Donetz
Black Sea
Willy-Nilly
Ukraine
Rostoff
Germany
Braila
Odessa
Nicolaies
Cheron
Brest
Sebastopol
Crimea
Novorossisk
von Mannerheim
Maj. Crantz
Danzig
Count von der Goltz
Hango
Tammerfors
Vasa
Tuvasthus
Helsingfors
Ven Brandaenstein
Lovisa
Katka
Red Guards
Tavasichus
Lahti
Finland
Von der Goltz and Finnish policy revisited
Amazing revelations from Ludendorff’s book are discussed through a World review by Eugene J. Yeung. The piece notes the German cause in Finland, the foreign office weakness, and the muted American reception, while highlighting sympathy for Germans over Finnish interests.
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Finland
Count von der Goltz
Foreign Office
Germany
Hessleholmsgard
McClure
Harper & “Ros
Great Britain
Hutchinson & Co
The
London Times
Spain
Messia, Beix and Barini
Ytely
Fratelli Trever
Canada
Australia
France
Belgium
Holland
Russia
Ludendorff
Eugene J. Yeung
New York World
Lsh
Motta Elected Swiss President Succeeding Ador in 1920
Berne Dec 11 Dr Giuseppe Motta was elected president of the Swiss confederation by the federal assembly to succeed Gastavo Ador. Motta who is currently vice president for the year was chosen under the customary rule of promotion and had previously served as republic president in 1915. Edmund Schulthess, Switzerland’s 1917 president, was elected vice president for 1920.
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Berne
Swit
Giuzeppe Motta
Federal Assembly
Gastavo Ador
Motta
Edmund Schulthess
Mayor appeals for Syrians against French rule
A Syrian mayor spoke to an American reporter claiming Syrians reject French administration and demand emancipation under an American mandate. He warned he may be ousted by French authorities for his statements, but he persisted in voicing patriotic calls amid rising tensions.
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Great Britain
Syria
France
Palestine
Egypt
Emir Feisal
Jerusalem
Beirut
Aleppo
Damascus
Lebanon
America
Brictain
Pate
Arab and Syrian resistance to European protectorate noted
The piece argues Syrians and Arabs prefer death to a European protectorate, predicting prolonged guerrilla warfare if France wins control. It cites Emir Feisal as a Prophet descendant and suggests Islamic solidarity could amplify regional conflict.
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Emir Feisal
Mahomet
New York Herald
New Keck
Balfour laments slow American aid in reconstruction
Arthur Balfour in London urged U S cooperation in postwar reconstruction, saying American help is noble but unlikely to be carried through to the end. He praised Allied unity and warned that direct action from the United States may be scarce, while expressing hope for future cooperation between Anglophone nations.
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London
Arthur J. Balfour
Council
Mr. Balfour
America
Fragmentary quote on cross country relations and regret
A terse fragment expresses deep regret that shared efforts between two nations end before their full collaboration can benefit the world. It hints at a lost era of cooperation and a sense that much common work remains unrealized.
Injured Woman Sues for 30000 Over Sidewalk Fall
Catherine H Sauer sues for 30000 claiming a defective sidewalk corner at Thirteenth and T northwest caused a fall and permanent injuries. She alleges an abrupt vise in the sidewalk led to the incident and seeks damages.
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Thirteenth and
T Sherts Northwest
Catherine H
Woman sues for 30000 damages over sidewalk fall in District of Columbia
Sauer filed suit in the District Supreme Court against James and Tosa Vo Wilkins property owners and the District of Columbia for 30000 dollars. The complaint states that on the night of October 15 the sidewalk defect caused Sauer to fall, injuring her left shoulder and internal injuries. Alvin LL Newmy is listed as her attorney.
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Sauer
District Supreme Court
James and
Tosa Vo Wilkins
Throperty
District of Columbia
Alvin LL Newmy
Sir William Osler Improves At Oxford
Sir William Osler regius professor of medicine at Oxford has been ill for some time and is reported to be improving today after a period of illness.
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Oxford
England
Mer
Willam Osler
Regius
Maryer
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Berlin
Hetman Skoropadski
Egram
Kiel
Skoropadski
Field Marshal von Quichhorn
Garmeény
Pripet
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Aaland Islands
Gulf of Bothnia
Sweden
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Narva
Petrograd
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Murman Coast
William T. Ellis
Washington Post
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Britain
Wilson
Beiram
Postum Cereal Co
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Mich
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Rubicon
Sidon
China
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