Subscription rates and mail order terms from Washington Pest Co
An old advertisement lists subscription plans and prices for daily and Sunday issues sent by mail. It notes six months and one year options, prepaid postage, and options for registered letters or payments via various advance methods. The ad names Washington, D.C. as the base and provides an advertising representative list in major cities.
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The Necessity of Free Action in US Policy 1919
The Washington Post advocates independent American will in postwar policy. It argues against joining a league of nations and warns against surrendering U.S. sovereignty to international bodies. It stresses preserving tariffs, labor protections, and immigration controls to shield American workers and maintain national unity.
Rail workers threaten general strike over wage surge
The piece warns that railroad workers and other federal employees face rising living costs and may strike by October 1 if demands for higher pay are not met. It argues that forcing a $1 billion wage increase would burden the public and urges President Wilson and Congress to seek fair relief for all workers rather than forceful disruption.
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Tivigg Unger
Reilway
Conta
Ryan
Brotherhoods
Fedaggi
Wegale
Faas
Postoffice Department
United States
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Britain faces possible West Indies transfer to United States
The piece notes reports from British sources that Britain may exchange the West Indies for wartime debts, with Jamaica as the major island and others including the Bahamas, Barbadoes, and Trinidad. It questions U.S. motives and Monroe Doctrine enforcement, while recalling recent U S acquisition of the Virgin Islands in 1917.
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Great Britain
West Indies
United States
State Department
Lansing
Bahamas
Barbadoes
Jamaica
Leeward Islands
Trinidad
Windward Islands
Florida
America
Virgin Islands
Denmark
British West Indies
League of Nations
Schleswig-Holstein question tied to Europe wars and regimes
A long analysis discusses the Schleswig-Holstein question and its impact on European power politics since 1815. Prof Paul Verrier, an authority on the issue, is cited. the piece also details related dynastic movements in Persia and Ottoman domains, including Khedive Abbas Halim Pasha and Enver Pasha, with references to antientente maneuvers and regional unrest.
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Denmark
Paul Verrier
Paris
Verrier
Theigg
Europe
Vienna
Germany
Sehlenwig-Helsteig
Kiel
Kricor
France
Great Britain
Russia
Belgium
Italy
United States
Japan
Keiser
Avetria-Hungary
Asia Minor
Kupistan
Persia
Shah Mirza Ma
Kasvin
Ales Harthwest
Tehergy
Fahpiz
Mipsa
Copetantinopie
Khedive Abbas
Egypt
Abbad
Chibakil
Stamboul
Rand
Hien and Progress
Agia Bibor
Erseroum
Brabizond
Konia
Sivas
Constantinople
Ta’aat Faska
Enver Pasha
Apuash
Viger
Said Halim Pasha
Abbas Halim Pasha
Malta
Haly
Oumen Fuad
Preipp
Tripoli
Osman
England
Asia
Kurdistan
Moscow
Wherty
Proceedings of Congress and Committees In Brief
The report summarizes Senate debate on the peace treaty and league of nations with mentions of Senators Sherman Bierling Watson Swanson and others. It notes discussions over the German indemnity, a Colombian treaty, coal car shortages, and a railroad rate regulation vote. It records statements by Norman Davis and Col Mason M Patrick and a sugar price inquiry by the Federal Trade Commission.
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Sherman
Ullness
Senate
Witygn
Pey
Italy
Elama
Fiume
Ree
Japan
Sigima
Bhantung
Ving
Segaiera Greeng
Nelson
Wailage Kirby
Amith
Shareman Wansworth
War Department
Berma
Watson
Indiana
League of Nations
Swanson
David Miller
American Peace Commission
United States
Pomerens
Ohio
Norman Davis
Foreign Relations Committee
Lansing W8s
Cummins
Interstate Commerce Committee
Feted editor Leech begins ten day jail term
Edward T Leech editor of the Memphis Press entered Shelby county jail to begin a ten day sentence for alleged contempt of Chancellor Peres court. A parade by business leaders accompanied him to jail and former Mayor Litty spoke at the jail before confinement.
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Menquhis
Tenn
Scopes
Edward T Leech
Memphis Press
Te Shelpy County
Israel Peres
Lesa
Leech
Perescourt
Teaching Flying in Bolivia by Former American Officers
Capt Vanard Hudson, ex member of the famed first parachute group of the American Expeditionary Forces in France, is hired by Bolivia to train and organize a flying corps. Bolivia sought instruction from discharged American officers after failing to gain admission for linked cadets to West Point. The U.S. government said it was impracticable to accept foreign students at American schools at that time. Prior to World War I, Bolivian and many South American armies trained largely by German methods.
