davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1921-11-20

able excitement among the French soldiers it sent
to make the enemy believe that several fresh
American divisions had moved into the The French
unaware Of the plans Of tho x Army staff at times
thought the Americans had lost all Of reason and
on several occasions 80 reported the wireless plants
"In addition to the wireless the * Army also had in
operation the front between Bezonvaux and Fresnes
telephone squad-a careless squad-which set up tele
phone stations here and there and sent messages and
talked shop and gossiped at night about the arrival Of
some old friend from America with such and such an
outfit
"The * Army's' telephone squad took chances that
the Germans might not hear the conversations the Amer
desired them to record They deliberately grounded
their wires the enemy could listen in and crawled
out into No Mans Land in tho darkness and hooked one
Of tho American wires to German barbed wire
in front Of an abandoned trench system.
1.-TWO days after the * Army began functionng the
results began to be noticeable, the nervousness the
part of the Germans being exhibited in many ways the
enemy first sending large number of arpanes to
make "Reminiscences.
"1he Germans also began series Of trench raids to
The Washington times., 1921-11-20

One Of tho Judges, M. Alexeysky,
askd him the following question:
How did you look upon Grand
Duke Nicholas as commander-in-
chief, and did you consider his sub
stitution a. commander-in- chief
useful or injurious event for the
war;
II visited Grand Duke Nicholas
for the first time in 1915. during
the second year Of the war, when 1
was sent to him by Admiral Essen
to report on conditions in the Bal
tic Sea and the possibility OF CO.
ordinating operations with the army
on the Baltic. His headquarters
was then at Baronvitchi. I stayed
there two or three days.
"I talked comparatively little
with Grand Duke Nicholas. l
worked chiefly at his headquarters.
on the problems mentioned before
The second time met him In Ba-
tum, where 1 received tho first
news of tho revolution in Petro-
grad. Nicholas Nikolayevitch was
1t the time commander Of the army
there. He had sent for mo to dis
euss ways and means Of improving
the ports. to facilitate the transpor-
tation on tho Black Sea-
The Washington times., 1921-11-20
Rodzianko's Telegram.

II asked General Yanushkevitch,
tho chief of staff with Grand Duke
Nicholas, whether he had any in.
formation - about tho Petrograd
events. He answered that he had
none. So I said to him.: Please
report to the Grand Duke that
must start Immediately for Sebas-
topol, and that I ask him not to
detain mo any longer. He re-
ported this to tho Grand Duke, who
sent for mo and asked for the tels-
gram. He read 1t. shrugged his
shoulders and said that he didn't
know anything about It. but since
knew tho main points of his in
structions. he would not detain ms
any longer. That very evening
left Batum for ssbastopol. On the
way I intercepted . German radio
from Constantinopls. where they had
a powerful radio station. which drew
q shocking picture Of events in Pet
rograd. It said that there was q rev.
olution in Petrograd and that terrible
bloodshsd was still going on there,
The Washington times., 1921-11-20
Luncheon With Kerensky

"On July came to the Marine
Ministry. determined to wait there
until saw Kerensky. was told
he was expected there at IL o'clock.
When he came he said to me that
he was very busy, that Immediately
after lunch he had to attend q con-
ference of the Council of Ministers,
and that no had no time to spare.
II said that also had important
matters that required immediate at
tention. and that needed his
sanction for my mission. Then Ker-
ensky said, Come along and have
lunch with me. and during lunch
you will report to me about this
matter We went to lunch, and as
Kerensky was in . great hurry,
gave him only . brief outline Of my
proposed mission. Meantime q dep
utation of soldiers was waiting for
Kerensky. He went out to So
them. Then he went away before
could get from him . definite
sanction for my trip.
The first Bolshevist attack on the
government took place that very
night. On tho following day the
sailors came from Kronstadt and
you doubtless know tbs events that
followed"
The Washington times., 1921-11-20

you say Traub and Billiard instead Of Grizzly Bear
and 'Petee Dnki Anyway Billiard is down the line at
a conference"
The German code and language experts boosted that
code language known to could "get by them.
And day American officer treated them to a
surprise. What Of these specialists from the land
of Kultur heard with his steningin glued to the
receiver this: 49,:
"ug blupp. Gwnee bkrup PIT kowie' Gmrr knapp!
Hwee pstookk!"
"Donnerweter Was list das fur Elm verdammten
- !! mp The bespectacled Hun bafed He puzzled
scratched his head and nearly choked with amazement
What kind Of language was this, anyway this
strange and incomprehensibe gbbersh that came drip
ping, gurgng and bubbng into his ears in stream of
outandish vowes and consonants.
Perfectly simple, if you knew.
In Company E, One-hundred -forty-second Infantry
there $50 Indian soldiers, commanded by Capt. E.
W. Horner, of Mena, Arkansas Captain Horner simply
detailed eight Indians in command of Chief George Bacon
rnd to transmit his orders in original Choctaw pure and
undefiled
Hmme!
The Washington times., 1921-11-20

