Republican Conference Needed to Shape Postwar Policy
The piece urges the Republican Party to organize a conference to decide policy on national service, naval buildup, allied credits, Bolshevik threat, Turkey and oppressed races, railroads, tariffs, immigration, merchant marine and foreign trade. It warns peace is not here yet and calls for early, unified action to clarify public opinion and keep the United States ready to defend liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wilson
Congress
Republican Party
Russia
America
Turkey
Republican Congress
Germany
Liberty
Bulgars Stil Murdering in Thrace Violence Reported
Authentic reports describe Bulgar troops attacking Greek civilians in Thrace despite an armistice. Villages burned, peasants robbed and murdered, with mutilations found on victims. The text condemns Bulgar treachery, compares it to German atrocities, and critiques U S policy toward Bulgaria amid calls for retribution.
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Thrace
Bulgaria
Belgium
Balkans
Serbia
United States
America
Balkans Crisis Deepens Over Punitive Measures
Allies face pressure for not backing stronger actions against Bulgaria and Turkey after Balkan assassins provoked calls for rigorous punishment. Leaders debate limits and scope as regional tensions rise and diplomatic options narrow.
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Bulgaria
Turkey
Balkan
Million Workers Needed Signals Coming Industrial Boom
A Department of Labor survey indicates about 1,000,000 more workers are needed in factories farms and railroads. Experts foresee a gradual industrial boom as peacetime production rises and returning soldiers secure employment. The outlook suggests ample work rather than displacement, with industry shifting from war to peace. Where is our wandering Woodrow to night?
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Department of Labor
United States
Congress Faces Five Year Test of Government Railroads
McAdoo urges extending government control of railroads for five years to test efficacy under peace. Republicans oppose, Democrats lukewarm, likely no action this session. Post March 4, opposition may grow as Senate and House seek a clear path to permanent ownership or return to private control.
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Whaieion Wecerys McAdoo
Congress
McAdoo
Senate
House
Outlaw Napoleon precedent eyed as Versailles deals loom
The piece argues for united Entente action at Versailles to purge a former ruler with a Napoleonic parallel. It recalls the 1815 proclamation invoking Napoleon’s outlaw status, then posits similar handling for a current monarch in exile, potentially execution or remote internment, urged by prominent diplomats and jurists. The rambling column also notes Lord Cork’s unconventional marriage and a history of London police confrontations.
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O&n
Be-Dome
Congress of the Entente Powers
Vernakles
Biba
France
Europe
Waterloo
International Congress of Peace
Vienna
Elba
Congress
Napoleon Bonaparte
Iron Duke of Wellington
Lord Castlereagh
Cathcart
Clan~carty
Great Britain
Prince Hardanberg
Prussia
Clement Metternich
Austria- Hungary
Prince Talleyrand
Napoleon
Rochefort
America
St. Helena
South Atlantic
William
Elna
A Ferloo
Versailles
Holland
Lord Cork
Rosalie Gray
Robert Lascelles Boyle
Josephine
Joseph P. Hale
San Francisco
London
House of Lords
Piccadilly
Toxie
Marquise DE Fontenot
Correction on 1918 dispatch errors and random thoughts
Paris dispatch confirms crown prince death, with AP disclaimer over publication errors. The page carries scattered 1918 political quips about Wilson in Paris, German occupation, armistice, and postwar politics, including calls for punishing Herrnstorf and remarks on France, Belgium, and Turkey.
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Washington Post
Associated Press
Paris
Paria
Havas
Hague
Munich
Matin
Mafin
Congress Girds for Third Week as Preholiday Legislation Looms
Congress begins its third week of the session amid war revenue bills and appropriations work. Senate and House hearings focus on government control of utilities, railroads, and telegraph lines. Witnesses include McAdoo, Becker, Untermyer, and other officials as committees consider expansions of government ownership and regulatory powers.
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Congress
Senate
Agipra
House
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
McAdoo
Altea Uon
Nelidaya
Benate
Daniels
House Merchant Marine Committee
Marobni
Federal Trade Commission
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Samuel Untermyer
New York
Becker
la Follette
Wisconsin
Cummina
Paris
Foreign Relations Committee
Knox
Larger Ship Program Urged by Shipping Board
The United States Shipping Board released its annual report urging continuation and extension of the vessel construction program but declining to offer specific recommendations to Congress. It cites interrelated cost and policy factors and notes current conditions limit available tonnage, needed for overseas armies and global reconstruction. A second report will follow in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Shipping Board
Shipping Board
Congress
Europe
Trench Rent Report Denied by French High Commission
The French high commission rejected claims that the American expeditionary forces must pay for trench rent or damages in warfare zones. It stated there is no trench rent and that damages to private property behind advancing forces are indemnified by the government for all allied troops in cantonments and maneuvers, excluding the front line zones.