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Bolivia
Ita Army
Balivia
West Point M
Crowell to Europe for surplus sale duties in France
Assistant Secretary of War Crowell will sail for France to supervise liquidation of surplus U S military equipment for overseas sale. Secretary Baker notes Hare in France handles U S surplus sales while Crowell focuses on exports and liquidation actions.
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Crowell
France
Liquidation Commission
Baker
Hare
Europe
United States
War Department
Trains from Washington to Principal Cities Timetable
Washington Post publishes a condensed timetable listing departing trains from Washington to major cities including Chicago, Baltimore, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, Louisville, Memphis, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Richmond and St. Louis with varied hours and lines such as B R R P C O and S R B & D. The schedule reflects post administration data and includes multiple daily departures for each destination.
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Washington
Chicago
Felhead
Atlanpa
P.m
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Baltimore
Borpon
P. H.R
Chigago
P. BR
G. M.s
M- Cleveland
P. RB
Columbus
Detrom
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Jacksonville
Florida
A. C
Louisville
P. R
Memphis
S. R
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
BR BR
Richmond
FL & P
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M &T
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Washington hotel whispers on wartime economic policy
Fragmented account features voices urging government to fix grain and cotton prices, back wheat purchase at world prices, cap milling profits, and curb profiteering. Speakers include Maj. J. Q. Halles and Charles Ho Stanton, with remarks on Lafayette and Pearl Harbor era rhetoric.
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Ominion
J. Q. Halles
Memipirs
Washington
Europe
Gulf of Moxico
Caire
Czechs Reach Home Safely From Far East
More than 500 wounded widows and veterans arrived in Bohemia from Vladivostok under American Red Cross escort. Only one died during the 48 day voyage via Alexandria and Tries in Prague, with Red Cross nurses aiding the transit and crowds greeting the returning Czechs.
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Bohamia
Vladivostokh
Red Cross
Czech Republic
Vladivostok
Alexandria
Egypt
Tries
Prague
French Feast of Gratitude Observed Across France
A broad gratitude feast was held across France and the recovered Alsace and Lorraine provinces. Messages from President Poincare Premier Clemenceau and Marshal Foch were read as crowds gathered. Children laid wreaths at cemeteries to honor the slaves of war and all who died serving the nation.
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Auguslavus
France
Alsace
Lorraine
Poincare
Clementeau
Marsal Fock
Selon
Childtan
Allis
Berger Paper Appeals Over Mail Ban Fore War Coverage
The Milwaukee Leader, edited by Vietor Berger, appeals to the Supreme Court challenging mandamus actions by Postmaster General Burleson to show cause why the paper should be barred from using the mails. The repeal follows a ban tied to war related articles.
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Supreme Court
Faberg
Milwaukee
Leader
Vietor Berger
Burivson
Clemenceau Cites Paris In Army Orders
Paris Sunday Aug 3 Premier Clemenceau cites the city of Paris for patriotic faith and steadfast courage during bombardment by aircraft and long range guns from 1914 to 1918. He says Paris bore with firm and smiling courage and added deathless chapters to her glory.
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Paris
Clemenceau
Depties
France
Serbian Cabinet Resigns Under Unnamed Reasons
Belgrade Aug 4 Prince Alexander the Barkian reagent has accepted the resignation of the cabinet. The Serbo Croatian ministry's impending resignation became known last week with no details given. Cuban Minister Cespedes said he is returning to Cuba on leave. Dr Arturo Padres Almeida will lead in the interim.
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Belgrade
Prince Alexander
Barkian
Cespedes
State Department
Cuba
Arturo Padres Almeida
King Decorates Nine Americans For War Service
Nine American naval officers received royal decorations from King George for wartime service. Rear Admiral S Robison commanded squadron three of the Atlantic fleet and was named a Knight Companion of the Order of Bath. Rear Admiral Harlech head of ordnance was also honored as a Knight Companion. Additional officers, including A J Niblack in charge of American naval forces in the Mediterranean and captains Nolken, Schou, Knew, and Maefin, were named Companions of various orders.
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Navy Department
King George
S . Robison
Atlanti
Harle Eheef
Bureau of Ordnance
Order of Bath
A J* Niblark
Mediterranean
Nolken
H Schou
O . Maefin
Michael and
Veeurge
Yarnell
Order of the
Lecut
Caligamh
Bavarian Communist Leader Dr Max Levien Arrested at Brenner Pass
Berlin reports the arrest of Dr Max Levien in the Brenner Pass by Italian patrols while fleeing into Italy. A July dispatch noted Swiss police were alerted after Levien was found at Wiesbaden and taken into custody. Leven fled Munich in May as Bavaria offered a reward of 36 080 marks for his capture.
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Brenner Pass
Italy
Berne
Germany
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Levien
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