Unrepentant Foe in Scheidemann Speech on Germany’s Fate
A critical reading of Philip Scheidemann's speech portrays him as a wartime ally of Kaiserism turned German government leader seeking a deceptive peace with democratic rhetoric. The piece argues his calls for socialization would harm industry, warns Americans may withhold bread, and labels his plans as traitorous manipulation to secure food and favorable terms. It contends the German will remains unbroken, demanding forceful action by the Allies and labeling the Hun as perpetual danger to democracy.
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Germany
Philip Scheidemann
Scheidemann
Kaiser
America
Wid Scheidemann
France
Germans Attack New Nations Over Bohemia
German propaganda targets the new Czecho-Slovak state, alleging immorality and imperialism while denying anti-Jewish violence. The piece argues Bohemia and Prague leadership will support democracies, resisting German aims and aiding Allied causes.
Peace and the second act in the great drama
The article discusses the end of the war with Germany, the crushing of autocratic power, and the aim for lasting peace. It explains that while the first objective, armistice terms, is achieved, the second act—guaranteeing a durable peace through the Wilson plan and allied conference—requires consensus. It cautions against discord and notes the need for compromise among nations to secure a lasting settlement and prevent renewed conflict.
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Ong
Graul
Germany
Rhine
Hohenzollerns
Hapsburgs
Harwich Harbor
Wilson
Retain Mr Bielaski to Combat German Propaganda
The public values the dispassionate testimony of Mr A Bruce Bielaski before the Senate on German propaganda in the United States. As chief investigator for the Department of Justice, Bielaski directed the search and gathered material personally. He warns the government to keep him at his post to forestall further German influence and safeguard crucial intelligence.
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A Bruce Bielaski
Senate Committee
Department of Justice
Mr Bielaski
Count von Bernstorff
Bielaski
Supreme Court Grants Habeas Corpus in Contempt Case
The Supreme Court issued a writ of habeas corpus in the contempt case of W S Hudgings, granting leave to post $1,040 bail after proceedings brought by William Folgings of Brooklyn. Hudgings, jailed by Federal District Judge Harland H Howe for allegedly answering questions improperly while testifying, contends his testimony was truthful.
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Supreme Court
W. S. Hudgings
Bolshevik echoes in navy politics and world talks
The piece discusses Bolshevik influence fears in the British Navy and Parliament with sailors voting, potential sailors parties, and likens naval soviets to Russia's past. It notes English reactions, historical parallels, and fears of divided loyalties among professions and unions amid a looming general election.
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Kiel
Wilhelmshafen
Germany
House of Commons
Admiralty
Stentists
Tailors
Westminstar
America
War era Senate actions on shipyards bills and reforms
A long Senate session saw debate over Hog Island shipyard reports failure to publish DoJ inquiry findings and calls to suspend unfinished housing projects for war workers. Resolutions pressed for consular info on overseas officers, prison on aliens who renounce intents, and broader suffrage measures loom.
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Hoor
Sajow Vatil Naga Todas
Betas
Behator Bigunang
Fisher
Commerce Committee
Lodge
Armenia
Lithuania
Spencer
Missouri
Postmaster General
Senate
Hog Island
Department of Justice
Reed
Henging Corporation
Department of Labor
Poindexter
Army
Senator Sherman
Richard I. Lawson
Detroit
Henry Tanahey
New York
Tinaco
Costa Rica
Judiciary Committee
Aluce Bielaski
Bureau of Investigations
Germany urged to keep airpower as factories switch to furniture
German officials protest the switch of airplane factories to furniture making, arguing Germany must retain aircraft for the next war. Badish Landes Zeitung adds that victory hinges on air power and urges new contracts to ensure Germany keeps enough flying machines amid looming threats.
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Germany
Washington
Associated Nations
Badish Landes Zeitung
Abandonment of Additional Military Projects Ordered
War Department ordered the abandonment of more military projects yesterday. Items include an Officers' training school at Camp Lee Virginia a lachrymatory g28 chamber storehouse at Port Sill Oklahoma cantonments for two artillery brigades Camp Kelray Cal en Llargement of Camp Podge Iowa sanitary process plant Camp Travis Texas an ice making plant Camp Cody New Mexico and cantonments for one battalion Twenty-second Infantry Fort Hamilton New York.
