Real Rulers and Ceremonies in France and America
The piece contrasts President Wilson with France’s Poincare and Clemenceau, noting that France curbs presidential power while maintaining formal rank. It observes how French leaders, unlike American presidents, remain largely ceremonial figures while the premier governs. It highlights coronation protocol and the aristocratic pageantry surrounding rulers and ministers.
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England
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Germany's Prince Henry eyed as potential king amid postwar chaos
The text compares Germany's unrest to Russia as factions clash over governance. It notes Prince Henry, Kaiser Wilhelm II's brother, forming a royalist party with growing support and potential to claim the throne if royal powers are trimmed. England's George V is seen as a stabilizing, symbolic figure while peace delegates carry influence.
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Russia
Prince Henry
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America
England
George
Henry
Hohenzollers Bioet
The Tyranny Of The Righteous by Frank Crane
Dr. Frank Crane argues democracy versus autocracy and socialism, noting tyranny of the self righteous, praising democratic choice and the people’s will. He contrasts American democracy with German socialism and warns against coercive zeal. He calls for peaceful aims and warns against violent rhetoric.
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Edward Everett Hale
Lenine
Trotzky
Socialist Committee
Germany
Russia
Europe
Apostles of Fraternity
The New Order and Business Leadership After War
The piece argues captains of industry should become captains of politics to guide recovery. It cites Ford’s near upset Senate run as evidence that business leaders wield political influence. It notes weariness with professional politicians and a shift to a new order likely to blend politicians, heroes, and lawyers without extreme change.
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Washington Star
Charles M. Schwab
America
Henry Ford
Senate
Michigan
Ford
Times
Reck
Captains of Industry Face Expanded Field of Activity
The article discusses how future industry leaders will see a broader range of activities than before, suggesting continued employment as they pursue areas they understand well.
Hohenzollern Talks With International Law Experts
William Hohenzollern, former German emperor, met in Amersengen with two German international law experts to discuss his status. The Amsterdam dispatch notes the meetings occurred in a mysterious manner. He reportedly plans an autobiography and a history of his reign, possibly to accompany his defense at any international trial.
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William Hohenzollern
Amerongen
Amsterdam
the Express
Amerangen
Herr Hohenzollern
Counter Revolution Reported in Potsdam and Hamburg
Copenhagen dispatch says a counter revolution is under way in Potsdam with plans to arrest Soldiers and Workers council members. Hamburg reports a plot to suppress workers and restore the former order. Several conspirators including a former Reichstag member and prominent newspaper men were arrested.
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Ution
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Berlin
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Hamburg
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Reichstag
Prisoners Strike In Leavenworth Pen
Leavenworth Kans Dec 11 prisoners in the federal penitentiary are locked in isolation cells after a strike. Most are members of the I W W group brought from Chicago on Sept 7, according to prison officials.
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Kans
Federal Penitentiary
Chicago
Judge Tav Rules On Squirrel Trade Feud In Green Forest
In a courtroom style tale Judge Tav settles a dispute between Happy Jack gray and Chatterer red Squirrels over pilfered nuts and corn. Sammy Jay dismisses both as thieves and rules that continued quarrelling will drive them from the Green Forest. The crowd applauds while the two rivals sulk.
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Lipsner appeals to Sherman over air mail funds
Captain B B Lipsner who resigned as aerial mail service head urged Senator Lawrence Y Sherman to push a congressional inquiry into air mail expenditures and recent appointments. He claimed post office spendthrift plans and novice hires, while Burleson defended the resignation. Lipsner named several new appointees and urged using army air facilities rather than costly new aircraft.
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Chicago
B. B. Lipsner
Lawrence Y. Sherman
United States
Illinois
Air Mail
Lipsner
Sherman
Post Office Department
Burleson
Senator Sherman
Army
Appoint Committee To Fix Postal Wage Readjustment
Washington Dec. 11 The post office appropriation bill for 1920 proposes creation of a congressional committee to determine a readjustment of salaries for all postal employees including postmasters. It would permanently raise last year’s 15 to 20 percent increases and authorize extensions of house to house delivery in communities adjacent to cities with city delivery, plus a 50 percent boost for clerk allowances at third class post offices.
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Washington
Post Office
House
Next war loan likely to be named fifth liberty loan
Washington Dec 11 The spring loan will probably be called the fifth liberty loan. A subtitle such as victory issue may be added. War loan managers note liberty loan branding has proven effective and will seek approval from the incoming secretary of the treasury Carter Glass after he assumes office.
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