German Socialism on Trial in a Bloodless Revolution
The Kiel uprising expands across Germany from Berlin to Hamburg with the army defecting and a largely bloodless shift of power. Maximilian of Baden acts as regent while Ebert is named chancellor, the Krupp works and Wolff Telegraph Bureau fall under new control. The future hinges on the socialist party’s governance, wartime loyalties, and ability to negotiate a peace with the Entente amid a collapsing economy and massive logistical strain.
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Kiel
German Empire
Berlin
Munich
Dresden
Stuttgart
Cologne
Hamburg
Leipzig
Essen
Pri Maximilian
Baden
Jerr Friedrich Ebert
Socialist Party
Reichstag
Herr Ebert
Philipp Scheidemann
Ledebour
Wolff Telegraph Bureau
Krupp
Wery
Revolutionary Navy
Social
Germany
Grerral Democratic Party
August Bevel
Karl Liebknecht
Paul Singer
Bismarck
Bebel
Liebknecht
Damnosa
Starvatio
Entente
German Socialist Party
Punishment for Joy Riders and Liquor Laws Debate
A chaotic clipping discusses punishment for joy riders and strict liquor law enforcement. It calls for enforcing existing laws, punishing intoxicated individuals, and cracking down on illegal outlets while noting the broader aim to reduce street violence and protect life and property. Mentions Judge McCoy, District liquor rules, and public safety concerns.
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Thorongntares
R Beer
United States to Lead Food Relief for Europe
President Wilson orders Hoover to visit Europe to arrange food aid for civilian populations during winter and beyond. The supreme war council backs efforts to feed conquered and liberated peoples, with the United States acting as a moral and practical food storehouse for vast relief needs in devastated European regions.
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Wilson
Hoover
Europe
United States
Supreme War Council
Col. House
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
America
War Work Fund urged to continue after armistice
President Wilson letters Pr John R Math affirming the need for the War Work Fund beyond peace talks. He says mobilization will continue long after war ends and relief for soldiers and sailors remains essential. Seven cooperating organizations will share the raised 170 500 000 as support continues during demobilization.
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Wilson
John R. Math
United States
Leval
A Soldier Candidate for the 1920 Republican Nomination
Debates within the Republican ranks consider a soldier as a presidential contender in 1920. With 4,000,000 in the army, Pershing, Gen. Peyton March, Gen. Tasker Bliss, Gen. Hunter Liggett, and Gen. Leonard Wood are discussed as potential nominees, though no signs of ambition are shown. Bob La Follette’s Senate overturn noted for shifting control.
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Republican Party
Congress
Grand Army
Col
Roosevelt
Pershing
Peyton
Bob la Voliette
Senate
Elsc
Count Oberndorff and the Lusitania clash stain Europe
Count Alfréd von Oberndorff once a key German envoy, later provoked Norway by praising the Lusitania sinking and abusing diplomatic privilege. His marriage linked to Astor wealth. a court dispute over her estate followed earlier separations. The piece notes his attacks on the United States and his career movements from Paris to Christiania and Sofia, ending with a harsh critique of Germany’s choice of peace envoy.
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Count Alfréd von Oberndorff
Foch
United States
Astors
John Jacob Astor
Astor
New World
Countess Oberndorff
Margaret Carey
New York
John Carey
Alida Astor
William B. Astor
Jonkheer van Stuere
Netherlands
Paris
Dutcn
Legation
Seine
America
Hlmit Zobrowski
Count Zobrowski
Nice
Stuers
Elliott Zabrowski
Lusitania
Christiania
Berlin
Rour
Haakon
Unt
Aberndorff
Maur
Edward VII
Count Oherndorff
Sofia
Bulgaria
Germany
Hans von Winterfeldt
Pool of Army Motors Expands Across U S
The War Department extends the pooling plan for army motor vehicles from the District of Columbia nationwide. All passenger and cargo vehicles are included, boosting efficiency and cutting army equipment by about 33 percent. Domestic service releases will free vehicles for overseas duty.
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Army
Motor Transport Corps
District of Columbia
War Department
United States
Must Still Conserve Coal As Shortage Threat Persists
The United States fuel administration warns households of renewed danger of coal shortages this winter and urges conservation of anthracite. Production declines for both anthracite and bituminous coal, worsened by influenza and draft withdrawals. Although lake shipments show some movement, overall deliveries lag, and demand to March 31 requires higher output.
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United States Fuel Administration
United States Geological Survey
New England
Afternoon teas banned to conserve food supplies
The food administration urges suspending afternoon teas and related meals to save sugar and cereals. It cites social gatherings with refreshments as wasteful and suggests replacing them with one of the three daily meals. France and England limit late meals and afternoon service, and the U S should align by banning theater suppers and fourth meals.
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Food Administration
The
France
England
United States
National committee formed to restore Louvain University
New York November 10. A national committee for the restoration of the University of Louvain was announced. Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler will head the group, with cooperation from citizens of 23 nations to rebuild the university and restock its library of 300,000 volumes burned by German invaders in 1914. The effort signals public condemnation of German terror tactics. Notable members include former presidents Taft and Roosevelt, Cardinal Gibbons, and leaders from education, industry, and the arts.
