McAdoo outlines war finance and Liberty Loans totals
Secretary McAdoo presents the wartime financial history showing how the United States funded the army navy shipping board and allied support. He notes tax payments Liberty loans and broad credit expansion totaling billions with estimated 27.7 billion in expenditures for the coming year amid postwar uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Washington
America
Treasury
Army
Navy
Shipping Board
War Department
Redfield Issues Warning At Reconstruction Congress
Atlantic City hosts a December 4 reconstruction congress where four thousand business leaders hear messages on readjustment from William Redfield Charles Schwab and Harry Wheeler. Redfield cautions against hastily raising wages as a practical tip to American industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Secretary of Commerce
William ©. Redfield
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Harry A. Wheeler
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Mr. Redfield
Influenza Toll Estimated At 800000 To 85000 Deaths
Public Health Service estimates 800000 to 85000 civilian deaths from influenza and pneumonia in the United States since September 15. Officials say the figures are conservative and the epidemic continues with fewer deaths recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Public Health Service
Vocations for War Heroes
Washington report shows vocational rehabilitation programs for wounded American soldiers expanding across fourteen districts. By November 9 the board identified 4341 cases eligible for training, with many already approved for disability compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Board
Ska
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Defer Action On Kaiser extradition Until Wilson Europe Trip
State department says any demand for the extradition of William Hohenzollern will be held in abeyance until President Wilson reaches Europe. The delay follows reports of Kaiser related requests awaiting his travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Washington
Holland
William Hohenzollern
Wilson
Europe
State Department
Wickersham Elected Alaska Delegate by Narrow Plurality
James Wickersham a Republican was elected Alaska delegate by a 47 vote margin over Democrat Charles A Sulzer. The House elections committee formally reported the result on December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickersham
Washington
James Wickersham
Alaska
Charles A. Sulzer
House Elections Committee
President Wilson Addresses Congress on Paris Trip and War Goals
President Wilson tells Congress he will go to Paris for the peace conference and will remain in close touch by cable. He urges support, discusses freeing railroads from government control only with a plan, promotes woman suffrage, and outlines taxation and export priorities for 1919 and 1920.
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Washington
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Paris
America
France
Wilson
War Trade Board
Five Big Meat Packings Accused by FTC
The federal trade commission in a supplemental report to congress on December 2 charges Swift and Co Armour and Co Morris and Co Wilson and Co Inc and the Cudahy Packing company with combination in restraint of trade and control of stock and fresh meats sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Swift & Co, Armour & Co
Morris & Co
Wilson & Co., Inc
Cudahy Packing Company
Slayer Admits Gullt Victim in Utah Killing Case
Merle Edmiston confined in Jalil jail on a murder charge in Telluride Colorado victim Vincent Corado a wealthy Italian. officers say Edmiston confessed to the killing on November k.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George
Utah
Merle Edmiston
Jalil
Vincent Corado
Telluride
Colo
German regiments advance on Bertin to topple Ebert
Reported movements say German regiments loyal to the former Kaiser and led by Junkerist generals march from Grodno toward Bertin with the aim to overthrow the government of Ebert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertin
London
Grodno
Ebert
Main Sack on Floor Resumes GOP House Leadership
Washington Representative Main of Tiiness has resumed active floor leadership of the Republicans in the House after months absent due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Washington
House
Mness
Spain to intern U boat at Barce port after armistice
A German submarine reached the port of Barcelona a few days after the armistice. The incident was reported to the State Department on Tuesday. The vessel will be interned by the Spanish government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Washington
Barcelong
State Department
Strike Looms at Omaha Street Railway Over Recognition
Local street railway employees filed demands for union recognition a closed shop and major changes to working rules prompting fears of a strike in Omaha Nebraska. The dispute centers on labor terms and company policy with potential disruption to city transit services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Ooaha
NebeThe
Pershing Pays Tribute as He Details World War I Command
