President's message urges aid to war-torn France and rail policy
The President argues for targeted aid to reconstruct France's industry and calls Congress to grant export and supply priorities amid postwar recovery. He supports tax adjustments for 1918-1920, outlines war debt costs, and seeks a plan for railroads, signaling possible early release from government control and urging swift legislative action. He explains plans to join Paris peace talks, maintain cable links, and stresses duty to translate ideals into action.
Dismissal Report on La Follette Loyalty Charges
A formal report recommends dismissing proceedings on Wisconsin Senator La Follette for alleged disloyalty. The report cites his September speech before the Non-Partisan League in St Paul. Senator Dillingham of Vermont presented the majority view, with Chairman Pomerene and Senator Walsh opposing and planning a minority report.
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Wisconsin
Hig
Non-Fortasian League
St. Paul
Senate
Dillingham
Vermont
Privileges and Elections Committee
Pomerene
Walsh
Montana
Minority Report on Tax Bill Filed by Senate Republicans
A conference of Republican members of the Senate finance committee reached a minority report on the war revenue bill. They oppose the plan to impose 4 billion dollars in taxes for 1920. Senator Penrose will draft the minority views to accompany Chairman Simmons's majority report. La Follette and possibly others may file separate views.
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Penrose
Simmone
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Irish Freedom Plea to Wilson
A request was sent to President Wilson by Bishop Shahan on behalf of the Catholic University of America urging self determination for Ireland at the peace conference. A Washington committee delivered a similar appeal signed by Irish groups urging the President to use influence for Ireland’s right to self rule at the forthcoming talks. The national board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies Auxiliary adopted a resolution calling for self determination for Ireland to be observed by all nations at the peace table.
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Shahan
Catholic University of America
Ireland
Washington
White House
Patrick J. Ryan
Friends of Irish Freedom
Patrick H. Pearse
Thomas McGrath
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Margaret L. Brosnzhan
Ladies’ Auxiliary
J. Frank Omears
The
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Raleegh Hotel
Joseph McLaughlin
Philadelphia
Patrick F. Cannon
Clinton
Mass
Peter IF. Doyle
Montreal
Thomas J. Mathew
Michael W. Delaney
Chiago
Edward R. Hays
New Brunswick
N. J
John B. Healy
Wilmington
Del
Philip J. Sullivan
Thompsonville
James Clancy
Ishpeming
Mich
Myles I. McPartland
Brooklyn
James J. Reagan
St. Paul
Mary F. McWhorter
Chicago
Sdolins M. Christy
Cleveland
Susan M. Menamee
Charlestown
Margaret Co. McQuade
Pittsburgh
Sarah J. Robinson
Richmond
Mary Arthur
Indianapolis
Ada K. Gannon
Davenport
Iowa
Murder verdict in first degree for William Montague
William Montague, colored, was found guilty of first degree murder for shooting Irving Dudley, colored, on September 19 in Alexandria. Judge Louis C. Barley will sentence him. defense sought a new trial. Virginia law prescribes the electric chair for such cases.
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Port Burbay
King Street
Alexandria
William Montague
Irving Dudley
Corporation Court
Louis C. Barley
William Woolls
Commonwealth
Howard W. Smith
Barley
Virginia
Special to The Washington Post Report on Local Prohibition Ruling
The Washington County prohibition ruling says one person may legally give another a drink of intoxicating liquor if not done too often. In Hagerstown a merchant, Hugh S Woffenberger, aged 54, hanged himself after dinner in the rear of his Grimes store. his daughter found the body. Benjamin F Roberts of Alexandria county has been notified his son was slightly wounded in action in France weeks ago.
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HE. J. Roberts
Alexandria County
Benjamin F. Roberts
Washington Post
Hagerstown
Poffenbergen
Silas Young
Washington County
Hugh
Woffenberger
Grimes
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United States
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Urban S. Lambert
C. Philip Hershley
C. Page Waller
Laymen's League
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Judas Maccabeans
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