Question of the Kaiser Extradition Under Discussion
British law officers consider the extradition question for the former German emperor William II. France consults authorities while Holland claims no surrender power without Germany's consent. UK and French experts weigh legal options after his flight to Holland amid wartime actions.
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Holland
Germany
Evening News
M. Clemeneau
Charles Lyon-Caed
Faculty of Law
University of Paris
William of
Frustrated German Commanders Discarded by Crew on Surrendered Ship
Report from Grantes Firth of Forth Scotland describes German torpedo boat destroyer crew turning on their own commander. British officer notes the commander was thrown overboard after trouble four days earlier. German workers and soldiers council rep corroborates the account.
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Grantes
Firth of Forth
Scotland
Desroyer
Deportation of Greeks from Saloniki during occupation
Bulgarian occupied eastern Macedonia deported 82 000 Greeks per official documents. Sub prefect Demir Hissar M Divaropoulos was forced to work at the central deported persons bureau in Choumla. Many deported died from famine torture and forced labor. At Kitchevo Greeks were burned alive under typhus pretext.
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Saloniki
Eastern Macedonia
M. Divaropoulos
Demir-Hissar
Choumla
Kitchevo
Belgium Demands Left Bank of Scheldt Occupation
Belgian officials and MPs agree across parties that Belgium must hold the left bank of the Scheldt as a peace conference demand. They push for occupation despite debates over eastern frontiers and wartime debts, with unofficial losses estimated at 38 billion. Also noted is Captain John Shaws’ voyage to the Faroe Islands carrying food for starving Danes aboard the schooner Herbert May.
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Belgium
Brussels
Scheldt
Easternburg
Baltimore
John Shaws
Ieceste
Faroe Islands
Herbert May
Halifax
Great Britain Plans Reception for Wilson in Plymouth
The Times notes Britain may honor President Wilson with a Plymouth welcome for the pilgrim voyage anniversary and possibly a ceremony at the former hospitality site. It argues Wilson’s presence in Paris is desired and essential for pre peace talks to shape a fair world order.
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Agaclades
Plymouth
Wilson
Paris
Times
Europe
Peru Chile dispute ends after apology over misreported events
Peruvian government apologizes for public reports of outbreaks against Chilean citizens in Iquique and Antofagasta. Chilean consul-general Carlos Castro Ruiz says Peruvians admitted misinformation and cancelled authority of the Iquique consul. The apology from Lima is deemed wholly satisfactory and the dispute is resolved.
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New York
Peru
Chile
Carlos Castro Ruiz
Ruia
Iquique
Antofagasta
Lima
Ar. Ruiz
German Navy Ruined Forever by Surrendered Warships
A German lieutenant declares the navy ruined for all time after surrendering to the allies. He laments a dishonorable record and a disgraced service as inspection finds the ships neglected and in deplorable condition aboard.
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Germany
Jos Chash
Hope to Reinstate Former Wilhelm Hohensolern
Prussian officers argue for return home with aim to restore the former emperor. The American occupation forces face pressure as calls grow for reinstatement of the monarch amid militarist influence.
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Wilhelm Hohensolern
Pro tan bet ends war vote split in Spain
The former motion failed 79 to 56 while the latter passed 160 to 2 amid a heated debate. Critics argued Spain bore no right to celebrate a Germanophile stance as Germany collapsed and neutrality should persist into peace. Deputy Marcelino Domingo lamented lack of renewal and peacetime reforms.
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Jsitting
Spain
Germany
Marcelino Domingo
Sunday School Lesson Connects Joseph to Christ’s Salvation Plan
The passage compares Joseph’s long suffering and rise to power in Egypt with Christ’s elevation to save the world from spiritual famine. It notes God disciplines for readiness, Joseph’s role in averting famine, and Christ’s current position at the right hand of the Father preparing a Gentile bride. It emphasizes prudent leadership and service over self.
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Theereta
Pharaoh
Joseph
Christ
Mleet May Be Sunk After Peace Conference Vow
Entente naval experts prepared to inspect German battleships and cruisers held by the allies after the peace conference. The vessels are likely to be sunk as no accord exists to risk disputes over division of the fleet. The teams will check for features or design traits known to the entente.
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London
Entente
Sydney business leaders back aerial service to London
A Sydney gathering of prominent businessmen approved a plan to connect Australia to London in 156 flying hours by air service. Capital for the project was subscribed at the meeting. The promoter is Reginald Lloyd, an Australian notable in Redden and a Constitutional Club member.
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Sydney
Australia
London
Reginald Lloyd
Redden
The
Constitutional Club
Labor minister offers free return for wartime British workers
Ottawa reports the minister of labor has word that British subjects who went to Great Britain for government contract work since the war began and have worked continuously will receive free conveyance home. Wives and children will be brought to join them in England or Scotland at no cost.
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Ottawa
Great Britain
England
Scotland
Canada to Lead Allied Forces Says Currie
General Currie declared the Canadian corps would be sent forward to three days’ advance, asserting wherever the allies go Canada will be in front. London panicked with news of peace talks while J H McPherson announced Canadians in the war theatre before December 1 1915 would receive the 1914-15 star, same as Gallipoli heroes.
