Germany and Her Colonies in the Peace Talks
The piece critiques Dr Solf and German beliefs on colonial restitution, arguing Germany will not regain colonies. It warns of deepening bitterness if colonies are not returned, deprecates a international board of guardians, and condemns German exploitation of colonial peoples while stressing no German colonies will be restored.
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Dr. Self
Germany
Berlin
Dr. Solf
Paris
Solf
Wilson
Europe
International Board of Guardians
Germans Seek Weimar Assembly for Liberal German State
The article discusses German delegates aiming to convene a national assembly at Weimar to draft a constitution for a post Hohenzollern state. It notes upheaval across Germany, factions, and cautious optimism that a liberal government could emerge, amid debates over Austro German amalgamation and possible secession. The piece also covers Masaryk’s stance, French opposition to annexation, and Austrian German union arguments warning of renewed conflict if a single German state forms.
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Weimar
Germany
Csecho-Slovaks
Csecho
Europe
Rane
Vienna “Republican
German Empire
Hapsburg
Austria-Hungary
Austria
Anticigarette Campaign Grows Across States
A Syracuse educator leads a national anticigarette push, predicting a constitutional ban within two years. Anticigarette leagues form in Ohio and other states as supporters eye federal action amid echoes of the Prohibition era.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Ohio
Prohibition Prophesies Stir National Debate
A voice warns that reformers predicted national prohibition within a generation and cautions against underestimating the cigarette movement and suffrage influence. The speaker muses on tobacco bans, face powder on the list, and the unsettled fate of democracy as changes loom. The passage questions what may come next.
Washington meeting extols Bolshevik reds in antiwar climate
A Washington theater audience heard two travelers praise Bolshevik Russia and disparage the United States, while red army clashes with American forces nearby. The piece condemns the speakers and warns Americans against such influences as patriotic sentiment wanes amid war-time fatigue.
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National Capital
Washington Monument
Russia
United States
America
England
France
Red Army
América&an
Trotsky
Lenine
Ruseié
Washington
Shipping preference near end amid South America trade
The War Trade Board considered waiving shipping preference after February 15 if two weeks show sufficient trade for East Coast South America routes. A statement said exporters could move cargo without preference if current demand continues, canceling the Ping Preference procedure on February 15. Brest, France, added to AEF mail ports to speed westbound mail, using fast transports to cut transmission time.
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South America
War Trade Board
Rost
France
War Department
Brest
Princess Patricia Opts Public Wedding at Westminster Abbey
Princess Patricia insists her marriage to Commander Alexander Barceau of the Royal Navy take place at Westminster Abbey on February 37, with a full public procession and royal attendance including the King and Queen. The move signals a desire to display her happiness and publicly honor her chosen husband, despite pressure to wed discreetly.
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Princeaa Patricia
Alexander Barceau
Royal Navy
Weatminster Abbey
Chapel Royal
St. James Palacé
Agen Ligtla
Duke of Connaught
London
Clarence Hewes
St. James Palace
Westminster Abbey
Princesa
Proceedings of Congress and Committees In Brief
Proceedings cover Senate talks on President Wilson and Versailles while pushing budget and personnel measures. Debates reference Vienna, shipping, and wartime policy. amendments expand civil service protections for drafted or volunteered military personnel. House considerations include oil land leasing, water power, War Department contracts, and suffrage amendment timing. Also noted: nominations for U S marshal and attorney, and a Rocky Mountain National Park bill advance.
