Imperial revolt plotted by high command aims at Kaiser return
London reports detail a German revolution planned by high command officers aiming to collapse the revolt and pave Kaiser Wilhelm II's return to Berlin. Empress awaiting in Holland, officers in civilian clothes harangue crowds while dispersing anti-British propaganda to England.
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Germany
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Holland
Amezonpe
Wilhelm
Rotterdam
Daily Mirror
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Alout
DaMail
Berlin
Welland
Betch
Alec
Pershing Reports Prompt Casualty Records By Cable
General Pershing cabled the War Department to report casualty records promptly as they arrive. Reports of death are sent to Washington rapidly, though verification grows harder as the army advances. Storms in Chicago darkened the city and caused widespread damage.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Pershing
War Department
Washington
Chicago
Associated Preas
Nag's Snow Roll Makes Him Uppish But Not Unruly
A horse at Ktinefel ter's livery barn wandered into a neighboring lot to roll in the snow, then returned with a prouder gait. The scene drew a comparison to Little Jack Horner after he pulled a plum from his Christmas pie, noting the horse’s uppish but calm demeanor.
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Ktinefelter
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Peace conference tensions in Europe and America
Baltimore, November 29. The Sun prints Frank R. Kent’s view on the Paris peace conference, noting European envy of American influence and forecasts of sharp clashes over seas freedom and sea power. Kent cites strains between nations, politics, and the American role led by Wilson, Pershing, and others, with rivals seeking rewards for France and Italy.
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House
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A. J. Balfour
Bavaria Seeks Separate Seat At Peace Talks
Newcastle reports Germany must pay war costs to capacity. Lloyd George urges punishment of submarine pirates and accountability for land devastation. Paris notes a decree banning German money imports. Bavarian premier Eisner arrest mentioned amid debate on separate plenipotentiaries and peace terms. London previews allied leaders meeting as armistice talks in Berlin advance.
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Germany
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Hi Jared
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Wilson Peace Prize Recipient Plan in Christiania
A cable dispatch from Christiania reports that the 1918 Nobel Peace Prize may be awarded to President Wilson. The message says he will likely be invited to visit Oslo to personally accept the prize, with Swedish and Danish officials weighing invitations.
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Associated Press
Grand Forks
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Chicago
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Zensky
J. O. Hanson
Rockford
Rozensky
Five Die After Car Struck by Train in Chicago
Associated Press report from Chicago states five people were killed instantly when their car, carrying them while hiding, was struck by a passenger train. An insurance ad for Havana cigars appears in the background.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Invasion Threat Looms as Bolshevik Advance Reported
Helsingfors reports the Bolshevik commander urges invasion of the Baltic provinces for supplies. German troops at Narva front partially retreat and may be recalled to Germany. Dune burg forces near Riga depart. Returning Russian POWs destabilize the city. Estonia forms a socialist leaning cabinet backed by a Bolshevist labor council. situation deemed grave with urgent aid sought.
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Germany
Dunaburg
Riga
Estuonia
Bolshevists
Flag lowering protests by foe fleet in British harbor
London reports Admiral von Reuter protests Beatty order to haul down the German flag in a British harbor. He argues internment there equals neutral port status and flags may stay hoisted. Admiral Beatty counters that armistice suspends hostilities and no enemy ensign may fly in British custody. Governor Norbeck in South Dakota recovers from influenza after hospitalization.
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von Reuter
David Beatty
Teatty
Merc Ty
Germany
Paper delivery notice for missed home delivery
If the paper is not delivered as scheduled due to carrier error or other cause, contact THONE 3359 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls are answered at this office before 30 p.m.
Senate Finance Committee approves increased mail hate repeal
In Washington D C on November 29 the Senate Finance Committee approved repeal of the increased postage rates. Amendments to the war revenue bill abolish the zone increase on second class rates with a proviso of 11.2 cents per pound beyond 200 miles and repeal the extra cent per ounce postage on letters. The committee also ordered in an amendment offered by Senator Lodge for a 10 percent tax on products of child labor. The change would take effect upon enactment for second class postage, with first class rate reductions effective July 1.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Finance Committee
Senator Lodge
German Rhine crossing begins as Hindenburg urges calm
Allied forces set to cross the Rhine over eight to nine days in three staggered columns. Proclamations from Field Marshal von Hindenburg urge German soldiers and civilians to receive allied troops with resignation and courtesy, acknowledging Germany can no longer resist. Brand Williven returns as American minister to Belgium, resuming duties at Brussels legation.
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Fifth Army
Rhine
von Hindenburg
Germany
Whitlock
Washington, D. C
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Belgium
Legation
Brussels
HOLLWEG EAGER FOR PROBE OF HI PART IN CONFLICT
Munich and Baden push for probe into German leadership role as Bavarian break with Berlin widens. Ex chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg defends actions while democratic circles back Maximilian of Baden as potential first president of a German republic. Controversy touches wartime diplomacy and prisoner treatment inquiries.
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Berlingske Tidende
Council of Peoples’commissaries
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Ministry of Finance
Prince Schoenach
Heinrich Dove
Schmmecking
Marburg University
Solf
Berne
Socialist Council of Munich
Rebel order renders 150 aircraft useless at Boeblingen
Basel Nov 29 One hundred fifty airplanes gathered at the Boeblingen air drome 11 miles southwest of Stuttgart to be handed to the Allies under the armistice provisions have been rendered useless by order of the revolutionary committee, according to a Stuttgart dispatch received there.
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Stuttgart
Santa Claus Toy Repair Shop Aids Waterloo Kids
Good Fellows and W. W. White organize a Santa Claus repair shop at East High manual training room to fix toys and dolls for distribution to needy children. Students are divided into specialist groups, with sewing girls aiding in clothing repairs and social welfare needs. Donations requested from schools by Dec. 10.
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Good Fellow
W. W. White
Junior East High School
Lin
Daum
Tiplis
White
East High School
Peace Conference Coverage Preview in Courier and Reporter
The Courier and Reporter announces a special Saturday issue featuring Frank H. Simonds on the Versailles Peace Conference. It highlights the pivotal questions facing the historic talks and provides insight into the novel and enduring challenges ahead. Reverend Harry L. Haywood contributes a weekly piece on Waterloo progress and fresh ideas for practical action.
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Courier and Reporter
Frank H. Simonds
Simonds
Harry JL. Haywood
Waterloo
Government War Contract Cancellations Questioned
Government war contracts are in doubt as Comptroller Warwick rules the war department cannot cancel or settle arbitrary sums without prior contract authorization. Secretary Baker vows to cancel and restore industry, while urging explicit contractor statements for prompt payment and fair wind-down of materials. A national food conservation drive also launches to feed Europe.
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Washington, D. C
Warwick
War Department
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War Industries Board
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