Extermination Plans Highlight Bolshevik Policy Report
London reports to the House of Commons state the Bolshevik regime in Russia aims at extermination by starvation and murder of all dissenters. Athens notes Bulgaria rumored to have proclaimed a republic as peace questions loom. Basel cites Hungary mobilizing troops to maintain order, with Slovaks among the conscripts, per Prague dispatch.
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Mooney appeal blocked by court of last resort
Thomas J. Mooney, labor leader, had his case denied review by the high court. He faces death at San Quentin for complicity in the Preparedness Day bombing in San Francisco in 1916, where ten people were killed and many injured.
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War-Time Dry Bill Heads For Wilson Action
Senate acted on the national prohibition measure and sent the dry bill to President Wilson with confidence of approval from advocates. Express business will not merge with parcel post as a government operation of the American Railway Express company takes effect today, officials said.
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Wilson Proclaims Thanksgiving Day 1918
President Wilson designates Thursday November 28 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. He cites complete victory and a new day of justice replacing force, praising the US arm y for noble service and urging divine guidance and peace among nations. The proclamation is dated November 16 1918 and signed by Woodrow Wilson with Secretary Lansing.
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District of Columbia
Congress Likely to Adjourn With War Bill Halted
Washington reports that Democratic leaders plan to adjourn the current congress after the Senate Finance Committee said the war revenue bill cannot be reported before December. McAdoo’s downward revision proposal would set a $6 billion levy for 1919 and $4 billion for 1920, prompting fears of delay and possible immediate adjournment.
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German Election Lists Ready January 2
Paris dispatch from Fraser to the Journal reports that the electoral lists for voting for members of the constituent assembly in Germany will be completed on January 2. The elections are set for the following month in Berlin.
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Grand Opera opens with Traviata and new tenor
Chicago reports the eighth season of the Chicago Grand Opera Company opens tonight with Traviata featuring Galli-Cure, Stracciari, and a new tenor Colini. A second intermission novelty will have national anthems of Belgium Britain France and the United States and the Garibaldi hymn sung.
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Dutch Uprising Forging Kaiser to Return Rome
Amsterdam reports the former German empress arrived by air, while Berlin sources say William Hohenzollern may return to Germany due to Holland disturbances. Count Charles von Bentinck says his father was unaware of the exile arrival and was embarrassed by the delicate task. The prince asked how long. the answer depended on the Dutch government.
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Charles von Bentinck
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King George Tells Sims Hopes of Union Realized
London reports King George sent a message to Admiral William S. Sims at a Pal ace theatre event for American troops and workers. The king expressed gratitude that the American and English peoples share a path of progress and civilization, foreseeing united futures.
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Rich Germans Seek to Escape War Burdens on Holdings
London reports German capitalist classes aim to dodge war charges by moving funds to neutral nations. The Times and other papers say Allies will not let this undermine demands on German resources. Financiers in neutral countries view these moves with suspicion as they shift burdens onto the poor.
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Jarery
Paper Delivery Notice for Undelivered Readers
The notice warns that due to carrier error or other cause the paper should not be delivered to your home by 6 PM. Readers are asked to phone the office before 6:30 PM to arrange a replacement paper and a penny.
YANK MARCH INTO BELGIUM AND TOWARD GERMAN FRONTIER
American forces crossed into Belgium as part of the occupation army push toward the German border. Advance elements reached the line Excouvier Sorbey Mars la Tour near the Rhine frontier while operations resumed toward the Rhine. Roads were frozen aiding movement past shell torn areas and villages showed quiet scenes with locals wary of American troops.
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Excouvier-Sorbey
Mars la Tour
Plebiscite Proposed to Decide Schleswig Holstein Future
Copenhagen Sunday report says German Foreign Secretary Solf will propose a plebiscite in Schleswig Holstein to decide if the territory remains German or joins Denmark. Announcement noted by London via Exchange Telegraph from Danish capital.
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Denmark
Sehleswig-Holstein
Davis Named for Britain Ambassadorship
President Wilson formally nominated John W. Davis to be American ambassador to Great Britain. Alexander C. King of Atlanta was named to succeed Davis as solicitor general.
German Propaganda Efforts Meant to Shape Peace Terms
Washington officials say German propaganda in the United States shows signs of revival to push leniency toward Germany in peace talks. The justice department urges vigilance against renewed organized propaganda by former pro German interests during the postwar reconstruction period.
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Mexico City
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Yanks Hold Verdun Guns From German Tactics
American forces near Verdun take custody of two 16 inch German guns used to shell the Verdun area as 42 captured pieces are handed over. Lieutenants Gruner and Nicholson inspect, camouflaged weapons named on front lines, and a German officer remorsefully confesses relief that the war is over.
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Salisbury
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Thierry Commander to Head Occupation Army in Taken Area
Paris November 17. Maj. Gen. Dickman will command the third army the army of occupation. He led the third division during the defense of the south bank of the Marne near Chateau Thierry on May 21 and the following weeks. Brig. Gen. Malin Craig will be chief of staff.
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War Work Children to Be Sent Back to School Plan
Washington shows a national drive to protect women in war industries during industrial transition. A Labour Department statement asks for cooperation to prevent unemployment relapse and ensure school attendance while child labor laws are upheld. The effort targets keeping wages fair and preventing unsuitable conditions as workers shift back toward peacetime norms.
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Washington, D. C
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Women-In-Industry Service of Restatement Tnilay
Marines Peace Recruiting Gains After War Ends
The end of hostilities spurs merchant marine recruitment as the Shipping Board reports 1600 enrollments in the past week, above the wartime weekly average.
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Washington, D. C
Shipping Board
Wages depend on peace says Barr at Pan-American meet
New York November 15 William H Barr president of the National Founders association says Samuel Gompers misinterpreted a recent statement on wages and hours at the Pan American labor conference in Laredo Texas He warned against extending eight hour workdays or wage cuts as a cure for postwar competition He urged solving hours and pay through peace conditions and sound business practice stressing that manufacturers must avoid wage controversies to sustain industry and employment.
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National Founders’ Association
Samuel Gompers
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Laredo
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Riot returns to calm after mob lynching attempt
In Winston Salem North Carolina on November 18 an overnight riot left four dead and many injured as a mob tried to Lynch Russell Wigh a Black man jailed for shooting a farmer and attacking the farmer’s wife. Soldiers from Camp Green arrived to restore order and the suspect was moved for safety.
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Germany Faces Multi Billion War Reparations Burden
Washington reports government agencies study Germany finances to gauge its ability to pay postwar reparations. Officials warn the overall bill could run into billions, with reconstruction costs variable and future settlement to be determined as Belgium and France rebuild. Per capita burden may exceed that of the United States, given Germany's wealth and population ratios.
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United States
Belgium
France
Masaryk to Be Peace Envoy for U S Mission
President Masaryk of Czecho-Slovakia is expected in Prague early December and will attend the peace conference to advise American delegates on Slav affairs. A $6,000,000 loan arranged through Masaryk will finance arms and supplies for Czech armies in Russia and Siberia, bringing allied credit to $5,178,976,066. Maclay Hoyne announces candidacy for Chicago mayor as Cook County state's attorney, election set for spring.
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