Allies plan to crush bolshevism and redraw Europe
The allies vow to make Germany pay for war damages and to recreate Europe with independent states and safe borders. They will use force if needed to end bolshevism, maintain a united league, and prepare for further conflict to preserve liberty. The United States must be ready to fight again if required.
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Europe
United States
Germany
League of Nations
Dame Nblin
Poland
Roumania
Bohemia
Armenia
Asia Minor
Aegean Isles
Russia
Steel Prices and Wages Debate at War Industries Board
The steel industry representatives plan to meet the War Industries Board in this city to discuss price fixing. They favor reducing steel prices on January 1, while government price controls may end then. The argument stresses maintaining stable prices and wages to avoid disruptions, suggesting wage strikes if prices fall.
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War Industries Board
Committee of Stes] Méen
The
United
Stability before decisive moves in world economy says editorial
An editorial calls for stabilizing the current world economy rather than rushing into drastic price changes. It argues that a peace settlement could trigger global price and wage readjustments, while indiscriminate steel price hikes in January would disrupt American employers and workers without broader wage concessions.
Anarchy in Prussia Threatens German Stability
The piece analyzes Prussia's internal divisions as Ebert faces a split in his government and a rising bolshevist threat led by Liebknecht. It details the centralized Junker dominated state apparatus, potential military alignments, and the fear of allied intervention if chaos grows, with Junkers hoping for Fechner to prevail.
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Prussia
Prussis
Herr Ebert
Berlin
Ebert
Spartacus
Karl Liebknecht
Bolshevist
Herr Haase
Germany
Kaiserliche Socialisten
Liebknecht
Scheidemann
Junkers
Belgia
Kalaer Treu
Marshal Fech
A Tribute to the Navy in Secretary Daniels Report
Secretary Daniels praises the Navy and Marine Corps for wartime achievements including convoy duties, mine barrages, and Belleau Wood. He notes Vice Admiral Sims may be promoted to admiral and outlines a naval policy to fund and project world policing while urging restraint in armaments.
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Josephus Daniels
Navy
Naval Service
Daniels
Atlantic
North Sea
Paris
Belleau Wood
Marine Corps
Sims
United States
Council of Free People
Faw
Congress
Attempt on Viceroy Life Recalls Delhi Elephant Hero
An 1880s Delhi crowd scene recalls Timouh the elephant that bore Lord Hardinge and Lady Hardinge during a bomb attack. The elephant shielded the viceroy, was wounded but saved both lives, earning a $500 annual pension and lifelong care. Lady Hardinge died in England after the shock. Also noted is Sir John Foley Grey’s divorce case and a complex inheritance involving the Grey and Lambert families and Enville Hall in Staffordshire.
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Great Britain
Delhi
Timouh
Lord Hardinge
India
Lady Hardinge
The
Maquis
Indian Empire
Howdah
Lord
Hardinge
England
Queen Alexandra
Lord Herdinge
France
Scott
Diamond
John Foley Grey
Fifteenth Hussars
Col
Montague de Salis la Terriere
John
Arthur Duncombe
Stamford
Sir Henry Lambert
Kitty Lady Stamford
Greys
Envitte Hall
Stourbridge
Staffordshire
Enville Hall
Sir John Foley Grey
Relgn
George Iit
Marquire DE Fontenoy
Farm Loan Bonds Sold to Treasury in War Time
Treasury reports two million dollars of the new farm loan bonds bearing 4 1 2 percent have been sold to the Treasury since November 1. No public sale will occur until after the war to avoid competing with liberty bonds.
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Treasury
The
Farm Loan Board
Lberty
Proceedings of Congress and Committees in Brief
Senate not in session will meet at noon to begin war revenue bill deliberations. Judiciary committee reports favorably on the King bill requiring contracts with the government since the war began to be filed with the Attorney General and the commissioner of internal revenue. A. Bruce Bielinski testified on German propaganda. A Connecticut delegation urged housing project completion at Bridgeport to ease worker congestion. General debate on the District appropriation bill concluded. five minute rule used for further consideration. Edward W Gray proposes a national railway system under federal charter. McAdoo recommends extending war credits and postwar loans. Moore uses it to attack tariff policy. Palmer estimates enemy property in U S will rise in value after adjustments. asks $125,000 more for investigatory office. Deportation of enemy aliens postwar proposed by Mott. Navy faces a deficit of about $250 million despite war end benefits. Rules committee action on National Security League investigation delayed.