staying at the Winter Palace. There
/ was received by Root and Admiral
Glennon. Glennon informed me
that the American Commission
wanted to visit our front. Then he
said that tho American Government
was interested in certain questions
concerning mines and warfare
against submarines and that It
would like to get expert information
on these matters.
Besides, he told mo very conf.
dentially that a plan was under con-
temptation in America for the Amer
lean fleet to undertake active opera
lions on tho Mediterranean against
the Turks and on the Dardanelles.
Knowing that had been engaged
in similar operations. Admiral Glen
non said that 1t would be desirable
The Washington times., 1921-11-20

Az learned later, this was greatly
exaggerated and overcolored.
when I arrived in Sebastopol
the first question asked my chief
of staff was II he had received
any information about tho latest
events. He answered that he knew
nothing more than that there was an
uprising in Petrograd. He knew
mono of the details. In tho evening
received q telegram from Rod
xianko. informing me that the gov
eminent had fallen. and that the
power had gone over to the Commit
tee of the Imperial Duma. He asked
me to maintain perfect order. saying
that all was for tho best of the coun-
try. that tho former government
which was incompetent would be re-
placed by . new government. and he
asked me again to sec to II tina.
there would be no complications or
excuses.
"Afterward I received - series Of
radio messages from Constantinopls
which declared that there were mu.
TIMES in tho army at tho front. that
the Germans were advancing Wig
orously, that . revolution had brok-
On out in the Baltic feet. and that
the officers were killed. person
The Washington times., 1921-11-20
OLCHAKS OWN STORY SHOWS HOW ALLIES CONSPIRED TO
SUPPORT OF AMERICA i'm MAKING HIM DICTATOR OF SB

II I would give him information con-
corning operations on the Bosphorus.
II answered that would not de-
cline to do this. and that I was
ready. to impart to him whatever
information I had. Then Glennon
asked me: What would you say II
/ asked your government to send
You to America? This question
will require considerable time. while
we must leave in a few days. He
asked me to tell nobody about the
plans Of occupation-not to mention
1t even to the Russian government
-as he would ask the government
to send me to America officially for
the purpose Of giving information
regarding mines and submarine war
fare.
The Washington times., 1921-11-20
The Russian Revolution.

II regard Nicholas Nfkolayevitch
a the most talented Of all the MEM
bars of the imperial family. There
fore, I thought that since some one
Il the imperial family was appoint
Cd for the post Of commander-in-
chief, he was tho man who could
really assume the necessary re-
sponsibilitissI He was intimately
familiar with the practical side OF
military affairs, for he had worked
q great deal along these lines.
Grand Duke Nicholas was the only
person whose authority was recog-
mixed by the army everywhere.
As for the change, I have al
ways valued very highly the per-
sonality OF General Alexeyev, and
thouTh I met him but rarely before
he war, always oonsfdered him
the wisest and bsst-squipped man
Ear. broad military problems. For
that reason I welcomed the subst-
tuition Of the Emperor for Grand
Duke Nicholas a. commander1n-
chief. knowing that General Alex
aysv would be his chief OF staff.
and that was to me . guarantee OF
suoosas IN the, conduct OF the war.
Tor the chief Of staff Of the COM
nandsr4n-chief In really in charge
q all. operations. considered
General Als1sysv IN military mat
tass superior to the Grand Duke
1ncholaA, better equipped and more
ussful
.As o. ths Revolution. I ~
os1~sd ths flrst nSws Of its OUT
hssak IA HstrograA while I was In
Datum. Grand Duke Nicholas was
thers q he tims. During the first
day he fAmfliarizsd me with his de-
nands and wishes. and wanted 30
know how long It would require to
vosk cut he proposed plans. On
ne ns1t day, toward evening. re-
osfved . telegram in cipher from
Admiral 0rigoro~itch. minister OF
marina IN esbastopol. informing mo
that there was . revolt Of tho troops
IN PetreGraA. that the authorities
were disorganixsd and that . com
The Washington times., 1921-11-20
Invited to q. s. by 0lennon|

