United States to endure wartime to peacetime shift ahead
A Washington overview predicts a period of great prosperity after the war as industry readjusts to peacetime conditions. Business leaders including Baruch tell the White House the initial weeks will be hardest, then production expands, labor shifts to civilian work, and a vast construction program resumes. Officials expect gradual conversion of war industries to peace footing, a federal labor court idea, and a broad reconstruction commission to shape policy.
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Ington
The
United
White House
M. Baruch
United States
South Ka
Federal Reserve
Experts Board
War Board
Labor Board
William How- Taft
Frank Walsh
Washington
Court of Labor
Cret
Josephus Dan
Baker
Representative Swager
Frederick H. Gillett
House Appropriations Committee
Simmons and Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
War Industries Board
Berch
Warries Board
Vari Stess Companies
Cadet Aviators Die In Florida Field Accident
Cadet Avia McCone and J C Wristine died today in an aviation field crash. The accident occurred during a flight as the aeroplane suffered a failure and fell. Local authorities investigated the incident and began emergency response procedures.
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Fla
Avia McCone
J. C. Wristine
Corps Aviation Field
Pershing to Decorate HaI Pershing to Decorate Hai
Paris reports Field Marshal commander of the British army is to receive the American Distinguished Service Medal from General Pershing, the presentation to be made in the name of President Wilson at British headquarters. General Tasker Bliss is decorated by Pershing in the president's name. Marshal Foch was decorated by Pershing, and yesterday Marshal Joffre and General Petain were similarly honored.
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Paris
General Pershing
Wilson
Tasker H. Bliss
Versailles Council
Marshal Foch
Marshal Joffre
General Petain
Hoover Seeks Immediate Food Aid for Starving Europe
Herbert Hoover, head of the food administration, urged Senate Finance and House Appropriations leaders to act now on his plan to relieve famine in Europe. He postponed departure for Europe to finalize details and secure congressional backing, aiming to return by Christmas. Hoover and aide Judy Glasgow said no new legislation is needed yet and will outline needs on return.
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Washington
Herbert C. Hoover
Food Administration
Senate Finance Committee
House Appropriations Committee
Europe
Hoover
Congress
United States
Judy Glasgow
Food Commission
Young Girl Held In New York After Mysterious Trip
A well dressed girl believed to be Norrine Sarra of Waterbury Connecticut is held at the Children’s Society. Found semi conscious in a local restaurant she cannot recall how she got there. She said she started on an errand for her mother when a man bought two novels for her before she ended up in New York City.
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New York
Norrine Sarra
Waterbury
Conn
Children’s Society
Connecticut
New York City
Prohibition Unlikely Claim From Connecticut Officials
New Haven reports Thomas F ons, secretary of the State Liquor Dealers' association, says the prohibition amendment is unlikely to be ratified in Connecticut. He notes enough state senators may be elected to reject it, and that the legislative committee will handle the amendment in the coming winter session through its progress.
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New Haven
Thomas Fons
State Liquor Dealers’ Association
Connecticut
Legislative Committee
General Assembly
Tonnage of U. S. Exports for October 1918 rises over 177 percent
On November 14 the Railroad Administration issued a statement noting that the estimated tonnage of exports from the United States in October 1918, including government freight but excluding coal, coke and grain shipments, was about 177 percent higher than October 1917.
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U. S
United States
Railroad Administration
Explosion on Louisville Kills Sailors in New York
A steam pipe exploded aboard the U S cruiser Louisville anchored off West 96th Street, killing Lieut A W Walls and a sailor. Two other sailors were badly injured and believed to be dead.
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New York
A. W. Walls
United States
Louisville
North River
West 96Th Street
Prince Lvov Arrives in United States for American Visit
Prince Lvov, president of the all-Russian zemstovs and Municipalities union and former prime minister of the First Russian Provincial government, has arrived in the United States on a visit and expects to visit Washington tomorrow, according to the Russianization bureau.