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New York
University of Louvain
Hove
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Louvain University
Belgium
Troosevel
Taft
Cardinal Gibbons
Eline Reot
Ae State
Army Charts Air Lanes Across United States
Air service of the army has begun charting cross country air routes across the United States. Maps, created from stereopticon mosaics, show landmarks like water ways, railroads, cities and mountains to guide aviators year round. The project aids future air service development and trains mapmakers for the battle line.
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United States
Air Service
Army
Weather Bureau
Metric system urged to boost postwar Latin American trade
American manufacturers face pressure to adopt the metric system as Latin America uses it nationwide. The United States section of the international high commission calls for metric weights and measures to align with potential postwar trade expansion. The group warns that missing the shift risks losing Latin American opportunities for goods and machinery built to metric standards.
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Latin America
Lnited States
International High Commission
United States
Congress
Commission
Condensed timetable of trains to principal cities
The Washington Post presents a condensed train timetable from Washington to major cities. Times from the railroad administration show departures for Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Key West Louisville Memphis New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis with varied morning and evening departures and notes that schedules may change as railroads publish updates.
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Washington Post
Washington
Chicago
Railroad Administration
Atlanta
S. R
Baltimore
R. R
Boston
P. BR. R
ILAC
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus
Detroit
P. R
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Key West
Louisville
Memphis
New York
Philadelphia
RK. B
Pittsburgh
PR RY
Louis Bo & OF
Ma. Ge Om
Dacm
Sien
French educators arrive on U S lecture mission
A French four member commission and editor of Gazette des Beaux Arts led by Col Theodore Neinach arrived in New York to lecture at major universities and scientific societies. Members include Charles Uz Etienne Burnet and Seymour de Ricci, with travel planned soom to Columbia University and others to promote understanding of France.
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Great Britain
Farquhars
France
Sir Walter Pilaroy Farquhar
Egypt
Gallincl
Saloniki
Violet
Col
Charles Seymour, Corkran
Grenadier Guards
Peter Farquhar
Marquise DE Fontenoy
New York
United States
Theodore Neinach
Gazette Des Beaux Arts
Universties
We Mission
Charles Uz
University of Paris
Fix Dates for Loan Interest Payments Declared
The Treasury Department announces fixed dates for interest payments on Liberty bonds. Conversion rates apply to various series, with specific dates in 1922 to 1948 windows. Transfer books for registered bonds close a month before each payment date and reopen the day after. Interest remains payable to holders of record as of the closing date.
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Treasurys Department
Liberty Loan
Tribute to Britain planned nationwide celebration
Plans are set for an America’s tribute to Great Britain on December 7 with nationwide events. The celebration is promoted by the National Committee of Patriotic Societies, the Sulgrave Institution, the National Security League and the American Defense Society. Alton Parker chairs the joint committee, with prominent figures Hughes and Whitman listed among chairs. The program includes pictorials of British history, speeches by notable men, and songs of Great Britain performed by grand opera.
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America
United
National Committee of Patriotic Societies
Sulgrave
National Security League
American Defense Society
Great Britain
Alton & Parker
Vine
Charles Beans Hughes
Govarles
Whitman
Jeaux
D Prominen
Congress Begins New Session After Elections
Congress returns to Washington with Senate and House scheduled to meet today but little activity expected. Both chambers plan to suspend business through mid month or until the war revenue bill is reported, as the Senate awaits the measure’s completion.
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Congress
Washington
Senate
House
Interchangeable gloves to be issued for soldiers
The U S Army announces interchangeable gloves operable on either hand to equalize wear and reduce the need to replace a missing single glove. Soldiers can shift gloves between hands, conserving equipment.
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Alao
Washington talks on farming reconstruction committee
A national plan proposes one representative farmer from each state to form a reconstruction committee after the war. W T Creasy, chairman, says the group will study changes to bolster agriculture and how to implement them, stressing farming as the nation’s basic industry and urging broad participation and safeguards.
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National Board of Farm Organizations
W. T. Creasy
Mr. Ureasy
America
Nnhay
Wien
Fragmented wartime dispatchs spark debate at Willard gathering
A garbled account references a Willard meeting amid wartime tensions. The fragment hints at discussions on enemy actions, public sentiment, and possible demonstrations. Names and clear facts are unclear, but the tone reflects unease about a broader conflict and domestic response.
Labor groups plan intercontinental meeting in Tex and Mexico
Secretary Wilson asks the president to attend the intersat labor conference. The first assemblies by organized labor of the United States and Mexico will meet Wednesday at Tacredo Texas and Nuevo Laredo Mexico under the American Federation of Labor and the organized workers of the southern republic.
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Wilson Nas
Organized Labor
Tacredo
Tex
Nuevo Laredo
Meuxico
American Federation of Labor
Southern Republic
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