IT answered that I was not op-
posed to- going to America. that I
was free. as had no special occupa-
ton at the time. I said that II my
government would consent to send
me to America I would go.
while the mission was COM
municatinE with the government.
and while I was waiting for an an
swer I began to gather the neces-
sary materials on the subject.
also sent for a captain who was In
possession Of all the detailed infor-
nation concerning operations on the
Bosphorus. At that time Kerensky
was not In Petrograd and 1t was
therefore, impossible to secure the
final consent Of the government for
my trip to the United States. Upon
Kerensky's reurn from tho south
western front after the July often
sive, I received favorable answer.
As far as know the question Of my
SOlnB 70 AHncTiCh was oAoSoccSN W
the council of ministers and the
council gave its unanimous consent.
Before my departure occurred
the first Bolshevist attack on the
government. Kerensky returned to
Petrograd on July 81. I went sew
eral times to the Marine Ministry
with a request to see Kerensky. but
he was 20 busy, and he moved about
from place to place SO frequently,
that could not see him. And yet
my mission depended upon him. 1
had selected four officers-special-
ists-and II was necessary to secure
Kerensky's sanction to permit the
issuing OF passports and funds for.
the trip.
The Washington times., 1921-11-20


What impression did those events
make on you? What were the
causes Of the outbreak What
measures were taken by tho govern
ment and were those tho proper
measures that should have been
taken?"
Admiral Kolchak answered:
II considered the outbreak one of
a purely Bolshevist character. That
was shown by the arrival Of the
Kronstadt sailors in Petrograd. and
the revolt Of the Petrograd sarri-
son. In Petrograd there were At
that time 10000 troops who were
not doing anything-they were
roaming about the streets, unwilling
to 90 to the front. The slogans were
well known-the discrimination of
tho war and rehabilitation.
I'm connection with these events
tho government brought some troops
from the front. saw them enter
the city in very good order. The
conflicts that took place In the city
were between the Bolshevist troops
and the Cossacks. The only serious
affair was near the Liteiny Bridge.
/ happened to come out Of the house
OF some friends at the time, and
while I did not SEQ the actual clash.
I heard the shooting and saw the
sailors running on Shpalerny street.
During that time there were no hor-
rors in the streets, neither in the
daytime nor at night.
IAN that gave mo the impression
that II sufficient troops were
brought from the front they could
have suppressed the entire move
ment easily. as there were no spe-
cial difficulties. The Kronstadt sail
ors who came to Petrograd got
drunk, and they looted and then
went back to their ships and re-
turned to Kronstadt. The whole
affair produced tho impression Of a
poorly organized outbreak Of quite
an absurd character"
Alexeyev asked:
Were you of the opinion that
tho government could have changed
its policy, that 1t could have estab-
lished q firmer authority at that
moment and could have mastered
the situation and suppressed the
Bolshevik movement"
Kolchak answered.:
81 declared that II the government
only wanted Il, II could have done
Il, but since some members Of the
government woro in complete de-
pendence on the Soviets Of the Sol
diers' and Worikmen's Deputies, It
could not undertake any rigorous
measures. There was 4 picture Of
complete anarchy. In Petrograd
there existed two altogether inde-
pendent organs-the government
and the soviets Of tho Soldiers and
Workmen's Deputies. They entered
The Washington times., 1921-11-20

into negotiations. yet each of them
actsd Independently.
Then Kolclnk went on with his
story about his mission to America:
My trip to America depended
also upon the consent of the Brit
ish government, for I needed its
permission to pass through Eng
land. The British had established q
control at various frontier points.
The British thus controlled the de-
parture Of all persons passing those
points. I took the matter up with
the British Mission. I told them
frankly the purpose Of my trip.
They said that it would be best
that / go under an assumed name
because the Germans were watch
ing me and il they knew of my trip
they would take measures to stop
me. In fact, one Of the boats ply-
ing between Christiania and Eng
land was stopped by a submarine.
The Germans had list of the pas
sengers, they called the names and
took off the people they wanted,
and then permitted the boat to pro-
coed.
Having received word from the
British Mission that I should start
left, together with my mission, by
train by way Of Torneo- Christian mia.
Bergen and arrived at the point Of
embarkation exactly at the time of
sailing. I travelled through Sweden
under an assumed name. From
Bergen we came to London, in the
beginning Of August. and then we
were to leave for the United States.
The Washington times., 1921-11-20

mitee Of the Imperial Duma had as
stunned tho function Of the govern
ment.
This was the substance Of the
telegram as far as remember. The
last words were Of calming nature.
to the effect that the unrest was sub
siding.
The Washington times., 1921-11-20
Abdication Of the Gear.

