Voices of Returning Soldiers Denounce Pacifists and Traitors
A speech voice proclaims that American soldiers returning from France will not tolerate pacifism or sympathy for Germany. It vows to crush treasonous rhetoric, defend the flag, and uphold allied victory, warning politicians and public officials to ensure Germany pays for its crimes or face consequences. The piece links Civil War resolve to postwar duty and unity with allies.
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United States
France
Septchmer
Berlin
Germany
Chateau Thierry
Paris
America
France’s Generous Offer to American Soldiers in France
France offers to share its educational system with the United States army in France as a gesture of gratitude. The plan, advanced by Andre Tardieu, aims to accelerate military officers and enlisted men’s access to French universities and institutions, allowing continuation of service while pursuing study. The proposal emphasizes Franco American friendship, the appeal of French culture, and the practical integration of education with soldiers’ duties.
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France
Germany
Andre Tardieu
United States
M. Tardiou Saya
France offers U S soldiers chance to resume studies in Paris
The French high commissioner proposes opening Parisian and provincial schools to American officers and troops, with access to faculties, laboratories, libraries, and collections. American professors could join, and French teachers near camps would teach French while guest lectures on English topics may occur. An opportunity viewed as a joint honor to both nations.
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Ecole Des Beaux Arts
Paris
American Campa and
Cantonmentd
Engligh
France
United States
Return of Prussian guards sparks jubilant Berlin crowds
A Berlin crowd greeted the returning Prussian guard corps with lavish celebrations and floral tributes. The Pariser Platz scene, laurel wreaths, and a rousing "Deutschland" demonstrated a mood of victory rather than defeat. Observers argue the militaristic spirit remains strong and risks fueling reaction after the war.
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Germany
Berlin
Niguwe Rotterdamsche Courant
Pariser Platz
France
Deutschland
Canossa
Unter den Linden
Belgium
Russia
Roumania
Serbia
Italy
Carl Ebert
Siegerkranz
Stick to the Allies and Extend Allied Credit
Congress should promptly authorize loans to the allies for reconstruction. The United States must help Great Britain France Italy and other allies feed clothe and rebuild their economies. Lending on credit will preserve trade protect friendships and benefit America financially.
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Congress
America
Great Britain
France
Italy
United States
Richest-Woman in UK Inherits Vast Talbot Fortune
Lady Blytheswood emerges as the heir to Miss Emily Talbot of Penrice Santley, with an estimated fortune near 39.6 million dollars. Talbot’s will leaves wealth to Blytheswood and her husband, Lord Blytheswood, plus their daughter, amid intricate Campbell and Douglas lineage notes and vast estates in Wales and Scotland.
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Birtnestoo
Heauy
Emily Talbot
Penrice Santley
Aimorganshire
United Kingdom
Miss Talbot
John Fletcher
Saltoun
Stytheswood
Fletcher
Talbot
Lord Blytheswood
Blytheswood
Renfrew
Dumbarton
Langrk
France
Scota Guards
Blythanwood
Mains
Dumbartonshire
Douglas
Lanarkshire
Dogulestor
Douglas- Camphall
John Douglas
Dumbertonshire
Colin
James
Campbell
Magater
Mating
Eear aPeer
Margaret Douglas
Maing
Archibald Duke of Douglas
Archibald Douglas
North Calder
Mary Queen of Scots
the Clyde
Walter Scett
Barrington Campbell Douglas
Hig Httle
Christopher Manual Talbot
House of Commons
Glamorganshire
Charlotte Butler
Earl of Glengall
Wales
Oeal Muanes
Lenephew
Andrew Talbot-Fletcher
Sultoun
Royal Horse Guards
Blythrawood
Margam Abbey
Francis Winington
Proceedings of Congress and Committees In Brief
Proceedings show Senator Kellogg urging unified railroads under strong federal control with regulation of securities and Senator Johnson seeking clear U S policy on Rugía. Reed resolution directs suspension of housing projects not 75 percent complete. furniture contracts canceled. War aims and revenue bills debated. calls for faster passage and less focus on foreign questions. Intercity tunnel bill opposed by interstate commerce committee. three day Christmas recess noted. Secretary Daniels pushes navy control of radio and shore stations. Bond issue of 5.0 to 5.5 billion discussed for current year financing.
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Kellogg
Minnesota
Apeech
McAdoo
Johnson
California
Rugéia
Reed
Housing Corporation
Lewis
United States
Simmons
Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee
New York City
New Jersey
Lesdags
Overman
Daniels
Merchant Marine Committee
Navy Department
Admiral Badger
General Board of the Navy
Naval Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
Ireland
Trish
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Thom Pennell
Midland Tea
Washington
York
Gress
Rative
Mmerce Commisson
Securires
Railroads Spend Record 500 Million on Improvements
Government controlled railroads invested about 500 million dollars in additions, betterments and new equipment in the ten months ending November 1, roughly double the prior year. Capital charges reached 463.6 million, with 203.1 million for tracks and buildings and 245.2 million for cars and locomotives. October outlays totaled 59.8 million, 29.7 million for additions and 28.4 million for equipment, financed largely by the government, with the 1 billion dollar Improvement Program not completion this year.
