Senator Lewis Warns League of Nations Threatens World Peace
Washington December 6 Senator Lewis Democratic Whig advisor to the president warned the senate that the proposed league of nations could become a danger to world peace rather than a guarantee. He urged unrestricted freedom of the seas and defended open access to canals and harbors while cautioning against entangling alliances.
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L. c. Martin
Washington, D. G
J. Wilgon
Lewis
Gres
Senate
League of Nations
League
Jesgue
Europe
Ind
France
Mediterranean
Manilla
Navy and Britain Face Naval Policy Clash in Pause for Peace
Washington reports that President Wilson’s pan militarism aims to end sea supremacy by England and pool for an international navy. If London rejects the plan the United States may press ahead to match or exceed Great Britain at sea. A global fleet police arrangement could alter the program.
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Groat
Washington
America
Wicomt
Great Britain
England
United States
Milton
Toe Army
Avy
Baker
Chile Seeks Return of Two Dreadnoughts
Santiago Chile reports that the government intends to ask Great Britain to return two Chilean dreadnoughts requisitioned at the outbreak of World War I and built in England for the British navy.
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Great Britain
Santiago
Chile
England
Franciscan Sister Mary James Dies in Daviess County
Sister Mary James of the Franciscan order died Sunday in Oldenburg after rheumatic illness affecting the heart. Daughter of James Healy of Bogard, she was in her forties and had been a teacher and member of the order for years. Burial followed at Cakhotte church at Bogard with provided services. Healy stated she survived by no brothers and one sister, both of Bogard.
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Mary James
Franciscan Order of Catholic Sisters
Oldenburg
Fnil
Shepoynin
Bogard Township
Daviess County
James. Healy
Alsters
Oldeni Aks Impressiva Services
Cakhotte
Bites Healy
James Ia
William
Bogard
Lawrence CunabBuren Township
Fragmentary text hints at secretarial role in a Baltic context
Incomplete lines reference a secretarial assignment and individuals named Brent France Parigt Darby, with scattered phrases suggesting an archival or administrative note. The legible items indicate a possible appointment or designation but lack coherent context or full facts.
Sweden Bribery Attempts by Germany Reported in 1914 1915
Diplomatic notes reveal Germany twice tried to win Sweden to join the central powers. In 1914 and a year later Sweden was offered concessions, with no land force threats if the alliance failed. Schleswig region baited a potential deal, backed by Germany’s terms.
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Waghireton
Germany
Sweden
Finland
North iSchlestuig
Yankees Press Toward Rhine in Prussia
Report from Miller with American forces in Prussia states the left wing of the second division is within three days march of the Rhine as Allied units advance toward the German heartland.
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Whbb
Miller
Prussia
Confidential German Agent in Hearst Service Testimony
Senate inquiry hears A Bruce Bierabki describe William Hearst employee W B Hale as a German embassy confidant and head of propaganda, paid 13000 yearly. Evidence includes Hale's recruitment in June 1916 and meetings at the Ritz Carlton with Bernsteint and Dr Dernberg’s propaganda group in New York.
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Washington
Ileene Baird Hale
William Hearst
Germa
Bruce Bierabki
Department
Bureau of Investigation
Dian
Berlin
Ito
Hearst
Bertin
W. B. Hale
Bernstorff
Hale
Tax provisions and rates for 1918 to 1920 proposed changes
The document outlines proposed tax changes including individual tax rates up to 6 percent on incomes above thresholds, a 30 to 60 percent excess profits tax for 1918 14 and 40 percent in 1920, corporate tax at 42 percent then 8 percent, inheritance tax increases to 25 percent above 2,500,000, and telephone telegraph radio line taxes. It notes a December 6 presentation of a $6 000 bill and urges quick action.
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Simpoli
Attorney General Recommends Major Criminal Code Changes
In Washington on December 6 Attorney General Gregory urged sweeping amendments to the U S criminal code in his annual department of justice report. He cited wartime activities and asserted most proposals are needed with a key emphasis on eight to sixteen major items in the list.
