Trial details of former Bulgarian War Minister Genadieff
Sofia reports on the high treason trial of Genadieff the ex War Minister who is sentenced to ten years in prison. Twelve co defendants mostly parliament members and merchants receive eight years hard labor. Prosecution shows $5 million bribery via French agent Declosiers to overthrow the premier and back Entente favored ministry. The trial followed Bulgaria entering the war and was delayed nearly fifteen months.
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Berlin
Sofia
Lokalanzeiger
Genadieff
Palace of Justice
Radoslawoff
G Genardieff
Bulgaria
Vegetarians Demand Exchange of Meat Cards in Berlin
Berlin, Dec 30. The German food dictator said the appeal of vegetarians to swap meat cards for other foods will be granted if feasible. Vegetarians, many in Berlin, have protested for more oatmeal beans and flour but were refused due to regulatory trouble.
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Berlin
Commercial union proposed after the war faces entreaties
Vienna reports that Germany Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey plan a commercial union after the war with Greece Romania and Serbia possible entrants. Holland and Denmark may be invited but fear English retaliation, affecting shipping and overseas trade.
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Vienna
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Greece
Romania
Serbia
Holland
Denmark
England
Gold Reserve Bank Is Growing in Berlin War Time
Berlin reports the Reichsbank gold reserve continues to increase after twenty eight months of war with weekly additions around $90,000. The surge is fueled by national sacrifice as guilds and shooting organizations donate gold regalia, chains of office, and gold cups for the Fatherland, underscoring the era's austerity and national effort.
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Berlin
Reichsbank
German order closes public establishments by 8 p.m.
In Brussels on December 30, German authorities ban all public establishments after 8 p.m. and forbid street movement. Theatres, largely patronized by Germans, face harsh impact as managers fled the decree but authorities refused their plea.
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Brussels
Belgium
Art and History Outshine Gold in Centuries Old Pieces
Fragments note that much of the treasure lies in the artistic and historical significance rather than monetary value, with centuries old items valued for heritage over precious metal.
Hidden Austrian in Crater Survives Two Days Firing
On the last Corso offensive in Rome a major rebuilt Austrian positions including a crater where an Austrian soldier lay among the dead for two days without food or water. A bersagliere was killed by a sniping shot from the pile, and amid the chaos the hidden man was finally found with a hot Manlicher rifle at his side.
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Rome
Bersagliere
Rumanians Slammed for Discipline Lapses in Dobrudja
Report from the German Army HQ in the Dobbudija cites an order by General Zoinchovsky criticizing Romanian troops for plundering destroying property and attacking women. The commander warns officers they will be held responsible and soldiers who plunder or maltreat will be shot or hanged.
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Dobbudija
Zoinchovsky
Dobrudja
Ferdinand
Germany prints Greek language daily in Goerlitz
A newly issued daily paper, Neaton Goerlitz, appears in Goerlitz to serve Greek army corps officers and soldiers who surrendered to Field Marshal von Mackensen in Macedonia. The Goerlitz Nachrichten publishes the Greek language edition for their benefit.
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Go Erlin
Germany
Goerlitz
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