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Railroad Administration
Hurry on draft registration under Crowder orders
Provost Marshal General Crowder orders draft boards to finish classifying registrants aged 18 to 26 quickly and to treat unanswered questionnaires as delinquent. Delinquents face civil prosecution and possible induction. Officials noted no final policy on delinquents yet. Earlier guidance also said men aged 37 to 46 should return blank questionnaires as their classifications would not be completed.
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Crowder
Prevent Marschal
Limits Stunts in Aeronautics to 1500 Feet
War Department bans acrobatic flying below 1500 feet after a rise in accidents as aviators, spurred by postwar celebrations, performed stunts near urban areas. Strict discipline will be enforced against violators.
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War Department
Public Health Nursing Convention Aims For Chicago
Secretary Baker and Secretary Wilson along with Surgeon General Rupert Blue and Julia Lathrop call for a larger corps of public health nurses. They urge the National Organization for Public Health Nursing convention in Chicago on December 13 to plan aumento growth and support the public health reconstruction program.
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Baker and Wilson
Rupert Blue
Julia Lathrop
National Organization For Public Health Nursing
Chicago
Bales of Cork Mistaken for Floating Mines Off Nantucket
Two naval vessels reported seeing several cork bales floating off Nantucket on Wednesday. The bales were large enough to be mistaken for mines and may explain a prior report of floating mines in the region.
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Navy Department
Nantucket
Department
Condensed Time Table of Trains to Principal Cities
The Washington Post publishes a compact schedule of Washington departures to major cities including Atlanta Baltimore Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Louisville Memphis New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis and more. Times vary by rail line with frequent morning and evening services and connections in Chicago for western routes.
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Washington Post
Washington
Chicago
Pefinta
Railroad Administration
Atlanta
S. FR
A. i
Baltimore
CP. FO Fe
Bostor
P.R. R
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Key West
Ac.l
A. L
Louisville
Memphis
A& R
New Orleans
S. R
New York
Cp. R. R
Philadelphia
B&o
Pittsburgis
Shuichmond
ST Louis
B &O
POR
Army orders relieve Col Blonroe for Bethlehem duty
The Army relieves Col J E K Blonroe for assignment at Bethlehem Steel Company in South Bethlehem Pa as officer in charge of ordnance work. Lt W Al reports to Waller Reed General Hospital. Lt A C Roundtree to Chesapeake Bay coast defenses. Capt R W Smith to Baltimore for district ordnance office duties. Brig Gen J T Thompson honorably discharged. Officers reassigned to various commands, including aviation directorate and Oregon National Guard inspector duties. Leave granted for Lt Col W Davia for fourteen days around December 11.
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Col
J EK Blonroe
Bethlehem
Offier
Bethlehem Steel Company
Tieut W . al
Waller Reed General Hospital
A C Roundtree
Coast Defenses
Chesapeake Bay
R. W Smith
Baltimore
District Ordnance Office
The
Claims Board
J T Thompson
Big Ey
Military Aeronautis
Fithian
Marcat
F Randall
Soule
Od Eylers
Willig
Mo Lucas
Jo Ho Greenwood
German Censorship Light Lets AP Use Stamp If Absent
Berlin reports that German censorship is mostly a formality for telegrams. AP messages are transmitted without reading by censor, with the censor’s stamp handed to the correspondent if needed. Copenhagen copies show no changes, and there is effectively no press censorship beyond occasional attacks on Hamburg and Cologne newspapers.
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Berlin
Associated Preas
Telegrama
Associated Press
Copenhagen
Hamburg
Cologne
Get Back Loan Payments From Discharged Soldiers
Discharged soldiers who stop liberty bond payments will have their monthly allotments refunded and the subscription canceled. Army officials said few subscriptions will be nullified, with less than 30 million of 76 million from the fourth liberty loan affected. Bonded totals will decline only by unfulfilled pledges, and released bonds will not enter the market.
New loan to Belgium boosts Allied credit to $213 million
Belgium's loans from the United States were raised yesterday by an extra 3.2 million dollars, bringing Belgium's total to 213.32 million. Credits now authorized for all allies reach 8.22364 billion dollars.
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Belgium
United Senates
Mulkey Will Remain Senator to December Seventeenth
Portland Republican Frederick T. Mulkey will not leave the Senate before December 17, extending his short term by two days due to Oregon governor uncertainty in naming a successor. Mulkey argues Oregon needs its representatives in top Senate roles and predicts Republican success in 1920 with an independent reconstruction program and tariff focus.
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Frederick T. Mulkey
Portland
Pacific Coast
Oregon
Senate
Muikey
Mulkey
McNary
Washington
Republican Party
Republican Congress
Mitchell
Garin
Senato Mitchell
War Department plans surplus material sales
Secretary Baker outlined War Department disposal plans for surplus raw materials. The program aims to integrate copper steel and lead stock into ordinary peace time industries without disturbing markets or halting production, with consultation of producers and consumers on timing and pricing.
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Baker
War Department
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