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Washington,d. C
Gregory
Germans Say Berlin Will Be Occupied
Fragmentary wartime note reports claims that Berlin may be occupied by Allied forces. The text references German officials and possible troop movements, with scattered mentions of French and American involvement and the threat of invasion.
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Berlin
Capinharen
Pepers
Hefidtiers Brs
Jetdeibers
Nghetin Cauge & Guard
Pric
War Debts Pressures Berlin Over Occupation Costs
The French ar mistices commission has sent a note to Berlin demanding payment of occupation expenses for Allied forces. Amsterdam dated dispatch cites charges of 13 million for the American ring and 10 million for the British, with figures in dispute.
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Landbh
French ‘Armistices Commission
Berlin
Amsterdam
Violent fighting in Essen as redeployment causes riot
Amsterdam reports violent fighting in Essen when returning soldiers tried to lower the red flag. Several persons are reported killed in the riot. No final outcome learned. Also notes a 1918 will for Hiza Martin naming Oscar Walket as trustee for his widow and children.
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Amsterdam
Essen
Wil
Hiza
Martin
Circuit Court
Oscar
Howard Ross
James H. ‘Fanzing
Mrs Agnes Walker Dies at Bedford
Morning death of Mrs Agnes Walker wife of Joe Walker of Bedford. she lived with her parents near St Patrick's and was daughter of Mr and Mrs James Cavanaugh. Burial will be at Bedford Saturday afternoon. News of the death reached relatives with word of condolence. Meantime Constantinople reported Mehmed the new Turkish ruler said participation of Turkey in the war was unwise and an accident. Turks guilty of mistreatment of subject peoples would be severely punished.
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Constantinople
Decc
Bultdn Mehmed
Turkey
The Indemnity Debate in Postwar Policy Review
The article argues that Allies demand full German indemnity will bankrupt Germany, impede recovery, and preserve Allied control over Germany’s finances. It contends German finances are strong enough to bear debt, warns the plan may slow Europe's recovery, and questions the need for harsh terms.
Wilson speech praised by Americans in Paris
Paris dispatch notes President Wilson's remarks strengthen Allied resolve and warn that selfish interests will not enter the peace talks. The message clarifies his firm intent to defend the ideals behind the soldiers' fight and signals a clear stance for the forthcoming Vienna conference discussions.
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Paris
Wilson
Iti
Calouse
Vienna
Rica
Spo
Fears Government May Be Debauched by War Ties
Atlantic City reports quote former vice governor Paul M. Park warning that wartime government links could debauch and corrupt public authority. He cautions about closeness between government and industry amid war pressures.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Warnibe
Bighness
Mayi
Paul M. Mar- Park
Socialist peace terms clash with wartime unity in Rome meet
Deputy Giuseppe Canepa calls for a Vilsonian peace excluding imperial aims and emphasizes a world without soldiers or fleets. He urges Bisolati to represent democracy at the peace conference. In Washington, War Secretary Baker orders removal of military cell provisions, targeting Fort Leavenworth amid protests by conscientious objectors.
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Rome
Giuseppe Canepa
Socialist Party
Biswolati
Reform. Sociatists
Bissohiti
Wachington
Baker
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Casualty List From War Office Names 1 750
The war ministry released today a casualty list listing 1 750 names. Several individuals are identified with towns such as Fort Wayne Vincennes Mishawaka Scottsburg Fowler Palmeton and Indianapolis. Wounds range from died of wounds to severe and grades of injury.
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Onion
William Dailey
Tipps
Indianapoli
Ammed
Ivan Cox
Etteli “Wiliem
Wright
Fai
Richard Ors Gutewman
Fragmentary OCR Summary of Local Notice
A heavily garbled OCR fragment mentions names and dates in unclear context. It appears to reference figures such as Leviton and Donia Germany and hints at revolitions or events, but no coherent action or outcome is discernible from the readable text.
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