President's Ship Saved as Glass Heads Treasury Post
Carter Glass of Virginia, long a newspaper owner and former Virginia senator, is chosen to lead the Treasury Department. The appointment follows extensive service in Congress and close ties with Secretary McAdoo. Glass, born in Lynchburg, has a background in printing and publishing and will assume duties amid a broader push on federal finance and Latin American economic ties.
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Turkish Fleet Surrendered to Allied Hands
The Turkish fleet is now in allied hands after surrender. An admiral announced the transfer to the press as the fleet ceased hostilities, with vessels interceded and the surrender confirmed amid the crisis at Constantinople.
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Former German Emperor Refuses Declaration Amid Kruger Telegram History
A mixed report describes the former German emperor and empress in a quiet life after exile. The article notes the Kruger telegram dated January 2, 1896, and the Jameson raid context, with German influence in South Africa and British concerns over foreign relations.
Germans Start Restitution Amid Helgoland Debate
Paris dispatch notes Germany has begun restitution by delivering to the Allies 60,000 francs from Brest cockers. British and French authorities discuss not demanding Heligoland and focus on peace terms and naval defense rights.
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Washingtons voyage on George Washington sails amid weather and routine
President Wilson travels aboard the George Washington during a trial voyage with Rear Admiral Gleaves aboard. The ship sails in calm seas under misty weather as the party conducts official business, wireless communications, and onboard dining as Part of the voyage to France with Mrs Wilson and the president’s suite.
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Washington names new liquor permit and election move
Ambiguous OCR text notes a governor issuing a formal action at midnight and mentioning an election, a pro reform measure and liquor permit in Washington state, with unclear dates and names.
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Navy to release 100000 men and cut spending
Secretary Daniels announced a large scale release of 100000 enlisted men from the Navy to permit civil reemployment of tactics and reduce expenditures. The war program trims more than a fifth of the 2.6 billion dollar defense estimate while many officers and students will be discharged or commissioned in reserve as training concludes.
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War Board declines to rule on municipal employee unions
The National War Labor Board refused jurisdiction over a bid by Omaha Nebraska city firemen to organize and bargain with municipal employers. It held that the right to organize in industry does not extend to municipal employees, leaving the question of municipal employee rights unresolved for now.
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War era dispatches and trials mix in scattered notices
The report aggregates Allied war updates from Paris and Holland, notes about U S government statements on peace terms, and a Senate probe into brewery finances. It mentions a German physician’s arrival in Holland and American cruiser arrivals from San Francisco, with Brisbanes testimony on funding the Washington Times.
Former German Crown Prince voices plea for liberty
In an interview on Wieringen island where he is interned, the former German Crown Prince laments being down and out with his father a broken man. He says he wished to live in England as a private citizen and that British opposition to Germany frightened his father. He also notes he argued with his father over Great Britain and favored an Anglo German agreement. Decisions from London to Wilson are reported as cabled, with advisers said to expect the peace conference to align with President Wilson on former Emperor William and other breaches of international law to be handled by a tribunal.
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Austrian ex-minister of justice seeks clarity on peace conference access
In Vienna, former justice minister Dr. Franicein tells a correspondent that Austria hopes to attend the peace conference but seeks details on attendance conditions and mandates. He emphasizes the need to be heard and to resolve issues affecting the empire’s future before any settlement.
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Russian Ambassador to Conference in Paris
Washington reports that De Gs Koris Bakmetef, Russia's ambassador, will join four Russian government representatives in Paris for a conference with allies and the Paris delegation of the first provisional government led by Prince Leo T. The group aims to seek formal recognition from associated governments.
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Chinese Pel Gap Departing for Versailles Peace Conference
Dex 5 Lu Cheng Hsiang China foreign minister leads a 15 member delegation to the Paris peace conference at Versailles. Belgian M Decor joins as an adviser. The party travels to Paris via America.
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How Czar's Whole Family Was Sain Told By His Valet
Amsterdam dispatch cites a valet’s account of the murder of the Romanov family by Bolsheviks in Ekaterinburg. The story says the family endured confinement in a convent room before July 17 executions in the cellar with guards, ending with the emperor's dying embrace for his ailing wife. Tatiana is described as wounded by fire but killed by rifle butt blows.
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Delegates to Nearer Conference Housed at Crillon Hotel
Paris 45 quarters assigned at the Crillon on Place de la Concorde for Secretary Lansing and American delegates. Suites include offices and living rooms with war trophies nearby. Delegates to dine together in the former hotel restaurant as officers handle international law and boundary work.
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Machine Guns Suppress Food Rioters in Cologne
Reports say machine guns were used to quell food riots in Cologne on Tuesday. Stores were looted, several demonstrators killed, and a large crowd dispersed after the welfare committee ordered firm action.
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Renlin Report on Spartacist Campaigns in Germany
Dr Karl Liebknecht and followers of the Spartacists attack Premier Ebert accusing him of aiding international capital through food conditions. The Red Flag calls for dismissals, arming workers, and disarming rival groups with a socialist program to destroy capitalism and socialize all business. Berlin leaders express pessimism about government vigor to meet the danger.
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Eisner Ready to Resign Bavarian Premier Declares
Munich dispatch reports Bavarian premier Kurt Eisner privately states he is ready to resign once the national assembly regulates affairs. He told the Soldiers and Workmen's Council that Bavaria opposes secession and seeks federal unity to secure Germany’s safety.
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Everybody Quarreling in Germany
Amsterdam correspondent for the Daily Express reports Germany’s new republic is engulfed in strife. Two dangers loom: Kurt Eisner’s separatist movement in Bavaria and a sharp clash between Berlin’s military Soviet extremists and the Berlin executive committee.
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Paris a boom town as peace conference drives up costs
Paris endures surging hotel prices with 26 hotels requisitioned for peace conference duties. Meals cost 3 to 4 dollars, while breakfast runs 1 to 1.5 dollars. Officials and hundreds of newspaper correspondents flood the city as officers and troops arrive on leave, filling the streets and rooms.
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