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London
Currie
Canada
J. H. McPherson
Gallipoli
Kat
King and Queen Receive Warm Welcome in Edinburgh
Their Majesties the King and Queen with the Prince of Wales were joyfully greeted at St. Giles church during thanksgiving services. An address of welcome at Wisher Hell followed as the King paid tribute to Scotland’s patriots and their deeds.
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Edinburgh
Prince of Wales
St. Giles’ Church
Usher Hell
Scotland
Germans Entred Limburg With Allies Informed After Fact
The note from the Dutch legation claims German troops were allowed to cross Limburg for Belgian protection after Allied agreement, but Havas says this is inaccurate and that Allies were not consulted until after the Germans entered Limburg. No opinion was given by Allies, per Havas, on the authorization.
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Limburg
Havas
Entente Considers Blockade Repeal After Wilson Consult
Despatch to the Berlin Zeitung reports that the Entente powers will weigh lifting the blockade following consultations with President Wilson. The note signals a potential shift in wartime policy contingent on the American stance and allied discussions.
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Berlin Zeitung
Wilson
London seeks Atlantic liner port on Ireland west coast
Lord Morris announces a movement to establish a port of call for Atlantic liners on Ireland's west coast. He states all mail between Europe and Scetie dade is carried by airplane, signaling a shift in transport handling.
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London
Lord Morris
Ireland
Port of London Revived Hopes for Modern Docking Capacity
London faces a three month timeline to equip dock facilities with up-to-date capacity aiming to make the city Europe’s greatest port of call. The article notes potential military occupation scenarios in central and eastern Europe and references a league of nations settlement of difficulties.
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London
Europe
Paris
League of Nations
Washington Sees Hopeful Russian Situation Shift
United States observers report General Semenoff’s forces in the Transbaikal shrink to small, enabling Admiral Kolchak to manage dissension. The all Russian government work progresses, and allied troops may keep the Chinese Eastern Railway open despite Semenoff actions.
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Semenoffs
Admiral Kolchak
Russia
Semenoff
Siberia
President to visit Europe for peace talks return six weeks
President plans Europe trip to attend the peace conference after Congress convenes on December 2. He expects to return within six weeks after departure, with preparations underway and no censorship of press coverage. Correspondents will sail ahead aboard a naval vessel to relay dispatches.
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Washington
Europe
Pokies
Congress
America
Canada to Enter Germany with Regimental Colors Reclaimed
London telegraph reports Canada’s troops prepare for entry into Germany with marching battalions and bands. Regimental colors stored in churches across the British Isles will be reclaimed for the grand entry, though the Princess Patricia’s colors remain at headquarters.
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London
Canada
Germany
British Isles
Westminster Abbey
St. Paul's
Canterbury Cathedral
St. Giles’ Cathedral
Edinburgh
St. Annes
Belfast
Princess Patricia
Rightful Owners Recover French Securities After Liberation
In a village reoccupied by Allied forces in France, an officer during handover discovered papers on a table that were securities worth thousands of francs with unpaid dividends since 194-. likely hidden in a mattress or under floor boards and used as tablecloths by occupying troops. They were turned over to French authorities for restitution to rightful owners.
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Paris
France
Ottawa Expatriates Open Prewar Jobs After War
Of 124000 Canadian expeditionary forces members who do not want to pursue agriculture after the war over 5000 say their prewar positions will be open on return. These figures were provided to cabinet repatriation committees through national service card analysis Selgin.
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Ottawa
Canadian Expeditionary Forces
Selgin
Missing Anchorage Gold Found After Steamer Mishap
Looted gold bullion valued around $31,000, missing after slipping from the steamer Admiral Watson at Anchorage, was recovered at Valdes Alaska where it was erroneously put ashore. Investigators say the gold was shipped by Anchorage miners to an unknown destination.
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Seattle
Anchorage
Alaska
Admiral Watson
Valdes
Testimony of German Atrocity Sinks Ticonderoga Fight
Daily Telegraph correspondent reports Lt Fulcher recounts sinking of the Ticonderoga by U boat. Deutsch land commander's order leaves American sailor adrift on a raft with the survivor declared doomed. Gun crew killed, captain wounded, ship set afire, surrender hooded by fire.
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U. S
Ticonderous
Germany
London
Lieut. Fulcher
Ticonderoga
Daily Telegraph
Lieut. Felcher
Lieut
Fulcher
Fearing Food Shortage as Troops Return from War
Berlin warns of looming German food crisis within six weeks with shortages in grain and livestock. Dispatch notes late harvests and poor potato crop due to labor loss from Russian prisoners, halted grain shipments from Romania Poland and Ukraine, plus disrupted distribution as soldiers return from front lines.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Berlin
Romania
Poland
Ukraine
France
Belgium
Churchill in Dundee says to build a practical League of Nations
Winston S Churchill, minister of tunitions, in Dundee declares he will do all in his power to make a League of Nations a practical reality. He argues the league is no substitute for British supremacy and insists German colonies and Turkish territories will not be restored.
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London
Winston Spencers Churchill
Dundee
League of Nations
Germany
Turkey
Aerial Statistics London Report on British Raids Over Germany
A London statistics release shows that in the 13 months before the armistice British aviators conducted 709 raids into German territory. Of these 374 targeted large German towns, 29 hit airdromes defending the Rhine, and 186 targeted additional sites.
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London
Independent Air Forces
Rhine
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