German plan for counter revolution unsettles Treves forces
Gen. von Der Marwitz, once Kaiser aide and Verdun commander, arrives at Treves with a large force amid reports of a counter revolution. Berlin dispatch notes unrest and calls for unity among German tribes as the nation faces political upheaval and a potential assembly.
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Amsterdam
von der Marwitz
William
Verdun Front
Treves
Berlin
Copenhagen
German Federal Conference
Germany
National Assembly
Securin
August Mueller
Kurt Eisner
Munich
Department of Foreign Affairs
Philipp Scheidemann
Mueller
Herr Schaffer
German Empire
Bavaria
Wurttemburg
Baden
Hesse
Hanover
Bustle Speakeasy Wife Arrested in Indiana Dry Territory
Evansville Indiana November 27 The wife of Rev Elijah Tarrants a Black pastor was arrested for bringing whisky into dry territory from Kentucky. A hot water bottle filled with whisky was worn by the woman as a bustle.
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Bustle
Indiana
Evansville
Elijah Tarrants
Kentucky
Fifth War Loan Paper to Issue $600 Million
Washington Nov 27 The treasury announced the fifth war loan will issue certificates of indebtedness totaling $600,000,000 or more payable May 6 1919 at 4.5 percent interest. Subscriptions run Dec 5 to Dec 10 with maturity expected in April, and plans call for biweekly blocks of certificates. McAdoo appeals to banks for support and outlines a three week subscription window for future loans and short term bonds to meet wartime and postwar needs.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury
M‘adoo
McAdoo
Baruch Offered Treasury Secretary Post Doubted Nomination
Washington reports Bernard M. Baruch, chairman of the War Industries Board, has been offered the treasury secretaryship to succeed McAdoo. He has not declined but reportedly believes his wealth in securities would embarrass him in a cabinet position, leaving nomination status unclear.
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Washington, D.C
Bernard M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Americans Hold Front as Bolsheviks Press In Kahadish Zone
American troops under British command endure harsh conditions in snow and ice along the Kahadish sector between the Dvina and the Vologda railroad. They face Bolshevik attacks, with village shifts and a Russian detachment report of a day’s combat killing near 106 enemies.
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Associated Press
Archangel
Kahadish
Ana
Russia
Vologda
Eturday Pupsiat Pe
Seletkspe
Vilage
Bmtsa River
Mehrenga
Seletksoe
Sims to be promoted to full Admiral in Navy plan
Washington Nov 27 Vice Admiral William S Sims commander of American Naval forces in Europe since the war began has been selected for promotion to full admiral next month to fill the vacancy caused by Admiral Austin M Knight's retirement Rear Admiral Albert Gleaves will be promoted to vice admiral to fill the vacancy and Rear Admiral Thomas S Rodgers will take command of the Asiatic fleet succeeding Knight who has begun return home
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Washington, D. C
William S. Sims
Europe
United States
Austin M. Knight
Albert Gleaves
Sims
Thomas S. Rodgers
Knight
Home
Canada-Caused Siberia Expedition Plans Under Review
Ottawa reports a Canadian Siberian expeditionary force was not cancelled. unofficially certain arrangements and the force composition are being reconsidered. The dispatch notes a force for operations in Siberia was being organized in Canada, though censorship previously blocked transmission of the news.
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Ottawa
Siberia
Canada
Chileans stone Peruvians along Iquique streets
Refugees report mob attacks on Peruvian men and women in Iquique last Saturday led by prominent Chileans. Peruvian homes were looted and burned while authorities offered little interference. The Peruvian consul in Iquique, Senor L Hosa, was among those affected.
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Associated Press
Lima
Peru
Iquique
Mollendo
Palena
Senor L. Hosa
Chile
Senor Bunster
dWaffaires
Mail Clerks Sort Christmas Packages For American Troops
Packages by the carload arrive at Pier 86 assisted by 150 soldiers as 1,400 mail clerks sort parcels for U S forces in France. About 100,000 packages daily. first ship Manchuria sailed Nov 22. Last day for overseas parcel receipt is Nov 30. final ships expected by Dec 8.
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New York
Pier 86
East River
France
Manchuria
Germany
Associated Press
76Th
Treasury
Congress
Senate Finance’ Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Simmons
North Carolina
Vetiag
Treasury Department
Finance Committee
Connives at high goal price and witnesses hint
Washington D C November 27 witnesses told the Senate investigating committee that corporations controlling the anthracite coal fields restrain output and that no effort has been made by the fuel administration to raise production William Wilhelm of Pottsville Pa alleged coal property owners blocked New York officials from obtaining coal for a fuel shortage Dr Jonathan Day New York commissioner said municipal coal yards would have saved New Yorkers 3000 and coal peddlers sold to the poor at 40 a ton He added the administration kept dealer profits high Garfield urged miners to work Thanksgiving to reduce the anthracite shortage
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Washington, D. C
Senate
William Wilhelm
Pottsville
Fuel Administration
Wilhelm
New York City
New York
Jonathan
Public Markets of
Kenyon
Day
Tesm
Garfield
Newspapers Likely to Be Freed From Federal Rules Soon
U.S. War Industries Board announces withdrawal of most publication restrictions for periodicals with immediate effect. Daily and Sunday papers urged to file November reports. full reports due if the task is moved to another department. Weekly papers to have restrictions lifted December 1. Wallpaper manufacture rules also lifted at once.