suddenly received q telegram
from General Alexeysv in which hs
transmitted to mo the text of tele-
gram signed BY Grand Duke Nicho-
las. Generals Ruzsky. Evert. AleIe-
ysv and I believe. General scher-
bachsv who was on the South. Yves
tern front In this telegram they
proposed to the Emperor that he NIB.
dicatA
The Washington times., 1921-11-20
M

ally regarded the Constantinopie
messages Is a piece of definite pro-
vocation, but could not stop their
transmission ~ they were received
in all our ships by the telegraph op-
orators in charge.
The Washington times., 1921-11-20

yHE Warrington Times presents herewith tho
Of the real hitherto untold Of Admiral Kolchak;
made Dictator Of
ing the Soviet Government his meeo his
Bohevh and his tragic death It virtually Admiral
The
day trial Of the Inflated DICTATOR which he told frankly
details Of his perlous adventure.
The obtained by Wiegand,
spondent Of The Washington Times
officers the smuggled
Siberia the official transcript of the testimony
thereafter translated edited by
International journalist Mr. Bernstein Siberia
Kohak proclaimed DICTATOR supplies
ampify Kolchaks narrative.
These articles strangely enough given
four the day the overthrow
the establishment of the Soviet Of
since and three Admiral Kohak
November 49, 1915 engineered by the British
Osk proclaimed dictator The following article Kohas
testimony verbatim before the revolutionary tribunal
By HERMAN BERNSTEIN Z.
I'm the fourth day of the trial of Admiral Kochak by
~ revolutionary tribunal at rkutsk he asked to de-
scribe his activities during the the the out
break Of the revolution of March, 1917.
The Washington times., 1921-11-20
Dictatorship Proposed.

Il was received by Admiral Jelli.
coe. then First Sea Lord. met the
chief Of staff, General Hoe, several
times and he told me that I would
have to wait; that there were no
available boats just then; that the
boats were dreadfully crowded. and
That 1 would have to stay in London
about two weeks. To utilize this
time I asked Jellicoe's permission to
acquaint myself with naval avia-
ton and the naval aviation stations
In England. For that purpose I
visited various shops and stations.
/ went on several flights on the sea.
and thus the two weeks went by.
Then / was sent across on an any
ilisfy cruiser from Glasgow to Hall.
fax.
The newspapers in England con-
quoted a campaign against Keren.
sky at the time; they held Kerensky
responsible for all that happened;
they characterized him by the term
'chatterbox," but. on the whole. the
attitude toward Russians was rath-S
er favorable in England. General
Hail said tS me: What can YOU do?
Revolution and war are incompat-
ibie. Still, believe Russia will
1--we through this crisis, but there Is
only ono thing that can save you
and that Is = military dictator
ship! For II you 20 ON this way,
you will have to make peace with
tho Germans and fall into their
claws
From Glasgow I went to Halifax.
Owing to my acquaintance with J.l-
hcoe and General Hall, the English
men were very friendly to me. Jel.
licoe had long talk with me about
the mines In the German waters.
He asked for my opinion on this
question and was very friendly. The
cruiser conveyed the large trans
port Carmania bound for Canada
with sick and wounded Canadian
troops.
"On arriving in Halifax we wereI
met by a naval official, Mistoft, whoS
told us that in Montreal we would
be met by representatives OF the
United States Navy Department,
that a special car would be ready fo-
us there. that we were the guests Of
the American nation, and that we
should not worry about quarters or
transportation. as the American
Government would look after all
that. .......
Representatives Of the American
Navy Department met us in Mon-
treal. Two officers were assigned
to my mission; one of them was Mo
Cormick, who had been In Petrograd
four or five years and who spoke
Russian we'll. Thus we Travelled in
comfort to New York and Washing
ton"
The third article Of Mr..
Be rnstein's fascinating
story will be published next i,
SundaV.1
The Washington times., 1921-11-20
BRITISH ADVISED HIM
TO VISIT WASHINGTON
UNDER ASSUMED NAME,

Dictator Relates incidents Prior to His Visit to
America In Disguise Was Met in Montreal
by U. S. Naval Officers and Thence Made,
"Trip in Safety to New York-Jellico Gave Him
Permission While In England to Inspect Eng
llSh Air Forces and Post Himself on Latest
Military Science.
The Washington times., 1921-11-20


