Friction in Wilson cabinet over war policy report
A Washington dispatch reports sharp public friction within President Wilson's cabinet over defense policy. Secretary of War Garrison is opposed by Secretary Bryan and Secretary Daniels on peace versus preparedness. The piece notes a belief that Wilson may move to replace Daniels or Bryan to preserve cabinet unity.
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Bryan
Daniels
Lal
Washington
New York
Washington Dispatch
New York Tribune
Wilson
Lindley
Rarrison
Narramoe
Brsan
Secretary of the Navy
Oseeubarey Fayrtsen
Duaniels
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Anso
de Lant Wilson
Strate
Pease
Europe
Iit Polick
Be Ready for War and Militarian Preparedness Debate
The report argues for larger regular and reserve forces, warns against disarmament, and urges full mobilization of existing mobile army units. It details current strength, gaps in artillery and aviation, and recommends 25,000 enlistments plus 1,000 officers, with use of motor transport and a volunteer reserve. It stresses vigilance and indicates war lessons from Europe.
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Canal Zone
Ha- Wali
Philippines
Europe
Congress
Iit
Priv
Garrison
Continental
United States
Naval strength and future fleet needs outlined by Admiral Fletcher
Admiral Fletcher argues the United States must greatly expand its fleet to protect American interests and control the seas. He says England holds a superior navy, the battleship remains central, and the U.S. should boost aircraft, submarines, and mines with liberal funding. He cautions against overestimation of any rival power and notes conditional limits in defending the Philippines.
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Gray
Germany
France
Fetcher
England
United States
Mr. Gray
Padgett
Roberts
Fletcher
New York City
Sandy Hook
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Admiral Fletcher Discusses Navy Strength and Risks
Admiral Fletcher testifies that the United States ranks about third in naval power and would need a larger fleet to withstand a worst emergency. He warns England would be hardest to overcome, while the U S would likely retain sea control with adequate ships and armament. The discussion touches on defending Hawaii Philippines and the Monroe Doctrine amid rival fleets.
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Witherspoon
Mr. Butler
Admiral Fletcher
New York
Mc Witherspoon
New York City
Mscussion
Baine
Seaa
Great Britain
Philippines
Padgett
Massachusetts
Oregon
Indians
Iowa
Why Scratch Resinols Stop That Itch
Resinot ointment calms itching and heat, prescribed for years for eczema, tetter, ringworm, rashes, and other skin eruptions. Warm baths with Resinol Soap aid healing. ointment is gentle for tender skin and used widely by druggists in 50 cent and one dollar sizes, with Resinol Soap at 25 cents.
Navy policy debate tests defense needs and fleet plans
Admiral Fletcher testifies on U S naval strength and future ships as Congress grills defense policy. Questions cover submarine defense, battleship relevance, manpower, and if the United States should build to counter Germany England or others, amid calls for disarmament after the European war.
National defense policies debated in Congress
The chief of staff says defense funding would take about four years at current appropriations. Representative McKenzie asks about national defense compared with years past, and Gen Scott notes constant improvement. Rep Macdonald introduces a bill to submit three defense policies to referendum after a commission study.
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United States
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Hugh J. Scott
Scott
Hay
Representative Greene
Vermont
Wotherspoon
McKenzie
Illinois
Congress
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Representative Macdonald
Michigan
Gardner
Lkely
Library Gains 125000 Volumes in Record Year
The Congressional Library reports total holdings at 2,253,309 books and pamphlets, 41,712 maps and charts, 664,474 volumes and pieces of music and prints. Net recessions reached only 35,064 volumes. Major accessions include Jamb H. Sechiff’s 4,200 volumes, Chinese literature expansion of 17,000 volumes, and papers of the Mercks genteau family dating 1490 to 1880. The music division added about 29,000 volumes and issued a new opera librettos catalog and a Star-Spangled Banner monograph. Total catalogued for the year reached 103,600 with 565,000 cards filed.
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Librarian of Congress
Congress
Jamb H. Sechiff
Hing Kwai Fung
Luis Berlandier
Mexico
Mercks Genteau
Oldeat
Teleium
Jovians Elect Officers At Riverdale Banquet
The Jovians of Washington elect offi cers at a Banquet at the Lord Baltimore Club Riverdale Md. J M McLoughlin is statesman Thomas Fisher tribune and E S Marlowe treasurer. Speeches and songs followed as members and guests, including representatives from The Washington Post.
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Iiverdale
Statesman
J. ©. McLoughlin
Tribune
Thamas Fisher
Wo OR. Aadrey
Treec
E. S. Marlowe
Starrsaman
Order
Marlowe
CL Webster
B. F. Kilner
Hthodee
W. B. Wadley
Tod. Fisher
4. Peterson
Av. Hastie
Shut
T. J. Townsend
B. Waterson
MI. Marsh
A. M. Huyler
FL W. White
Bo T. Gramm
A. Hawks
W. Fiast
Shoppers Urge Early Christmas Hal f Holidays For Govt Employees
Ross P Andrews, president of the Retail Merchants Association, called at the White House to push a two Saturday half holiday concession for district government workers before Christmas. He left a copy of the district code, arguing it authorizes the president to grant half holidays on Saturdays if not prohibited, referencing amendments and an August attorney general opinion.
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Ross P. Andrews
Retail Merchants’ Association
White House
Mreynolds
Sawmill Accident Fatality in Heatheville
Ernest Hardwick of Tower Northumberland County was killed yesterday when a mob of wood toppled in a sawmill in Heatheville, severing his throat. The incident occurred on December 9 and survey indicates workers struggled to restore order as authorities investigated.
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Heatheville
Ernest Hardwick
Tower Northumberland County
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