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French High Commission
Knights of Columbus Distribute $50,000 in Toys
Metz reports Knights of Columbus workers began distributing more than 50,000 dollars worth of American toys to Lorraine children. Christmas trees line roads with parcels hung on them bearing a card from Washington to Lafayette and Foch lands.
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Metz
Associated Press
Knights of Columbus
Lorraine
Land of
Washington
Lafayette
Foch
Flying Instructors Get Army Insignia Sleeve Wings
War Department authorizes left arm sleeve wings for air service instructors. Gilt wing insignia same size as collar badge honors the hundred fineliers kept at home to produce pilots for allied photo requisitions.
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Air Service
Army
War Department
Belgians receive 10,000 tons of used clothing via Red Cross
The Belgium relief commission announced that through the American Red Cross it has received 10,000 tons of used clothing now assembled in Newark, New Jersey for shipment. It is estimated there are more than 25,000,000 articles.
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The
Commission For
Belgium
Reief
Newark
N. J
Trains to principal cities timetable from Washington
The Washington Post publishes an amended condenséd time table with 48 new schedules. Departures from Washington to cities such as Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Louisville Memphis New York New Orleans Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond Saint Louis and more are listed with multiple daily departures and connections.
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Washington Post
Washington
Chicago
Railroad Administration
Atlanta
Baltimore
Bom. CP. RR
Boston
P. RR
B. & C.) $:26 and 12:40 P. m.; 12:80 and 8:00 P.m. CP. R. BR
Cincinnati
P. BR
Cleveland
Columbus
P. BR. FR
Detroit
Indianapolis
St. Louia
Wmart
A. C
Memphis
New York
New Orleans
Philadelphia
P. R. BR
Pittsburgh
P. BR. R
Night Rate Cuts in Long Distance Telephone Service
Postmaster General Burleson announced new long distance rates effective January 21. A basic 6 percent mile charge applies if any connection is made, with station to station service carrying a full charge plus 25 percent if a specific person is sought. Night hours reduce to half day rate from 8:30 p.m. to midnight and a quarter from midnight to 4:30 a.m. Free calls are suspended and 25 percent applies if connected or if the called party is unavailable. airplane service reductions also noted. further cuts anticipated as standardization proceeds.
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Burleson
Committee On
McAdoo Urges Higher Pay for Customs Staff
Secretary McAdoo sent to the House a revised estimate raising the cost to 11,385,464 for customs revenue collection in the year ending June 30, 1920. The report notes salaries rose from 1245 to 1290 from 1885 to 1914, while living costs climbed over 60 percent, and calls for a minimum 5 a day for inspectors with boosts for related roles.
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McAdoo
House of Representatives
Customs Service
Irving
Customs
Eulogize Senator Tillman Remembered in Senate and House
Tributes to Senator Benjamin R Tillman of South Carolina were paid at special sessions of both chambers. Democratic and Republican leaders joined in eulogizing the longtime congressman. In the Senate remarks were given by Smith Pollack Lodge Swanson Nelson and Lewis, with House tributes from Walsh Padgett and the South Carolina delegation. Senator Sauleburg presided in the Senate and Lever acted as Speaker pro tem in the House.
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Benjamin R Tillman
South Carolina
Senate
House
Congress
Smith and Pollack
Lodge
Massachusetts
Swanson
Virginia
Nelson
Minnesota
Lewis
Illinois
Walsh
Padgett
Tennessee
Sauleburs
Delaware
Lever
Holland to Get U. S. Coal for Dutch Ships
The war trade board agrees to supply Holland 100000 tons of coal on condition it is carried in Dutch ships. The Netherlands government yesterday accepted this basis and notified its approval.
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War Trade Board
Holland
Netherlands
Timely topics from Cuban visitors on crop and costs
A New York visitor in Washington predicts Cuba will have the largest sugar crop ever despite incipient revolts in the south. He notes social unrest, rising living costs, and a need for continued U.S. paternal influence to maintain stability and support Cuba’s alignment with the United States. He cites hotel rates and beverage prices as indicators of inflation.
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Cuba
J. J. Sullivan
New York
Washington
Lberal
Habana
United States
South Ameria
Arthur Hodgkins
South America
Wilson
Germany
Yanks Sublime at Argonne
Maj Hayden recalls the Argonne dawn and the zero hour as American artillery opened fire. An English officer praises American gunners while other observers discuss Monroe Doctrine ties and South American sentiment toward Germany and postwar trade prospects.
Doctors Quiz Bolshevik Proclamation At Bellevue
New York December 15 Physicians at Bellevue Hospital will decide the mental condition of Ellis O Jones humorist and writer named on a proclamation for a Bolshevik day in which he warned of a noon Saturday break. A police magistrate ordered Jane into hospital for mental examination after arraignment on disorderly conduct connected with his Central Park appearance to address sympathizers. Jones proclamation circulated on the East Side mobilized police for a Bolshevik demonstration planned in the park.
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New York
Bellevue Hospital
Ellis O Jones
Jones
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Ownirseep
Trench
K. OF C
M’adgo
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the Argonne
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