Secretary Baker releases General Pershing's preliminary report on American Expeditionary Forces up to November 20, praising officers and soldiers for heroism and patience under hardship. The document notes early limited actions and the decisive impact of the First Army in its first offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John J. Pershing
Baker
France
Pershing
Meuse
Germany
Demobilization Centers Designated by War Department
Thirty camps named as demobilization centers for discharge transfers. Dodge Iowa. Grant Texas. Logan Texas. Funston Kansas. Kearny California. McArthur Texas. Pike Arkansas. Bowie Texas. Travis Texas. Lewis Washington. Officers must discharge men within 350 miles of their induction point or transfer closer camp. others from same state form detachments for discharge at nearest state camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Army
Dodge
Iowa
Grant
Til
Logan
Texas
Funston
Kan
Kearny
Cal
McArthur
Pike
Ark
Bowie
Travis
Lewis
Wash
Mililtary Service
Baker defers army plans after peace conference
Secretary Baker says permanent army organization is deferred until the peace conference clarifies future international relations. He will propose a temporary reorganization plan before Congress to serve as the nucleus for any future military establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
United States
Congress
Wilson ovation greeted troops from England homeward
More than 5000 American soldiers arriving in New York from England on transports Lapland and Minnekahla shared a reception honoring President Wilson. The homecoming crowd gave him a tremendous ovation as he sailed for France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
England
Lapland
Minnekahla
Mother Jones to Plead for Mooney in California Intercession
Mary Jones nominated by the Illinois Federation of Labor in session to call on the California governor to intercede for Thomas J. Mooney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Jones
Mooney
Bloomington
Mary Jones
Illinois Federation of Labor
California
Thomas
J. Mooney
Mrs John Drew Dies Actress Wife of Actor
Mrs John Drew, formerly Miss Josephine Baker of Philadelphia, died Wednesday after a year of failing health. She was the wife of the actor John Drew and an accomplished actress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Drew
New York
Drew
Josephine Baker
Philadelphia
Glycerin Process Found in Washington Ward
Government officials announce a new glycerin production method using fermentation of sugar at low cost. The discovery promises a revolution in wartime chemical supplies and national production efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
President Wilson Begins Voyage to France for Peace Conference
President Wilson sails from New York aboard the George Washington for Europe to attend the peace talks. He plans meetings with Lloyd George Clemenceau and Orlando and may visit England France Belgium Brussels and battlefields. Secretary Tumulty accompanies him to New York and will relay updates from Washington by cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Europe
New York
George Washington
Atlantic
Brest
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Clemenceau
France
Orlando
Italy
Albert
Belgium
England
Brussels
Joseph P. Tumulty
Mr. Wilson
White House
Tumulty
Robert Lansing
Henry White
B. M. House
Tasker H. Elisa
Expert Advice at Conference Signals Readiness for Peace Talks
Twenty three members of a U S advisory commission sailed with President Wilson on the George Washington to enter negotiations. They bring with them volumes of documents and maps from a year of study on Europe and Asia, forming a vast collection of international data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Asia
Wilson
Paria
Freighter Mineola Sinks in Lake Ontario Flood
Eleven crewmen aboard the bow section of the freighter Mineola are believed drowned after the vessel went down in Lake Ontario near Duck Island during a Tuesday night gale and blizzard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Watertown
N. Y
Lake Ontario
Duck Island
Prohibits Antagonistic Flags In Washington Bill
Washington Republican Representative Osborne of California introduced a bill prohibiting the display of flags or emblems of organizations that espouse principles antagonistic to the U S Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Osborne
California
Foch Demands Remaining Locomotives in Ultimatum
Marshal Foch has issued a new ultimatum to German armistice delegates demanding surrender of the remaining locomotives agreed upon. The dispatch, reported by the Exchange Telegraph from Copenhagen, says the ultimatum reinforces post war terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foch
London
Marshal Foch
Germany
Copenhagen
War Finance Corporation reports loans to war industries
The War Finance Corporation told Congress it has loaned 7,385,000 dollars to war industries since its founding and urged changes in the law to allow continued use of its large resources during readjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Finance Corporation
Congress
Prisoners of War at Camp Rastatt Described Well Organized