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Camp Lee
Port Sill
Okla
Campy Kelray
Cal
Camp Podge
Iowa
Amp Travis
Tex
Camp Cody
N. Mex
Fort Hamilton
Condensed Washington Time-Table for Principal Rail Routes
An abbreviated schedule lists departure times from Washington for destinations across the United States. It covers cities including Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Key West Louisville Memphis New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis and others with multiple daily departures. The timetable notes that changes occur day to day as railroads release new schedules and that times reflect information from the railroad administration.
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Railroad Administration
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Baltimore
P R. RY
Boston
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
P. R. BR
Columbus
P. R R
Detroit
P. R. FR
Indianapolis
St Louis
Key West
AC. L
Louisville
Memphis
New Orleans
S. F
Pittsburgh
B & GO
Highmond
RF & P
Army Orders For Officers On Leave And Assignments
The document lists officers ordered to proceed to various posts including Riverside California Howaton New York and Detroit with leaves of absence granted for ten fourteen and fourteen days around December dates. Majors Peaburgy Maxwell Storger and Hazeltine receive mentions and Lt Col Hall is noted with leave. Capt Nicholson’s remenation is accepted by the President.
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Riverside
Cal
H Conover Howaton
J Drennan
This Elty
H S Brockthus Elty
S Bigelow
Fort Omaha
J F Alexander
New York
F Go Davis
Detroit
FL Boyle
San Diego
J S Maxwell
Fort Leavenworth
D E Pendleton
W A Patton
Camp
Din
Wadaworth
Tacut
Walezynsk
Storger
H W Hall
C B Hazeltine
W F Nicholson
VADOO LIFTS BAN ON TRAVEL
Director General Mc Adoo announced restoration of normal passenger service by the railroad administration. Several trains will be added to schedules in the coming weeks as wartime curtailment ends. He said private control trains for competition will not be restored and service to California Florida and the Southeast will be provided during the winter.
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Railroad Administration
McAdoo
Gaid
California
Florida
Southeastern
Fifth Liberty Loan Named For Spring War Bond Plan
The next popular war loan to be issued in spring will likely be titled the Fifth Liberty loan. Advertising value favors Liberty Loan branding. officials plan to present recommendations to incoming Secretary Glass and meet at Atlantic City with district directors to coordinate Liberty Loan and War Savings activities.
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Wfth
Rivanandyacter
Glasa
National War Loan Managers
Safer and Publicity
Atlantic City
Liberty Loan and
War Savings Organizations
Outsiders Letters Futile War Dept Notice
The War Department reiterates that individuals must notify the soldier of his discharge rights for sickness in the family or industrial reasons and not send letters to the department. Troops are being returned as rapidly as conditions permit and the public is informed of all return designations.
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War Department
Republicans See No Clear 1920 Nominee Says Estabrook
Fred W Estabrook of New Hampshire Republican National Committee says no living person can name 1920 presidential nominee. He notes no factional split in the party and predicts Democrats face long odds, with prosperity likely for five years if labor remains stable and shipbuilding ships.
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Massachusetts
Estabrook
New England
Gary
Betabrook
England
Hellbrook
Moving Pictures for Schooling Proposal by Hunt
Charles B Hunt of South Bend argues for visual instruction in public schools using moving pictures to bring real world settings into classrooms. He praises dynamic lessons showing machines and processes, urges a national board of practical education, and suggests 1000 foot reels shown in twenty minutes with explanations for full lesson periods.
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Ohasred
Charles B Hunt
South Bend
Washington
Board of Practical Education
Iowa Man for Revenue Solicitor Appointment Sought
D M Kelleher of Fort Dodge Iowa, a law partner of Senator Kenyon and formerly an attorney for the war trade board, has been recommended by Commissioner Roper for the post of revenue solicitor to succeed A A Ballentine who will retire January 1.
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Iowa
D M Kelleher
Fort Dodge
Kenyon
The
War Trade Board
Comminsioner
Roper
A A Ballentine
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