Unify All Railroads Under Government Control Policy
Washington reports Director General McAdoo will persist in unifying railroad operations and pooling facilities during government control, regardless of hostilities ending. The aim is to show improvements in transportation and economy, potentially influencing future permanent government management or private reversion. State commissions would be advisory, not executive, in rate and safety matters.
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Copper trade kept on present basis
Washington, Nov 16 The American copper industry through a committee of producers and refiners agreed with the War Industries Board to maintain current production, prices, and wage levels. The agreement runs until January 1 and aims to stabilize the industry during the war to peace transition, with expectations of large immediate European demand and continued government price regulation.
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Tribute to Brave Men of Belgium
President Wilson sent a cable to King Albert of Belgium on Brussels re entry praising Belgiums sacrifice and crowning their bravery with a crown of glory imperishable He called the moment auspicious and noted victory and a new life for Belgium arising from the blood shed by its heroic sons Woodrow Wilson
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Peace News Brings Slagkening Morale
Washington reports a morale drop among American troops at home as Europe pauses fighting and enemy meeting prospects fade. War Department notes officers report soldiers feel released from camp routines. Hundreds of weekend leave violators are charged as absent without leave, with severe penalties possible but rarely applied. The military seeks ways to sustain discipline and morale amid changing war conditions.
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Details of Turkish Armistice Given Out
London reports a war office statement on the Turkish armistice. Terms require Mosul Vilayet evacuated by all forces and artillery surrendered, with Mosul cleared by December 15. Turks to withdraw from Caucasus Northwest Persia, and behind prewar frontiers in Syria and Cilicia, with westward pull to Bozanti by December 15 and rapid demobilization to follow. Alexandretta already occupied by Anglo French forces November 10. In Arbia delays due to comms with hinterland Turkish commanders are being overcome. Mosul civil administration to be run by British political officers.
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Figures for Railroad Building Spend in 2018 Program
Washington reports railroads had spent 405,864,000 dollars on the billion dollar improvement drive through October 1 2018 under Director General McAdoo. Of this total 173,716,000 funded additions and betterments 216,186,000 bought cars and locomotives and 13,961,000 went to new tracks, per Robert R Lovett of the railroad administrations division of capital expenditures.
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May Peril Monarch? Dutch Say
Information from official sources warns that Holland faces grave danger as the ex Kaiser and his family reside at Von Bentnk castle with strong supporters. The presence could inflame the Dutch toward upheaval, with Bolshevik influence seen as a threat to the queen and monarchy.
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Senate debates Wilson's league of nations plan
Washington November 16 Senate critics and supporters debated President Wilson's fourteen principles for a league to enforce peace. Senators Walsh Owen praised the plan while Poindexter warned it would require constitutional revision and undermine the Monroe Doctrine. Poindexter questioned free trade motives. Reed protested Wells and Wells defended Wilson against anti league charges.
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Postal And Western Union Combine Soon
Investigation into merging Western Union and Postal Telegraph facilities near completion. Orders for coding in a number of cities nationwide likely to be issued shortly. local reports indicate the government had assumed wire control last summer and the study was started by special committees.
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Western Union
Hopeful reports from Germany on constituent assembly
Associated Press reports from Copenhagen on Nov 15 summarizing a hopeful mood in Germany. The socialist government signals a constituent assembly, soldiers remove red bands, and a disciplined, cautious path forward. Berlin factories resume work as Prussia and Württemberg promise future decisions by the assembly.
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Peace Conference Aims for Early Assembly in Versailles
Washington reports European developments prompt allied and American governments to set an early peace conference. Washington Paris inter allied council seeks time and place, likely Versailles, with debate over who may participate and how to secure attendance. President Wilson may attend as non delegate. Lansing to lead. other names floated.
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Polk Secretarial Move Tied to World Conference
Washington November 16 officials in circles expect Frank L Polk counselor in the state department to become secretary of state if Secretary Lansing is named to the American delegation to the conference.
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Germans Plea To Wilson For Urgent Food Aid
The new German government appeals to President Wilson to send plenipotentiaries to The Hague or elsewhere to avert famine and chaos. The message forwarded to Secretary Lansing notes Germany gratefully acknowledges the U S readiness to consider food shipments to Germany.
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Senate Agrees on Reductions in War Revenue
Washington Nov 16 The Senate finance committee signaled a downward revision of the war revenue bill toward the six billion dollar level urged by Secretary McAdoo. Proposals to drop excess profits tax and raise individual income taxes in 1920 drew opposition, with a plan to cap 1920 taxes at four billion favored by a committee majority. The group expects a lengthy revision, with many excises slated for removal and other schedules modified. Senate control of both houses next March shapes the political fight ahead.
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Hurley outlines plan to bring home troops and borrow ships
Edward N Hurley chairman of the United States Shipping Board announced plans to accelerate repatriation of American troops from Europe. He proposed using 25 to 30 German and Austrian liners to transport 4 000 men each, exchanged for food shipments to central Europe on return voyages. He expected to transport 300 000 troops per month if approved, meeting General Pershing in Europe to finalize homecoming timing. He would depart with Hoover to coordinate food distribution and transport convalescents first, then other units as Baker and the general staff plan.
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