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Prince Lvov
America
New York
Zemstovs and Municipalities Union
United States
Eee
Vt Russianization Bureau
Washington
Robbers Kill Ticket Agent In Bronx Subway Hold Up
Robbers killed a ticket agent at the Intervale Avenue station in the Bronx and fled with about $760 in a taxicab. The Evening Press reports the incident with early-page styling and scattered OCR renderings of the events.
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New York
Intervale Avenue
Bronx
Wilson to Name Peace Commission in U S History
Washington dispatch outlines how future peace commissioners will answer only to the president, with Senate involvement limited to ratification of any final treaty. It notes precedents from Madison, Lincoln, Grant, McKinley and possible picks from Lodge Knox Williams Thomas and Swager Sherley.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
Senate
Col. F.M. House
Madison
Great Britain
Secretary
John Quincy Adams
J. A. Bayard
Henry Clay
Jonathan Russell
Confederacy
Lincoln
Seward
Lee
Grant
McKinley
Cushman K. Davis
William P. Frye
George Gray
Whitelaw Reid
Spain
Congress
Capitol
Lodge
Knox
Williams
Thomas
House
Swager Sherley
Kentucky
Fire at Majestic Hotel in Chicago Injures Many
Fire swept the Majestic Hotel in Chicago early today sending more than a hundred guests and girl employees through smoke to stairways and elevators. The blaze started in the grill on the seventeenth floor of the sky scraper. Loss is estimated at 35000 with an investigation planned into the cause.
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Chicago
Majestic
U Boats Reach Landskrona Sweden Nov 1944 Report
Five German submarines reached Landskrona Sweden amid fears among their crews of returning to Germany. They asked local naval authorities to intern them, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen today.
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Landskrona
London
Ndskrona
Sweden
Germany
Copenhagen
Foreign ministers to meet. leaders seek early arrival
Paris November 14 Sharon Sonnino Italian foreign minister and A J Balfour British foreign secretary agreed to a four power talk. It was learned that Premier Orlando of Italy and George an Premier Orlando will arrive soon for discussions.
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Balfour
Paris
Sharon Sonnino
A. J. Balfour
Poar
Mier
George An
Orlando
Italy
Clearing House Statement Debit and Balance Figures
Clearing House statement shows a debit of 2550 68 with balances around 70 696 650. The entry references account figures and a large balance term, indicating standard ledger activity. No names or dates are provided to identify entities or locations in the readable text.
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Clearing House
Navy to Release 50,000 Men From Service
Secretary Daniels announced that the navy can release 50,000 men within the next month. Applicants include young men who wish to return to college after sacrificing business interests to enlist. With over 500,000 in the navy, the discharges will not affect efficiency and vacancies will be filled from training camps.
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Washington
Navy
Daniels
World peace holiday proposed for July fourth celebration
Washington lawmakers introduced resolutions to hold a world celebration marking the war’s end on July 4 and to declare November 11, the armistice signing day, an international holiday. Rep Fess seeks a 500000 dollar appropriation to organize events inviting allied and neutral governments. Pershing Foch Haig Petain Diaz would be guests. a presidential committee would coordinate with foreign governments.
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Washington
Germany
Representative Fess
Ohio
Representative Ware
Pennsylvania
United States
Pershing
Marshal Foch
Haig
Petain
Diaz
Fess
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Governor Holcomb
Governor Holcomb urges a nationwide outpouring of thanks to God for victory in France and the war effort. He designates November 28 as a day of Thanksgiving with a call for steadfast resolve to pursue justice, aid the weak, and heal wartime wounds. The proclamation honors the dead and the living who suffer, promising future peace and safety.
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Holcomb
Hartford
Marcus H. Holcomb
Commonwealth
Nations
France
Garvan Paper Fire Draws Firemen From Hartford District
New Britain November 14 fire at the Garvan Paper plant in Newington drew local volunteers to assist Hartford firefighters. The blaze remains in the Hartford district with no word yet on progress or containment.