A cablegram from Lem G. Levy of the American Red Cross relief section reports 2300 American prisoners of war at Camp Rastatt Germany as well organized well clothed and morale excellent after Levy visited Rastatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hone
Washington
Camp Rastatt
Germany
American Red Cross
Lem G. Levy
Kastatt
Holdings List in Enemy Lands In Washington State
All Americans owning property in enemy countries were required by the state department to disclose their holdings. The department seeks a complete inventory to aid in settling war claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enemy Lande
Washington
State Department
Germany Short on Locomotives for Armistice Deal
Paris reports the German supply of 5000 locomotives under the armistice may fail by December 10. The Matin says Germany cannot complete the quota and allies may grant more time or relief depending on the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Paris
Peace Conference Delegation Named For United States
Washington announces the U S peace conference delegation with President Wilson Secretary of State Lansing Edward House Henry White and Gen Tasker Bliss. The plan assigns roles and notes White’s surprise appointment as ambassador to France and Bliss as war department representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. House
Versailles
Menry White
Italy
France
Gen. Tasker-H. Sliss
Supreme War Council
White House
United States
Henry White
Edward 3. House
Tasker H. Bliss
White Long
Roosevelt
Vienna
London
Cleveland
Rome
Algeciras
White
Allies to Meet in London on Armistice Talks
British French and American representatives head to Berlin to discuss armistice terms with plans for a London meeting as a preliminary peace conference. Colonel House and Premier Orlando of Italy join the anticipated talks as part of the allied leadership group. A Paris chamber of deputies letter objects to socialist representation at the peace conference, urging peasant and farmer classes receive inclusion for their wartime sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Great Britain
France
United States
Cologne Gazette
Daily Express Anys
Colonel House
Orando
Italy
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Agricultural Interess
Clevenceau
Bavaria seeks separate peace in postwar talks
London reports Bavaria plans to send separate plenipotentiaries and seek a separate peace terms. Munich Socialist council demands dismissal of foreign minister Bolf and others to lead preliminary negotiations. Berlin council urged to topple a government seen as loyal to pensioned posts. In Washington Viscount Kato sẽ head Japanese delegation to the peace conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bavaria
London
Paris
Berlin
Socialist Council of Munich
Berlin Socialist Council
Bolf
Philipp Scheidemann
Cialater
Colonia
Mathias Ersberger
Berlin Council
Posta
Kato
Washington
Viscount Kato
Foreign Affaira
Wots Cnt
Japan
Relearning Colonial Virginia Processions and Markers
The text describes early Virginia practices where "processioning" marked land boundaries. Landmarks were renewed as trees and blazes decayed, stones re designated, and markers like trees and bolators or boundageera were restored to maintain display lines and property limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Alice Morse Earle
Simple counting devices in empire use
A description of color coded cords and knots used across the empire for quick reckoning and record keeping. White for silver and green for corn, with one knot equal to ten and two knots equal to twenty, two hundred with double knots. They also served for transmitting orders and registering military details to provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire of the i
Priceless Demand for Historic Tables Stirs Collectors
Enthusiasts clamor for old mahogany or oak tables with historic ties. Rare tables fetch fabulous prices, yet most known pieces are not on the market. A Napoleon abdication table is described as priceless, while an English Armada wreck tale cites a Clare coast discovery table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
England
Clare
Thrift Lessons From Ezekiel In Biblical Siege
The article cites Ezekiel warning the people of Jerusalem’s siege to thrift their supplies. It quotes a verse instructing them to gather wheat barley beans lentils millet and steben and bake bread from the combined stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esekiel
Samael
Jerusalem
Lerael
Gable Philosopher Hymn on Heaven and Prosperity
The piece from the Atlanta Constitution reflects on heavenly life and long standing prosperity. It presents a thoughtful perspective on faith and enduring success through a philosophical lens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gable
Dave
Atlanta Constitution
Japanese Conjugal Etiquette and Domestic Pride
A fragment discusses how American views of affection in Japanese marriages misread behavior. It notes that public approval of a wife or child aligns with strict etiquette, as dignity governs the spouse’s conduct and household manners.
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Bin
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