William II Emperor of Germany and World War I
A historical tribute notes Emperor William II abdicated on November 9, 1918 after ruling since 1888. It portrays him as driving force behind the war, with his divine-right rhetoric and leadership of the German military machine, and cites key actions and revelations about his role in causing global conflict.
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William of
Germany
Wiliam
Belgium
France
Serbia
Lusitania
Atlantic
Edith Cavell
Brussels
William
Sloud
Brandenburg
Joseph B. Coghlan
United States Navy
Spain
Manila Bay
Gott
Turkey
Ted
Reige c
America
Fie
Gatas
Wag I
Imperial Palace
Berlin
Potsdam Palace
Augusta Vielen
Frederick
Schlesierg-Helstein- Sonderburg-Augustonburg
Prince Frederick
Dantzig
War Echoes From The German Empire And Its Rulers
A long article outlines the fall of monarchy in Bavaria, the abdication trends of Ludwig Wittelsbach, and the shift of Germany toward a republic. It notes Lichnowsky memoirs, Masaryk's government role, Bernstorff’s intrigues, and Palmer’s seizure of Countess Szechenyi assets. It also reviews Kaiser Wilhelm II’s rule, his military and naval reform, cultural patronage, and personal life including six sons and his defiant image.
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Archduke
Germany
Austria
Great Britain
France
Russia
William Nosed
Willy-Nick
William
Nicholas I
Iceland
Ugland
Wilson
George
Prince
Prussia
England
Charles Max Lichnowsky
London
Wilhelm Muehlen
Krapp Works
Europe
Muehlen
Maximilian Harden
theRussian Empire
Austria-Hungary
America
Kaiser
United States
James W. Gerard
Asia
Constantinople
Berlin
Bagdad
Friedrich Wilhelm Victor Albert
William II
Frederick
University of Bonn
Bismarck
Willam II
Impor
Ludwig
Ludwig Wittelsbach
Wittelsbach
Prince Lichnowsky
Paris
Teuton
Lichnowsky
Empire
Lare
Red Cross Faces Unparalleled Task In War Relief
Des Moines reports from November 16 note the Red Cross, led by Field Secretaries McMullen and Perry, faces a vast postwar relief effort across nations drained by war. They warn of famine, disease, and poverty, urging nationwide reorganization in Iowa to mobilize county chapters and allied organizations for a colossal humanitarian drive.
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Des Moines
Red Cross
M.S. McMullen
Albertus Perry
Central Division
Chicago
Iowa
Germany
Yucatan
State
di Mt A. E. Kopford
America
Mullen
Perry
Wby
Celine Nesieen
Eassen
Aphiles Organive
Thorobred Germs Used in Trench Fever Research
American Army in Europe reports on bacteriological work at the central laboratory in France. Thorobreds kept for study illustrate trench fever transmission and harmlessness when not exposed, while other cultures of typhoid, diphtheria, malaria, and tuberculosis are grown in a controlled oven for ongoing research.
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American Army Laboratory
France
Associated Press
Trench Teven
Beig
Europe
Spe
Taxi Ride Ends With Court Appearance
J and Hannepan partied through the night in a fast taxi and liquor fueled jaunt, racking up a $4 fare before refusing to pay. The taxi driver and police took over at midnight and the case goes before Judge Birdsall Monday.
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J. &. Hannepan
Hanhegan
Red Cross Admonition on Mailed Boxes to Soldiers
Wartime guidance urges strict compliance for care package mailing to overseas troops. Red Cross warns against self sealing, improper cartons, missing postage, and failing to obtain committee approval before posting.
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Red Cross
LM. Seane
Waterloo
War Department
Iiem
Cennes
Grand Duke Creates State Council in Hesse
Dispatch from Darmstadt reports the Grand Duke of Hesse decreed formation of a state council to manage government business and address the current unsettled situation. The measure aims to take over state affairs and settle arising questions during a transitional period.
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Slusterdam
Darmstadt
Grand Duchy of
Hesse
Grand Duke of
Vorwaerts Guards Berlin Newspaper as Regime Falls
Unofficial messages report the Socialist party quitting the cabinet on a Saturday. Delegations from regiments in Berlin show allegiance to the new popular government while 300 riflemen occupied the Vorwaerts building to protect it from retaliatory action.
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Washington, DC
Socialist Party
Socialist
Petchistage
Berlin
Vorwaerts
Red Banner Belts Move Out From Stations
Wartime dispatch reports Belt crews abandoning posts causing ships to lag as officers direct vessels to raise the red banner signaling status.
Second American Army Attacks Two Lorraine Towns
On the Lorraine front the second American army began its initial attack with limited objectives. Troops seized the villages of St. Hilaire and Marcheville along with several wooded areas, as reported at 3:40 this morning.
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Lorraine
St. Hilaire
Marcheville
All Saved From Sunken American Steamer Saetia
All persons known to have been aboard the American steamer Saetia, sunk off the Maryland coast, have been rescued. Survivors total 85 after additional landings at Cape May, accounting for everyone listed.
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Washington, D. C
Maryland
Cape May
Royal couple flee Munich hide in Bavaria
A frontier report says Princess Heinrich, wife of Ludwig III’s grandson, was wounded in the arm while fleeing Munich. She and her husband are now in Southern Bavaria with Princess Adelbert, wife of William III’s third son, as they hide from pursuit.
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Coptrhagen
Heinrich
Ludwig III of
Bavaria
Munich
Adelbert
Emperor Willham
Polish Republic 7 Formed Under Deputy Daszynski
A Polish renuduie under Deputy Naszynski is announced with formation news in Amsterdam on a Saturday in November. The message from Crecow confirms the creation of a Polish republic led by Deputy Daszynski with Naszynski as president.
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Polish Republic
Daszynski
Amsterdam
Crecow
Renuduie
Naszynski
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Francis Ferdinand
Willian
Potsdam
Thomas G. Masaryk
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Hapsberg
Count von Bernstorm
Washington
Haller
Carl of
Szechenyi
Gladys Vander- Dilt
A. Mitchell Palmer
Famtaar
Priraacy
Horn
Empire Pix
Hungary
Archduke Joseph of
National Council
Jen
State Council
Secon Army OF
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Lorraine Towns
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