Vast World War Inquiry Records Unveiled
New York reports reveal a massive, unprecedented set of documents and maps from an advisory commission of experts gathered by the president and Col. B. M. House. The inquiry, funded by a special war fund, included over 150 personnel and involved European and Western Asian participants, with many papers never before published.
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Fuel Administrator Garfield Resigns With Wilson Accepting
Washington Dec 3 Fuel Administrator Garfield has resigned and President Wilson has accepted. The White House said Garfield tendered his resignation to take effect at the president's pleasure, and the administration will continue to aid domestic consumers through the winter. Garfield plans to stay through the month and then resume duties as Williams College president after the holidays. The resignation appears timed for the president to act before Europe travel.
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Briton Behind $200000 Antiwar Munition Ad Campaign
Washington reports that in 1915 a $200000 advertising campaign was organized to stop U S munitions for the Allies, with links to Louis N Hammerling president of the American Association of Foreign Language Newspapers and Edward A Rumely owner of the New York Evening Mail. Hammerling said funds were largely contributed by Rumely and that Heinerich Albert collected part of the money. He denied ties to former German ambassador upon questioning. He argued the aim was to aid humanity, though he admitted knowing munitions were being shipped to Germany. Senator Nelson pressed for motives as Hammerling acknowledged profit and possible German interests.
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President Wilson Arrival Indicates Paris Visit Dates
Dec. 2 report states President Wilson lands at Brest on December 12 afternoon with full military honors. French Foreign Minister conferred, Marine Minister, and others greet him. The presidential train is due in Paris the morning of December 13.
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Transport Lands Highlighting Arrival of Lapland
York dispatch reports the Lapland with 233 officers and 1,797 aboard will reach port early tomorrow. It is the first of three transports to land, the others being the Evangeline and the Minnekahda, all carrying troops.
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Railroad embargoes milder this winter says agency
Washington December 3 railroad embargoes this winter likely to be far less severe than last winter the railroad administration said in response to shipper inquiries The statement links policy enforcement to reduced congestion this fall noting no general embargoes remain and transport conditions are better than in several years at this season.
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McAdoo’s Successor Named But Treasury Post Revealed Tomorrow
Washington dispatch reports that just before President Wilson left for Europe an announcement said the secretary of the treasury successor would be made public tomorrow in New York. No decision yet on a director general of railroads as of the report.
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Roosevelt Voices Peace Views and Naval Needs
Theodore Roosevelt stressed at a New York gathering that the US must stand with allies at the peace conference and keep economic independence, a strong navy, and the Monroe doctrine. He argued the United States did not contribute as much as the British and others and urged training akin to the Swiss system while preserving freedom of the seas and Panama Canal rights. Meantime the Treasury proposed Montana public works appropriations, including irrigation projects and Indian agency funding, with detailed sums for several sites and tribes.
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Solf Resignation Demanded by Berlin Officials
Berlin officials announce that the executive committees of greater Berlin and Bavaria have agreed that Dr Solf, the foreign secretary, must resign immediately. The announcement comes from Copenhagen via official Berlin circles.
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Fixed price of wheat holds for two years
Washington December 3 The food administration announced the guaranteed price for the 1919 wheat crop fixed by presidential proclamation will hold despite the administration leaving. The price is based on 2.26 dollars at Chicago and remains in effect until June 1, 1920.
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WAITING FOR ARRIVAL OF PRESIDENT WILSON
London reports a British war cabinet and French and Italian reps agree on punishing William Hohenzollern but delay action until President Wilson arrives in Europe. Extradition issues may not block trial. pressure may be used to gain Germany’s consent if Holland’s extradition falters. Copenhagen dispatch notes entente powers hopeful for fair policy despite weather.
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Peace Delegates Begin Journey
President Wilson departs Washington by special train for New York to sail to Europe for the peace conference. Joseph Tumulty accompanies him as secretary and will coordinate with the White House, while the full American delegation remains partly in reserve for the voyage and talks.
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Business Leaders Gather to Plan Postwar Reconstruction
Atlantic city meeting of business leaders convened by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States to map postwar policies. Nearly 400 war service committee meetings from across the nation shared views on prudent readjustment, avoiding price controls, steady employment, and allowing industry to determine its own reconstruction.
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Crown Prince Frederick William says war lost in first year
In an interview from a Dutch internment site, Frederick William rejects renouncing sovereignty, praises soldiers, and blames German staff for errors. He claims he urged peace, criticizes Verdun, and says he would return to Germany as a laborer if needed. He faults Ludendorff and downplays Hindenburg, noting American manpower as decisive.
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Germans Accepting New Role with Occupation Forces
Dec 3 reports show Germans largely retreating from active resistance as American troops move toward the Rhine. Civilians resume normal life, with few hostile acts observed. German merchants seek civilian clothing, while Pershing proclamations draw quiet public appreciation amid rising prices and soldiers seeking souvenirs.
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Bolshevik landing attempt foiled near Viborg Finland
Helsingfors reports a Bolshevik landing attempt at Storkoe east of Viborg being repulsed by artillery. A substantial Bolshevik concentration remains on the Finnish frontier along the Gulf of Finland, with communications between Helsingfors and Reval cut.
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Creation of the jiomic league to reorganize Russia
Dec 2 reports the jiomic league being formed by Russian finance and industry representatives now in the United States. The group aims to cooperate with American interests to help Russians reorganize their economic life.
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