Supersovereign Fears Shape US European Policy
The text argues the United States will reject any league of nations that subordinates sovereign US will, urging rejection of an all sovereign body. It warns Europe that Great Britain and France would not join such a league, and stresses restoring stolen property, defeating Germany, and immediate peace through forceful measures rather than idealistic global policing. It highlights Monroe Doctrine, The Hague attempts, and worries over Bolshevism and future wars.
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Lodge
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Europe
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League of Nation
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League of Nations
Great Britain
France
England
Germany
Russia
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Clearing the Way for Italo Jugoslav Peace Talks
The article notes President Wilson held long talks with Italy's Orlando and Barone Sonnino showing sympathy for Italy's aims. It suggests Italy may have fully before the peace tribunal presented her case and that successful informal talks could ease the main conference tasks. A friendly Serbo Croatian state on the Adriatic would reduce tensions and bolster Italian security.
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Orlando
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Baron Sonono
Italan
Italy
America
Nic Repaper Radhve
Mary
Adriatic
Jugoslavia
Austria
Germany
Italian Deputy Denounces Italian Ultra Imperialists at Peace Conference
Be a buffer and protection against the central powers or what remains of them declares Signor Bissolati one of Italy's delegates to the peace conference. He has consistently attacked the demands of the Italian ultra imperialists.
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1920 Tax Cut Debate Splits Senate Vote 37 to 31
The Senate narrowly passes to include a 1920 tax reduction in the revenue bill from 6 billion to 4 billion, amid Democratic support and Republican opposition. Administrations say the measure offers a concrete promise to business, guiding reconstruction, while critics warn fiscal needs are uncertain for 1920. The plan is tentative and could be adjusted by the next Congress.
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The Death Roll of World War I Deaths
Government estimates list Russia 1 700 000 France 1 400 000 Great Britain 658 704 Italy 600 000 with Germany 1 500 000 Austria Hungary 756 000 Turkey 300 900 Serbia 256 000 Belgium over 100 000 Romania 304 60 United States perhaps 7 500 000 deaths total and more than 10 000 000 disabled. Peace officials should heed these figures amid German demands.
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France
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Germany
Austria-Hungary
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Belgium
Roumania
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Paris
Auction Off the Fleet in a Common Sense Proposal
A veteran naval officer writes to The Post criticizing peace delegates for wanting to sink the German fleet over distribution fears. He argues the ships are worth 500 million dollars and suggests auctioning them with proceeds given to Belgium as Germany's debt, a plan he says makes practical sense despite lacking diplomacy. The brief ends with a seasonal remark about this year’s Christmas turkey.
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Alles
Navy Department
United States
Belgium
Germany
Peace Leaders Impress Venizelos At World Congress
In Paris and London Eleutherios Venizelos, Greece’s prime minister, drew praise for his clarity and leadership at a major world congress. He met with Lloyd George, Balfour, Clemenceau, and Wilson, helping Greece secure measures to balance debt. Also covered are MPs using maiden names, Violet Markham and Mary Macarthur, and the Cadogan family swindle tied to James Crickshank.
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W. C. Anderson
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Mannffeld
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Royal Artillery
France
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Arthur Markham
House of Commons
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Revenue Bill Vote Likely Delays Senate Holiday Break
Congress plans a three day recess starting today extending through January 2 as the war revenue bill faces final action before adjournment. Senate leaders expect a vote on retention of 1920 tax rates and consider the La Follette substitute. House passage of a War Department bill validating about 6,600 oral contracts totaling 31.675 billion and debate on the rivers and harbors bill are also on tap.
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Senate
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Wright-Lafayette ceremony marks Wright monument in Lemans
William Sharp, the American Ambassador to France, denounces aviation’s perversion by the enemy and urges an end to bombing as Henry Simon cites American help in the war. The Aero Club of France funds a monument on the site of Wilbur Wright’s first French flight on August 8, 1998.
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Lemans
France
William Sharp
Henry Simon
United States
Pugh
Marshal Foch
Aero Club of France
Wilbur Wright
Unprecedented US Mineral Value Tops Five Billion in 1917
United States mineral production reached 5,010,945,008 in 1917, a 43 percent rise from the prior record. Blast furnace products copper coal and petroleum drove 74 percent of value and 54 percent of the increase, while metals set a new value record, accounting for 42 percent of total mineral output.
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United States
Geological Survey
Reserve Officers Training Corps Units Expanding Postwar Plan
The War Department announced that about 30 ROTC units will be established at colleges and schools under the 1916 act. The reestablished corps will allow specialization for artillery engines rein training signal ordnance air service and medical corps, with junior high school units and senior college units overseen by a special War Department committee.
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Muaie Signal Corp
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General Staff
Bonuses End For Seamen In Submarine Waters
The Shipping Board announced that bonuses for seamen entering the submarine infested waters of Huropr will end December 22. Licensed deck and engineer officers will keep extra pay until January 1 unless the wage adjustment committee sets new wages. Allowances for all ship crew members except licensed officers to cover loss of effects due to submarine activity will end for all men beginning December.
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Huropr
Shipping Board
Ubipa
Market experts to move to Chicago transfer planned
Charles J. Brand chief of the bureau of markets said the board of review and the currency supervision project of the Federal grain supervision work now in Washington would be moved to Chicago. The relocation will likely occur after the first of the year.
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Chicago
Condensed Time Table of Trains to Principal Cities
The Washington Post presents a condensed time table for trains from Washington to major cities with daily changes as rail schedules update. It lists departures to Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Key West Louisville Memphis New York New Orleans Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond St Louis and other destinations, noting carrier lines and varied departure times.
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United States to Supply Finland and Sweden with Food Relief
The War Trade Board announced U S aid to Finland and Sweden with large food shipments to aid civilian relief and stabilize social and political conditions. Hoover and allied support authorize 28 million pounds to Finland including cereals pork fats and sugar, while Sweden receives thousands of tons of corn beans dried fruit condensed milk and fats from American surplus. Holland to receive grain via South America as part of aid efforts.
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Rope
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South America
Ships Sent to South America For Grain and War Trade
The War Trade Board announced allocation of about 50 008 tons of cargo space for shipments to South America amid bunker shortages at U S ports. Six Dutch ships plus five recently sent vessels Brundewyk Delta Minersit Moerdy% and Tersehelsing depart to move grain and war goods, with Holland’s fleet aiding return journeys through bunker contracts. Merchants in Brazil Argentina Uruguay and other South American points will receive goods purchased and stored locally without further delay.
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Uruguay
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Seraie
Orter
Decorations For 3000 War Graves And French Children
On December 21 the American committee for decorations in France will honor over 3000 soldiers buried near Laon and Chateau Thierry. They will also stage Christmas celebrations for about 6000 local children, delivering stockings filled with candy and clothing like mittens. Two hundred Crecy children will receive full outfits to return to school, with further festivities planned for Laon Solomons Varia and other French towns.
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Laon
Chateau Thierry
America
Washington Remembers Leviathan Voyage Homeward
An American observer recalls the Leviathan voyage from Europe carrying about 4000 returning Americans. The ship left Liverpool, paused at Brest for five days, and faced delays due to coaling. The return journey rekindled pride in wartime service and sparked debates over veteran badges, postwar honors, and national pride in cities like New Orleans and Philadelphia.
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