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New Britain
Garvan Paper
Newington
Hartford
Lehigh Ratifies Contract With Government Operation
Lehigh Valley Railroad Co stockholders approved a formal agreement at a special meeting in Philadelphia to place operating control of the company’s lines under government direction. The vote endorses a government framework for management, signaling a shift in oversight during the period.
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Lehigh
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad Co
Union Pacific Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
New York Nov 14 The Union Pacific Railroad Co today declared the usual quarterly dividend of 2 1/2 percent on common stock payable to holders of record in December.
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U. P
New York
Union’ Pacific’ Railroad Co
Want Troops in Camp Sent Home
Insistent demand that draft troops in cantonments be discharged at once, to return to industry as old jobs reopen. War Department argues men must remain until peace treaty signed, with Congress likely to support expedited demobilization. Plans for universal training and a new US army are drafted for possible law. Pershing oversees overseas contingencies and morale defense amid Bolshevik influence.
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Washington
Baker
War Department
Congress
General Staff
United States
United Stat
Wilson
Pershing
General Pershing
Hindenburg Appeals To Soldiers
Field Marshal von Hindenburg in a formal appeal to the German army after the armistice signing calls for order and discipline. He says the armistice obliges a rapid return to the fatherland and acknowledges a heavy task ahead but asserts he has confidence in the troops.
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Agence
I. N
Berne
Local factories expect little impact from peace terms
In interviews with The Evening Press, several factory heads projected a gradual shift as government work winds down. W. C. Fisher of Russell Manufacturing predicted a smooth transition to civilian lines, while Goodyear’s McDowell noted most government work was near completion and only minor changes would occur. John A. Ruffin of Noiseless Typewriter anticipated improved business with overseas orders awaiting shipment. Wilcox of Wilcox Crittenden foresaw a slow reduction in government contracts as shipbuilding continues, and Charles Warner of W H Chapman reported a major contract cancellation at noon Tuesday.
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Evening Press
W. C. Fisher
Russell Manufacturing Company
McDowell
Goodyear Rubber Company
William W. Wilcox
Wilcox, Crittenden Company
Charles W. Warner
W. H. Chapman Company
German Press Reacts To Armistice Terms In 1918
Newspapers in Amsterdam report German reactions to armistice conditions after the empire's downfall. Vorwaerts says terms are harsh but accepted. Tageblatt calls them unprecedented and demands railway material. Tagezeitung notes modelled terms. Rundschau warns of famine and ongoing revolution.
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Amsterdam
Vorwaerts
Berlin
Berlin Tageblatt
Ohio Dry By Big Majority Prohibition Wins
Ohio officials report a 24,718 majority for prohibition from 83 counties with unofficial figures from the remaining five. Total votes show 163,724 for prohibition and 39,005 against. Prohibition becomes effective May 27, 1919, and veterans plan to oppose the dry law next fall as the federal amendment looms.
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Ohio
Columbus
Secretary of State’s Office
Endicott to resign as food administrator official
Boston November 14 Governor McCall was unofficially informed today that Henry D Endicott will resign from his roles as federal and state food administrator and executive manager of the committee of public safety. The public statement will follow a committee meeting this afternoon.
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Boston
McCall
Henry B. Endicott
Public Safety Committee
Endicott
Committee of Public Safety
Telegraphers Strike Averted In Southeast Railways
Atlanta November 14 strike among railway telegraphers of the southeast railways was averted by a statement from Director General McAdoo. He said he would announce an award for keymen within four days based on the railway administration board of adjustment recommendations.
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Atlanta
Southeastern Railways
William G. McAdoo
Small Boy Killed While Stealing Ride
In Waterbury on November 14 a six year old lad named William Fruin was crushed to death after being run over by a farmer’s team while attempting to steal a ride home from school. The team belonged to James B. Coer of Southbury Conn. The boy suffered a broken neck and fractured skull when he fell under the wheels.