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Associated Press
Washington,d. C
War Industries Board
Budget Gap Prompts Chicago Street Light Cut Proposal
Chicago, Nov 27. With 35 million to run municipal affairs next year and only 15.5 million in estimated revenue, the finance committee may recommend cutting street lights after January 1 and laying off hundreds of city employees besides police and fire departments.
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Chicago
F “Mance
Delivery Error Notice for Evening Paper
A note instructs readers to call PHOXF 3330 if the paper is not delivered by 6 o clock and a replacement copy will be sent. Calls should reach the office before 6 3 p m.
Washington Will Be Wilson Party to Europe
New York Nov 27 The George Washington redecorated in Hoboken for President Wilson and party to sail December 3 with a 1000-strong crew including a sailor orchestra. Navy escorts planned with Pennsylvania battleship and two destroyers. Tumulty to stay in Washington during the president’s absence. Paris arrival expected with French ministers to greet Wilson. Italian delegation named to receive him in Paris.
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New York
George Washington
Wilson
Hoboken
Hudson River
Navy
United States
Pennsylvania
George Washington Will Carr
Paris
Trin
Svéli
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Navy Relief Society
Washington
D. C
Tumulty
White House
Eddie
AML
Havas
Brest
Stephen Picton
Georges Leygues
Marine
Poincare
Tallans
Rome
Vittorio Orlando
Leonida Bissolati-Bergavaschi
Reform Socialists
Francesco Saverio-Nitti
Eugenio Chiesa
Chamber of Deputies
Armando Diaz
Badoglio
Diaz
49 Belgian Priests Tortured by Germans, Cardinal Mercier Says
Cardinal Mercier reported in Belgium on November 27 that 49 Belgian priests were tortured and killed by German forces during the occupation. He also stated 12,000 men from his diocese were taken to Germany for forced labor. He described additional German crimes as too long and terrible to recount.
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Mercier
Belgium
Havas
Germany
Man's Body in Trunk Found on Brooklyn Sidewalk
New York police found a man's body in a newly locked trunk on the sidewalk at the corner of Motis and Grand streets in Brooklyn. The deceased was believed to be Joseph Bollaro of Brooklyn. Initial inquiry showed no signs of violence and an autopsy was ordered to determine the cause of death.
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Associated Press
New York
Joseph Bollaro
Brooklyn
Moti and
Grand Streets
Large Thanksgiving Feast Planned for Great Lakes Navy Jackies
At the Great Lakes naval training station in Illinois on Thanksgiving Eve a bas relief feast is set for 28,000 bluejackets with 22,000 pounds of turkey and 50,000 pounds of sweet potatoes. The menu includes cream of tomato soup roast turkey sage dressing candied sweet potatoes celery chocolate layer cake pumpkin me desserts fruit bread butter and condo A ton of flour 50 000 oranges and 7 000 pies are also listed to feed the thousands of jackies.
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Great Lakes
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
AAMERS CREDIT AND BETTERMENT OF ROADS URGED
Secretary Houston urges Reconstruction plans to include highway construction under the federal aid road act and to create system plans for farmers credit unions and land settlement oversight. He notes likely continued high prices for current supplies due to domestic demand and foreign needs.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Houston
Ineide Testimpion
Fenanta
SUPE
Telephone rates in Waterlog advance in December
Iowa Telephone announces its first rate hike since 1916, effective December 1. Home service rises from 1.50 to 1.75 monthly, leased line from 2.00 to 2.25, business service about one dollar more, with funds aimed at higher wages for employees amid rising material and operating costs. The company, taken over by the government August 1, remains under postmaster general supervision. Dr. Malcolm D. McNab, 43, Illinois State Council of Defense member, commits suicide at his Chicago home.
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Iowa Telephone Company
C. Fosselman
Ossel- Man
Yasselman
Chicago
Malcolm DB. McNab
Illnois State Council] of Defense
Kaiser IG Not Told U S Would Like His Message
Nov. 27 dispatches report the ex Kaiser in Holland as a private figure under guard. He and his suite travel with food cards, restricted movements, and may leave only with Home Office permission. Reports also describe his entourage and the island refuge at Wieringen where he awaits fate.
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Presw
London
Hohenzolleen
Holland
Co’ Brouck
Amstendamn Corres
Associated Presa
Amerongen
Willa Fathern
Associated Press
von Bentinck
Rhine
Herr Hohenzollern
the Hague
of Z of
Wierengen Island
Deereboom
An-Ancient
Cab
Qosterland
Maller
Hipolitshoeft
Frederick William
Kaiser
Herbert H. Asquith
Hast
Fifeshire
George
Hope
Col. Hope
Col
Earl of Roseberry
Germany
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Jackies
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Baruch
Bolshevsky
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