Criticism Erupts Over War Dept and Russian Army Stint
A furious House debate lashed the War Department and generals abroad over treatment of soldiers in Russia and mail delays. Representatives Gallivan and Mason condemned officers and urged investigations. Baker denied laxity while Gallivan touted letters from officers alleging mistreatment and privilege for staff.
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War Department
Russia
House
Representative Mann
Department
Representative Graham
Illinois
Representative Mason
Congress
Gallivan
Massachusetts
National Guard
Army
Pershing Ste
Leavenworth
Baker
Mann
Union
Mr .Gallivan
Army letter claims Leavenworth clique controls Pershing staff
A historical letter alleges that unfair actions in the U.S. Army stem from a Leavenworth clique influencing Gen Pershing and the Washington staff. It accuses officers of disobeying orders, sending regulars to safer posts while reserves fought, and sidelining Gen Wood in front-line duties.
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Mr. Samers
Mr. Gallivan
Leavenworth Clique
Gen. Pershing
Washington
Leonard Wood
Wood
United States
England
Lloyd George
Wood Idol
Army
Hoover Declared No Packer Agent in Senate Hearing
W A Glasgow told the Senate agriculture committee that Herbert Hoover’s Europe trip aimed at food relief, not boosting meat sales to Packers. He described pressure to shield wartime food programs, noting alleged jealousies and firings tied to this issue and listing signatories by party and affiliation.
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Food Administration
W.A. Glasgow
J Jr
Senate Agriculture
Herbert C. Hoover
Europe
Gore
Glasgow
Mr. Hoover
Mr. Glasgow
Packers and Food Administration Discuss Postwar Aid
An exchange reveals cooperation between the Packers and the Food Administration in European markets in return for aid. Questions arise about implementing the wheat price guarantee through the Food Administration and its continuation after peace. Mr Glasgow says the agency will wind down in about three weeks before this year’s wheat harvest.
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Food Administration
Europe
Glasgow
Textile strike averted in New York and New England mills
Textile workers in central New York threaten an eight hour day action with 40 000 workers, but mills in Cohoes Utica and the broader New England sector agree to a 43 hour week for two weeks pending final settlement. Mrs Henry Moskowitz announces agreement for New York State commission action. About 90 000 workers in New England will move to 49 hours a week starting Monday.
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New York
New England
Cohoes
Utica
State Reconstruction Commission
Committee On Industrial Relations
Henry Moskowitz
Boston
Senators Charge Wilson Naval Plan Aims at Versailles
Intrigue at Versailles as Senators accuse President Wilson of using a vast naval program as a diplomatic move to influence the peace conference. Republicans denounce the “paper program” and demand resistance to huge navy outlays until actual appropriations follow. They warn the move targets Allied powers and could mislead America’s Versailles allies.
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Hait
Wilson
House Naval Committee
Republicana
Senate
Germany
Austria
Republicang
America
Fear of U S Bankruptcy by Expenditures in three year programs
Senators Thomas Democrat and Weeks Republican warned that lavish post office, highway, and naval three year programs threaten national finances. They criticized Secretary Daniels and Baker proposals to police Europe with troops and urged restraint amid unprecedented taxes. Senate approved a committee amendment and House airplane mail funding, while opposing a $200 million item.
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Post Office
Thomas
Wesks
Daniels
Baker
Europe
Weeks
Senate
House
National Guard funds shaped for 106000 strength
The House military affairs committee tentatively approved $2,000,000 to maintain the national guard at 106,000 officers and men for the next fiscal year. Brig. Gen. John W. Heavey cited it as sufficient, noting recruitment to 106,000 after federal service would be unlikely before year end. Heavey estimated full strength at 424,000 would cost about $190,000,000 annually, potentially dropping to $65,000,000 if surplus equipment is transferred from the War Department.
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National Guard
House
War Department
Department
Agriculture Appropriation Bill Edits Salary Cap Language
The House yesterday amended the annual agriculture appropriation bill to prevent salary increases for Department of Agriculture employees who earn 3240 a5 and receive wage bonuses from other measures. The change narrows scope of pay adjustments tied to this funding.
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Department of Agriculture
Treasury bill details 91.65 million for emergency health use
A government package totaling 91 650 000 includes 1 000 080 for emergency use to combat infectious disease. The salary limitation stemmed from a battle led by Representative McLaughlie of Michigan as part of the funding debate.
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Representative McLaughlie
Michigan
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Versailles
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