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Waterbury
William Fruin
James BE. Coer
Southbury
Conn
Two Dead In Peoria Explosion Near Edwards Illinois
Two men are dead and another is missing after a blast at the Western Manufacturing Co plant at Edwards near Peoria Illinois. A severe fire followed, prompting evacuation as residents fled the area fearing wider destruction.
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Peoria
Lll
Ill
Western
Mfg. Co
Edwards
Senos Nae
Fate of Crown Prince in War News Conflict
London reports offer conflicting details on the fate of the former German crown prince. An Amsterdam Central News dispatch claimed a crown prince left Charleville, France, with four motor cars at 5:30 in the morning, his face hidden by a goggle mask.
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London
Amsterdam
Central News Today
Tricit
Charleville
France
Foch protest over German violence in Belgium and Brussels
French wireless dispatch reports Marshal Foch has complained to the German high command that German troops are committing acts of violence on inhabitants and pilfering. He threatens action if not stopped as destruction of property is noted at Brussels, Belgium.
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London
Marshal Foch
Brussels
Belgium
Disorders in Switzerland disrupt general railroad strike
London reports that disorders have broken out in the broad railroad strike in Switzerland and a battle has erupted. The conflict centers on workers and authorities with reports of clashes and escalating tension in key railway hubs as protests continue across the country.
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Switzerland
London
JAIL SENTENCE FOR KNIFE WIELDER IN TOWN
Vito Tati was fined $50 and costs and sent to jail for three months by the city court this morning for assaulting Sebastian Carta last July with a knife. The incident occurred July 31 at the saloon on Court Street during a card game. Carta was slashed from mouth to ear, Tati fled and was a long time at large before arrest. witnesses Guiseppe Lombardo and another man identified Tati as the attacker. If the fine is unpaid, he faces nearly six months in jail.
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Vito Tati
Sebastian Carta
Tati
Court Street
Carla
Guiseppe Lombardo
New Britain
Carta
Guiseppeno
War Work Campaign Dinner With Sooner At a Plate
A meeting next Monday evening at Stueck's marks the War Work Campaign with Sooner At a Plate tickets at $1.00. William A. Shanklin and Hartford judge E. L. Smith will deliver addresses to inspire attendees. Complete program to be announced in tomorrow's Press. Team captains and members urged to attend. public invited. reservations via George A. Tierney at Metropolitan Life or at his home.
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Stueck’s
William A. Shanklin
E. L. Smith
Hartford
Court of Common Pleas
George A. Tierney
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Warns Against Bolshevikism in United States
Senator Lewis Democratic Senate whip, defeated for re election, warned against Bolshevikism spreading from Europe. He cautioned that excess in legislation or economic policy could harm U S influence for a century and urged reform by law with peace and order. He projected a European reconstruction and anticipated swift tariff and banking readjustments to guide world finance.
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Ashington
Europe
Lewis
German Crown Property Seized and Koenigsberg Seeks Sea Action
London reports entailed crown property confiscated by the new German government at Berlin. A German wireless dispatch intercepted today says warship Koenigsberg has sailed to meet British and American warcraft to comply with armistice terms. Admiral von Sipper is aboard the Koenigsberg.
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London
Berlin
Koenigsberg
Admiral von Sipper
Actors to Boost U. W. W. Fund Show at Metropolitan Opera House
New York stock exchange members were told that George M. Cohan Willie Collier Sam Bernard and Louis Mann will perform this afternoon at 8 on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange for a Friars and Lambs Club benefit at the Metropolitan Opera House Sunday night to aid the United War Work campaign.
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U. W. W. Fund
New York
New York Stock Exchange
George M. Cohan
Willie Collier
Sam Bernard
Louis Mann
Ormance
Friars and Lambs Club
Metropolitan Opera House
United War Work
No Withdrawal Of Troops Yet Amid Armistice Protests
London reports no troop withdrawal yet as protests against armistice terms continue. The Many to protest movement in Germany pressures for changes, with authorities cautious about rapid demobilization amid negotiations.
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London
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Peace Commission
Faye
Garfield
Gravan
Hindenburg
J. Ham Lewis
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