James Fl.
GlennOn. u. 8. N,
who accom-
panied the Root
mission to Russia,
sent for kolchak,
according TO die
tator's story to
his judges, and
suggested he 60
on secret mission
to Washington,
The Washington times., 1921-11-20
.sNAMED BY ADMIRAL
Alexander

Alexander
Kerensky. who
Admiral testified,
signed his pass
port for trip to
United States
on the seIfsame
night that the
Bolsheviki made
their first attack
against Keren-
sky's govern
ment. K0lchak
arriving in Eng
land on this
passport, was en-.
couragod to at
tempt his fatal
dictatorship coup.
The Washington times., 1921-11-20
ADMIRAL INVITED TO
u. S. BY GLENNON, OF
MISSION TO RUSSIA

Verbatim Testimony ON Fourth Day of Russian
AdVenturer's Trial by Bolshevik Tells How
Inflated Soldier Of Fortune at First Kept His
Men Loyal-Hls Visit to KerenSky-BritiSh
Encouragement In Carefully Plotted Coup is
Described to Tribunal Had Expected to Go to
Washington After Further Support.
The Washington times., 1921-11-20

1.-THE third article of Mr..
B rnstein's fascinating
story will be published next
Sunday.1. 49,. &c.,.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-19
DISTRICT COURT

Four cases were disposed of in
the district court yesterday before
Judge g. G. Hommann. Judgments
for three plaintiffs amounted to
$437.3O and a verdict for possession
was given in the other case.
lin the case of the possession
judgment. Mrs. Esther Klein, rep
resented by David Wilentz, claimed
that she did not sell a certain gas
range to the defendant, Harry
Friedman. The defendant claimed
that the plaintiff gave SIS for the
gas range and oil cloth, but the
plaintiff said that only the oil cloth
had been sold. The range must be
returned to the plaintiff az no evil
dence showed that it had been
bought.
David Goldsmith, represented by
Wight. Wight and Golenbock. re-
ceived a verdict of STATS against
Harry kaufman for goods sold on
a book account. Jacob S. Karkus
represented the defendant.
The Perth Amboy Beef Co. was
given a judgment for s1S7.6O
against Robert l.. Guttridge for
goods sold on a book account.
Joseph L. Stricken represented the
plaintiff.
The Trio Manufacturing Co. was
given a decision for s1O5.55 against
Current Jones for goods sold on a
book account. Both parties in the
case appeared in person.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-19
KEYPORT

Louis Michaelson's Sterling Four
has been engaged to furnish the
music for the dance to be given by
the American Legion Friday night,
January 2Sth.
The officers elected to serve for
the year of the Monmouth Memorial
hospital auxiliary of the borough
are Mrs. John c. Osborn, president;
Mrs. A. S. Van Buskirk, vice presi-
dent; Mr.. i. Brewer Walling, treas
urer, and Mrs. A. NJ. Brown, secre-
tary.
Herbert West is enjoying a
vacation from his duties with tn
West Furniture Company and is
spending 1t in Florida.
The local bay is frozen for the
first time this season. Owing to the
ice and very low tide the steamboat
had great difficulty in leaving the
dock on Monday and was detained
until nearly noon. Because of the
difficulty the boat experienced in
leaving the dock she did not return
here at night, but locked at South
Amboy.
Cyranius Waits has been ap-
pointed the new steward at the
Keyport Yacht Club and will as
sumo his duties there the first of
February.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-19

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY
samuel Cherkos, Complainant, vs.. Ma.
ttonsi Supply Company, a corporation,
Defendant.
NOTICE
To the Creditors OF the National Supply
Company
In pursuance OF an order of the United
states District Court for the District Of
New Jersey. made on the day of the date
hereof, in a cause wherein Samuel Cher
kos is Complainant. and National Supply
Company. a corporation. Is defendant, no
tlce Is hereby given to the creditors Of
the said company to present to Andrew
j. Wight, one 4 the receivers of said
company. at his office. No. I75 Smith St,
Perth Amy. y. j.. their several claim.
and demands against said company, duly
verified. under oath or affirmation, with
In one month fem the date hereof, or
they will be excluded from the benefit OF
such dividends as may hereafter be made
and declared by said court from the as
sets of said company.
ANDREW j. WIGHT and
JOIN Il. JOHNSTON, Receivers.
FURST & FURST and
MERRITT LANE. Solicitors for
and Of Counsel with Receivers.
Dated. Tecember %, 1870,
g9a0G-f-E-1 p-1q-ec -