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Elock Tadey
Hale
Maine
Wilson
Bia
United States
Henator Mouas
New Hampshire
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Vienna
Areatal Confederation of Europe
Versailles
Benator Thomes Detmesrai
Colorado
Washington
Repreventative
Bhd Gthera
Almator Calder
New York
Conifieras Committee
Vesnela
Shérman
Pomerené
Privileges Committee
Faerda-Newberry
Michigan
Townsend
Jenés
State Department
Jénés
Cbrmhméres
Hdtit
Shipping Board
Atmarléan
Toreian Addount
Committée On the Judiciary
John H. Kirkpatrick
Western District of
Louisiana
Jon
War Department
Ald
Railroad
Hines
Interstate Commérce
Chisago ePtedway
Chestran Jones
Thal
John Skelton Williams
Fater
I. D. BH. Weld
Commercial Research Department
Swift & Co
Lane
Rocky Mountain National Park
Siegel
Canada
Newfoundland
Cuba
Mexico
House
Representative Powers
Kentucky
Knuteen
Minnesote
Gates
Chicago Bears
Chicago Beard
Department of Agriculture
Bve
Trains to Principal Cities Condensed Time Table
Washington Post presents a condensed schedule of trains from Washington to major cities with frequent connections in Chicago for western points. The list covers routes to Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbia Detroit Indianapolis Jacksonville Louisville Memphis New Orleans New York Philadelphia Richmond and others with varied departure times and railroad affiliations.
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Washington
Chicago
Railroad Administration
Atlanta
S. R
Baltimore
P. RR
Boston
P. H
Omicago
FP. R. KR
Cincinnativn
P.O
Florida
A. C
A. m
Louisville
Bam
CB. R
New York
B&o
Philadelphia
P. KR
M. Richmond
K Ff
A. mi
Employment Service Opens Office for Skilled Men in New York
The United Braced Employment Service plans expert referral of skilled men to peaceful industries. An engineer oversees the professional section with exams. January placements reach salaries from 6000 to 15000. placements include engineers, managers, architects, doctors, lawyers, agriculture, and other skilled fields.
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Ofice
New York
Wexpert Servica
United Bracee
Faber
New York City
East Adame Street
Chicago
I. W. Taikchfidid
Dar
U. S. Jobs for Fighters Civil Service Reinstatement
The Civil Service Commission announces reinstatement opportunities for discharged war workers who left civil service to serve. Call Certification Clerk Mark at 1794 F Street NW for reinstatement. Temporary clerical positions are also available for those who recently passed civil service exams.
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Civil Service Commission
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Aatiora
Civil Service
Comwiteion
Departmenta
Ady Férsoh
Washington
Commission
Monument for Islay Island fallen soldiers planned
The American Red Cross allocated funds for a granite obelisk memorial on the Island of Islay Scotland. It honors 179 American soldiers who perished in the sinking of the Tuscania and the Otranto. Plans, already approved, include a bronze tablet and a wreath.
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American Red Cross
Islay
Scotland
Tuscania
Otranto
Wilson
Farmers offer bright future for returning soldiers in Washington
Florida advocate B A Quin tells Washington visitors that farming offers the best returns and independence for soldiers seeking new work. He urges Congress to provide land for veterans, citing rising farm demand, modern machinery, and potential profits as food production remains vital postwar.
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B. A. Quin
Florida
Washington
Congress
Towe
City
Nfs
Citiee
Daylight Saving Backed by Farmers and Factories
A debate on daylight saving features farmer objections about dew delaying hay and harvest work versus city workers benefiting from an hour of extra daylight. Alf McCombe of New York supports renewing the plan. Dr Henry T Chambers notes college men' wartime roles and English generals linked to the effort.
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Congress
Alf McCombe
New York
Abbé Shoreham
Taft
Democrats Rally After California Vote Victory
Walter Huston of San Francisco says Democrats face a setback from a court ruling that left Bell without a party candidate. Bell attracted over 18 600 petition signers and won more than 25 000 votes amid an influenza outbreak, while Republicans claim a decisive victory. Californians oppose prohibition despite the legislature approving the amendment, with a state vote likely on the issue. The grape industry warns against prohibition’s threat to its vitality.
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California
Walter 7. Huston
En Francisco
Willard
Bell
Govarner
Democrats
Repubicans
United States
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