War aims and German plots in Russia compel renewed Allied fighting
The piece argues Germany directs Bolshevik activity in Russia to subvert allied forces and seize control, urging the United States to sustain a hard war posture. It claims 200,000 Germans are involved, warns peace talks must secure free nations by crippling German military power, and stresses Russia’s fate dictates European safety. The author insists the war continues until Germany is defeated and calls for decisive action at Paris.
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Germany
Russia
United States
United States Senate
Paris
Europe
Navy purchasing as a science during world war
The text lauds the U S Navy bureau of supplies and accounts for wartime efficiency. Paymaster General McGowan reports purchases rising from 27 million annually to 30 million daily, crediting specialization and rapid expansion. The system balanced price standards with war demands, proving navy purchasing a science and enabling troop movements to France and England.
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United States Navy
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
United States
Samuel McGowan
McGowan
Gleaves
Atlantic Fleet
France
England
Is it a Necessity The Reed resolution on Union Station housing
The Senate votes to halt all Union Station housing work and suspend other projects under 75 percent complete. The House may concur for economy. Debate centers on necessity amid changed wartime and postwar conditions and whether to finish or stop to minimize cost.
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Reed
Union Station
House
Congress
Union Stations
Washington
Tempora
Uncle Sam
Housing Corporation
Practical Help Called for District Soldiers Readjustment
A Washington committee of citizens seeks to place 15000 returning District soldiers in suitable jobs. Police surveys of available work and a classified index will help returning men resume trades, with District preference in local postings. Businesses are urged to cooperate to speed community readjustment.
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Washington
Washington Committee
Armistice Heals Shell Shock Says Surgeon General
Gen Irehind reports 2000 cases cured by armistice news in France. Of 2500 shell shock patients, about 300 remain ill, with the majority recovering quickly at Plattsburg and other hospitals as psycho therapeutic methods prove effective.
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Irehind
France
Ireland
Senate Military Committee
Tell Pious
Plattsburg
N. Y
Ukrainian Congress of America Demands Independent Republic
The Ukrainian congress of America convenes to demand an independent Ukrainian republic and protest attempts to reimpose the old regime. It opposes bolshevism and calls on the U.S. and allies to halt Jewish massacres in Galicia, urging a peace conference on Ukrainian Polish differences. The body attributes eastern Europe annexation claims to former Austrian and Russian bureaucrats and pro Prussian Slavs.
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Ukrainian Congress of America
United States
Galicia
Europe
Red Cross to Aid Only Allied and American Prisoners
The American Red Cross announces it will not use any part of the 13 war relief fund to aid the central powers. General manager George B. Scott said no relief work is planned within central powers except what may assist American or allied prisoners, refugees, and internees.
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American Red Cross
George B. Scott
Europe to Expect Free Wilson Gratuities Abroad
European leaders and royal houses plan lavish tips and gifts for President Wilson during state visits. Estimates of at least 16000 in cash or equivalents per host nation circulate, plus jewelry, cigar boxes, and autographed portraits. Controversy over enforcing pension-like tips and honors amid Wilson’s lack of formal orders.
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London
Rome
Poincare
United States
Wilson
Victoria
Buckingham Palace
Windsor
Osborne
Proceedings in Brief of Congress and Committees
Congress met at noon and adjourned at 6 44 pm. Disputed items in the war revenue bill were set aside and deliberations will resume today. Secretary Baker announced a thorough investigation into the army’s handling of the apruce wood situation in the North. The House passed a resolution to pay rail fare and sleeping car costs for war workers returning home. Surgeon General Ireland reported over 2000 soldiers cured of shell shock by news of the armistice. Captain Lester of the army intelli gence service provided details on German propaganda efforts and the agents involved.
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Poindexter
Baker
Senate
North
Washington
Ireland
Military Committee
G. B. Lester
Army Intelligence Service
Judiciary
Wis
House Passes Salary Increase for Federal Judges
The House met at noon and adjourned at 6 45 pm voting 193 to 73 to raise annual salaries by 31 500 for 181 federal judges including district, circuit courts and the Court of Claims. Other actions included a 25 000 appropriation for the House committee investigating the National Security League and leadership notes on post offices telegraph surveys and soldiers pay.
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United States District and Circuit Courts
Court of Claims
Senate
District
Court of Claima
Circuit Fuc
House Committee
National Security League
Congress
Moon
Post Office Committee
Representative Mann
Rucker
Missouri
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Navy
Hooper
Merchant Marine Committee
Federal Trade Commission
Chanman Sims
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Firal
Baker
Dent
House Military Committee
War Department
McAdoo
Lima
Yanks Will Visit England for Leave From France
London reports thousands of American soldiers in France may be granted seven days leave in England with transportation costs paid by the United Kingdom. Army headquarters in London confirmed the plan, advising the stay will start on arrival in England. Previously only a few men from two divisions attached to British forces in France were allowed to visit England.
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London
France
England
United Kingdom
Suffrage Poll in Senate Probes Holiday Vote Chances
Senate advocates of woman suffrage are testing whether the House resolution for a constitutional amendment can be submitted before Christmas. Chairman Jones says many Senators will be away for holidays, making an early vote unlikely unless all voting pairs can be arranged.