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Senate
Massion
Judicilary Committee
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
A. Bruce Bielanki
Bureau of Investigations
Department of Justice
Judiciary Committee
Wn Bon
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Edward W. Gray
New Jersey
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Kitchin
Ways and Means
United States
Moore
A. Mitchell Palmer
Congress
Representative Mott
New York
Navy Department
House Appropriations Committee
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
National Security League
Fou
Rules Committee
Court of Claims not congested says Huston Thompson
Assistant Attorney General Huston Thompson asserts no revolutionary war or French spoliation cases remain unresolved. He states the court is current, with docket reduced to 1,342 from about 21,000 in six years, and 3,640 cases disposed of last year versus 181 new filings. The Department of Justice urges prompt prosecution to speed litigation.
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Court of Claims
Congress
Department of Justice
Americans Surprise Swiss As They Arrive in Geneva
Geneva on Sunday reports a mild sensation as two American sanitary troops arrive from Lyona to help release American prisoners. The Geneva Red Cross chief notes 550 trains of prisoners passed Switzerland since the war began, praising American morale. Maj. Senzel of the Swiss army lauds the discipline of the new American army. Only 23 weeks remain before the great battle.
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Geneva
Lyona
Condensed Washington schedules for trains to principal cities
The Washington Post shows a condensed time table of trains from Washington to major cities. It lists departure times for Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Key West Louisville Memphis New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis and more with multiple daily departures and connections.
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Washington Post
Washington
Chicago
Rallo
Railroad Administration
Atlanta
S. R
Baltimore
Boston
Detroit
P. R. FR
Indianapolis
St Louis
Key West
A. C
Louisville
Memphis
New Orleans
New York
P. Hk. FR
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
ST. Louis
P. R. BR
Army Orders Discharges and Transfers Amid Demobilization
By direction of the President Maj G Scott is honorably discharged from major coast artillery. Lieut H Buber departs for Raleigh NC to report for demobilization duties with Camp Volk. Lieut J Stevenson relieved from Army Medical School to Washington battalion for duty. Lieut J Dunwoody to Camp For Test for assignment as assistant in construction division. Capt E F E Keller honorably discharged. Leave granted: Lieut Col G J Newgarden two months due to illness. Maj M G Faria ten days. Lieut W E Ogilvie jr two weeks extension for sickness.
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Majj. G . Scott
Coast Artillery
Lieut. H. Buber
Raleigh
N. C
Camp Volk
Tank Corps
Lieut. J. Stevenson
Army Medical School
Washington Battalion
Potomac Park
D. C
J. Dunwoody
EF E Keller
United States
G. J. Newgarden
M. G. Faria
W. E. Ogilvie, Jr
10 873 Convicted in Army In War Crimes Report
Maj. Gen. Crowder in his annual report to Secretary Baker notes no army member has been executed for purely military offenses since the war began. The judge advocate general cites 12 357 general court martials with 10 573 convictions, 88 percent, led by absences without leave drunkenness and conduct unbecoming an officer. One enlisted man was tried for spying and 773 convicted for sleeping on post.
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Crowder
Judge Advocate General
Baker
Judge Advocate General's Office
Banks Capital 40 Billions in Comptroller Report
Comptroller of the Currency Williams reports United States banks held aggregate resources of 41.31 billion dollars as of June 30. State and private banks and trust companies had 22.37 billion in deposits and 12.43 billion in loans, while national banks held 17.84 billion in deposits and 6.20 billion in loans. Total bank deposits reached 32.59 billion with loans at 22.05 billion.
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United States
Williams
Joana
Army to discharge officers on voluntary departure basis
War Department authorizes discharge of officers who declare their desire to leave the service. Vacancies will be filled temporarily by others seeking permanent positions or by those who have requested commissioning in the reserves.
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Army
War Department
Washington Visitors Hear Postwar Speech on Sacrifices
Frank T. Haldeman reports from Washington that Americans must endure food conservation in the coming year as the war winds down. He notes true peace will take years, with France and other nations needing time to regain normal production and warns against easing demands until victory is secured.
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Frank T. Haldeman
Knights of Columbus
Switzerland
France
Washington
Belgium
Paris
Sinan TV
Polish University Honors Wilson in Cra covia
President Wilson named an honorary member of the University of Krakow as Polish officials report. Former President Tulaski on the state council launches a Polish American league to strengthen ties between Poland and the United States.
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Wilson
University of Cracovia
Tulaski
State Council of Poland
Poland
United States
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