Rise and fall of a prewar German militarist leader
The text reviews how Roused Socialist Disfavor and the era before World War I marked Ledendorff as a radical militarist. It notes his push for a larger war machine, his role as chief of operations in the general staff, and the public outcry in the Reichstag that forced the government to exile him. It recounts his shift from command to subordinate status at the war’s start.
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Ledendorff
Germany
Great General Staff
Reichstag
Mediterranean
English Channel
Lloyd George
Hagland
My lifelong devotion to country and duty in war
General Eric Ludendorff recalls family poverty, military rise, and oath-bound loyalty. He argues safety of Germany rests on its army and navy amid fears of Russia, France, and England, detailing early service, budgetary plans, and geopolitical aims. He asserts Prussian heritage and reverence for Bismarck.
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Wesel
Wilhelmshaven
Kiel
Bismarck
Prussia
Germany
Europe
Great General Staff
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Balkans
France
An Army Plan and the Duty of Discipline in War
In recalling prewar plans and the buildup for a looming conflict, the commander emphasizes disciplined training, the need for three additional army corps, and the moral burden of leading troops. He recalls past regimental commands, the aim to foster initiative within highly trained troops, and the imperative of uniform purpose toward victory.
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House of Hohenzollern
Germany
General Ludendorff and His Regiment Reflections
A wartime memoir excerpt discusses General Ludendorff focus on soldier training over vanity, pride in leading his regiment, and the renaming of his unit as the Ludendorff Fusilier Regiment. It notes his rise from commanding a brigade in Alsace to quartermaster general, and his role in Liege and Russia during World War I.
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Jeter
Ludendorff
Alssee
von Buelow
Liege
Russia
Germany
McChure
Byndicate
Hutchinson & Co
The
London Times
Spain
Messrs. Seix & Hertel
Italy
Fratelli Greves
Canada
Australia
France
Belgium
Holland
Scandinavian
Balloon lost 3 days in Canada in national race
Capt Paul J. McCullough piloting the St. Louis Eighty-Four reported landing about 50 miles northeast of St. Louis in a wooded area east of Georgian Bay near Parry. He trekked three days to Waubamik with aide Bernard Von Hoffman, reporting no major hardships, while the race leader remains Ralph Upson in the Good year Hl with 1,500 miles.
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St. Louis
Canada
Paul J. McCullough
McCullough
Georgian Bay
Parry
A. B. Lambert
Waubamik
Bernard von Hoffman
Goodyear Hl
Ralph Upson
Wichita
Kansentry
King George Defies Speed Laws in London Motor Trip
London reports that during an eight day railway strike in the United Kingdom labor costs rose sharply with wage gains for 100,000 low pay workers. The strike settlement followed King George's swift motor journey from Scotland, with observers noting a quick resolution to the dispute and suggesting the king's move drew attention to the negotiations.
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King
London
Washington Post and Public Ledger
the Public Ledger Co
United Kingdom
Curbstone
King George
Scotland
Lieyd George
Buckingham Palace
Downing Street
Demonstrations in Vienna Turnout Tops Police Prep
In Vienna on October 5 a combined antisemitic and reactionary demonstration gathered in the city hall square and marched with about 12,000 participants. Police guarded districts, with national guard in reserve, as socialist leader Dr Friedrich Adler cancelled a counter demonstration.
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Vienna
Associated Press
Friedrich Adler
der Kampf
National Guard
National Defense Council Urges Production Tie to Cost Fight
The United States Council of National Defense reports that cooperation among producers retailers distributors and consumers is essential to increase production and curb living costs. It stresses teamwork across business and labor, patience with the economic situation, and the need to prioritize goods over money while noting profiteering and underutilized productive capacity since the armistice. Signed by Baker Daniels Lane Houston Redfield Wilson Clarkson.
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United States Counci
National Defense
United States
America
Council of National Defense
Baker
Council
Daniels
Lane
Houston
Redfield
Wilson
Grosvenor B. Clarkson
Wood Lands Legion Supports Quelling Omaha Riot
Maj. Gen. Leonora Wood says she will relinquish military control of Omaha soon after a riot last week that included a lynching attempt on Mayor Smith and a courthouse fire. He credited organized disorder for the violence, praised regular troops and American Legion volunteers, and urged the Legion to be ready to assist civil authorities again.
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Chicago
Leonora Wood
Omaha
Smith
American Legion
Kane
London Strikes Redraw City After Mobilized War Time
The city endured a broad strike that doubled observed traffic as army motors moved trains, with banks and firms creating garrison like barriers. Police courts handled scuffles and wreck attempts, while workers and government used newspapers to argue wage terms. The king paused Balmoral visit and Lloyd George met to report settlement as shipping and canals enjoyed brisk days and telegraph bulletins kept towns informed.
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Longon
Hovasse
Hunrede
London
Germany
Balmoral
Lloyd George
Carl Rosen Opera Company
Northampton
Nottingham
Manchester
Point Care
France
Sunday Times
Prize Fighter Drove Lorry on Victoria Embankment
London October 5 A food lorry on the Victoria embankment bore a chalked notice claiming the driver is a prize fighter and inviting a challenge from any contender. The driver was not molested amid the railway strike echo.
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London Times
Washington Pont
The
Public Ledger Co
London
Victoria Embankment
Fatal crash claims Cree family near Springfield
In Donnersville near Springfield Ohio a car carrying H C Cree Wyoming Jr his wife and three children was struck by an Ohio Electric Interurban and all five occupants were killed instantly. The accident occurred early today as the family rode together en route to a destination. Authorities reported no survivors from the vehicle. The interurban train involved was proceeding southeast toward Dayton. Investigators are examining the scene for contributing factors.
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Springfeld
Ohio
H C. Cree
Wyoming
Donnersvile
Here
Ohio Electric
Navy Boys Promoted in District List
Five young District residents serving in the navy were promoted yesterday according to naval recruiting station notices. James Hood Ragadate Louis F East Percy Milton May and George Mayo Davies rise from apprentice seamen to seamen second class while Samuel Henry Fisher moves from pharmaciat's mate second class to first class.
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Navy
Naval
James Hood Ragadate
Allison Street
Louis F East
Columbia Road
Percy Milton May
Georgia Avenue
George Mayo Davies
Samuel Henry Fisher
C Street
Knott Brothers Resist Arrest at Jefferson Avenue
Two brothers, William Albert Knott and Ernest Augustus Knott, resisted police from the Seventh precinct who tried to arrest them on charges of diswordging conduct at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and M Cleel.
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William Albert Knott
Sixth Street
Ernest Augustus Knott
G Street
Wells
Seventh Precinct
Jefferson Avenue
Mcleel
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Wild Country
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Davids
Wood Lands Legion
Springfield
D. C. Navy
Atak Druggists
Semel
Farieel Saltimors
A. and
E. A. Knott
Milburn Electric
Washington Loan and Trust Co
F Street
17Th Street
John B. Larner
Trustworthy Trust Company
W.& J.sloane
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H Street
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Arthur Burt Co
J. Maury Dove Company
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