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Senate
House
Jones
Woman Suffrage Committee
Washington
Health in camps improves as flu cases ease
Health conditions in U S army camps show overall improvement for the week ending December 6. Noneffective and death rates are lower than the prior week. Influenza remains widespread at most stations but is less virulent and less often complicated by pneumonia than in earlier epidemic weeks.
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United States
STARTS TRADE WITH RUSSIA
The War Trade Board announced plans to resume selective trade with parts of Russia and Finland. Applications will be considered for import licenses covering commodities including platinum hides skins and furs sulfur and various seeds. Shipments will go to Pacific ports on vessels allocated to the United States Russian Bureau under board defined conditions.
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Russia
Finland
War Trade Board
Pacific
United States- Russian Bureau, Incorporated
Sinking of Transport Otranto claims last American life
A new name was added to the list of American soldiers lost in the sinking of the transport Otranto. Jones O. Johnson, of Sweden, was identified as the final casualty.
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Otrante
Corps
Jones O. Johnson
Sweden
Condensed Time Table of Trains to Principal Cities
The Washington Post provides a condensed schedule of Washington departures for major cities with connections in Chicago for western travel. Timings vary daily as railroads issue new schedules. departure times use railroad administration data.
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Washington Post
Washington
Chicago
Railroad Administration
Atlanta
S. BR
A. L
Baltimore
P. R. BR
Boston
Cincinnati
P. BR. BR
Detroit
P. BR
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Key West
A. C.L
Memphis
S. R
New Orleans
New York
Cp. R. BR
B&o
Pittsburgh
Richmond
Army Orders Promoted in Provisional Officers List
The provisional appointments in the regular army for several officers are made permanent after a board found them qualified. The officers named include Lieut. D. H. Hinman, Capt. J. Ro Brokke, Lieuts. Ripley, Webb, Heron, Capt. T. S. Arms, Lieuts. C. Krueger, B. Constant, D. O. Miller and W. T. Bale. Additional promotions by the commanding general of the American Expeditionary Forces include Lieut. Cols. Sterling, Bennett, Hughes, and Pope to colonels in infantry. Coronets in the engineer corps are J. H. Pratt and J. M. Jehnsen.
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J. Ro Brokke
Ripley
Ro B Webb
J. Heron
T. S. Arms
C. Krueger
V. Constant
D O. Miller
Replies by Chile and Peru to the U S note on Tacna and Arica
Chile and Peru replied in friendly tones to Washington urging amicable settlement of their Tacna and Arica dispute. Peru welcomed U S mediation while Chile expressed appreciation for the spirit of the offer. Letters were conveyed through their foreign offices. formal notes likely to follow. Argentina has shown interest in taking up the matter as U S mediation is discussed.
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Chite
Peru
State Department
Chile
United States
Argentina
Washington
Airships Better Than Planes for Future Air Transport
London on Montreal reports from the civil aerial transport committee that airships offer advantages in passenger comfort navigation safety and disposable income. Airships now range over 4000 miles travel at 78 mph with a potential 8080 mile range on first speed enabling trips Cape Town to Southampton in days. Future ships may reach 100 mph and feature saloons staterooms elevator roof gardens and long airborne durations.
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London
Montreal
Civil Aerial Transport Committee
The
Air Board
Cape Town
South Africa
Southampton
Atlantic
Board to Operate Wires Under Government Control
Postmaster General Burleson appointed four directors to run telegraph and telephone services under government control. Union N. Bethel of AT&T chairs the board, joined by F. A. Stevenson, A. H. Yorke, and A. F. Adams, each a senior executive in major telegraph and telephone firms.
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Burleson
Union N. Bethel
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
F. A. Stevenson
A. H. Yorke
Western Union Telegraph Company
A. F. Adams
Kansas City Home Telephone Company
Washington chat hints at 1920 election prospects
Former New York fire commissioner Robert Adamson speaks at the Willard noting it is early to prophesy about 1920. He cites peace conference outcomes, President’s possible record, McAdoo’s rising approval, and party shifts in New York affecting Democratic chances, plus Republican street mood and Pershing as a possible candidate.
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Robert GC Adamson
New York
Willard
Adamson
Europe
America
Democratic Party
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Wall Street
Elye
MeaAdoo
al Smithy
Wiltman
Bu Pament of Agriculture
MiCabe
Perahing
Hiapodesial
Kant
Perehing
Pershing
Artillery's War Service Highlighted by Officers in France
A veteran officer recalls American artillery regiments in France from August to the armistice. The 1st Regiment reached Verdun late, then opened the Argonne drive on September 26, fighting almost nonstop to victory. Col Granville Lexier praised the unit as brave beyond any in history while Col Sevier lauded the three men deserving of national gratitude for keeping lines open. The piece also quotes Ho Houston on west farm families, predicting record crops in Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and other states as farmers push for greater output.
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Germany
France
Enia Sil
Col Sevier
Waghingto
Elu Sen
Amer Ean
Munk
West
Houston
Chicago
Washington
Congress
Kansas
Iowa
South Dakota
Nort Dakota
Nebraska
Damaged Hampton Roads Naval Base Power House Fire
Damage from the burning of the power house at the Hampton Roads naval base is estimated under fifty thousand dollars. Officials report cost assessments and the commandant has received late figures for verification.
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Naval Base
Hampton Ronda
Amagi
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